Spend a full day diving the Red Sea from El Gouna on this boat trip designed exclusively for certified divers. You’ll visit two carefully selected dive sites and explore vibrant coral reefs alongside experienced dive guides in small, well-matched groups.
Between dives, relax on the sundeck or in the comfortable salon while the crew prepares a buffet lunch onboard. With convenient hotel transfers and a well-equipped dive boat featuring showers and shaded areas, this trip offers a smooth and enjoyable diving experience for qualified divers.
Highlights
- Dive two Red Sea sites with professional guides
- Join small dive groups by experience level
- Relax on a spacious dive boat with sundeck
- Enjoy a freshly prepared buffet lunch onboard
- Travel easily with El Gouna hotel transfers
- Explore diverse reefs and marine life
What to Bring
- Diving certification card
- Logbook
- Swimwear and towel
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Personal dive equipment
Not Suitable For
- Non-certified divers
- Children without diving certification
- Pregnant travelers
- Travelers with contraindicated medical conditions for diving
Know Before You Go
- Certified divers only (certification required)
- Check-in at dive center recommended the day before
- Two boat dives included
- Dive sites depend on sea conditions and diver level
- Hotel transfers included within El Gouna
Meeting point
Meet at Abydos Marina, Three Corners Rihanna Resort, El Gouna. For exact location, click here
Inclusions
Itinerary
Frequently Asked Questions
✔ Lunch Buffet
✔ Pickup & drop off
✔ Diving gear
✔ Instructor
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Pickup and Drop-off from your hotel in El Gouna
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Clean, air-conditioned vehicles
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Dive boat with sundeck, salon, kitchen, and showers
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Full Diving equipment rentals
Available at an extra cost
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Pickup from your hotel or Meet at Abydos Marina
20 minutes
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Boat Boarding and Equipment Setup
Meet your dive team, get fitted with equipment, and receive a detailed dive briefing.
1 hour
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Sail to Dive Site
Set sail to the first dive site in the Egyptian Red Sea
1 hour
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Theory and Safety Briefing
Learn scuba basics, equipment use, breathing techniques, and key safety rules with your instructor.
1 hour
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1st Guided Dive
Explore the first reef site in small groups (maximum 4 divers per guide), matched by experience level and air consumption.
1 hour
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Surface Interval and Lunch
Celebrate your achievement onboard with a fresh lunch, tropical fruits, and beverages, reflecting on your diving journey.
Next, return to Matemwe, clean equipment, receive feedback, and finalize certification paperwork.
1 hour 30 minutes
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Sailing to the Second Dive Site
Travel to a different reef location offering new underwater scenery and marine life.
Your guide will provide a second detailed dive briefing before entering the water.
30 minutes
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Dive Stop 2
Second dive at a different site, offering new underwater scenery and marine life.
1 hour
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Relaxation and Return Cruise to Marina
After rinsing equipment and logging your dives, enjoy a relaxed cruise back to the marina. Take in the Red Sea views and unwind after your dive sessions.
1 hour 30 minutes
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Hotel Drop off
15 minutes
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Pickup from your hotel or Meet at Abydos Marina
20 minutes
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Boat Boarding and Equipment Setup
Meet your dive team, get fitted with equipment, and receive a detailed dive briefing.
1 hour
-
Sail to Dive Site
Set sail to the first dive site in the Egyptian Red Sea
1 hour
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Theory and Safety Briefing
Learn scuba basics, equipment use, breathing techniques, and key safety rules with your instructor.
1 hour
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1st Guided Dive
Explore the first reef site in small groups (maximum 4 divers per guide), matched by experience level and air consumption.
1 hour
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Surface Interval and Lunch
Celebrate your achievement onboard with a fresh lunch, tropical fruits, and beverages, reflecting on your diving journey.
Next, return to Matemwe, clean equipment, receive feedback, and finalize certification paperwork.
1 hour 30 minutes
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Sailing to the Second Dive Site
Travel to a different reef location offering new underwater scenery and marine life.
Your guide will provide a second detailed dive briefing before entering the water.
30 minutes
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Dive Stop 2
Second dive at a different site, offering new underwater scenery and marine life.
1 hour
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Relaxation and Return Cruise to Marina
After rinsing equipment and logging your dives, enjoy a relaxed cruise back to the marina. Take in the Red Sea views and unwind after your dive sessions.
1 hour 30 minutes
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Hotel Drop off
15 minutes
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes. Pickup and drop-off are included from El Gouna hotels.
Is this trip suitable for beginner divers?
You must be a certified Open Water Diver or higher to join this experience.
Do I need to bring my certification?
Yes. Divers must present a valid certification card before diving.