Dive Red Sea
Diver gliding through a Red Sea coral arch with sun rays and reef fish
Trusted Red Sea diving school

Your dive starts
below the surface.

PADI courses and Red Sea adventures in Hurghada and Makadi Bay. From your first breath underwater to professional diving: small groups, warm water, safety first.

Sea conditions · August

The Red Sea is ready. Are you?

29°C

Water

20 to 30m

Visibility

3mm shorty

Wetsuit

Daily

Boats out

Three Red Sea bases

Choose the base that fits your diving

Hurghada is built for boat diving and reef trips. Makadi Bay is built for shore diving and calm training. Marsa Alam, further south, has wild reefs and rare marine life. Not sure which one suits you? We will help you choose.

Red Sea, Egypt

Hurghada

Best for boat diving

  • Daily boat diving and reef trips
  • Beginner diving and courses from the boat
  • Sites like Small Giftun and Abu Ramada

Makadi Bay

Best for shore diving

  • Shore diving and house reef access
  • Calm conditions for training and refreshers
  • Heated pool first day for the Open Water course

Marsa Alam

Best for wild southern reefs

  • Shore diving from the house reef
  • Boat trips to dugong and dolphin sites
  • Turtles, dugongs and spinner dolphins

Not sure which base is right for you?

Tell us your level and plans, we will help you choose.

We can help

The neighbours

212+ species live
on our doorstep.

Dolphins at Shaab El Erg, turtles in the seagrass, Napoleon wrasse on the walls, and reefs full of fish found nowhere else on Earth. We made you a field guide with photos, sizes, and where to find each one.

Open the Marine Life Guide

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Courses, dives, and packages

Real prices, clear inclusions, and flexible options. Book online in a few steps.

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Student on a PADI Open Water training dive in the Red Sea
PADI Course€330
Most popular
per person

PADI Open Water Diver

The most popular way to become a certified diver. Learn to dive safely and earn a license recognized worldwide.

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Advanced diver navigating a Red Sea reef wall
PADI Course€300
per person

PADI Advanced Open Water Diver

Build confidence with five adventure dives including deep and underwater navigation.

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First time diver trying scuba diving with an instructor in the Red Sea
First Dive€40
7 hours, 2 dives

Discover Scuba Diving

Try scuba diving for the first time on a full day boat trip. Two guided dives with an instructor by your side. No certificate needed.

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Diver entering the water for a shore dive at a Red Sea house reef
Shore Dive€45
1 day, 2 dives Makadi Bay

House Reef Shore Dive

Two guided dives straight from the shore at our Red Sea house reef. Easy access and a shorter day.

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Dive boat on a full day Red Sea trip from Hurghada
Boat Trip€45
7 hours, 2 dives Hurghada

Full Day Boat Trip

A full day on the boat with two dives, lunch, and transfers. Our classic Red Sea day, grouped by your level.

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Group of certified divers on a Red Sea dive package
Package€120
3 days, 6 dives (40 EUR per day)

3 Day Dive Package

Six boat dives over three days. The easy way to dive more and save.

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Prices in euro. Marine park permission, equipment rental, and insurance may be added and are always shown before you confirm.

Why Dive Red Sea

A real dive school you can trust

We are a professional team running two Red Sea bases. Here is what you can expect when you dive with us.

PADI 5 Star Dive Resort

A recognized PADI center with courses taught to international standards.

CDWS licensed and safety first

We follow the Egyptian diving safety standards on every trip and course.

Two Red Sea bases

Boat diving in Hurghada and shore diving in Makadi Bay, plus Marsa Alam.

Strong shore diving

Easy house reef access for relaxed dives, training, and refreshers.

Small groups

More attention, more comfort, and a better experience in the water.

Flexible course options

Choose boat training or a heated pool first day for your Open Water course.

PADI Open Water student training in the Red Sea

PADI Open Water

€330

3 to 4 days, most popular course

Become a certified diver

Start your Open Water course your way

The PADI Open Water Diver course lets you dive anywhere in the world with a buddy. You choose how you start your training. Pick the option that suits you best when you book.

Option 1: Boat based

Start your training from the boat at shallow Red Sea dive sites that suit learning.

Option 2: Heated pool first

Start your first day in the heated hotel pool, then continue your training in the sea.

  • Professional PADI instructor
  • Small training groups
  • All training dives included
  • License recognized worldwide
Diver walking into the water for an easy shore dive at the Red Sea house reefOur specialty

Shore diving

Easy dives, straight from the beach

Shore diving is one of the things we do best. You walk in from the shore and explore the house reef with a guide. It is flexible, practical, and a great option when you do not want a full boat day.

