The 7-day Hurghada and Marsa Alam diving holiday follows the Egyptian Red Sea coast from north to south, visiting the best reefs, wrecks and marine-life sites of four dive regions. The route runs Hurghada → Safaga → El Quseir → Marsa Alam → Hurghada, giving you island reefs and famous wrecks in the north, quiet coral gardens in the middle and turtles, dugongs and dolphins in the south.
This guided Red Sea diving tour is designed for certified divers who want variety rather than a week on one house reef. Licensed local dive guides lead each dive, a private vehicle moves you between resorts, and the plan can be adjusted to your experience level and dates before booking.
Tour Overview
The Egyptian Red Sea is one of the world's best diving destinations, with warm water, good visibility and reefs that come close to the shore. This Hurghada to Marsa Alam diving tour uses the coastal highway to sample four distinct dive regions in one week, so you do not repeat the same reef twice.
| Duration | 7 days / 6 nights |
| Start and end | Arrival and departure at Hurghada |
| Route | Hurghada → Safaga → El Quseir → Marsa Alam → Hurghada |
| Tour type | Guided diving, private vehicle, tailor-made planning |
| Dive style | Boat dives and shore dives, certified divers |
| Accommodation | 2 nights Hurghada, 1 night Safaga, 1 night El Quseir, 2 nights Marsa Alam |
| Price | Price on Request, confirmed in a written quotation |
Tour Highlights
Day-by-Day Itinerary: 7-Day Hurghada and Marsa Alam Diving Holiday
This is the recommended plan. Weather, sea conditions and the dive centre's schedule can change the sites, so your dive guide confirms each day's plan at the briefing.
Day 1: Arrival in Hurghada and Check Dive Briefing
Your representative meets you at Hurghada International Airport and drives you to your hotel. In the evening, meet your dive guide to check certifications, equipment and the plan for the week.
- Private airport meet and assist
- Hotel check-in
- Dive briefing and paperwork check
- Optional gear fitting
Day 2: Hurghada Boat Diving, Giftun Islands
Spend the day on a dive boat off Hurghada, with two dives on reefs around the Giftun Islands. This first day lets you settle into the water and check your weights and gear.
- Two guided boat dives on Giftun reefs
- Lunch on board
- Optional wreck day trip to Abu Nuhas on request
Day 3: Hurghada to Safaga
Drive south to Safaga, around an hour. Join a dive boat for two dives on reefs such as Panorama Reef and Abu Kefan, known for walls, pinnacles and fish life.
- Drive to Safaga
- Two boat dives on local reefs
- Optional respectful visit to the Salem Express memorial wreck for experienced divers
- Evening in Safaga
Day 4: Safaga to El Quseir
Travel along the coast to El Quseir, about an hour and a half. Explore the old Ottoman fort and town, and enjoy a dive or two on the quiet reefs near your hotel.
- Coastal drive to El Quseir
- Quseir Fortress and old town walk
- Shore or boat dives on local reefs
- Sunset by the sea
Day 5: El Quseir to Marsa Alam
Continue to Marsa Alam, around an hour and a half. Dive or snorkel at Abu Dabbab, a bay known for turtles, and sometimes dugongs.
- Drive to Marsa Alam
- Abu Dabbab bay dives or snorkelling
- Optional beach time
- Evening briefing for tomorrow's sites
Day 6: Marsa Alam Reef and Marine-Life Dives
Dive further reefs from Marsa Alam, with options such as Marsa Mubarak and Elphinstone Reef for experienced divers, or a dolphin-watching trip at Samadai for snorkellers.
- Two boat dives at Marsa Alam reefs
- Elphinstone Reef for advanced divers (conditions permitting)
- Optional Samadai dolphin trip
- Last dive and gear washing
Day 7: Marsa Alam to Hurghada and Departure
Drive north to Hurghada and transfer to the airport for your flight. Remember to allow enough time after your last dive before flying.
- Drive Marsa Alam to Hurghada, around four hours
- Private transfer to Hurghada airport
- Flight at least 18 to 24 hours after your last dive
Dive Areas and Places You Will Visit
Each stop on this Egypt diving holiday offers a different style of Red Sea reef. Here is what to expect.
