# Red Sea Coral Restoration Volunteer Dive

- Destination: Red Sea
- Duration: Half Day
- Price: from USD 75.60 per adult (prices are shown in USD, EUR and EGP at booking)
- Meeting point: Hotel lobby pickup.
- 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/red-sea-coral-restoration-volunteer-dive
- Last updated: 2026-10-14

Join a real coral restoration project in the Red Sea, cleaning nursery frames and planting coral fragments with a local marine conservation team.

Dive alongside a local marine conservation team on a trip that's about more than sightseeing — you're here to actively help restore Red Sea coral. Before getting in the water, you'll get a short briefing on Red Sea reef ecology, so you understand exactly why this work matters and how your dive fits into the bigger picture.

Then it's hands-on: cleaning the metal frames of a coral nursery and carefully transplanting healthy coral fragments onto reef areas that have been damaged. This is real conservation fieldwork, guided by people who do it every day, and it's a great fit for divers with a basic certification who want their time underwater to actually make a difference.

You'll leave having seen — and touched — a small but real piece of the effort to keep one of the world's most important reef systems alive, with a story that's a lot more meaningful than just another dive log entry.

## Highlights

- Hands-on coral restoration work
- Marine ecology briefing included

## What's included

- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Certified dive guide and equipment rental

## What's not included

- Gratuities
- Underwater photos & videos (not included in the price)

## Itinerary

1. Hotel Pickup: Pickup from your hotel lobby; the exact time is confirmed after booking.
2. Marine Ecology Briefing: Learn about Red Sea reef ecology and how the restoration work supports the reef.
3. Coral Nursery Maintenance: Dive with the conservation team and clean the metal frames of a coral nursery.
4. Coral Transplanting: Carefully transplant healthy coral fragments onto damaged reef areas under the team's guidance.
5. Complete the Half-Day Experience: Finish the conservation fieldwork with the dive team.

## Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 3 days before the trip.

## Frequently asked questions

**What conservation work will I do?**
The activity includes cleaning coral-nursery frames and transplanting healthy coral fragments onto damaged reef areas.

**Is a briefing included?**
Yes. A short Red Sea marine-ecology briefing is included before entering the water.

**Do I need a diving certification?**
Yes. The activity is suitable for divers with a basic certification.

**Is dive equipment included?**
Yes. Equipment rental and a certified dive guide are included.

**Where does the trip begin?**
Pickup is from your hotel lobby, with the exact time confirmed after booking.

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

**Which diving certifications are accepted?**
We accept PADI Open Water Diver or an equivalent certification from a recognised agency.

**What minimum age and number of logged dives are required?**
It depends on your certification and experience. Tell us your age and number of dives when you book and we will confirm.

**What are the start time, dive depth and duration?**
The start time, depth and dive duration are arranged with the dive team according to conditions and the participants' level.