Spend a full day aboard a dive boat off Hurghada exploring Abu Ramada, Small Giftun, or Umm Gamar with two guided dives, onboard lunch and hotel transfers. Ideal for certified divers who want clear water, abundant reef life and professional boat support.
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You step from the pier into hot, dry air and onto a compact dive boat bobbing against the Red Sea. The sun throws hard light across tanks and regulators while the crew checks tanks and rigs; the sea ahead is a sheet of blue that dares you to descend. Within an hour the shoreline of Hurghada is a remembered pattern and the boat is threading a route toward reefs named for the life that lives there—Abu Ramada, Small Giftun, Umm Gamar.
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
6 hours
Fitness Level
Moderate fitness—able to manage surface swims, ladder climbs and short swims between boat and site
Wildlife
History
Hurghada transformed from a small fishing port into a major dive destination in the late 20th century as Red Sea tourism expanded; many dive sites are named by local captains and divers.
Conservation
Reef health is vulnerable to warming and boat damage—respect mooring buoys, avoid touching coral, and use reef-safe products to reduce impact.
Reserve your spot on the Daily Diving with Equipment from Hurghada today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Bring your certification card
Operators require proof of open water certification—carry your card or digital logbook to board.
Wear reef-safe sun protection
Apply reef-safe sunscreen and bring a sun shirt for the surface to limit UV exposure and protect marine life.
Hydrate and eat lightly before diving
Drink water and have a light meal; dehydration and heavy food can affect comfort during long surface intervals.
Secure motion-sickness remedies
If you’re prone to seasickness, take preventive medication or use acupressure bands before boarding.
Dive certification card/logbook
Required to prove qualification to dive with the guide.
Thin full or shorty wetsuit (3–5 mm)
Water temps in Hurghada mean a light wetsuit keeps you comfortable during two dives.
summer
Reef-safe sunscreen and sun shirt
Protects skin during surface intervals and reduces reef damage.
summer
Bottle of water and non-slip boat shoes
Hydration and secure footing make transfers and boarding easier.