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.
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.
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.
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.