Red Sea Diving School
PADI 5 Star, CDWS-licensed dive school with two bases in Hurghada and Makadi Bay, letting Open Water students choose between boat-based training or a heated hotel-pool start.
4.8 ★ Google (256)Verified Aug 2026
Levels: Beginner-friendly · Intermediate · Advanced only · Min cert: Open Water / Rescue Diver / None / Advanced Open Water
From
EUR 23/dive
Base EUR 45 · all-in EUR 60
44% below Red Sea (Egypt) average
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3 photos from Google MapsPrices & products from Red Sea Diving School
What's assumed by default: For day trips (not courses): tanks, weights, guide, lunch and transfers included; equipment rental EUR 15/day extra. Courses state their own inclusions/exclusions on each product page. Individual products below only note where they differ from this.
9 products
Fun dives
- Beginner-friendlyPhoto: Julie Mason, via Google · Google Places (user-contributed photo, displayed with attribution) · sourceFun diveFull Day Boat Trip (2 Dives)
A full day boat trip with two dives at different Red Sea sites, lunch on board, soft drinks, and hotel transfers included.
- Beginner-friendlyPhoto: Little Star, via Google · Google Places (user-contributed photo, displayed with attribution) · sourceFun diveDolphin House Dive (2 Dives)
A long 9-hour day trip to the reefs around Dolphin House with two dives, lunch, and transfers.
- IntermediateFun diveSalem Express Wreck (2 Dives)
A respectful guided day trip with two dives on the Salem Express wreck near Safaga, with lunch and transfers included.
- Advanced onlyFun diveSS Thistlegorm (2 Dives)
A day trip with two dives on the SS Thistlegorm, the most famous wreck in the Red Sea, runs on request subject to conditions and numbers.
- IntermediatePhoto: Dilshod Abdusattarov, via Google · Google Places (user-contributed photo, displayed with attribution) · sourceFun diveWrecks Tour (2 Dives)
A day trip with two dives exploring famous Red Sea wrecks, with lunch and transfers included.
Courses
- Illustrative photoCoursePADIIntermediatePADI Advanced Open Water Diver
A 2-day PADI Advanced Open Water course where you build confidence with five adventure dives including deep and underwater navigation.
- Illustrative photoCoursePADIAdvanced onlyPADI Divemaster
A 14-day PADI Divemaster course where you work toward your first professional level and work alongside the dive center team.
- Illustrative photoCoursePADIBeginner-friendlyPADI Open Water Diver Course
A 3-4 day PADI Open Water Diver certification course that teaches you to dive safely and independently with a buddy worldwide, with your choice of boat-based or pool-first training.
- Illustrative photoCoursePADIIntermediatePADI Rescue Diver
A 3-day PADI Rescue Diver course teaching you to prevent and manage diving problems and become a stronger diver.
Guest reviews
“I've been diving with the Red Sea Diving College for more than 20 years, and in my experience they are simply the best.”
Google · 2026-05-08
More guest reviews
“Super experience! We travelled 2 women alone for the first time in Egypt! Felt very safe at all times. Diving Center was fantastic while booking, they answered super fast and answered patiently all our questions.”
Google · 2026-04-30
Meet at Red Sea Diving School
Promenade Naama Bay، Sharm El Sheikh 1, أسوان 8763116
Egypt
- Mon–Sun8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Transparency
3 of 6 safety topics disclosed on their own site
Reviews & safety reports
Safety practices on record
On its own website, this operator explicitly states:
Divers per guide
Maximum of 6 divers per guide on daily boat diving trips.
“Max 6 divers per guide”
See on operator's siteDive briefings
A briefing is conducted on board before diving begins.
“09:00 On board and briefing Welcome on the boat, meet your guide, then we set off to the dive sites.”
See on operator's siteCertification agency
The operator is certified by PADI and licensed by CDWS.
“PADI 5 Star Dive Resort — Verify on padi.com Licensed by CDWS”
See on operator's site
Read off the operator's own website on 2026-08-24, quote-checked against the page it came from. We also looked for oxygen & first aid, dive insurance, and equipment servicing and found nothing stated.
What the reviews mention
None of the reviews Google returns mentions safety practices or an incident either way.
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 Red Sea Diving School
Is Red Sea Diving School suitable for beginner divers?
Yes — 3 of 9 products are beginner-friendly, starting at EUR 45. The entry course is PADI Open Water Diver Course.
How much does diving with Red Sea Diving School cost?
Fun dives start at EUR 23 per dive; courses from EUR 300.
Where does Red Sea Diving School operate?
Red Sea Diving School operates in Red Sea (Egypt), with products covering SS Thistlegorm.