Hurghada and the Giftun Islands
Hurghada grew from a fishing village into Egypt's main Red Sea resort, with easy access to reefs off the Giftun Islands and the Shaab Abu Nuhas wrecks. Gentle coral gardens suit a first dive, and the city has a full range of dive services.
Shaab Abu Nuhas
A reef north of Hurghada where several ships have run aground over the past 150 years, Abu Nuhas is known as the wreck graveyard of the Red Sea. Sites include the steamer Carnatic, lost in 1869, and the cargo ships Chrisoula K and Giannis D. It is an advanced or experienced-diver site that needs a long boat day.
Safaga
Safaga is a port town south of Hurghada with a quieter dive scene and strong winds that also draw windsurfers. Reefs such as Panorama Reef and Abu Kefan offer drop-offs, pinnacles and big schools of fish. The ferry Salem Express, which sank in 1991 with great loss of life, lies off Safaga and is treated as a memorial site.
El Quseir
El Quseir was an ancient Red Sea port. Roman traders used a harbour here, and in the Ottoman period it was a gateway for pilgrims to Mecca. Its 16th-century fortress and old streets remain, and the surrounding reefs are less crowded than in the north.
Marsa Alam
Marsa Alam in the far south has become a centre for marine-life diving, with calm bays, coral gardens and sea-grass beds. Many hotels sit on fringing reefs where you can dive or snorkel straight from the beach.
Abu Dabbab
Abu Dabbab is a shallow bay where green sea turtles graze on sea grass and sometimes a lone dugong appears. Sightings are never guaranteed, and visitors should keep their distance and never touch the animals.
Elphinstone Reef
Elphinstone is an open-sea reef rising from deep water, known for steep walls and encounters with sharks. Currents can be strong, so it is for experienced divers only and conditions decide whether the dive goes ahead.
Samadai (Dolphin House)
Samadai is a horseshoe reef used as a resting place by spinner dolphins. Rules limit how many people can enter the water, and swimmers must keep calm and never chase the dolphins.
Red Sea Marine Life
Diving Requirements and Safety
Beginners can join a snorkelling programme or try a discover scuba session at Hurghada. Contact us if you are not certified and we will suggest the right option.
Activities on This Holiday
Accommodation and Meals
You stay two nights in Hurghada, one night in Safaga, one night in El Quseir and two nights in Marsa Alam. Hotel category is confirmed in your written proposal according to your budget and dates. Many Marsa Alam and El Quseir hotels have a direct house reef. Breakfast is included at hotels, and other meals follow your quotation.
Transport and Driving Times
All airport and hotel transfers use a private air-conditioned vehicle, and your dive gear travels with you. Approximate driving times are:
| Hurghada to Safaga | Around 1 hour |
| Safaga to El Quseir | Around 1.5 hours |
| El Quseir to Marsa Alam | Around 1.5 hours |
| Marsa Alam to Hurghada | Around 4 hours |
Times are approximate and depend on traffic and checkpoints. Carry your passport at all times.
What Is Included and Not Included
The number of dives, equipment and fees are confirmed in writing before payment.
Prices
The price depends on your dates, hotel category, number of dives, equipment needs and number of travellers. Send us your plan and we will reply with a clear written quotation.
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Booking and Cancellation
Share your dates, certification level, number of dives and preferred comfort level. We send a personalised itinerary, you approve the details, and you pay by Cash, PayPal, Binance, Visa or Mastercard. Cancellation and amendment terms depend on the hotels and dive centres selected and are stated in your written quotation. Call or message us on +20 100 925 5585.
Best Time to Dive and What to Pack
The best time to dive in the Red Sea is March to June and September to November, when water is warm and conditions are calm. Summer water reaches around 28 to 30 degrees, and winter is cooler, near 22 to 24, so a thicker wetsuit is useful. Pack your certification card and logbook, a mask and computer if you own them, reef-safe sunscreen, a rash vest, a light jacket for boat crossings and a dry bag.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Seven days of guided diving along Egypt's Red Sea coast with turtles, coral and wrecks. Share your dates and certification level and we will prepare your personal proposal.
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