Plongée à Hurghada — Egypt
Hurghada is the Red Sea's dive factory — high-volume, affordable, and incredibly accessible with direct charter flights from Europe. Giftun Island's protected reefs deliver reliable encounters in crystal visibility, while the town serves as a launchpad for liveaboards south to the Brothers and Daedalus. Quality varies wildly between operators, so research carefully.
- Score
- 72.3
- Visibilité
- 15–40m
- Température
- 20–28°C
- Meilleurs mois
- March, April, May
Hurghada is the Red Sea's dive factory — high-volume, affordable, and incredibly accessible with direct charter flights from Europe. Giftun Island's protected reefs deliver reliable encounters in crystal visibility, while the town serves as a launchpad for liveaboards south to the Brothers and Daedalus. Quality varies wildly between operators, so research carefully.
Red Sea's Dive Factory
Score Breakdown
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Marine Life
72.0Species diversity, megafauna encounters, reef fish abundance, macro life, and endemic species.
Dive Types
Traveling with Non-Divers?
Great news for traveling couples and families — this is a budget-friendly destination with plenty of affordable topside activities to keep non-divers happy while you explore below the surface.
Activities for Non-Divers
Nearby Cultural Sites
- Hurghada Marina
- Luxor (4-hour drive)
Non-Diver Score
Good topside options for non-diving companions.
Safety & Emergency
On-site naval hyperbaric chamber in Hurghada; well-established Red Sea dive medicine network
Top Operators
James & Mac Diving Center
PADI
Jasmin Diving
PADI