Never dived before? Intro Diving (Discover Scuba) is the easiest way to breathe underwater for the first time. After a short briefing with a certified instructor, you'll do a guided dive on a calm, shallow reef - no experience or certification needed. Boat, full equipment, guide and free hotel pickup are all included, so you just bring your swimsuit and a sense of adventure.
An Intro Dive (Discover Scuba) is a half to full day on the water. We pick you up from your hotel in the Hurghada area, usually between 7:30 and 9:00 AM, and take you to a calm, shallow reef. After a relaxed briefing on land you practise a few simple skills in shallow water with a certified instructor by your side, then explore the reef together — never deeper than 12 metres and always within arm's reach of your guide. You are normally back at your hotel in the early afternoon.
Please tell us about any heart, lung or ear conditions before you book — we'll send a short medical questionnaire to be safe. Remember you should not fly for 18–24 hours after diving, so it's best to do your Intro Dive before your departure day.
An Intro Dive is also the perfect way to decide whether to commit to a full certification: if you love it, we'll credit the dive toward your Open Water course. Most first-timers are amazed how quickly they relax once they take their first breath underwater.
Yes. Your instructor stays beside you for the whole dive and you move slowly in shallow water. Being relaxed in the water matters more than being a fast swimmer.
An Intro Dive is a guided try-dive, not a certification. If you love it, the price can usually be credited toward a full PADI Open Water course.
No deeper than 12 metres, and usually shallower, on a gentle reef chosen for first-timers.
