9 Scuba Diving in Sharm el Sheikh Worth Getting Wet For

1.Discover Scuba Diving

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

Start with a pool session and basic scuba training, then head from shore for an underwater session with a PADI instructor. The program includes equipment, drinks, lunch, transfers, and a manual, but it is not full certification. Sabrina handles booking, while instructors such as Mohammad provide patient guidance.

“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.Sharm El Sheikh: Ras Mohamed & White Island Dive & Snorkel

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

You’ll sail from Sharm El Sheikh to Ras Mohamed on a three-level yacht, stopping at two reef sites and White Island. Try a 10 to 15 minute beginner scuba session to 7 meters with instructors such as Sam, Kareem, or Moaaz, then enjoy lunch and drinks on board.

“we liked every part of it. we had good explenation of the diving en they took nice picteres of us diving. the food was very good. nice expirience”

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3.PADI Open Water Diver Course

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

Learn scuba skills with Pyramids Diving Center in Sharm el Sheikh through five classroom sessions, five confined-water sessions, and four Red Sea sessions. PADI instructors such as Mena, Amr, and Mohamed Abdelkarim are known for calm, patient teaching. Equipment, lunch, drinks, and transfers are included.

“Great experience getting out PADI Advanced Open Water Certification with Rahma. Sharm El-Sheik is absolutely stunning. I would strongly suggest skipping the shore diving the first day and have the boat dive the two days”

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4.From Sharm: Ras Muhammed & White Island By Boat & intro Dive

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

Join guides such as Abanoub, Emad, Bishoy, and Arabi for a full day on the Red Sea. You will visit up to three swim sites, try a supervised 10 to 15-minute beginner scuba session, snorkel among coral and fish, and eat a buffet lunch aboard the yacht before visiting White Island.

“Imad and Majid were great as was the rest of the crew, Lovely day definitely will book again thank you so much”

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5.PADI Scuba Diver (PSD)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 116 reviews · from $319

Spend about two days learning scuba with a PADI instructor in Sharm el Sheikh. You will complete pool sessions, classroom work, and two Red Sea descents to 12 meters. Hotel transfers, equipment, drinks, snacks, and boat time are included, but the manual, e-certificate, and park fees cost extra.

“Booked our dive boat trip with Pyramids and they did not disappoint! Great and very helpful staff, also very organized. Food was great on the boat and all dive instructors were incredible :) Ahmed our dive instructor was the best!”

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6.Sharm El Sheikh: Ras Mohamed & White Island Snorkel or Dive

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

Join Hunter Divers for a full day from Sharm El Sheikh, with two guided scuba sessions or two snorkeling stops, a White Island visit, and lunch onboard. Instructors including Ibram, Ebram, and Nader assist beginners patiently, while certified guests can choose multi-day or night options.

“Very good, very nice. Diving was one of the most amazing experiences you can imagine. However we chose polish language but no one on the board spoke it.”

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7.From Sharm: Luxury Diving cruise to Ras Mohammed with Lunch

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

Travel from Sharm El Sheikh to Ras Mohammed National Park by boat for one or two guided scuba sessions, snorkeling, a buffet lunch, and drinks. Beginners receive short introductory sessions, while experienced participants spend about 40 minutes underwater. Hotel pickup and multilingual instruction are included.

“Everything went smoothly and exactly on time. The tour guides and diving instructor were incredibly kind, friendly, and professional, which made the whole experience feel safe and enjoyable. I would definitely recommend this tour and would love to do it again. See you soon!”

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8.From Sharm: Ras Mohammed snorkeling cruise & optional diving

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

Spend seven hours sailing from Sharm El Sheikh to Ras Mohammed National Park, with two snorkel stops, a buffet lunch, and a possible visit to White Island. English, German, and Russian guides are available. Hotel pickup is optional, and an introductory scuba session may be added.

“Una giornata perfetta! L’escursione è stata organizzata benissimo e i posti erano semplicemente stupendi. Un enorme grazie a tutto l’equipaggio e soprattutto a Islam e Mahmoud sempre professionali, disponibili e sorridenti. Hanno reso questa esperienza ancora più speciale e indimenticabile. La consiglio davvero a chiunque venga a Sharm”

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9.From Sharm or Dahab: Blue Hole & Canyon Sea Dive Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 5 reviews · from $176

Travel from Sharm El-Sheikh or Dahab to two of South Sinai’s best-known underwater sites. With an instructor beside you, enjoy two 30 to 45-minute sessions, a Bedouin-style lunch, hotel transfers, tanks, and refreshments. Advanced certification is required for Blue Hole and Canyon.

“A W E S O M E!!! Thanks to the team thanks to all, it was so so great that i can't describe! Reserve with this company! Thank you Tito you're awesome!!”

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