7 Scuba Diving in Sharm el Sheikh to Build a Day Around

1.Discover Scuba Diving

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

Spend about eight hours learning scuba basics with a PADI instructor, practicing in a pool, then entering from shore to see Sharm el Sheikh’s coral reefs and fish. Equipment, drinks, lunch, and hotel transfers are included. 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.PADI Scuba Diver (PSD)

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

Spend two days learning scuba skills with a PADI instructor in Sharm el Sheikh. You’ll complete pool sessions, classroom work, and two Red Sea dives to a 12-meter limit. Hotel transfers, equipment, snacks, drinks, and boat access are included, while the manual, e-certificate, and park fees cost extra.

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

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3.Discover Scuba Diving Sharm El Sheikh

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 92 reviews · from $80

Start with basic scuba skills under a PADI instructor, then spend time underwater from shore or boat near Ras Mohamed National Park and White Island. Sharm Gate includes equipment, hotel transport, refreshments, and lunch. Ask about group size, language, and the confined-water session before booking.

“Absolutely fantastic. My daughter thoroughly enjoyed the diving and a very experienced diver with her at all times. Super organised. She now wants to do her diving certificate”

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4.Introduction: Diving from the Reef in Sharm El Sheikh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 49 reviews · from $46

Start with hotel pickup at 8:00 am, meet a PADI instructor, learn the basics, and explore a shallow Red Sea reef near Sharm el Sheikh. Equipment, return transfers, and hot and cold drinks are included. The small group is capped at seven, and you can ask about upgrading to a fuller introductory PADI course.

“Communication was excellent and done via whatsapp. Pick up and drop off was smooth.”

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5.Luxury Diving cruise to Ras Mohammed with Lunch

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

Travel from Sharm El Sheikh to Ras Mohammed by yacht for one or two underwater sessions with an instructor, snorkeling, drinks, and lunch. Beginners receive a short introduction of up to 15 minutes, while experienced participants spend about 40 minutes underwater. Pickup, equipment, and marina fees may vary by option.

“It was splendid. The best experience so far. Under the sea was just lovely. My diver was very professional as he was always guiding and holding my hands all through. I loved every single bit of it. Thank you so much, and lest I forget, the food was delicious, I enjoyed it. Thank you for a great experience.”

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6.Ras Mohammed snorkeling cruise & optional diving

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

Sail from Watanya Marina to Ras Mohammed National Park for two guided snorkeling stops, a possible visit to White Island, and an open buffet lunch. You can add hotel pickup, gear, or an introductory scuba session. The crew includes guides such as Islam and Mahmoud.

“Nagyon szuper program. Mindenkinek ajánlom, ha hajózni, ha a vízi világot szeretné érintetlen környezetben csodálni. Mindenki segítőkész, szuper vezető. A transzfer is kiváló volt.”

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7.Tiran Island: Full-day Snorkeling, Diving Boat Trip

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 15 reviews · from $76

Join Hunter Divers for a full-day Red Sea boat trip from Sharm El Sheikh. Choose snorkeling or two scuba sessions, visit reef sites around Tiran Island, look for coral and a shipwreck, and eat lunch aboard. Hotel transfers, equipment, drinks, and an instructor are included.

“A disgrace, a disaster, the truth is that I am very angry and I will certainly not speak well of you about this experience with this tour... the most expensive and the worst... a complete rip-off! Two hours in the port waiting for total disorganization, which is why the three snorkeling stops were reduced to two, each lasting 15-20 minutes... a total rip-off... stolen money!!!”

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