The 9 Best Beginner Scuba Dives in Hurghada

1.Intro Diving 2 Stops For Beginners with Pick-up and Lunch – Hurghada

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,146 reviews · from $40Our pick

Start with hotel pickup and a short equipment lesson, then spend the day on a boat with an instructor close by. You will make two beginner scuba sessions of about 15 minutes each, explore Red Sea coral and fish, and eat an Egyptian buffet lunch. Bassiouni and Badr are among the instructors praised for calm, careful guidance.

“Absolutely amazing. The guides were friendly. Lunch was really good. And the dives were fantastic. The whole day went very smoothly from hotel pick up to drop off”

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2.Intro Diving Beginner and Discover Red Sea Underwater

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,092 reviews · 8 hours · from $61

Learn basic scuba skills, then explore two Red Sea sites near Hurghada with an instructor such as Badr, Joo, Shady, or Islam. You get hotel pickup, equipment, lunch, coffee, and tea. Expect a full eight-hour boat day, with snorkeling available for anyone who needs a gentler option.

“It was very nice two dives with very caring instructors. A great experience to have with great instructors alongside.”

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3.Scuba Diving Full Day Boat Trip for beginners With Lunch & Transfer – Hurghada

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 580 reviews · from $24

Set out from Hurghada at 8am for an eight-hour Red Sea boat trip with two underwater stops, one for beginners and one for more experienced divers. Instructors such as Sultan, Mustafa, Hossum, Osama, and Mimo help newcomers get comfortable. Lunch, drinks, equipment, hotel transfers, swimming, and snorkeling are included.

“Very professional instructors with amazing friendly staff. It was our first dive and we had an amazing experience that we will never forget. Highly recommend!!!”

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4.Red Sea Diving Trip from Hurghada: Beginner to Advanced Divers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 530 reviews · from $69

Set out from Hurghada at 8:00 a.m. for two guided underwater sessions at separate Red Sea sites. Beginners receive close instruction, while certified participants can explore at a suitable level. The boat provides equipment, lunch, tea, coffee, and soft drinks. Instructors named by past participants include Abdo, Hady, Hamdy, Boudy, and Tohamy.

“A fantastic experience. Our dive instructor, Hady, was absolutely perfect with the degree of instructions tailored to any skill level. He was both patient with beginners and willing to let those more comfortable with diving do more on their own. The staff were all friendly and helpful. They took great photos of the dive and showed us but there was no pressure to buy them.”

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5.Intro Diving Beginner and Discover Red Sea Underwater

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 400 reviews · from $40

Spend about six hours learning basic scuba skills and making two guided underwater descents from Hurghada. Instructor Badr is praised for helping first-timers relax, while possible sites include Abu Ramada, Small Giftun, Carless Reef, and Fanadir. Equipment, lunch, coffee, and tea are included, with small marine-park and out-of-town transfer fees extra.

“Amazing time with this group. Very informative and great for first time divers. Badr, Mahmud, Said, Aimen best crew ever and the whole board! Would do this again!”

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6.Hurghada: Scuba Diving for Beginners & Certified Divers

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 223 reviews · from $30

Set out from Hurghada for two Red Sea scuba stops and two snorkeling breaks, with certified instructors, lunch, and unlimited hot and soft drinks. Beginners receive guidance and short introductory sessions, while licensed divers can choose longer 30 to 40 minute descents for an added fee. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

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7.Intro Diving for Beginners 2 Stops Diving with Lunch – Hurghada

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 181 reviews · from $22

Spend about eight hours on a Red Sea boat from Hurghada, with hotel pickup, two supervised underwater sessions, snorkeling, lunch, and full equipment included. A qualified instructor stays with beginners as you see coral, colorful fish, and possibly dolphins. The package is open to most participants and allows groups of up to 30 people.

“This was an excellent opportunity for anyone wanting to see under the red Sea even as a solo traveller I managed to make some good friends with other crew members and it was super friendly faces throughout. The lunch on board was rRead more”

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8.Intro Scuba Diving Beginners Full Day Boat Trip 2 Stops Diving & Lunch– Hurghada

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 156 reviews · from $20Best value

Spend about eight hours at sea from Hurghada with an instructor, two beginner scuba sessions, snorkeling, equipment, lunch, and hotel transport. The crew provides a safety briefing and stays with you underwater. Mahmoud is one instructor praised for clear explanations, though pickup quality and boat crowding can vary, so confirm your transfer and group size.

“Taxi came early to the hotel and not late. Myself and my wife were first time divers and do not swim. The diving experience was really good and our diving instructor made sure we were safe. There was a demo and instructions given Read more”

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9.Hurghada: Beginners Scuba Diving Full-Day Boat Trip & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 102 reviews · from $30

You’ll cruise from Hurghada to two Red Sea sites for beginner scuba sessions of about 15 to 20 minutes each, with patient instructors, snorkeling stops, lunch, and unlimited hot and soft drinks. Hotel pickup, equipment, and return transfer are included. Certified participants must select the paid certified option.

“The diving instructors really took their time with everyone and introduced them slowly. What I really liked was that they calmed everyone down if there was any panic. For example, water in the glasses or the hose wasn't sitting right. The reefs could have been nicer, but that's just my personal opinion. I've been snorkeling a lot, so I already know a few. The food was awesome and the whole crew was great too. Totally recommended for beginners”

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