Intro Scuba Dive Day in Sharm El Sheikh: Two Guided Dives
7 hours, shared boat for up to 20. Two instructor-led dives, equipment, lunch and hotel transfers included.
The short answer
A 7-hour introductory scuba day from Sharm El Sheikh with two instructor-led dives, one to about 6 metres and one to a maximum of 12, plus lunch on board.
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Good to know
- Destinations
- Sharm El Sheikh · Red Sea reefs
- Includes
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Sharm El Sheikh (Naama Bay, Sharks Bay, Nabq, Hadaba, Old Market) · Dive boat shared with other guests · Two guided intro dives with a certified instructor · Full scuba equipment · Lunch on board with soft drinks and water
- Guide languages
- English
Best time to go
The Red Sea is diveable all year. Water is warmest from June to October, and from December to February a thicker wetsuit is more comfortable. Mornings are usually calmest.
- Egyptian tour operator working since 1988
- ETAA Licence 718, Category A, and IATA member
02Overview
A first look
This is a 7-hour introductory scuba day from Sharm El Sheikh for people who have never dived and hold no certification. A shared dive boat carries up to 20 guests to sheltered reefs. After a briefing on breathing, equalizing and hand signals, you make two shallow dives with an instructor, the first to about 6 metres and the second to no more than 12. Equipment, lunch on board, marine park fees and hotel transfers are included. You need to be at least 10 years old and healthy enough to dive.
Background
The facts
Dive sites are sheltered reefs off Sharm El Sheikh on the southern tip of the Sinai Peninsula, reached by boat in about an hour from the jetty. The full day, with transfers, takes about 7 hours.
Named in this entry
Sharm El Sheikh·Red Sea reefs·introductory scuba·marine park·Sinai
Suited to
Is this for you?
Yes, if
- First-time divers aged 10 and over, with no certification, who are healthy and comfortable in the water.
Maybe not, if
- Children under 10, people with heart, lung or ear conditions, and anyone flying within 24 hours.
What lingers
- 01Two guided intro dives with a certified instructor, no licence needed
- 02First dive to about 6 metres with one instructor for at most two guests
- 03Second dive at another reef, to a maximum depth of 12 metres
- 04Full briefing on breathing, equalizing and hand signals before you enter the water
- 05Full scuba equipment, lunch on board and marine park fees included
- 06Shared dive boat carrying a maximum of 20 guests, with the crew on hand all day
Honest assessment
Real trade-offs from our experience managing this tour.
Highlights
- No licence needed
- Instructor close by at all times
- Equipment, lunch and park fees included
Things to Consider
- Medical conditions can rule you out on the day
- No flying for 24 hours after diving
Stop by stop
Detailed itinerary
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A driver collects you at 08:00 from your hotel in Naama Bay, Sharks Bay, Nabq, Hadaba or the Old Market and takes you to the dive center. Bring your passport or a copy, since it is needed at the jetty. Wear your swimwear under your clothes to save time.
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At about 08:30 you fill in the registration form and a medical self-declaration. Say honestly if you have asthma, ear trouble, heart problems or have recently been ill, because the instructor may need to decide against diving. Staff then fit your wetsuit, mask, fins and the rest of the gear.
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You board the dive boat at about 09:15 and sail to a sheltered reef. The boat is shared with other guests, and not everyone aboard is a beginner. If you get seasick, sit near the middle of the boat and watch the horizon.
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Before you get in the water the instructor explains how to breathe through the regulator, how to equalize pressure in your ears and the hand signals used underwater. You practice clearing your mask in shallow water. If anything feels wrong, you can signal to stop and go back up at any time.
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The first dive starts at about 10:45 and goes to around 6 metres. Each instructor looks after at most two guests, so you stay close and under constant supervision. Expect coral and reef fish at close range.
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At about 12:30 the boat serves lunch on board, with soft drinks and water included. This is also a rest period before the second dive, and a good moment to snorkel or sunbathe on deck. Tell the crew about any food allergies when you book.
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At around 13:30 the boat moves to a different reef for the second dive, to a maximum of 12 metres. By now you know the routine, so it is usually more relaxed and you can look around more. Snorkeling between dives is possible for anyone who wants to stay near the surface.
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The boat heads back to the jetty and you are driven to your hotel, arriving at about 15:00 to 16:00 depending on the route. Do not fly for 24 hours after diving. If you have a flight home soon, tell us when you request the booking.
The fine print
What's included – and what isn't
Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Sharm El Sheikh (Naama Bay, Sharks Bay, Nabq, Hadaba, Old Market)
- Dive boat shared with other guests
- Two guided intro dives with a certified instructor
- Full scuba equipment
- Lunch on board with soft drinks and water
- Marine park fees
Not included
- Gratuities
- Underwater photos and video
- Towels
- Dive insurance
- Personal expenses
Field notes
From our Egyptologists
- 01
Practice equalizing early by gently pinching your nose and blowing as you descend
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Do not fly within 24 hours of the dive, so book this day well before your flight home
Before you go
What to pack & wear
Children & families
Children under 2 travel free, ages 2 to 11 pay half the adult price, and ages 12 and over pay the adult price. The minimum age for diving is 10.
Indicative rates only – pricing and departure fluctuate. Please enquire for live rates on your specific dates.
On the ground
Where it is
Asked & answered
Frequent questions
01How does the price work for the intro dive day?
The price is per person for a place on a shared dive boat of up to 20 guests. It covers two instructor-led dives, equipment, lunch, drinks and marine park fees, plus hotel transfers. Prices are provisional until our team confirms your request. Photos, towels and dive insurance are extra.02What time is pickup and where do I go?
Pickup is at 08:00 from hotels in Naama Bay, Sharks Bay, Nabq, Hadaba and the Old Market, and you are taken to the dive center first. Our team confirms the exact time once your request is accepted. Bring your passport or a copy for the jetty.03What is the minimum age, and do children pay less?
Children under 2 travel free, ages 2 to 11 pay half the adult price, and ages 12 and over pay the adult price. The minimum age for diving is 10, and every guest completes a medical self-declaration. A younger child cannot take part in this trip.04Do I need to be a strong swimmer?
You should be comfortable in water and able to swim. Experience with scuba is not needed, since the instructor teaches you everything and stays beside you. Be honest on the medical form about asthma, ear problems, heart conditions or recent illness, because these can stop you from diving that day.05What if I cancel, or the weather turns?
More than 72 hours ahead, keep 100% as credit toward future travel or take a 100% refund, less bank charges. Between 72 and 24 hours, keep 100% as credit or take a 50% refund. Within 24 hours, or if you don't show up, there is no refund or credit. If we have to cancel, you lose nothing.06Will I dive alone with an instructor?
Not alone. The boat is shared with up to 20 guests, and each instructor looks after at most two guests on the first dive. You enter the water together as a small group, and the instructor stays within reach throughout both dives.
If plans change
Cancellation and refunds
If you cancel, your refund depends on how early you tell us and on the type of trip. Read our current cancellation and refund policy
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