The 10 Scuba Diving in Sharm El Sheikh That Earn Their Price

1.Discover Scuba Diving

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,676 reviews · from $127Our pick

Spend a full day learning scuba basics with a PADI instructor in Sharm el Sheikh. You’ll complete a pool session and one beach session, use supplied equipment, enjoy lunch and drinks, and receive return hotel transfers. Sabrina handles booking details, while instructor Mohammad is praised for patient, professional teaching.

“Wonderful team from start to finish Sabrina made booking easy and messaged me with everything I need to bring, to the dive Mohammad was a wonderful instructor with his patience and professionalism it made it an enjoyable experience, I would highly recommend”

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2.Ras Mohamed & White Island Dive & Snorkel

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,280 reviews · 9 hours · from $29

Sail from Sharm El Sheikh to Ras Mohamed National Park aboard a three-level boat with a sundeck and onboard facilities. You can try a 10 to 15 minute introductory scuba session to 7 meters, snorkel at two reef sites, visit White Island, and enjoy lunch. Instructors speak Arabic, English, Italian, and Russian. Hotel pickup is included.

“Sayed was the best taxi in the water. amazing experience for first time snorkeling”

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3.PADI Open Water Diver Course

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 626 reviews · from $411

Train with PADI professionals in Sharm el Sheikh through five classroom sessions, five confined-water sessions, and four Red Sea sessions. The course includes equipment, lunch, transfers, and bottled water, but not PADI e-learning or certification fees. Instructors such as Mena, Amr, and Mohamed Abdelkarim are noted for calm, patient teaching.

“Hany, Amir, Mustafa Nafea and Hussan, were amazing guides! You can tell how much experience they had and you knew you were in safe hands at all times! Mustafa took me around the coral and whilst snorkeling he is great at what he does!! WOW what an amazing experience!! Would love to do this again!!!”

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4.Ras Muhammed & White Island By Boat & intro Dive

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 493 reviews · from $43

Spend a full day aboard a yacht from Sharm El Sheikh, visiting Ras Muhammad and White Island with three swim stops, lunch, drinks, and a short beginner scuba session. Guides such as Abanoub, Emad, Arabi, and Mohamed help first-timers feel safe. Snorkeling is available, though equipment may cost extra.

“Bishoy was the best tour guide we had so much fun!! Highly recommend for anyone coming to Sharm el sheikh!!”

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5.Ras Mohamed & White Island Snorkel or Dive

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 112 reviews · from $18Best value

From Sharm El Sheikh, you’ll cruise to Ras Mohamed National Park and White Island for two reef stops, guided snorkeling, or scuba sessions. Instructors such as Ibram and Nader help first-timers move slowly and calmly. Expect hotel pickup, onboard lunch, equipment, soft drinks, and a national park fee paid separately.

“I totally recommend it- if you are in sharm el sheik you must book this trip. Views were breathtaking. Guide is really nice, he’s helping with everything so you should not worry about anything- even if you can’t swim. 10/10!!!😋”

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6.Luxury Diving cruise to Ras Mohammed with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 31 reviews · 6 hours · from $54

Spend six hours sailing from Sharm El Sheikh to Ras Mohammed National Park for one or two guided scuba sessions, snorkeling, and lunch aboard a yacht. Beginners receive an introduction of up to 15 minutes, while experienced participants usually get about 40 minutes underwater. Pickup, drinks, equipment options, and marina fees require careful checking.

“It was splendid. The best experience so far. Under the sea was just lovely. My diver was very professional as he was always guiding and holding my hands all through. I loved every single bit of it. Thank you so much, and lest I forget, the food was delicious, I enjoyed it. Thank you for a great experience.”

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7.Parasailing, Camel Ride, Dive & Quad Bike

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 29 reviews · from $41

You’ll combine a South Sinai quad-bike safari, camel ride, parasailing, banana boat, tube ride, and introductory scuba session, depending on the option you book. A professional tour leader handles the day in Arabic, English, or Russian, with hotel pickup, transport, water, and tea included. Bring ID, swimwear, sunglasses, and a towel.

“great value for money long day but very worth it.”

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8.Ras Mohammed snorkeling cruise & optional diving

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 28 reviews · 7 hours · from $31

You sail from Watanya Marina to Ras Mohammed National Park for two guided snorkel stops, a buffet lunch, and a possible visit to White Island if tides allow. The crew speaks English, German, and Russian. Islam and Mahmoud are praised for their friendly, professional service, while an introductory scuba session can be added for beginners.

“Nagyon szuper program. Mindenkinek ajánlom, ha hajózni, ha a vízi világot szeretné érintetlen környezetben csodálni. Mindenki segítőkész, szuper vezető. A transzfer is kiváló volt.”

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9.Introductory Dive from the Shore & PADI Courses

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 19 reviews · from $47

Meet your instructor at Fanar Beach in Hadaba for a gentle first underwater session in Sharm. You’ll learn basic skills, use supplied equipment, and explore shallow water with Arabic, English, or Russian support. For certification, choose the 2 to 3 day PADI Open Water course, which reaches 18 meters and includes lunch.

“To start with our driver stayed out of sight of the front of our hotel and was annoyed that we were late despite us having been waiting outside and being oblivious that he was parked out of sight. Got to dive centre to be told our instructor had overslept (11am). Got driven to a different dive centre which was park of a hotel complex where my male partner was looked after and acknowledged and I was completely ignored (female). We have dived a few times but I have some anxiety due to injuring my ears previously. They would not listen to me and ignored me. After seeing dive tanks being…”

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10.Tiran Island: Full-day Snorkeling, Diving Boat Trip

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 15 reviews · from $76

Set out from Sharm El Sheikh for a full day on the Red Sea, with two 30 to 45-minute scuba sessions or two to three snorkeling stops. Expect hotel transfers, an onboard buffet, guides speaking several languages, coral reefs, and possible shipwreck views. Bring ID, a towel, and your certification if you are scuba diving.

“The guide was cool, on time pickup was not delayed. Only other tourists were late so had to wait. The boat is tidy, the staff is helpful. But only surface diving if you want deep diving, it costs extra 30eur.”

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