How we choose dive sites in Hurghada
We choose our dive sites in Hurghada on the morning of each trip, with your safety, comfort and enjoyment at the heart of the decision.
There is no fixed reef timetable. Instead, our team looks at who is on board, their diving experience, any course requirements, the weather and the currents. Bringing these factors together helps us plan a day that works for the people joining us.
What decides our dive sites in Hurghada?
Before setting off, the instructors discuss the day’s divers and training plans. We then consider the conditions and choose suitable sites. A reef that works well one morning may not be the right choice the next.
We want you to enjoy your diving and feel comfortable throughout the day. That means choosing the right setting for the group, rather than promising a particular reef before we know the conditions.
The people and abilities on board
We consider qualifications, experience and confidence. Some guests may be newly qualified, while others have many dives behind them. We also want to know how recently you have been diving and whether there is anything you feel unsure about.
This helps us choose suitable routes and depths. Tell us about your experience when you book, so we can help you plan the right diving for you.
Course requirements
When courses are taking place on the boat, the instructors also consider what their students need that day. Some training needs shallower water, while other course dives need access to deeper water.
The team brings these requirements into the morning discussion alongside the needs of our daily divers. Sharing a boat does not mean every group must follow the same underwater route or dive to the same depth.
Weather and sea conditions
Wind and sea conditions help decide which reefs are suitable that morning. A more sheltered site may be a better choice when exposed reefs are affected by the weather.
For this reason, a site request is always a preference rather than a promise. We will explain the day’s plan and put suitable conditions ahead of a fixed itinerary.
Currents
Currents also influence where and how we dive. We consider them alongside the group’s experience and the planned activities, rather than treating them as a separate detail.
Your instructor explains the dive plan before you enter the water. If conditions require a change, we adapt the plan rather than press ahead simply to visit a named reef.
See more dive sites in Hurghada over five days
For variety, we recommend booking five consecutive diving days. Across a five-day package, we try to take you to different dive sites every day, giving you a broader experience of Hurghada’s reefs.
Consecutive days help us plan around the sites you have already visited. With ten guided dives across five days, there is more opportunity to enjoy different reef scenery and settle into your diving.
We still choose each day’s sites that morning. Weather, currents and the people on board remain the deciding factors, so we cannot guarantee a particular reef or a different site every day.
What if I book one day here and one day there?
You are welcome to join us for individual diving days. However, if you dive one day, take a break and return later, you may visit a site you have already seen.
Each boat day is planned around that day’s guests and conditions. The boat continues its daily programme between your visits, so occasional days cannot be treated as a continuous itinerary just for you.
If exploring a wider variety is your priority, let us help you arrange consecutive days. If your schedule only allows occasional dives, we will be clear about the possibility of revisiting a reef.
Requesting dive sites in Hurghada
Is there a reef you would love to see? Let us know when you book or at the start of your holiday. We will do our best to consider your requests within the time you are diving with us.
For inspiration, read our guide to five favourite Hurghada dive sites. These are possibilities to look forward to, rather than a guaranteed itinerary.
Personal care on every dive
Our British-owned and managed team takes a maximum of four qualified divers per PADI Master Instructor on guided dives. We take time to listen, answer your questions and help you feel at ease.
Whether you are visiting from the UK, Europe, the USA or elsewhere, we want you to feel welcome and enjoy diving that suits your experience.
Plan your diving with us
Choose a five-day package or daily diving if you have your own accommodation. For a stay with accommodation included, explore our seven-night holiday with five days of diving.
Our current prices explain the options and extras. Please also read our booking terms before confirming.
We suggest that you book early to avoid disappointment. Spaces are limited because we take a maximum of four divers to one instructor for guided diving.
Message us on WhatsApp with your dates, accommodation, number of divers, qualifications and recent experience. We will help you choose the right package and explain what to expect.