Dive Trips in Africa: 15 Sorted by Price

1.Discover Scuba Diving

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,676 reviews · from $127Our pick

Spend a full day learning scuba basics with a PADI instructor in Sharm el Sheikh. You’ll complete a pool session and one shore dive, with equipment, drinks, lunch, and hotel transfers included. Sabrina handles booking details, while instructors such as Mohammad guide beginners through the practical steps.

“Wonderful team from start to finish Sabrina made booking easy and messaged me with everything I need to bring, to the dive Mohammad was a wonderful instructor with his patience and professionalism it made it an enjoyable experience, I would highly recommend”

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2.Ras Mohamed & White Island Dive & Snorkel

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,280 reviews · 9 hours · from $29

Spend a full day aboard the Casablanca yacht from Sharm El Sheikh, visiting two Ras Mohamed snorkeling sites and White Island. You can add a beginner scuba session, guided by instructors such as Kareem, Moaaz, Sam, or Sayed. Expect hotel pickup, lunch, drinks, equipment options, and about nine hours from pickup to return.

“Nice trip. Good organization. Not many people in the boat.”

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3.Snorkeling 6 x 1 to Orange Bay w Diving & Massage

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,266 reviews · 8h 30m · from $62

Spend about 8.5 hours aboard The Royale from Hurghada, with Orange Bay, two snorkeling stops, a beginner scuba session, banana boat rides, lunch, drinks, and a back massage. Guides such as Andrew, Fox, Bassam, and Salam have helped make the day friendly and reassuring for first-timers. Hotel pickup, equipment, and return transfer are included.

“Orange bay and the snorkeling was amazing! Staff and food also really great”

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4.Intro Diving 2 Stops For Beginners with Pick-up and Lunch – Hurghada

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,146 reviews · from $40

You’ll learn basic scuba skills, then make two short underwater sessions with an instructor close by throughout. Sea Memories provides equipment, hotel transfers, lunch, and drinks on a full-day boat trip from Hurghada. Bassiouni and Badr are among the instructors praised for calm, careful guidance. Expect about 15 minutes underwater at each stop.

“Affordable, professional and fun is three words that describes this trip perfectly. Our instructor where really helpful and calm during the dive. I really recommend this trip if you are intreseted in diving.”

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5.Intro Diving Beginner and Discover Red Sea Underwater

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,092 reviews · 8 hours · from $61

Learn basic scuba skills, then visit two Red Sea sites near Hurghada with an instructor such as Badr, Joo, Shady, or Islam. The 8-hour day includes hotel pickup, equipment, two underwater sessions, snorkeling, lunch, tea or coffee, and time to relax aboard the boat. Extra charges apply for marine park access and pickup outside Hurghada.

“Good service. Good communication over the app. Nice car for pickup. Nice big boat. Did have to fill in papers. Took some time before we finally die go. We got a easy to follow instruction. It was a bit of waiting till we go to the diving spot with the boat. Than more waiting time for taking the dive. The help with the dive was good. It was Instructor and 2 people. The instructor was very patient for me to clear the pressure on mijn ears. Then everything was more relex and i could enjoy seeing the fish and coral.”

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6.Padi Open Water Diver Course

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 626 reviews · from $411

Learn scuba skills with a PADI instructor over three to four days in Sharm el Sheikh. The course includes five confined-water sessions, four Red Sea sessions, theory lessons, equipment, lunch, soft drinks, bottled water, and hotel transfers. Instructors such as Amr, Mena, and Mohammed Abdelkarim are noted for calm, patient teaching.

“Good experience and well organized trip. We made 3 stops and we had enough time to dive during all three. Food was ond the bost was clean, spacious and not overcrowded.”

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7.Ras Muhammed & White Island By Boat & intro Dive

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 493 reviews · from $43

From Sharm El Sheikh, you’ll cruise to Ras Muhammad National Park and White Island for three swim stops, guided snorkeling, and a 10 to 15-minute beginner scuba session. Guides such as Abanoub, Emad, Arabi, and Mohammed help first-timers feel safe. Lunch, drinks, transfers, and scuba gear are included, while snorkel hire and photos cost extra.

“Brilliant activity, the diving was amazing, Mohammed made us feel really relaxed and at ease”

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8.Luxury Orange Bay w/Snorkeling, Massage and Diving

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 278 reviews · 8h 30m · from $58

Spend about eight and a half hours at sea on a small-group yacht trip from Hurghada. You will visit Orange Bay, snorkel near Giftun Island, try an introductory scuba session with a guide, enjoy massage treatments, lunch, drinks, and a banana boat ride. Guides such as Andrew and Salam are known for friendly, attentive service.

“Everything was perfect. I truly recommend you to try this!”

