Egypt is famous among divers for one reason above all: world-class diving at a fraction of the price of the Caribbean, the Maldives or the Mediterranean. But what does a Red Sea diving holiday actually cost in 2026? Here is an honest, itemised breakdown so you can budget with confidence.

Dive packages: the more you dive, the cheaper each dive

Boat diving is sold per day (two dives) or as multi-day packages that lower the per-dive price:

  • Single day (2 dives): roughly $44–49
  • 3-day package (6 dives): around $120–135 — a clear saving over daily rates
  • 6-day package (12 dives): around $230–260, one of the lowest per-dive prices anywhere

See live prices on our Hurghada dive packages.

Learning to dive

A full PADI Open Water course in Egypt costs about $350–450 including equipment — versus €600–800 in Europe, and on real coral reefs instead of a cold quarry. A one-day Discover Scuba intro dive is around $60–70.

The fees people forget to budget for

  • Marine-park fee: about $5 per person per day, paid locally — it funds reef protection.
  • Equipment rental: roughly $15 per day if you do not bring your own.
  • Nitrox: about $10 for two tanks if you are certified.
  • Hotel transfer: free within Hurghada with us; a small surcharge for Makadi Bay, Sahl Hasheesh and El Gouna.

Flights and hotels

Direct flights to Hurghada (HRG) from Europe are frequent and often cheap, especially outside school holidays. All-inclusive resorts start remarkably low, and because there is so much competition, your money simply goes further here than at most dive destinations.

A realistic week-long budget

Excluding flights, a diver doing a 5–6 day package with mid-range all-inclusive accommodation can plan for a very reasonable week — the diving itself is often the smallest line on the bill. That is exactly why the Red Sea remains the best-value serious diving destination in the world in 2026.

How to save without cutting corners

Travel in shoulder season (May–June, late September–October), book a multi-day package instead of single days, bring your own mask and computer, and choose an operator that includes transfer and lunch. Compare our trips and packages — transparent pricing, free cancellation up to 48 hours, no hidden extras.