SHARM EL SHEIKH · RED SEA / SOUTH SINAI

Scuba Diving in Sharm El Sheikh

Dive the world-famous walls of Ras Mohammed National Park and the Straits of Tiran. Intro dives for first-timers, guided trips for certified divers and PADI courses β€” equipment, boat lunch and hotel pickup included.

  • Rated 4.7/5 by guests
  • From €12 per person
  • Beginners welcome — no licence needed
  • Free hotel pickup

Best Diving & Snorkeling Trips in Sharm El Sheikh

Top-rated dive trips, intro dives, PADI courses and Ras Mohammed & Tiran sea days, with instant confirmation and free cancellation.

New to diving? Start with the Tiran Island cruise with intro dive — a guided first dive on one of the Red Sea's most famous reef systems.

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Diving in Sharm El Sheikh: World-Class Walls and Reefs

Where the Red Sea shows off

Sharm El Sheikh guards the tip of the Sinai Peninsula, where the Gulf of Aqaba plunges 800 meters deep and currents feed some of the healthiest coral on the planet. Ras Mohammed National Park and the Straits of Tiran appear on every list of the world's great dive areas β€” and they are both under an hour by boat from the marina.

First-timers can take an intro dive with an instructor on a sheltered reef, certified divers choose between national-park walls and the four Tiran reefs, and day trips north reach Dahab's famous Blue Hole. Whatever your level, equipment, lunch and hotel transfers are part of every trip.

Coral reef wall in Ras Mohammed National Park near Sharm El Sheikh

Where it happens

Ras Mohammed National Park, the Straits of Tiran, local reefs like Ras Um Sid and Temple, and day trips to the Blue Hole at Dahab. Free pickup from Sharm hotels, Nabq Bay and Sharks Bay.

What you can do

Intro dives for beginners, two-dive boat trips for certified divers, 4-day PADI Open Water courses, and combined dive-snorkel days that the whole family can join.

Why Dive in Sharm El Sheikh

  • Ras Mohammed and Tiran — bucket-list sites under an hour from your hotel
  • 20-40 meter visibility and warm water all year round
  • Walls, drift dives, wreck cargo and reef-shark encounters for experienced divers
  • Sheltered bays make intro dives and courses beginner-friendly
  • Non-diving family snorkel the same reefs from the same boat

Choose Your Sharm El Sheikh Diving Experience

From your first breath underwater to the national park's famous walls.

Intro Dives (No Licence)

Try scuba on a Tiran or Ras Mohammed boat day: briefing, shallow practice, then a one-to-one guided dive to 5-8 meters over the coral.

  • No experience needed
  • One-to-one with an instructor
  • Part of a full sea day
  • From around €35

Guided Dives for Certified Divers

Two-dive trips to Ras Mohammed's walls or the Tiran Straits with small groups, full equipment and lunch on board.

  • Bring your certification card
  • National park permits arranged
  • Private transfer options
  • Different sites daily

PADI Courses

Earn your Open Water certification over 4 days in some of the world's most famous training waters, then celebrate with a national park dive.

  • Internationally recognized
  • Theory, pool and 4 open-water dives
  • Multilingual instructors
  • Advanced courses available

Dive + Snorkel Family Days

Boat days to White Island and the park reefs where divers and snorkelers share the same trip β€” ideal for mixed groups.

  • Lunch and drinks on board
  • White Island sandbank visit
  • Snorkel gear for everyone
  • Optional ATV combos

Top Dive Sites Around Sharm El Sheikh

The legendary sites our boats and jeeps reach β€” each worth the trip on its own.

Ras Mohammed National Park

Shark & Yolanda Reef's twin pinnacles, summer snapper schools and the famous wall at Anemone City. Read our full Ras Mohammed guide.

Straits of Tiran

Jackson, Woodhouse, Thomas and Gordon β€” four current-swept reefs with dramatic coral walls and pelagic visitors at dawn.

Blue Hole (Dahab Day Trip)

The Red Sea's most famous sinkhole, 90 minutes north. Snorkel or dive the outer rim wall. Read our Blue Hole guide.

Staying on the mainland coast instead? See our guide to diving in Hurghada for Giftun Island and the western Red Sea reefs.

Why Book Your Diving with Egyptra

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The lowest prices for dive trips and courses in Sharm El Sheikh. Book direct and save compared to hotel desks and third-party agencies.

Free Cancellation

Plans change. Cancel your booking for free up to 12 hours before your trip. No questions asked, no hidden fees.

Safety First

PADI-standard centers, serviced equipment, small groups, oxygen and first aid on every boat, and sites picked daily for conditions.