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9.Scuba Diving for Beginners & Certified Divers

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 223 reviews · from $30

Set out from Hurghada for two Red Sea scuba sessions and two snorkeling stops, with certified instructors, lunch, unlimited hot and soft drinks, and hotel transfers. Beginners receive instruction and shorter 15 to 20 minute sessions. Certified participants can choose longer 30 to 40 minute sessions for an added fee.

“Very nice trip, the guides were very patient and understanding. They had big knowledge and knew what they’re doing. Lunch was nice, as well as service on the boat. Worth every cent.”

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10.Luxury Diving & Snorkeling inc/Island/Lunch/Massage

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 159 reviews · 8 hours · from $58

Cruise from Hurghada to Orange Bay and Giftun Island for beach time, a beginner scuba session, snorkeling, banana boat riding, an open buffet, and a short onboard massage. Guides speak Arabic, English, German, and Russian. Andrew, Salam, Fox, Andro, Hada, and photographer Yaya have all been praised for their friendly help.

“Such a great day!! The team were all amazing and a lot of fun!! Diving was an incredible experience! Highly recommend! There’s also 2 lovely dogs at Orange Bay that made us very happy!”

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11.Full-Day Scuba Diving Tour with 2 Sites and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 153 reviews · 7 hours · from $70

Spend seven hours on the Red Sea with Crazy Dolphin, making two supervised scuba sessions at depths of up to 10 meters. Beginners and non-swimmers can choose a patient instructor such as Boudy, while certified guests have a separate option. Expect hotel pickup, equipment, lunch, drinks, and time on deck between sites.

“Absolutely amazing experience! Boudy was fantastic from start to finish! He was very professional and reassuring, making sure our safety was top priority. My partner has dived many times in Hurghada and other countries and never has he been to a coral reef as beautiful and vibrant as the 1st dive that we did today! Full of life! It surely is another world in the ocean. Thank you Boudy & Crazy Dolphin for such a wonderful diving experience.”

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12.Orange Bay Snorkeling with Lunch & Optional Diving

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 150 reviews · from $11Best value

Spend the day sailing or speeding from Hurghada to Orange Bay, with reef snorkeling, beach time, and lunch on yacht trips. Choose shared or private transport, meet at the marina without a transfer, or add optional underwater time. Pickup areas include Hurghada, Makadi Bay, Sahl Hasheesh, El Gouna, Soma Bay, Safaga, and Al Ahyaa.

“Our family journey on Mahmoud 4 was unbelievable! The whole crew were polite, courteous and had us laughing and enjoying the whole day! This trip is amazing value for money from the brilliant views, tasty lunch, fun snorkelling locations and visit to the beautiful orange bay. We have to give the crew a special thank you for helping our disabled grandmother, they pushed her around all day and helped her around the boat. Their kindness ensured the experience accessible and memorable for her - thank you all!!! They also went above and beyond after the trip by helping us source a taxi. We can’t thank them enough and cannot wait…”

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13.CapeTown: Shark Cage Diving Experience with Scuba

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 146 reviews · from $218

Meet African Shark Eco-Charters in Simon’s Town for a 3.5-hour boat trip to Seal Island or Cape Point. You’ll learn about shark behavior, use supplied SCUBA equipment in the cage, and may see bronze whalers, blue sharks, makos, seals, dolphins, whales, and seabirds. Transfers cost extra.

“This was a highlight of my South Africa trip. We were able to see bronze whalers and I felt like we were able to stay in the water/cage for a good period of time. Would do again in a heartbeat.”

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14.Mauritius: East Belle Mare Scuba Diving Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 136 reviews · from $158

Start with a safety briefing and shallow-water practice under a PADI professional, then head into the clear waters off Belle Mare for a supervised ocean session. Instructors such as Jeremy, Bruno, and Curtis are praised for calm, patient guidance. Equipment, hotel pickup within 10 km, and a certificate are included.

“I had an incredible time during my 20-minute scuba diving session! My guide, Jeremy, was fantastic—fun, approachable, and gave clear and detailed instructions that made the entire experience smooth and enjoyable. The underwater world was mesmerizing. We saw vibrant live corals, a variety of colorful fishes, and the highlight of the dive—a curious octopus! It was truly an unforgettable experience, and I’d highly recommend it to anyone visiting. Thanks, Jeremy, for making it so memorable!”

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15.Ras Mohamed & White Island Snorkel or Dive

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 112 reviews · from $18

Spend a full day at sea from Sharm El Sheikh, visiting two Red Sea sites and White Island. Choose snorkeling, introductory scuba, one to three days of scuba, or an after-dark session. Guides such as Ibram and Nader work patiently with beginners, while certified guests receive tanks, weights, and site guidance. Lunch and drinks are included on daytime trips.

“This is a great way to explore Rad Mohamed and white island. We booked only snorkeling but once offered the chance, chose to do one dive as well. Instructor was very capable and I felt safe and in control the whole time. He made sure to (literally) test the waters for first timers and descend slowly. Food provided was good and there was a minibar. Definitely recommend”

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