Take your first breath underwater on this beginner-friendly scuba diving experience in El Gouna. With a certified instructor by your side, you’ll learn essential diving skills and gain confidence before exploring the Red Sea’s colorful reefs on guided boat dives.
This experience is designed for first-time divers and curious adventurers. You’ll practice how to breathe and move underwater in a calm setting, then head out by boat to discover coral formations and marine life — all with professional supervision and full equipment provided.
Highlights
- Learn to scuba dive with a certified instructor
- Practice basic skills before your first dive
- Enjoy two guided boat dives in the Red Sea
- Explore coral reefs and marine life safely
- Relax onboard with lunch included
- Travel easily with El Gouna hotel transfers
What to Bring
- Swimwear
- Towel
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Dry clothes
Not Suitable For
- Children under 10 years
- Pregnant travelers
- Travelers with serious heart or respiratory conditions
- Non-swimmers
Know Before You Go
- No prior diving experience required
- Orientation at dive center required the day before the trip
- Meeting point: Abydos Marina at Three Corners Rihanna Resort
- Medical conditions may require clearance before diving
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience
Inclusions
Itinerary
Frequently Asked Questions
✔ Certified Diving Instructor
✔ All necessary Diving Gear needed for the course
✔ 2 Dives on the boat
✔ Transportation To/From the Marina (We can pick you up from your hotel in El Gouna)
✔ Lunch
✖ Tipping/Gratuity
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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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Pickup from your hotel or Meet at Abydos Marina
20 minutes
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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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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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Dive 1: Introductory Training Dive
Practice basic scuba skills in shallow water with your instructor, then explore nearby reef areas while learning to breathe and move underwater.
45 minutes
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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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Dive #2 (If option selected)
1 hour
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Return Cruise to Marina
30 minutes
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Drop off at your hotel or the meeting point
5 minutes to 15 minutes
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Pickup from your hotel or Meet at Abydos Marina
20 minutes
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Theory and Safety Briefing
Learn scuba basics, equipment use, breathing techniques, and key safety rules with your instructor.
1 hour
-
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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Dive 1: Introductory Training Dive
Practice basic scuba skills in shallow water with your instructor, then explore nearby reef areas while learning to breathe and move underwater.
45 minutes
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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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Dive #2 (If option selected)
1 hour
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Return Cruise to Marina
30 minutes
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Drop off at your hotel or the meeting point
5 minutes to 15 minutes
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes. Pickup and drop-off are included from El Gouna hotels.
Do I need previous diving experience?
No experience is necessary. This activity is designed for first-time divers.
Is all diving equipment provided?
Yes, all required diving equipment is included.