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
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Hurghada
EgyptRed Sea
72.3

SCORE

27.2579°N

33.8116°E

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

Visibility15–40 m
Temperature20–28°C
Max Depth40 m
Currentmild
2-Tank Dive$55
Best MonthsMarch, April, May, June
CertificationOpen WaterBeginner Friendly

Score Breakdown

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ML72.0CH65.0VIS82.0SV75.0TMP72.0DA75.0OP68.0TS72.0GT85.0VAL85.0CRD45.0SP72.0

Marine Life

72.0

Species diversity, megafauna encounters, reef fish abundance, macro life, and endemic species.

Species Diversity
72
Megafauna Encounters
62
Reef Fish Abundance
78
Macro Life
62
Endemic Species
68
Marine Life Diversity
72.0
Coral & Reef Health
65.0
Visibility & Conditions
82.0
Dive Site Variety
75.0
Water Temperature
72.0
Depth & Access
75.0
Operator Quality
68.0
Topside Experience
72.0
Getting There
85.0
Value & Cost
85.0
Crowding
45.0
Social Proof
72.0

Dive Types

reefwreckshoredriftwall

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

desert quad bikingLuxor day tripglass-bottom boatmarina promenade

Nearby Cultural Sites

  • Hurghada Marina
  • Luxor (4-hour drive)

Non-Diver Score

7/10

Good topside options for non-diving companions.

Family FriendlyYes
Restaurants & Nightlifevibrant

Safety & Emergency

Dive Insurance

DAN recommends dive insurance for all divers.

Learn more at DAN.org
Hyperbaric Chamber3 km — Hurghada Naval Hyperbaric Medicine Centre
Nearest Hospital3 km

On-site naval hyperbaric chamber in Hurghada; well-established Red Sea dive medicine network

Skill LevelBeginner Friendly
Current Strengthmild

Top Operators

James & Mac Diving Center

PADI

4.8
500 reviewsNITROX

Jasmin Diving

PADI

4.7
400 reviewsNITROX