Free Hotel Pickup

Complimentary round-trip pickup and drop-off from any hotel in Sharm El Sheikh, Nabq Bay, and Sharks Bay.

24/7 Support

Our multilingual customer support team is available around the clock via phone, WhatsApp, and email in 10 languages.

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Over 1,052 verified reviews across our Sharm El Sheikh sea trips. Read real experiences from travelers around the world.

Diving Tips for Sharm El Sheikh

Get the most out of your Sinai dive days.

Best Time to Dive

  • Diving runs 365 days a year
  • Jun-Sep: Ras Mohammed fish schools
  • Winter: superb visibility, fewer boats
  • Water 22-28°C through the year

What to Bring

  • Passport (park and Tiran permits)
  • Certification card if you have one
  • Reef-safe sunscreen and a towel
  • Equipment is included on all trips

Dive Healthy

  • Complete the medical questionnaire honestly
  • No flying for 12-18h after diving
  • Stay hydrated between dives
  • Never touch the coral or marine life

Sharm El Sheikh Diving by the Numbers

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Diving Sharm El Sheikh FAQs

Everything you need to know before diving the Sinai's famous reefs.

Why is Sharm El Sheikh famous for diving?

Sharm El Sheikh sits at the meeting point of the Gulf of Aqaba and the open Red Sea, where deep, current-fed walls keep the coral exceptionally healthy. Ras Mohammed National Park and the Straits of Tiran are consistently ranked among the world's best dive areas, with visibility of 20-40 meters, dramatic drop-offs and over 1,000 fish species.

Can beginners dive in Sharm El Sheikh without a licence?

Yes. Intro dives need no certification: after a briefing and shallow practice, you dive one-to-one with an instructor to around 5-8 meters. Several boat trips to Ras Mohammed and Tiran offer optional intro dives alongside snorkeling, so you can try diving as part of a normal sea day.

What are the best dive sites in Sharm El Sheikh?

The icons are Shark & Yolanda Reef in Ras Mohammed National Park (twin pinnacles, the famous toilet-bowl wreck cargo), Jackson Reef in the Tiran Straits, and the sheltered reefs of Ras Um Sid and Temple. Day trips to Dahab add the legendary Blue Hole and Canyon for advanced divers.

How much does diving cost in Sharm El Sheikh?

Boat trips with an intro dive start around €35. Guided dive packages for certified divers, including Ras Mohammed boat trips with private transfers, run €40-55. A full 4-day PADI Open Water certification course costs around €360 with all equipment, theory and four open-water dives included.

When is the best time to dive in Sharm El Sheikh?

Diving is excellent all year. Water ranges from 22°C in winter to 28°C in summer. June to September brings glassy seas and pelagic action at Tiran; winter offers fewer crowds and superb visibility. March-May and September-November hit the sweet spot of warm water and quiet sites.

What will I see underwater in Sharm?

Expect dense soft-coral walls, turtles, Napoleon wrasse, schools of barracuda and jackfish, blue-spotted rays, moray eels and clouds of anthias. At Ras Mohammed in summer, huge schools of snapper and batfish gather to spawn β€” one of diving's great spectacles. Reef sharks patrol the Tiran reefs at dawn.

Is the Blue Hole near Sharm El Sheikh?

The famous Blue Hole is at Dahab, about 90 minutes north of Sharm El Sheikh. Day trips combine snorkeling or diving at the Blue Hole rim with Dahab town and optional camel or jeep desert legs. Recreational divers stay along the spectacular outer reef wall β€” only technical divers enter the arch.

Do I need a permit for Ras Mohammed National Park?

Yes, the national park charges an entry fee, but on our organized boat and jeep trips the permit handling is included in the tour price and arranged for you. Bring your passport on the day β€” it is required at the park gate and for the Tiran boat area.

Can non-divers join the boat trips?

Absolutely. Dive boats in Sharm carry snorkelers on the same reefs β€” partners and kids snorkel above while you dive below, and everyone shares lunch on board. Glass-bottom boat and semi-submarine options exist for those who prefer to stay completely dry.

Can I fly after diving in Sharm?

Wait at least 12 hours after a single dive and 18 hours after repetitive dives before flying. Since most Sharm holidays end with a flight home, schedule your final dives at least a full day before departure β€” our team helps plan trips around your flight times.

Still have questions?

Our team is happy to help. Reach out via WhatsApp, email, or call +20 101 195 7868.

Ready to Dive the Sinai's Famous Reefs?

Book your Sharm El Sheikh diving experience today β€” Ras Mohammed and Tiran are less than an hour away!

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