Diving in Sharm El Sheikh
Diving in Sharm El Sheikh is possible for everyone, from first-timers to certified divers. If you have never dived, an intro dive from the beach with an instructor costs £50 (from age 10, no experience needed). To get your licence, the PADI Open Water course takes 3 to 4 days and costs £399. Certified divers can join a boat diving day with 2 to 3 dives at sites such as Ras Mohammed and Tiran, from £99. Hotel pickup is included, and you book online with a deposit and pay the rest in cash on the day.
- Never dived: intro dive, 3 to 4 hours, £50.
- Want a licence: PADI Open Water course, 3 to 4 days, £399.
- Already certified: diving package at several sites, from £99, or a private diving trip on request.
Not sure? Send us your level and dates on WhatsApp and we will tell you which dive fits.
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Diving trips and courses
Intro dive for beginners
£50 adult / £45 child (from 10) · 3 to 4 hours
Best for: Your first dive, no experience needed
PADI Open Water course
£399 per person · 3 to 4 days
Best for: Getting your diving licence
Diving package: several dive sites
from £99 · full day, 2 to 3 dives
Best for: Certified divers
Private diving trip
price on request · full day
Best for: Certified divers who want their own guide
Prefer to stay at the surface?
Ras Mohammed snorkelling trip
£45 adult / £30 child · full day, about 7 hours
Best for: First snorkelling day in the national park
Semi-submarine with underwater cabin
£65 adult / £40 child · about 2 hours
Best for: Seeing fish through the windows, staying dry
Prices are the live online prices in GBP. Durations include the hotel transfer and are approximate. Each tour page shows exactly what is included and the pickup time.
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Diving in Sharm El Sheikh: questions before you book
Can I dive in Sharm El Sheikh without any experience?
Yes. On the intro dive you get a briefing, practise in shallow water and then dive from the beach with an instructor next to you. You need no certificate, only to be comfortable in the water. Read your first dive in Sharm El Sheikh, step by step.
How much does diving in Sharm El Sheikh cost?
The intro dive is £50 per adult (£45 for children from 10), the PADI Open Water course is £399, and a diving day for certified divers starts at £99. A private diving trip is priced on request. See what the PADI course price includes.
What is the minimum age for diving?
The intro dive is from age 10. For the PADI course with a child, message us on WhatsApp before booking.
Do I need a medical certificate?
You fill in a short health form before diving. Some conditions, such as asthma or recent surgery, may mean you can’t dive. If you are unsure, ask your doctor before the trip.
Can I fly after diving?
Don’t fly within 24 hours after diving. Plan your dive day before the last full day of your holiday.
Where do you dive in Sharm El Sheikh?
Intro dives are from the beach. Boat dives for certified divers go to sites such as Ras Mohammed National Park, the reefs of Tiran Island and nearby wrecks. Read our guide to Red Sea wreck diving.
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About PyraSafari
PyraSafari runs desert, sea and day trips from Sharm El Sheikh, with hotel pickup on most trips. Each trip page shows the price, what is included and the cancellation terms. Questions? Message us on WhatsApp before you book.