# Hurghada Scuba Diving Discovery Course

- Destination: Hurghada
- Duration: Half Day
- Price: from USD 67.02 per adult (prices are shown in USD, EUR and EGP at booking)
- Meeting point: Hotel lobby pickup in Hurghada.
- Best for: Divers, snorkelers and sea lovers
- Booking: online; "Reserve Now, Pay Later" is available (no online payment is needed to hold a booking)
- Page: https://www.sunnyegypttravels.com/en/trips/hurghada-scuba-diving-discovery-course
- Last updated: 2026-10-14

Never dived before? Try a real reef dive with a personal instructor on this easy, no-certification-required discovery course in Hurghada.

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 Red Sea's underwater world, and for many first-timers, the start of a lifelong love of diving.

## Highlights

- No certification required
- One instructor per diver
- Real open-water reef dive

## 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)

## What to bring

- Swimwear and towel

## Important information

- Basic swimming ability required; disclose medical conditions in advance

## Itinerary

1. **~08:00–09:00** — Hotel pickup in Hurghada: Pickup from your hotel lobby.
2. Theory on dry land: A relaxed, jargon-free briefing on your gear and how to stay safe and comfortable underwater.
3. Practice in shallow water: Your instructor takes you into confined shallow water to practice the core skills at your own pace.
4. 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.
5. Return to your hotel: Drop-off back at your hotel.

## Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 3 days before the trip.

## Frequently asked questions

**Do I need diving experience or a certificate?**
No. The course is for beginners — no prior experience or certification is needed.

**Do I need to be able to swim?**
Yes. Basic swimming ability is required.

**What about medical conditions?**
Please tell us about any medical conditions in advance, before the day of the dive.

**How many divers per instructor?**
At most 2 divers per certified instructor, so you are closely supervised.

**What is included?**
Hotel pickup and drop-off, full equipment rental and a certified instructor.

**Do I get a diving certificate?**
No. This is a discovery dive; a certification course is available separately.

**What should I bring?**
Swimwear and a towel.

**What is the cancellation policy?**
Free cancellation up to 3 days before the trip.