Diving prices in Sharm El Sheikh: the comparison

Escursioni Sharm created this page because a comparison of diving prices in Sharm El Sheikh simply did not exist: diving centres publish price lists in different formats, often as PDFs and sometimes out of date, and comparing them is hard work. Here you will find the real ranges verified in October 2026 and the method for choosing the right centre — then we put you in direct contact, with no deposit and payment on site.

Comparison table: how much diving costs in Sharm

Indicative prices verified in October 2026: they vary by season and diving centre. Some centres quote the PADI certification fee, e-learning, dive insurance and marine park entries separately: always ask for the "all-inclusive" price.

Where Sharm's diving centres are

The centres concentrate in three areas, each with its own character:

• Naama Bay — the historic heart of tourism: some of the best-known dive clubs are based here, handy if you stay nearby and want walk-in departures.
• Sharks Bay — to the north, with famous house reefs and fast departures for Tiran; an area of resorts and well-organised centres.
• Hadaba / Ras Umm Sid — to the south, convenient for Ras Mohammed and shore reefs, often with slightly lower prices.

There is no shortage of long-established, well-structured centres — from international names like Camel Dive Club to veteran operators in the various bays — but public price lists are often dated or incomplete: the real price is only confirmed by direct enquiry, which is exactly what we do for you.

How to choose a diving centre: 5 checks

1. Certification and qualified instructors (PADI, SSI or equivalent) and small classes: maximum 4 students per instructor.
2. Equipment: recent, serviced, with a full range of sizes; a look around the centre before paying is worth more than a thousand reviews.
3. What is included: certification, materials, insurance, marine park entries, nitrox.
4. Boat or shore: shore reefs cost less, boat trips reach Tiran and Ras Mohammed.
5. Weather policy: what happens if the wind cancels the trip (refund or reschedule?).

Where certified divers go

Sharm is a world diving capital for a reason: the variety of sites reachable in a day. The classic trips cover the reefs of the Tiran strait (Jackson, Woodhouse, Thomas, Gordon) and the walls of Ras Mohammed, with the Yolanda Reef wreck among the best-loved stops; for advanced certifications there are deep dives and current sites. The bays' house reefs — Hadaba, Ras Umm Sid, Sharks Bay — allow cheap shore dives with no sailing time, ideal for check dives and for those travelling with non-diving companions.

Extras to factor in

When comparing centres, remember the accessory items: full equipment hire if you do not travel with your own, any nitrox supplement, marine park entries (Ras Mohammed has an environmental ticket), diving insurance if your travel policy does not cover it, and for courses the certification fee. A centre that presents the "all-inclusive" total upfront is almost always a serious centre.

Try dive, course or trips for certified divers?

Three different profiles. If you have never breathed underwater: intro dive, €25-53, half a day. If you want the certification to dive anywhere in the world: PADI Open Water, €330-360 over 3-4 days. If you are already certified: daily trips to the reefs of Ras Mohammed and Tiran, with discounted packages for multiple dives — ask us for a quote.

Season and conditions

Diving runs all year: the best season is October-April, with water at 23-27 °C and visibility often beyond 20 metres. In summer the water exceeds 28 °C and you dive in a shorty. Remember the golden rule: no dives within 12-18 hours before your return flight — plan your last dive at least the day before departure.

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