How much does diving cost in Sharm el-Sheikh?

A pontoon dive cost $100, including about 2 hours of pool training and roughly 30 minutes in the sea to a depth of 12 meters.

A yacht excursion run by a diving center on the left side of the beach, 9 AM–4 PM, includes two 30-minute dives and lunch — all for $35.

Boat price is calculated per boat (not per person), based on time at sea and number of stops (usually 2–4). $200 for a 2-hour trip is overpriced — typical price is $140–160.

After trying various excursions, one traveler now only books sea trips — priced at just $22, affordable enough to do daily.

Review of tour operator Selfie Travel: a yacht trip with three stops and lunch costs $50, with everything included except diving and photos (vests, fins, masks are free). Max 20–25 people on the yacht; snorkeling is done in groups of 5–6 with one instructor per group — noted for good safety and organization.

Yacht rental (via top excursion agencies found online) costs from $550 for the boat for 7 hours with crew and food, plus $10 per additional passenger. Diving is available for an extra fee. A prepayment of about $100 is usually required.

For a sea excursion to the islands: it's sold on the beach for $30, but negotiating directly at the yacht can get it for $25. This is pricier than booking online, but departure and return are right at the hotel pier.

A guided shore dive excursion (10 AM–5:30 PM) with one dive costs around $70–75 through a tour operator. A two-dive trip runs about $90. The same excursions can be bought from street sellers near Soho Square for around $50 per person including a dive, though service and food quality may be lower.

A yacht sea excursion without diving costs $30–35 per person for a full day on the water — from morning until 5 PM, not just a couple of hours.

A cruise with two dives: $45 for the cruise itself (includes a 7–10 minute intro dive), plus $40 for a second 30-minute dive — $85 total for two dives. Underwater photography is offered separately for $60 and can be declined.

At Reef Oasis Blue Bay hotel, diving costs $110 and includes approximately 40 minutes of pool training followed by a 40-minute open-water dive.

A full-day yacht excursion (9 AM–6 PM) includes three reef swims, one beach swim, masks and fins, and lunch on board. Two adults plus a 9-year-old child came to $135 total. Can be booked directly at the hotel.

Booking sea excursions through independent agencies is significantly cheaper than through hotel guides. For example, the agency Pushkin Travel offers a sea excursion for around $50 per person, compared to roughly $120 per person charged by hotel-based guides for a similar trip.

Diving costs vary by format: a 10-minute intro dive during a boat excursion starts at $10 (plus the excursion cost); a shore dive starts from $20; a full 40-minute dive including transfer, beach entry, and photo/video is around $45. A rough rule of thumb: $1 per minute underwater.

A private boat excursion to Tiran Island costs $200 for the whole boat, which fits 6–8 people. Departures from the beach between 4–6 PM. Splitting the cost with other travelers makes it much more affordable.