Overview
An introductory dive is not a course and does not certify you. What it does is let you breathe underwater for the first time with a professional holding your equipment and staying within arm's reach the whole time. The session starts on land with your medical form, a mask and wetsuit fitting and a short theory briefing covering the regulator, ear equalisation and hand signals. You then practise in shallow, calm water until you are comfortable, and only then descend to around six metres on a sheltered house reef. The Red Sea is unusually forgiving for a first dive: warm water, very little current on the house reefs and visibility that regularly exceeds twenty metres. If you enjoy it, the dive can normally be credited towards a full PADI Open Water course. Trip information Duration: 3 Hours Schedule: Daily Tour location: Hurghada and the Red Sea Pickup location: Your hotel in Hurghada, Makadi, Sahl Hasheesh or El Gouna Tour type: Private
Why You Will Love This Trip
- Theory and shallow water practice: A short theory session covers breathing through the regulator
- First open water dive: Descend with your instructor to around six metres on a sheltered house reef
- Surface break and second dive option
- Hotel transfers, equipment and crew included
Detailed Itinerary
Stop 1: Hotel pickup and dive centre briefing
Transfer to the dive centre where your PADI instructor reviews your medical form, fits your mask, fins and wetsuit and explains the plan for the session.
Stop 2: Theory and shallow water practice
A short theory session covers breathing through the regulator, equalising your ears and basic hand signals, followed by supervised practice in shallow, calm water.
Stop 3: First open water dive
Descend with your instructor to around six metres on a sheltered house reef, staying within arm's reach for the whole dive. No previous experience or certification is required.
Stop 4: Surface break and second dive option
Rest, drink water and review photos before an optional second descent if you feel comfortable and time allows.
Stop 5: Return transfer
Rinse your gear, collect any photos taken by the instructor and transfer back to your hotel.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Included
- Private guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Bottled water
- Private pickup and drop-off from your hotel, Nile cruise or agreed meeting point
- Licensed local guide or activity instructor according to the tour type
- Private air-conditioned transport for land sections
- Bottled water during guided touring
- Flexible photo stops and practical WhatsApp coordination
Excluded
- Entrance fees unless stated
- Meals unless stated
- Tips
- Personal expenses
- Optional activities not listed
Prices by Group Size
Every amount is the USD price for one traveler, not the total booking price. Choose the row that matches your group size.
| Travelers | Price per traveler |
|---|---|
| 1 Traveler | $95 per travelerTotal for 1 traveler: $95 |
| 2 Travelers | $75 per travelerTotal for 2 travelers: $150 |
| 3 Travelers | $65 per travelerTotal for 3 travelers: $195 |
| 4 Travelers | $65 per travelerTotal for 4 travelers: $260 |
| 5 Travelers | $65 per travelerTotal for 5 travelers: $325 |
| 6 or More Travelers | $65 per travelerFrom $390 total for 6 travelers |
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Pricing Information
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Children Policy
Child rates depend on age, room occupancy and the hotel or cruise policy. Send each child age for a confirmed quote.
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