Question 1

Is Hurghada good for beginners?

Accepted Answer

Yes · exceptional for beginners. Warm water year-round (21°C in winter, 28°C in summer), high visibility (often 25 m+), and sheltered reefs that suit first dives. The Red Sea is one of the world's top entry-level destinations.

Question 2

Can a complete beginner dive in Hurghada?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Our Discover Scuba Diving program is for first-time divers · no certification required, instructor at arm's length the entire time, max depth 12 m. About 90 minutes of water time total.

Question 3

What's the youngest age you take diving?

Accepted Answer

10 years old for the PADI Bubblemaker (children's intro program, max 2 m) and PADI Junior Open Water Course. Discover Scuba is also from age 10.

Question 4

Do I need to be a strong swimmer?

Accepted Answer

For an intro dive, basic swimming ability is enough · comfortable in water, can float for 1 minute. For the Open Water Course, you need to swim 200 m unaided and tread water for 10 minutes.

Question 5

Is the Red Sea cold?

Accepted Answer

Cooler than people expect in winter (21–22°C, 7 mm wetsuit) and very warm in summer (27–28°C, 3 mm wetsuit). Wetsuits are included in all our prices.

Question 6

What if I'm scared of fish or sharks?

Accepted Answer

The Red Sea has very few aggressive species. The most common 'big' encounters are reef sharks (shy and harmless), turtles, and Napoleon wrasse. We brief you on what you'll see and how to behave.

Question 7

I have asthma / diabetes / take medication · can I still dive?

Accepted Answer

It depends. PADI requires a self-declaration medical form on day 1; some conditions need a doctor's clearance before diving. WhatsApp us beforehand with details and we'll tell you exactly what's required.

Question 8

How does pressure affect ears?

Accepted Answer

You equalise (gentle exhalation against a closed nose) every metre or two on descent. We teach this on day 1. If you can't equalise, you don't go deeper · there's no shame in calling a dive.

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