  • Certified divers who want a shorter dive
  • Beginners and first training dives
  • Refreshers after a break from diving
  • Guests staying near Makadi Bay
  • Anyone who prefers a relaxed day over a full boat trip
The Dive Red Sea instructor team in the Red Sea
Meet the crew

Passionate instructors, ocean lovers

Our team is made of certified PADI instructors and dive guides who take the time to understand what you want from your dives. We keep groups small, brief you clearly, and put safety first, so you can relax and enjoy the Red Sea.

  • Certified PADI professionals
  • Friendly and patient teaching
  • Local Red Sea knowledge
  • Safety first on every dive
Meet the team

What divers say

Trusted by divers in the Red Sea

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Nika L

July 2026

Tripadvisor
Trip was great! Everything was explained perfectly and our dives with Islam were great. We really enjoyed and would definitely come back.
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Kirstie

United Kingdom · July 2026

GetYourGuide
The guide was amazing! very knowledgeable, and gave us plenty of time underwater until one of us hit 100 bar. Very safe/we'll regulated within Padi standards (actually more so compared to other padi centres I've dived with). very thorough with checks and safety. Highly recommend for open water/ advanced open water divers!
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Kiro Adel

July 2026

Google
I had a great experience at this diving center. The dive site was amazing, and everything was well organized. The photographer was fantastic—very friendly, fun, and made everyone feel comfortable. I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a great diving experience!
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Claudiu P

July 2026

Tripadvisor
10/10 experience. We went scuba diving in Hurghada in July. From the get go the guide was understanding, calm, end explained every bit that we needed to know thoroughly. Both dives were done with a guide, 2 pers / 1 guide. We saw the beautiful reefs and the many fishes living in them. We had lunch on the boat, after the second dive, around 1PM. The lunch was decent and diverse. After the lunch we went near the Eden Island and had 1hour of free time, which we used for snorkeling. The program ended around 5PM, when we started to head back to the port.
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Stewart

United Kingdom · June 2026

GetYourGuide
Saw this at an unbeatable price so booked one dive to try out, ended up booking a further 5 days! Large comfortable boat, professional checking & great WhatsApp communication throughout. Excellent dive sites & excellent diveguides throughout.
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Matus Jenca

July 2026

Google
Loved the trip, beautiful sights and very nice diving experience. Will do again
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courtney

United Kingdom · July 2026

Tripadvisor
Overall we had an amazing day! I think the length of time during each dive could have been a bit longer but apart from that we had an amazing time. The staff were friendly and reassuring throughout the trip. It was definitely worth the money. We did not have to pay any admission fees, food and drink were included in the price. The food was amazing! Me and my partner really enjoyed the experience and we would definitely do it again!
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Jonathan

United Kingdom · June 2026

GetYourGuide
Absolutely brilliant! Noby was our guide. He was very welcoming, friendly and helpful. The team manager was Islam, he organised everything perfectly and I felt nothing was missed. Everything was perfectly organised, including the drinks and food. The diving was out of this world. Simply breathtaking. Thank you Dive Red Sea for making this a dive I'll never forget. Would recommend Dive Red Sea without a doubt. Jon and son
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Lenka quaye

June 2026

Google
This was my first time diving, and Deep Dive made it an amazing experience. The instructors explained everything clearly on the boat, answered all my questions, and made me feel safe and comfortable. During both dives, my instructor stayed by my side, holding my hand the whole time, which gave me so much confidence. I saw beautiful coral reefs, lots of colourful fish, and even went down to 8 metres on my second dive. I would definitely do it again and highly recommend Deep Dive!
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Melissa

Vienna, Austria · July 2026

Tripadvisor
Going scuba diving was a dream of mine, and it completely exceeded all my expectations. From the very beginning, the instructors proved to be very professional, patient, and kind. They took the time to explain everything calmly, helping me overcome my fear and feel safe at all times. Throughout the entire dive, they were always attentive to making sure everything was okay and that I felt comfortable, which gave me a lot of confidence to enjoy this incredible adventure.
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Gijs

Netherlands · June 2026

GetYourGuide
very good dives with good instructions. really liked the instructors and staff on the boat. for me personally, the extra sales of snacks and photos and videos is something not needed. 40 euro for a few photos and videos is rather expensive, as well as 5 euro for a drink and 3 euro for chips. i didnt experience it as compelling though. they were rather relaxed and took no for an answer. Thanks for this great experience!!
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Adonis Khouilti

