How much does diving cost in Sharm El Sheikh, and is it better to book directly instead of through a hotel tour desk?
Based on 2 discussions with 3 participants · Last activity: 10 days ago
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.
10 days ago $30
For budget sea excursions, small tips of around $2–5 per person are commonly given.
10 days ago $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.
10 days ago 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.
10 days ago $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.
10 days ago hotel tour desk