Breathe underwater for the first time on a supervised, shallow dive at Eilat’s Coral Beach. This 45-minute activity includes a safety briefing and a 30-minute guided dive to about 6 meters—ideal for first-timers and families.
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Wet air, warm sun and the call of the reef: step off the shore at Coral Beach and the Red Sea folds around you like a living map. The guide walks you through kit checks while waves nick the sand; within minutes you'll be breathing through a regulator and sliding over gardens of stony coral with a PADI instructor at your side.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
45 minutes
Fitness Level
Should be in moderate physical shape and comfortable swimming; no certification required but basic stamina and breath control are needed
Wildlife
History
Eilat’s bay sits on a Red Sea rift-formed reef; the city grew as Israel’s southern port in the 20th century and has since become a major dive and tourism hub.
Conservation
Coral Beach is a protected area—avoid touching marine life, use reef-safe sun products and respect local guidelines to limit damage and anchor harm.
Reserve your spot on the Introductory Dive in Eilat today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Arrive hydrated and fed
Have a light meal and drink water before diving to avoid low blood sugar or dehydration underwater.
Bring reef-safe sunscreen
Protect your skin and the coral—apply reef-safe sunscreen before entering the water and again on shore.
Wear a shorty or rashguard
A thin wetsuit or rashguard helps with warmth and protects from inadvertent scrapes on coral.
Follow your instructor’s signals
Instructors stay close and use standardized hand signals; mirror them and stay within arm’s reach for safety.
Swimsuit
Wear under your wetsuit or alone in warm months for comfort and quick gear changes.
summer
Reef-safe sunscreen
Protects skin and reduces harm to corals—apply before arrival.
summer
Short wetsuit (3mm) or rashguard
Provides warmth and abrasion protection during the shallow dive.
spring
Water shoes or sandals
Useful for rocky access points and strolls along Coral Beach before and after diving.
summer