Octopus World Dahab Dive Center
Dahab's biggest dive centre by review count, with a two-tier "full equipment" vs "tank & weights only" price for every guided dive and explicit day-counts stated for every PADI course.
5.0 ★ Google (2294)Verified Sep 2026
Levels: Beginner-friendly · Intermediate · Advanced only · Min cert: Open Water / Rescue / None / Advanced
From
EUR 40
All-in · EUR 40 total
6% below Dahab average
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3 photos from Google MapsPrices & products from Octopus World Dahab Dive Center
What's assumed by default: Full-equipment rate shown; a cheaper 'tank & weights only' rate is also published for divers with their own gear (e.g. EUR 35 vs EUR 40 for 1 dive). Add EUR 5 for a refresher or night dive. Individual products below only note where they differ from this.
12 products
Fun dives
- Beginner-friendlyPhoto: Nikki Meijer, via Google · Google Places (user-contributed photo, displayed with attribution) · sourceFun dive1 Guided Dive
A single guided dive including transportation to the dive site, facility use, and a guide.
- Beginner-friendlyPhoto: Vincenzo Gentile, via Google · Google Places (user-contributed photo, displayed with attribution) · sourceFun dive2 Guided Dives
Two guided dives in one day including transportation, facility use, and a guide.
- Beginner-friendlyFun diveDiscover Scuba Diving (2 Dives)
A beginner-friendly experience program with two scuba dives, introducing those considering certification courses without requiring prior diving experience.
Courses
- Illustrative photoCoursePADIIntermediatePADI Advanced Open Water Diver Course
A 2-day PADI Advanced Open Water course where you try different types of diving under instructor supervision, including equipment, certification, and manual.
- Illustrative photoCoursePADIAdvanced onlyPADI Divemaster Course
A 14-day PADI Divemaster course leading to professional diver certification.
- CoursePADIBeginner-friendlyEmergency First Response (EFR)
A 1-day Emergency First Response course covering basic first-aid and CPR, including equipment, certification, and manual.
- Illustrative photoCoursePADIBeginner-friendlyPADI Enriched Air (Nitrox) Diver
A 1-day PADI Enriched Air course allowing you to stay underwater longer and return to diving sooner, including equipment, certification, and manual.
- Illustrative photoCoursePADIBeginner-friendlyPADI Open Water Diver Course
A 4-day PADI Open Water Diver certification course covering dive theory and basic skills for safe underwater exploration, including equipment, certification, and manual.
- CoursePADIBeginner-friendlyRefresher Course, 2 Dives
A two-dive refresher for certified divers who haven't dived in a while, practising eight skills with full equipment included.
- Illustrative photoCoursePADIIntermediatePADI Rescue Diver Course
A 2-day PADI Rescue Diver course teaching basic rescue skills for self-rescue and assisting others, including equipment, certification, and manual.
- Illustrative photoCoursePADIBeginner-friendlyPADI Scuba Diver Course
A 2-day entry-level PADI Scuba Diver course for those with limited time, including equipment, certification, and manual.
Packages
- Beginner-friendlyPhoto: Mohamed Farag, via Google · Google Places (user-contributed photo, displayed with attribution) · sourcePackage10 Dive Pack, Guided
A 5-day package of 10 guided dives including transportation, facility use, and a guide.
Guest reviews
“Octopus is an absolutely fantastic dive centre! From start to finish, the whole experience was smooth, professional, and genuinely enjoyable.”
Google · 2026-05-01
More guest reviews
“I contacted several dive centres in Dahab looking to accommodate 3 experienced divers who wanted to fun dive with a specific interest in macro.”
Google · 2026-04-30
Meet at Octopus World Dahab Dive Center
قسم سانت كاترين، محافظة جنوب سيناء 8772524
Egypt
- Mon–Sun8:00 AM – 7:00 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
- All instructors and staff ensured safety throughout the week.
- Instructor extremely professional and attentive, conducted training safely.
- Instructor gave clear instructions enabling excellent first-dive performance.
“I had a great experience completing my AOW course at Octopus World in Dahab. My instructor, the instructor, was extremely professional, attentive, and responsible throughout the entire training.”
Google · 2026-03-26
“We would recommend this dive centre to everyone - we dived with them for a week and had an amazing time! All the instructors and staff were friendly, helpful and ensured our safety.”
Google · 2026-01-11
“Best diving place in Dahab. I was a first time diver and they made my experience so memorable and enjoyable. My instructor was the instructor and he was so fun to dive with and made my dive so smooth. They gave me such clear instructions that made me do well in my first dive.”
Google · 2026-06-20
Themes across the reviews Google returns — at most 5 per place, picked by relevance, not at random. Not independent reports, and not enough reviews to tell you a shop is safe.
This is not a safety rating. It records what an operator publishes and what its reviewers happen to mention — nothing here says an operator is safe or unsafe.
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Common questions about Octopus World Dahab Dive Center
Is Octopus World Dahab Dive Center suitable for beginner divers?
Yes — 9 of 12 products are beginner-friendly, starting at EUR 40. The entry course is PADI Open Water Diver Course.
How much does diving with Octopus World Dahab Dive Center cost?
Fun dives start at EUR 40 per dive; courses from EUR 80. All prices include transfers.
Where does Octopus World Dahab Dive Center operate?
Octopus World Dahab Dive Center operates in Dahab.