Hurghada Scuba Diving Discovery Course
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Hurghada Scuba Diving Discovery Course is a Half Day experience in Hurghada, from $67.02 per adult. Never dived before? Try a real reef dive with a personal instructor on this easy, no-certification-required discovery course in Hurghada.
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About This Trip
Curious what it feels like to breathe underwater? This beginner-friendly discovery course is your easiest way to find out, no prior experience or certification needed. We start on dry land with a relaxed, jargon-free theory briefing covering the basics of your gear and how to stay safe and comfortable underwater. From there, your instructor takes you into confined shallow water to practice the core skills at your own pace, so you feel confident before heading further out. Once you're ready, you'll join your instructor for a real open-water dive along a shallow Hurghada reef, drifting past coral formations and colorful reef fish just a few meters below the surface. Every step is closely supervised one-on-one, so you can simply focus on enjoying the moment. It's a short, unforgettable taste of the 's underwater world, and for many first-timers, the start of a lifelong love of diving.
Never dived before? Try a real reef dive with a personal instructor on this easy, no-certification-required discovery course in Hurghada.
Why This Matters
The Red Sea's reefs near Hurghada are among the most biodiverse in the world, a coral ecosystem that took thousands of years to form and now shelters over a thousand species of fish. Bedouin fishermen once relied on these same waters for their livelihood; today, that same sea offers visitors a rare, direct encounter with a living reef most people only ever see on a screen.
Best for: Divers, snorkelers and sea lovers
Highlights
- No certification required
- One instructor per diver
- Real open-water reef dive
Itinerary
~08:00–09:00
Hotel pickup in Hurghada
Pickup from your hotel lobby.
Theory on dry land
A relaxed, jargon-free briefing on your gear and how to stay safe and comfortable underwater.
Practice in shallow water
Your instructor takes you into confined shallow water to practice the core skills at your own pace.
Open-water reef dive
When you are ready, a real dive with your instructor along a shallow Hurghada reef, past coral and colorful reef fish.
Return to your hotel
Drop-off back at your hotel.
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Full equipment rental
- Certified instructor
What's Not Included
- Certification course (available separately)
- Underwater photos & videos (not included in the price)
Meeting Point
Hotel lobby pickup in Hurghada.
What To Bring
- Swimwear and towel
Important Information
- Basic swimming ability required; disclose medical conditions in advance
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 3 days before the trip.
FAQ
No. The course is for beginners — no prior experience or certification is needed.
Yes. Basic swimming ability is required.
Please tell us about any medical conditions in advance, before the day of the dive.
At most 2 divers per certified instructor, so you are closely supervised.
Hotel pickup and drop-off, full equipment rental and a certified instructor.
No. This is a discovery dive; a certification course is available separately.
Swimwear and a towel.
Free cancellation up to 3 days before the trip.
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