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Spend a day diving and snorkeling from Hurghada with options for beginners and certified divers. Expect two dive sites, two snorkel stops, a buffet lunch and experienced instructors on a full-day Red Sea cruise.
Spend a day diving and snorkeling from Hurghada with options for beginners and certified divers. Expect two dive sites, two snorkel stops, a buffet lunch and experienced instructors on a full-day Red Sea cruise.
The boat eases out of Hurghada harbor as dawn light lances across flat blue water. Salt and diesel mix with the faint scent of grilled fish from the marina while crew prepare tanks; by mid-morning the vessel anchors over gardens of plate and branching coral, and the Red Sea opens into a world of bright fish and hard coral formations.
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Operated by FTS Travels · Hurghada, Red Sea Governorate
The boat eases out of Hurghada harbor as dawn light lances across flat blue water. Salt and diesel mix with the faint scent of grilled fish from the marina while crew prepare tanks; by mid-morning the vessel anchors over gardens of plate and branching coral, and the Red Sea opens into a world of bright fish and hard coral formations.
This stretch of sea sits on the western edge of the Red Sea rift, where clear, warm water and stable salinity build dense coral growth. Hurghada itself rose from a 20th-century fishing village into Egypt’s busiest dive gateway, and the local economy now balances tourism with traditional coastal communities and Bedouin culture inland.
Expect two guided dive sites chosen for current and visibility, plus two snorkeling stops around shallow coral gardens. Beginners receive instruction from certified instructors and can take shallow guided dives; certified divers follow dive-master plans that often explore swim-throughs and deeper bommies. Onboard amenities typically include a buffet lunch, hot drinks, showers and shaded seating—use them between dives to warm and rehydrate.
Practical advice: carry your dive certification card and logbook, pack reef-safe sunscreen and a personal mask if you prefer fit over rental gear, and take anti-nausea medication if you’re prone to seasickness—the Red Sea can be glassy or chop unexpectedly. Timing matters: early departures give the calmest seas and best light for underwater photography. Respect the reef: no touching, no standing on coral, and follow briefings closely. This cruise pairs accessible logistics with some of the Red Sea’s most reliable visibility and marine life encounters.
moderate.
6–7 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; basic swimming ability recommended and moderate mobility to climb ladders on/off the boat
No — the trip includes guided shallow dives for beginners with instructors; certified divers can join deeper guided dives but must present their certification card.
Typical inclusions are two dive sites, two snorkeling stops with equipment, buffet lunch, unlimited soft/hot drinks, and shower facilities on board.
Children under 12 may be restricted from scuba but can snorkel; pregnant people and those with certain heart conditions should avoid diving—check provider policies and medical clearance if needed.
Surface intervals vary but allow enough time for a meal and rest; recreational dive times usually follow no-decompression limits—briefings will give exact schedules on deck.
Hurghada transformed from a small fishing village into an international dive hub in the late 20th century, leveraging the Red Sea’s clear water and coral diversity.
The Red Sea contains sensitive reef systems; visitors should use reef-safe products, avoid touching coral, and follow local marine-protection rules to reduce impact.
FTS Travels operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
The boat eases out of Hurghada harbor as dawn light lances across flat blue water. Salt and diesel mix with the faint scent of grilled fish from the marina while crew prepare tanks; by mid-morning the vessel anchors over gardens of plate and branching coral, and the Red Sea opens into a world of bright fish and hard coral formations.
The boat eases out of Hurghada harbor as dawn light lances across flat blue water. Salt and diesel mix with the faint scent of grilled fish from the marina while crew prepare tanks; by mid-morning the vessel anchors over gardens of plate and branching coral, and the Red Sea opens into a world of bright fish and hard coral formations.
This stretch of sea sits on the western edge of the Red Sea rift, where clear, warm water and stable salinity build dense coral growth. Hurghada itself rose from a 20th-century fishing village into Egypt’s busiest dive gateway, and the local economy now balances tourism with traditional coastal communities and Bedouin culture inland.
Expect two guided dive sites chosen for current and visibility, plus two snorkeling stops around shallow coral gardens. Beginners receive instruction from certified instructors and can take shallow guided dives; certified divers follow dive-master plans that often explore swim-throughs and deeper bommies. Onboard amenities typically include a buffet lunch, hot drinks, showers and shaded seating—use them between dives to warm and rehydrate.
Practical advice: carry your dive certification card and logbook, pack reef-safe sunscreen and a personal mask if you prefer fit over rental gear, and take anti-nausea medication if you’re prone to seasickness—the Red Sea can be glassy or chop unexpectedly. Timing matters: early departures give the calmest seas and best light for underwater photography. Respect the reef: no touching, no standing on coral, and follow briefings closely. This cruise pairs accessible logistics with some of the Red Sea’s most reliable visibility and marine life encounters.