Red Sea diving

Hurghada Diving

Hurghada is the central Red Sea coast diving hub — the largest dive centre concentration in Egypt, easy access to Giftun Islands, Carless Reef, Abu Nuhas wrecks, and offshore reefs. Articles, dive sit

Hurghada is the central Red Sea coast diving hub — the largest dive centre concentration in Egypt, easy access to Giftun Islands, Carless Reef, Abu Nuhas wrecks, and offshore reefs. Articles, dive site guides and trip planning advice.

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Red Sea Scuba divers and a dive boat over a Red Sea reef in Egypt — planning a diving trip budget
Pro Tips

Red Sea Diving Prices 2026 — Courses, Day Trips & Packages

12 min read

Red Sea diving prices 2026 — typical market ranges across Egyptian dive centres. Expect roughly €40–80 for a day's boat diving (two dives) and €280–380 for a PADI Open Water course; exact prices vary by centre, season and inclusions. What's included, what affects the price, why the cheapest dive can cost you most, and how to vet any operator before you book.

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Red Sea A healthy hard and soft coral reef in the Red Sea with clouds of orange anthias over the coral
Marine LifePro Tips

The Red Sea Coral Refuge: Why These Reefs May Last

11 min read

The northern Red Sea holds some of the most heat-tolerant corals on Earth — a potential climate refuge. The science behind it, the honest threats, and the conservation work that protects these reefs.

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Red Sea A Red Sea dive boat on calm blue water off the Egyptian coast
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How to Choose a Red Sea Dive Centre — Criteria & Region Guide 2026

14 min read

How to choose a good Red Sea dive centre: PADI/SSI credentials, safety culture, instructor quality, boats, group sizes, reviews, accessibility and transparent pricing — plus what each Egyptian region (Hurghada, Sharm, Makadi, Sahl Hasheesh, Marsa Alam, Dahab) offers and the questions to ask before you book.

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Ready to dive the Red Sea?Daily boats, PADI 5-star centre.
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