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Experiences · Sea & water

Under the Red Sea, on it, and on the wind.

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Diving, snorkelling, freediving, kitesurfing and sailing ask very different things of you. Filter by what you want to do and where you are staying, then put up to three side by side: the skill each needs, the time you actually spend in the water, and what you will see.

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Comparison of A boat of your own for the day, Your first dive in the Red Sea, Your first kite
A boat of your own for the day RemoveYour first dive in the Red Sea RemoveYour first kite Remove
Starting price
Starting priceUSD 174 per boatPer boat for your party; the boat's size sets the quote.Your written quote confirms the price for your party, dates and choices.
Starting priceUSD 59Per person, with the instructor and equipment.Your written quote confirms the price for your party, dates and choices.
Starting priceUSD 418Per person for a beginner course with equipment.Your written quote confirms the price for your party, dates and choices.
Where it startsHurghadaHurghadaEl Gouna, Soma Bay, Dahab or Ras Sudr
ActivityBoats & water sportsScuba divingKite & wind
Skill or certificationNone; snorkelling gear and life jackets on boardNone; a medical questionnaire comes firstNone; balance and core strength help
Minimum ageAll ages, with life jackets for children10 and over (PADI's standard)Set by the school
Time actually doing itAs much or as little time in the water as you likeOne or two dives of about 30–45 minutesLessons as the wind allows
Total timeAbout 7 hoursFull day by boatSeveral days
Best seasonYear-round; calmer in the morningYear-round; the sea is coolest from January to MarchDepends on the beach; our kitesurfing guide compares them
What you seeIsland beaches, shallow reefs and sometimes dolphinsHard coral, reef fish and, with luck, a turtleA shallow lagoon, with the wind doing the work
What it asksVery little: sun, sea and an easy climb on and off the boat. Tell us about anyone who cannot swim so that life jackets are ready.Comfort in water, a clean medical questionnaire and patience with your ears. You do not need to be a strong swimmer, but you need to be willing.Balance, strength in the core and legs, and days: wind decides how quickly you progress.
What we confirm first
  • The boat's licence, life jackets for every size in your party and a working radio
  • Island and national park fees, and whether Orange Bay's beach charge is included
  • Lunch, drinks and dietary needs
  • The wind forecast: the captain decides the route on the day
  • A dive centre licensed through CDWS, and an instructor-to-beginner ratio agreed in advance
  • Your answers to the medical questionnaire, and a doctor's sign-off where it asks for one
  • The reef, the boat and whether national park fees are paid on the day
  • A 24-hour gap between diving and any flight
  • A licensed school at the exact beach you choose
  • Lesson length, instructor ratio and the rescue arrangements
  • Enough days for the wind to give you lessons
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Red Sea day trips by boat

Guided days with transport and the arrangements taken care of, each on request.
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Marc Ryckaert (MJJR), CC BY 3.0; Diego Delso, CC BY-SA 4.0; Sovernigo, CC BY-SA 4.0; Alexander Vasenin, CC BY-SA 3.0; Hesham Farouk Ragab, CC BY-SA 4.0; Holger Uwe Schmitt, CC BY-SA 4.0; Djehouty, CC BY-SA 4.0; Berthold Werner, CC BY-SA 3.0. Resized and cropped for display.

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Wikicomman, CC BY-SA 4.0; Igorgalli, CC BY-SA 4.0; cattan2011, CC BY 2.0; Lars Plougmann, CC BY-SA 2.0; Marc Ryckaert, CC BY 3.0; Marc Ryckaert (MJJR), CC BY 3.0. Resized and cropped for display.