Scuba Diving in Hurghada, the Red Sea
Day diving from Hurghada is characterised by sheltered reef, tower and pinnacle dives close to shore, and boat dives around the Giftun Islands and Sha’ab Abu Nuhas. There are also a few local wrecks such as the El Mina or the possibility of journeying slightly further to the Salem Express. Marine life is abundant and varied, and the hard and soft corals are improving since conservation efforts increased in the early 1990's. If you are a novice the conditions are perfect: shallow, warm, clear with the possibility of visiting fantastic wrecks that are within your depth. The wrecks on the north of Sha’ab Abu Nuhas Reef are outstanding and shallow enough for inexperienced divers to visit on extended day trips. From west to east these are the Giannis D, the Carnatic, the Chrisoula K and the Kimon M.
 

Water temperature:

20°C (68°F) in February to 27°C (81°F) from July to October

Suit:

3mm or 5mm wetsuit (November - April), shortie for rest of the year

Visibility:

20 - 60 metres (65 - 200 feet), 30 - 40 metres (100 - 130 feet) on average

Type of diving:

Reefs, walls, wrecks

Marine life:

Turtles, blue spotted rays, jacks, snappers, barracudas, lionfish, reef fish, colourful coral

When to go:

Any time of year, although if you are after really warm water it is best to visit the Red Sea between June and September. Air temperatures reach 40°C (104°F) in August and fall to 20°C (68°F) in the winter, which may also dictate when you travel
 
 
 
 

  • Aquanaut Diving Center -B D W E P OR Tel: +20-65-549891
    As a member of the Hurghada Quality Dive Club and a founding member of HEPCA, Aquanaut has a lot to offer for advanced and novice divers. Safety and excellent service are guaranteed. The Dive center is located in downtown Hurghada, a short walk from many of the Hotels, Shops, Bars/Restaurants, Banks and any other services you may require.

  • Jasmin Dive Center -B D W E P OR Tel: +20-65-446455

    The Jasmin Diving Center is located directly at the beach of the Jasmine Village Hotel. The base is one of the best in town with its own jetty. 
    The base features the most modern equipment, 12 li DIN/INT Alu-tanks, Stabilizing Jackets, regulators.(all with octopus) 6,5 mm wetsuits, Diving computers, underwater cameras and lamps. The equipment will be taken to the boat by our staff, since you are here only to dive. 
    Between the dives on board the atmosphere is comfortable, as we fill the tanks at the base, we have plenty of them.If you need Snorkel equipment to rent or to buy, T-shirts for souvenirs, you will find a good choice at our boutique.. In our new boutique you will find all that your heart desires. The Amoeba 
    After the daily dives we meet at the bar to talk and exchange experiences with friends and the instructors. These meetings have a long standing tradition and are very popular.

  • Divers International (Hurghada) -B D W E P Tel: +20-62-600865

    Divers International is an operation of seven dive centers situated on the shores of the Red Sea. Located on the Sinai Peninsula are Taba, Dahab and Sharm El Sheikh. On mainland Egypt we have Hurghada and Safaga. In Sharm El Sheikh itself we have three of our dive centers as well as our Headquarters.     Both the center in Hurghada and the Sofitel in Sharm El Sheikh are PADI Gold Palm Instructor Development Centers which specialize in diver training. As a 5 Star we are acknowledged by PADI as providing the highest standards of education and professionalism. We have been in the Red Sea for the last 25 years and our knowledge of local reefs and customs will guarantee you a relaxed and comfortable holiday. We offer wide variety of dive activities and special programs. Whether your interests involve extensive dive trips on our liveaboard boats, land safaris which take you up and around the Gulf of Aquaba or simply a snorkeling trip to discover the wonders which reside just beneath the surface, we can supply you with an itinerary certain to impress. Our mission is to provide customer satisfaction with a dedicated and international team of dive professional (Arabic, Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Spanish, Scandinavian and Russian-speaking divers) committed to providing First Class Service. In addition to the dive activity, we sell a full range of diving equipment through our Pro Shops and equipment service centers, and we represent ScubaPro as sole Egyptian agent. Divers International aims to make your Red Sea experience the holiday of a lifetime, whether you are a first-timer, recently certified or an experienced diver.

  • Diving World (Hurghada) -B D W E OR Tel: 0039-31887381

    The daily program includes two optional boat dives with a pleasant and relaxing break in between, spent close to a reef or on the beach of a small island. Night diving is also available as well as wreck excursions. Courses
    Diving World offers Introductory and Basic PADI courses as well as Advanced and Specialized PADI courses in a variety of different languages taught by experienced Instructors.
    Boat Safaris 
    To enjoy distant and exciting dive sites you can join one of Diving World's many Liveaboard Safari Boats. Diving World operates 4 safari boats in Sharm El Sheik, 4 in Hurghada and since 1992, 2 boats specializing in the South. The entire Egyptian Coast is open to explore, visit famous wrecks, enjoy beautiful exotic reefs or relax between dives by snorkeling or visiting the various islands found along the journey. Please find below the booking situation for our 2 Southern safari boats departing from Marsa Alam weekly.

  • Emporer Divers (Hurghada) -B D W E OR Tel  +20 12 7372125 

    Day trips: Wrecks & dive sites

    • SS Thistlegorm: the famous WWII wreck sunk in 1941
    • Abu Nuhas: 4 wrecks side by side including the Giannis D and Carnatic. Also known as the 'Ships Graveyard', having claimed more ships than any other reef in the area
    • Early bird - beat the crowds and dive in tranquillity

    New to diving?

    Hurghada is the place to have a go and Discover Scuba Diving. Immerse yourself in a full day's professional training from just 60 Euros. A fabulous investment with a great return and sense of achievement. And when you're hooked, it runs seamlessly into your PADI Scuba Diver Course or PADI Open Water Diver Course.

    Non-diver?

    If you feel like leaving your sunbed, try some of these:
    • two-day trip to Cairo or one-day trip to Luxor (Valley of the Kings and Temples of Karnak)
    • camel or jeep safaris or desert quad biking
    • water skiing or glass bottom boat
    • snorkelling from our day boats or a FREE try dive - give it a go!

    What you could see beneath the sea

    Parrot fish, Angelfish, Butterflyfish, Clownfish, Emperorfish, Barracuda, Tuna, Turtles, Napoleon Wrasse, Moray eels, Stingrays, Dolphins, possibly Whale Sharks and Manta Rays.