Guided Day Diving Trip
Two guided fun dives with a private divemaster on Hurghada's best reefs and pinnacles. The classic certified-diver day out — gear, boat, lunch, and the best two sites the wind will allow us.
- Duration
- 8 hours
- Dives
- 2
- Group max
- 8
- Pickup
- Included
- Lunch
- On board
What we'll dive
We pick the best two sites for the day's wind, swell, and your level — never a one-size-fits-all itinerary. On a typical day that means a 30 m wall or pinnacle in the morning followed by a sun-drenched shallow reef after lunch. If you have a wishlist site (El Mina, Erg Abu Ramada, Gota Abu Ramada), tell us when you book and we'll do our best.
Itinerary
- 1 07:30
Hotel pickup
Air-conditioned transfer from your hotel to the marina or our Makadi base.
- Transfer
- Welcome briefing
- 2 08:30
Boat departure
Cruise out to the first dive site (typically 30-60 min). Site choice depends on the day's conditions and your level.
- Site briefing
- Equipment check
- 3 10:00
Dive 1
First dive: usually the deeper or more challenging site of the day.
- 4 11:30
Surface interval & lunch
Hot lunch, drinks, and a one-hour rest in the sun on the upper deck.
- 5 13:00
Dive 2
Second dive: usually a relaxed shallow reef for the best light and macro.
- 6 15:00
Return to marina + drop-off
Cruise back, debrief, log your dives, and we drop you back at your hotel by 16:30-17:00.
What's included
What's included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- 2 boat dives with a private divemaster
- Full equipment (or BYO)
- Tanks and weights
- Hot lunch on board
- Soft drinks and tea/coffee
- Dive insurance
Not included
- Tips for crew & guide (suggested €10-15)
- Photo package (€25 add-on)
- Nitrox tank surcharge (€8/dive)
What to bring
- Certification card
- Logbook (if you keep one)
- Swimwear
- Towel
- Reef-safe sunscreen
- Hat & sunglasses
From the boat
FAQ
What if I haven't dived for a while?
Tell us when you book. If your last dive was over 12 months ago, we'll add a relaxed refresher dive at the start (€40 extra) to get your skills sharp before the day's main dives.
Can my non-diving partner come on the boat?
Yes — €35 covers their day on board with lunch and drinks. They can snorkel at both stops.
Is nitrox available?
Yes, €8 surcharge per nitrox tank. Bring your nitrox certification card.
What's included in the €75?
Hotel pickup and drop-off, two boat dives with a private divemaster, full rental gear, tanks, weights, dive insurance, hot lunch, and soft drinks on board. Extras are nitrox (€8/dive), photo package (€25), and tips.
What's the cancellation policy?
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure. Inside 24 hours we charge 50% unless the cancellation is weather-related, in which case we rebook you free or refund in full.
Dive sites you may visit
Site choice depends on the day's wind, swell, and your group's level.
Abu Hashish
A sprawling reef system south of Hurghada with multiple dive profiles in one location — wall, sandy slope, lagoon, and seagrass beds where turtles graze and dugongs occasionally appear.
Abu Ramada South
A spectacular drift along a vibrant fringing reef south of Giftun Island. Schooling barracuda, batfish, and the occasional eagle ray patrol the deeper edges while the shallow reef explodes with anthias.
Erg Abu Ramada
An iconic offshore pinnacle rising from 30 m to within 4 m of the surface. Three towers connected by saddles, festooned in soft coral and patrolled by big fish.
El Mina Wreck
A 70 m Egyptian minesweeper sunk during the 1967 war, lying on her port side at 32 m. The most dramatic and accessible wreck in the Hurghada area — and a highlight of any Advanced Open Water course.
Gota Abu Ramada
Nicknamed 'The Aquarium' for good reason — the densest, most riotous fish life of any easy reef in the Hurghada area. The first dive every visiting photographer asks for.