June 2026

Google
The best experience ever , very professional and very helpful instructors i had the pleasure to dive with one of them his name is Nubi he helped me for my first time 🤿 i strongly recommend this experience and definitely will do it again.
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Michael V

July 2026

Tripadvisor
The whole team is great. Every single guest is attended to. Everyone gets the time they need. If you are not diving, you can spend the rest of the time snorkeling or swimming. The day is long, you should definitely be fit. I would definitely recommend it.
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GetYourGuide traveler

Deutschland · July 2026

GetYourGuide
Wir waren mit Fahed als unseren Instructor tauchen. Er war sehr hilfsbereit und wir haben uns dauerhaft sicher gefühlt. Er hat uns alles sehr gut beigebracht.
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Tourab Charafeddine

May 2026

Google
I had an amazing day on the boat tour today. The crew was friendly, the diving spots were beautiful, and the snorkeling experience was unforgettable. Everything was well organized and safe. Highly recommended.
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MadRobot_1

July 2026

Tripadvisor
Amazing experience! The scuba guide was great, and all the staff were very ontop of making sure we were all set up. Went as open water certified, but there were also advanced open water divers and intro scuba diving sessions happening at the same time. They were all really safe, keeping to padi standards, very attentive throughout including on the boat. Food and soft drinks available, wish I had time on my holiday to go back again but will definitely return to this company when I visit Egypt again!
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Fabian

Deutschland · July 2026

GetYourGuide
Super Tauchgang! Wir hatten 2 Tauchgänge, unser Tauchinstruktor war immer in Reichweite, ohne dass man sich eingeschränkt gefühlt hat... Auch menschlich war er total nahbar, authentisch und herzensgut. Das ganze Personal auf dem Boot ist sehr cool drauf. Wir können es nur wärmstens empfehlen!
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Sihan W

February 2026

Tripadvisor
The experience is great and the divers are very experienced. The group will be separated based on previous knowledge, and the one I take is fully lead by the diver and show us different marine species that could be hardly find in other experiences. The two dives are around 1 hour each, and go around the marine. The small group is very friendly and helpful to help me finish this dive.
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Mirko

Deutschland · June 2026

GetYourGuide
Bis auf eine verzögerte Abholung aufgrund eines defekten Fahrzeugs waren wir rundum zufrieden und haben uns gut aufgehoben gefühlt. Islam, einer der Tauchguides hat uns alles gut erklärt und unter Wasser auf uns aufgepasst. Die angefahrenen Tauchspots sind sehr schön und es gibt viele Arten von Fischen und Korallen. Wir werden die Tour aufjedenfall nochmal machen! Das Mittagessen war super und Getränke for free auch Top. Danke an das gesamte Team die uns einen unvergesslichen Tag bereitet haben.
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Zane K

Dublin, Ireland · February 2026

Tripadvisor
Very friendly team, clear instructions for rist time divers. I felt safe and confident as a first time diver with such a lovely team that we had. Food was so tasty and warm on the boat. Overall I have nice and warm feeling from diving experience here. Will come back again. Thank you.
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GetYourGuide Reisender

Deutschland · June 2026

GetYourGuide
Wir hatten einen traumhaften Tag und unser persönlicher Tauchguide (Islam) hat uns jederzeit ein tolles Gefühl gegeben. Können wir nur empfehlen.

Questions and answers

Everything you need to know

Common questions from divers planning a trip with us. If you do not see your answer, just ask.

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No. If you are not certified you can try Discover Scuba Diving with an instructor, or start a course with us. Certified divers are welcome to join daily diving and trips.

Yes. Many of our guests dive for the first time with us. You start in shallow water or the pool with a professional instructor who stays with you the whole time.

Course and intro prices include the equipment you use during training. For daily diving, equipment rental is 15 EUR per day if you do not bring your own.

Yes. For the PADI Open Water course you choose how you start. Option one begins from the boat at shallow Red Sea sites. Option two begins in the heated hotel swimming pool, then continues in the sea.

Yes. At Makadi Bay you can start your first training day in a heated hotel swimming pool, which is a comfortable way to learn the basics before the sea.

We recommend a gap of at least 18 to 24 hours between your last dive and your flight. Tell us your flight time and we will plan your dives safely.

We have three bases. Hurghada, in the Pharaoh Azur Resort, is best for daily boat diving and reef trips. Makadi Bay, in the Siva Grand Makadi, is best for shore diving, calm training, and the heated pool first day. Marsa Alam, in the Amarina Jannah Resort further south, has wild reefs, shore and boat diving, and rare marine life like dugongs and dolphins. If you are not sure, send us a message and we will help you choose.