Intro Dive in Hurghada — Boat Day with Guide, Lunch and Equipment
Dive Academy Red Sea's Intro Dive for €48: dive guide on the boat, tank and weights, lunch and drinks, and — for this programme specifically — the equipment. Transfers from El Gouna, Sahl Hasheesh or Makadi Bay are €15.
Hurghada, Egypt · €48 per session · EN
Had an amazing experience here. The instructors were patient, professional, and made everything feel safe even for beginners. The diving spots were absolutely beautiful, with clear water and incredible marine life. The staff were friendly the whole time and the equipment was clean and well-maintained.
What is this tour like?
Dive Academy Red Sea lists the Intro Dive at €48 on an English price page and as 'Schnuppertauchen 48 €' on its own German one — the operator maintains both, with separate pricing. The general conditions on the list apply: all dives include the dive guide on the boat, tank and weights, and the price includes lunch and drinks (tea, coffee, water, cola) on board. Equipment is stated to be included only in the Intro, DSD, Scuba Diver and Open Water programmes — so for this one it is.
Two things to know. The list does not write 'per person' next to the Intro Dive, so we show the €48 as the rate for one session and confirm group totals with the centre. And the operator does not publish a duration or a minimum age for the intro, so neither appears here. Dive Academy holds 4.7 on Google from 213 reviews as of 3 September 2026 — the lowest score among the Hurghada dive centres in our catalogue, though the reviews we read are consistent about patient instructors with beginners. Transfers from El Gouna, Sahl Hasheesh or Makadi Bay are €15.
What are the highlights?
- Equipment included — explicitly for the Intro programme
- Dive guide on the boat, tank and weights in every dive
- Lunch and drinks (tea, coffee, water, cola) on board
- Same-price German and English price pages maintained by the operator
- 4.7 on Google from 213 reviews (3 September 2026)
How does the day go, hour by hour?tap a photo to enlarge
- MorningPickup and briefing
Hotel pickup, then the basics with the instructor before the boat leaves.
- Late morningIntro dive
Skills in shallow water, then the dive with the guide beside you.
- AfternoonLunch and return
Lunch and drinks on board, back to the jetty and the hotel.
What's included in the price?
- Dive guide on the boat, tank and weights
- Lunch and drinks (tea, coffee, water, cola) on the boat
- Equipment (included for Intro, DSD, Scuba Diver, Open Water and Junior Open Water)
What's not included?
- Transfers from outside Hurghada (El Gouna, Sahl Hasheesh, Makadi Bay) — €15
What should you know before you go?
Who runs this tour?
Where do we meet?
Dive Academy Red Sea, Hurghada (27.101188, 33.826813) — the operator publishes no street address; the boat day starts with a hotel pickup whose time the centre confirms at booking. Transfers from El Gouna, Sahl Hasheesh or Makadi Bay cost €15.
Exact meeting point shared after booking.
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What do guests say?
“Had an amazing experience here. The instructors were patient, professional, and made everything feel safe even for beginners. The diving spots were absolutely beautiful, with clear water and incredible marine life. The staff were friendly the whole time and the equipment was clean and well-maintained.”
“The instructors were great, the lunch tasty, the equipment is in a perfect condition. Would use them again for diving tours.”
“This was a surreal moment!! The guys were amazing. I don't know how to swim and never done diving before and I still did it (twice). The guys were so friendly, the instructors were very patient and communicated well. I would highly recommend this for non-swimmers, beginners divers and professional divers.”
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