IDive Diving Center
Makadi Bay dive centre with the most itemized price list of the batch. Every course fee states PADI certification and Dan-Europe insurance as separate line items, and equipment rental is priced piece by piece (tank, BCD, regulator, computer) rather than bundled.
4.8 ★ Google (556)Verified Sep 2026
Levels: Beginner-friendly · Intermediate · Min cert: Open Water / None / Advanced
From
EUR 40/dive
Base EUR 80 · all-in EUR 137
3% above Red Sea (Egypt) average
Photos of IDive Diving Center
4 photos from Google MapsPrices & products from IDive Diving Center
What's assumed by default: For PADI courses: PADI certification (EUR 80-95 depending on course) and Dan-Europe Insurance (EUR 15, waived for existing dive-insurance holders) are billed separately from the course price shown, per the operator's own price list. Boat-dive packages and Discovery Dive state their own inclusions on each product page, or have none published. Individual products below only note where they differ from this.
10 products
Fun dives
- Beginner-friendlyPhoto: Mihai Stanescu, via Google · Google Places (user-contributed photo, displayed with attribution) · source
- Beginner-friendlyFun diveDiscovery Dive From The Boat
A 50-minute discovery dive from a boat for beginners with full equipment and insurance included.
Courses
- Illustrative photoCoursePADIIntermediatePADI Advanced Open Water Diver Course
PADI Advanced Open Water Diver course with 5 dives; the PADI manual and certification cost EUR 95 extra, and equipment is rented separately.
- CoursePADIBeginner-friendlyEFR (Emergency First Response)
Emergency First Response theory lessons; the PADI manual and certification cost EUR 95 extra.
- Illustrative photoCoursePADIBeginner-friendlyNitrox Course (1 Dive)
PADI Nitrox course with 1 dive; the PADI manual and certification cost EUR 95 extra.
- Illustrative photoCoursePADIBeginner-friendlyPADI Open Water Diver Course
PADI Open Water Diver course, 4 days and 4 dives to 18 m, equipment included; the PADI manual and certification cost EUR 95 extra.
- Illustrative photoCoursePADIIntermediatePADI Rescue Diver Course
PADI Rescue Diver course with practical lessons; the PADI manual and certification cost EUR 95 extra.
- Illustrative photoCoursePADIBeginner-friendlyPADI Scuba Diver Course
PADI Scuba Diver course, 2 days and 2 dives to 12 m, equipment included; the PADI manual and certification cost EUR 95 extra.
Packages
Guest reviews
“Although we're from the UK, we consider iDive to be our "home" dive school and make sure to visit at least once every year.”
Google · 2026-07-11
More guest reviews
“I dived with IDive because of the great reviews and I wasn't disappointed! They're super professional, friendly, and super attentive. Safety first! And that's exactly right. 😀 Perfect equipment, safety procedures always followed.”
Google · 2026-07-03
Meet at IDive Diving Center
Makadi Bay, Safaga Rd, Hurghada 1, Red Sea Governorate 1960530
Egypt
- Mon–Sun8:30 AM – 1:00 PM, 2:30 – 5:30 PM
Transparency
No safety-practice disclosure on file yet
Reviews & safety reports
Safety practices on record
We haven't read this operator's website for safety practices yet (last verified 2026-09-14).
What the reviews mention
None of the reviews Google returns mentions safety practices or an incident either way.
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Common questions about IDive Diving Center
Is IDive Diving Center suitable for beginner divers?
Yes — 8 of 10 products are beginner-friendly, starting at EUR 80. The entry course is PADI Open Water Diver Course.
How much does diving with IDive Diving Center cost?
Fun dives start at EUR 40 per dive; courses from EUR 95.
Where does IDive Diving Center operate?
IDive Diving Center operates in Red Sea (Egypt).