How much does diving cost in Sharm El Sheikh, and is it better to book directly instead of through a hotel tour desk?

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TL;DR

Travelers mention $30 as the current price for a basic diving excursion, up from around $25, while the cheapest $20 trips are considered much lower quality. For a proper course, booking directly in advance, for example via Instagram, may get you a discount and a better overall experience than hotel-sold group excursions.

What the community said

Travelers say a basic diving excursion now costs about $30, whereas it used to be closer to $25.

$30

For budget sea excursions, small tips of around $2–5 per person are commonly given.

$2–5

If you want an actual course rather than a mass-market boat trip, travelers recommend booking directly with a dive center in advance; one person got a discount after arranging it via Instagram.

discount for direct booking

The cheapest offers around $20 are described as a very different, much lower-tier product — more like a basic excursion than proper quality dive training.

$20

Booking through a hotel tour desk is usually more expensive, but some travelers still choose it for convenience and peace of mind, especially on a first solo trip.

hotel tour desk