The 12 Best Scuba Diving Trips in Sharm el Sheikh

1.Discover Scuba Diving

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,676 reviews · from $127Our pick

Spend a full day learning scuba basics with a PADI instructor in Sharm el Sheikh. You’ll practice in a pool, complete a beach session, and explore coral reefs with equipment, drinks, lunch, and hotel transfers included. Sabrina handles booking details, while instructors such as Mohammad provide patient support. Minimum age is 10.

“Wonderful team from start to finish Sabrina made booking easy and messaged me with everything I need to bring, to the dive Mohammad was a wonderful instructor with his patience and professionalism it made it an enjoyable experience, I would highly recommend”

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2.Sharm El Sheikh: Ras Mohamed & White Island Dive & Snorkel

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,280 reviews · 9 hours · from $29

Spend about nine hours sailing from Sharm El Sheikh to Ras Mohamed National Park. You can join a 10 to 15 minute beginner scuba session to 7 meters, snorkel at two reef sites, and visit White Island. Guides including Kareem, Moaaz, Sam, Sayed, and Salah are praised for calm, patient instruction. Lunch and hotel transfers are included.

“The guides were excellent, very friendly and helpful. Lunch was good and the snorkeling excellent.”

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3.PADI Open Water Diver Course

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 626 reviews · from $411

Train with a PADI professional in Sharm el Sheikh over three to four days. You’ll complete five theory sessions, five confined-water sessions, and four Red Sea sessions, with equipment, meals, transfers, and soft drinks included. Instructors such as Amr, Mena, and Mohamed Abdelkarim are known for patient, reassuring teaching.

“Hany, Amir, Mustafa Nafea and Hussan, were amazing guides! You can tell how much experience they had and you knew you were in safe hands at all times! Mustafa took me around the coral and whilst snorkeling he is great at what he does!! WOW what an amazing experience!! Would love to do this again!!!”

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4.From Sharm: Ras Muhammed & White Island By Boat & intro Dive

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 493 reviews · from $43

Sail from Sharm El Sheikh to Ras Muhammad National Park and White Island for three swim stops, guided snorkeling, and a 10 to 15-minute beginner scuba session. Guides including Abanoub, Emad, Araby, and Mohammed help first-timers feel safe. Expect lunch, soft drinks, long boat time, and optional paid photos or extra underwater time.

“Bishoy was the best tour guide we had so much fun!! Highly recommend for anyone coming to Sharm el sheikh!!”

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5.PADI Scuba Diver (PSD)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 116 reviews · from $319

Spend about two days learning scuba skills with a PADI instructor at Pyramids Diving Center. You will complete pool training, classroom work, and two Red Sea descents to a maximum of 12 meters. Hotel transfers, equipment, snacks, hot and cold drinks, and boat time are included. Guides may include Hani, Farid, Mena, Mustafa, or Ahmed.

“Booked deep course, absolutely brilliant instructor called Shams, very knowledgeable, helped with everything and made the dives fantastic, highly recommend.”

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6.Sharm El Sheikh: Ras Mohamed & White Island Snorkel or Dive

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 112 reviews · from $18Best value

You’ll travel by air-conditioned vehicle from your Sharm hotel to a boat for two guided Red Sea sessions, snorkeling stops, White Island, and lunch. Certified scuba participants can choose one to three days or a night session. Beginners can try a shallow introduction with patient instructors such as Ibram and Nader.

“I totally recommend it- if you are in sharm el sheik you must book this trip. Views were breathtaking. Guide is really nice, he’s helping with everything so you should not worry about anything- even if you can’t swim. 10/10!!!😋”

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7.Discover Scuba Diving Sharm El Sheikh

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 92 reviews · from $80

Start with a 25-minute confined-water lesson, then head to the Red Sea for a 25-minute open-water session from shore or boat. A PADI-certified instructor stays with you as you learn basic skills, see coral and fish, and enjoy hotel pickup, equipment, drinks, and lunch. Ask about language support and regulator hygiene before booking.

“Absolutely fantastic day . Well organised from booking confirmation to arrival back at hotel. Boat crew very friendly (REHAB) and diving Instructors were amazing. They went above and beyond . Food and drink brilliant. Very impressive 10/10 Highly Recommended . Photos exceptional.”

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8.Sharm El Sheikh: Ras Mohamed, White Island, Snorkel and Diving

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 47 reviews · from $37

Spend about seven hours aboard a comfortable yacht from Sharm El Sheikh, with hotel pickup, two snorkeling stops, White Island, and one or two scuba sessions depending on your booking. Guides including Saeed, Ali, and Alex help first-timers feel at ease, while lunch, drinks, and equipment are included. The national park fee costs extra.

“Really beautiful day! 2 snorkelling and 1 swimming stops, delicious lunch, smiling people- thank you! 😊🧡🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩”

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9.Diving And Snorkeling To Ras Mohamed And White Island By VIP Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 47 reviews · from $50

Travel from Sharm el Sheikh to Ras Mohamed National Park and White Island by boat. You get guided snorkeling, a short beginner scuba session with equipment, a sandbar stop, buffet lunch, drinks, and hotel transfers. The group can reach 30 people, and the 5 EUR park fee is paid in cash on board.

“Had a wonderful day on the red sea, thanks for everything. We were picked up and brought to the port where we got on a very nice boat and "sailed" out soon after. Got a quick introduction to scuba diving. After 1,5 hours those who wanted wRead more”

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10.From Sharm: Luxury Diving cruise to Ras Mohammed with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 31 reviews · 6 hours · from $54

Travel by shared bus from Sharm El Sheikh to the marina, then cruise to Ras Mohammed National Park for one or two guided scuba sessions. Beginners receive an introduction of up to 15 minutes, while experienced divers get about 40 minutes. Snorkeling, lunch, and drinks are included, but check your booking for equipment and marina fees.

“Everything went smoothly and exactly on time. The tour guides and diving instructor were incredibly kind, friendly, and professional, which made the whole experience feel safe and enjoyable. I would definitely recommend this tour and would love to do it again. See you soon!”

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11.From Sharm: Ras Mohammed snorkeling cruise & optional diving

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 28 reviews · 7 hours · from $31

Spend seven hours sailing from Watanya Marina to Ras Mohammed National Park, with two guided reef stops, possible White Island visit, lunch, and optional introductory scuba. Islam, Mahmoud, and the crew handle the day in English, German, or Russian. Hotel pickup is available, though the marina fee and gear may cost extra.

“Una giornata perfetta! L’escursione è stata organizzata benissimo e i posti erano semplicemente stupendi. Un enorme grazie a tutto l’equipaggio e soprattutto a Islam e Mahmoud sempre professionali, disponibili e sorridenti. Hanno reso questa esperienza ancora più speciale e indimenticabile. La consiglio davvero a chiunque venga a Sharm”

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12.From Sharm or Dahab: Blue Hole & Canyon Sea Dive Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 5 reviews · from $176

Travel from Sharm El Sheikh or Dahab to two famous Red Sea sites with an internationally certified guide. Advanced Open Water divers can visit the Blue Hole and Canyon, while non-certified participants use alternate sites. Expect two 30 to 45 minute sessions, lunch at a Bedouin-style camp, and hotel transfers.

“A W E S O M E!!! Thanks to the team thanks to all, it was so so great that i can't describe! Reserve with this company! Thank you Tito you're awesome!!”

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