Diving in Hurghada

Explore diving in Hurghada

Hurghada offers daily diving as well as being a favourite leaving point for many liveaboards. Liveaboard trips leave from here to explore a greater range of sites either north or south. There are many itineraries to choose from; some specialise in wrecks whereas others offer a mix of wrecks and reefs. There’s a range of boats available with some of the most luxurious boats plying these routes.

Local daily diving offers some perfect conditions for those new to diving. Hurghada is a great place for wreck enthusiasts; popular sites like the Thistlegorm and Giannis D are in reach of day trips too. Dive boats here are comfortable and purpose built for divers.

Dive sites and dive shops in Hurghada

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Common marine life sightings for Hurghada

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More Information

Hurghada has an international airport with connections to Cairo too.

Transfer from there by road to your resort.

Time Zone

UTC+02:00

Phone

+20

Currency

EGP

Voltage

220 V

Pressure

Bar (bar)

Plug

C, F

Languages

Arabic

1st Stage

INT / Yoke / K

International airports

Hurghada Intl (HRG)

Popular courses: Hurghada

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