Four divers smiling on a DiveRED boat after a Red Sea day trip
PADI · SSI · SDI

Dive Hurghada,
the way it should be.

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Day trips & charters

Small-group day trips, snorkeling for non-divers, and private charters for families and groups.

DiveRED instructor and student
About DiveRED

A small dive shop with a long memory.

DiveRED opened in 2024, but the team behind it has been guiding Red Sea dives since 2014. We kept the crew small on purpose: two founders, a tight team of experienced instructors behind them, two boats, two bases in Hurghada, and a visitor ledger full of returning divers who started nervous and left certified.

  • Maximum 1:4 student-to-instructor ratio. Often 1:1 or 1:2.
  • All-inclusive pricing. The number you see is the number you pay.
  • Hotel pickup from anywhere in Hurghada, Makadi Bay, Sahl Hasheesh, El Gouna.
  • Eco-conscious diving. We don't feed fish. Ever.
29°C
Summer water
30 m
Avg visibility
1,200+
Marine species
15 yrs
Diving Hurghada
Your team

The people in the water with you.

PADI, SSI and SDI instructors. Multilingual. Small groups. Real people you'll know by name on day one.

Ahmed Rashid
PADISSISDITDI

Ahmed Rashid

Co-Founder & Course Director

Born and raised in Hurghada, Ahmed has been guiding divers on these reefs since 2013. He opened DiveRED (by Azure Diving Club) in 2024 with a small team he's worked with for years, and now runs the technical diving program alongside the day-to-day operation. When he's not teaching, he's almost certainly fixing a regulator.

18+ yrs teaching Arabic · English · German
Lena Fischer
PADISSI

Lena Fischer

Co-Founder & Head of Training

Lena moved to Hurghada from Munich in 2016 with the express intent of never wearing a winter coat again. She is our nervous-beginner whisperer — if you're scared of the deep end of a swimming pool, ask for Lena. She's run Discover Scuba for over 1,500 first-timers and not lost one yet.

9+ yrs teaching German · English · French
Common questions

Asked & answered.

Still wondering about something? Send us a WhatsApp — there's a real human on the other end and you'll hear back within minutes during opening hours.

PADI vs SSI vs SDI — which agency should I choose?
All three are recognised worldwide and qualify you to dive to the same depths for life. PADI is the most globally recognised and has the slickest digital learning. SSI offers free digital materials and is favoured in Europe and Asia. SDI is the most technically rigorous and was the first to teach with dive computers from day one. Truthfully, the certification card matters less than the instructor behind it — and we offer all three.
What does 'all-inclusive' actually mean?
It means: hotel pickup and drop-off, all your equipment, tanks, weights, instructor or divemaster, boat, lunch, drinks, dive insurance, and your certification card if you're on a course. The price you see is the price you pay. The only things not included are tips for the crew (suggested €10-15) and optional add-ons like a photo package or nitrox tanks.
Are you family-friendly? What ages do you take?
Very. We run snorkel trips for ages 5 and up, the PADI Bubblemaker for kids 8-10, Junior Open Water from age 10, and the full Open Water from age 15. Parents are always welcome on board. We have child-sized equipment and our instructors are experienced with nervous first-timers of every age.
I'm scared of deep water — is diving really for me?
Possibly, yes. About a third of our students arrive nervous and almost all of them leave certified and grinning. The trick is: small ratios (we cap at 1:4, often 1:1 for nervous students), no rush, gradual progression in waist-deep water before you go anywhere near depth, and an instructor who is allowed to slow down. If at any point you're not enjoying it, we stop. Zero shame, full refund on the unused portion.
Last call

Ready when you are.

No deposit. No commitment. Just a friendly chat about what you're looking for.