Submarine trip in Hurghada
An educational and entertaining excursion for young and old alike, the underwater trip in Hurghada is ideal for families. Explore the depths of the Red Sea from the comfort of an underwater craft, without putting your feet in the water.
It’s the perfect opportunity to add a playful touch to your stay when you’re looking for something to do in Hurghada.
How does this activity work? How do I reserve a place? How long does it last? We’ll answer these questions and give you all the important information you need to know.
Practical information
Here’s the essential information you need to know before booking your submarine trip to Hurghada.
Alternatives and prices
This guide describes the contents of this offer:
This offer includes a submarine trip in the Red Sea. Discover 40 minutes of fish and coral reefs. Pick-up from the hotel and boat ride to the pier.
Access and opening hours
Hotel pick-up is included. This means you only have to leave your hotel, as the agency driver will pick you up directly at the entrance. You’ll be contacted via WhatsApp messaging to confirm your pick-up time.
There’s a 30-minute window to collect other tourists too, so you’ll need to arrive 15 minutes early at the entrance. Opening times are 10:30am-1:30pm or 12pm-2pm.
How long does the activity last?
Plan on a total of 3 hours, or even 3.5 hours. This includes pick-up from your hotel, boat ride to the pier, submarine ride, boat ride back to the mainland and transfer back to your accommodation.
How does the submarine trip in Hurghada work?
In this section, we’ll take a closer look at the submarine trip to Hurghada.
Take the boat to the dock
Once you’ve arrived on the coast, near the Sindbad Submarines agency pier, you’ll be able to pick up your place, as well as a small blue or red ticket that will determine your group.
Climb aboard one of the motorized catamaran boats before setting sail on the Red Sea.
Enjoy the beauty of the landscape as you make your way to the quay. Admire the crystal-clear turquoise water as far as the eye can see. It takes an average of 30 minutes to get there.
You’ll find several submarines slowly diving underwater. One of them awaits you for this extraordinary experience.
Enter the Hurghada submarine
You then climb onto the hull, before descending into the craft via the hatch where a small ladder is located. Inside, there are two long rows of benches.
Set up for duos, the large portholes on either side offer a view of the depths. In all, the submarine can accommodate around 40 people.
The submarine trip to Hurghada then really begins, as the captain gently submerges the craft underwater.
Admire the depths of the Red Sea
Discover the seabed. You’ll descend to 20 m below the surface of the Red Sea. You’ll find coral and shipwrecks, rusty statues and other underwater debris.
This impressive activity lets you discover marine life without diving or snorkeling.
Two of the company’s divers also swim alongside the aircraft. They attract the fish with food.
You’ll be able to admire hundreds of multicolored fish. It’s a truly captivating spectacle, for young and old alike!
The divers also entertain the children with a variety of entertaining poses and imitations, such as the meditating yogi pose…
Your children can even be invited to sit in a small seat next to the pilot in the cockpit, which is open during the ride.
Return to the boat and hotel
Once the walk’s over, we head back to the quay, chat to the divers and tip the professionals who dive for 5 hours a day.
During the boat trip back to the pier, a small carton of fruit juice is provided to quench your thirst. You’ll then be taken back to your hotel by mini-bus, bringing this submarine tour of Hurghada to a close.
Frequently asked questions
In this section, you will find questions in the form of a list to answer any questions you may have:
Do your guides speak English?
Yes, the guides on the underwater trip to Hurghada speak English. With the basics, everything is easy to understand.
You don’t need to be an expert to follow the group into the submarine and admire the fish!
How old do you have to be to take part?
Submarine diving in Hurghada is accessible to all ages. As there is no danger, all children are admitted, although it is impractical to bring a baby.
Can we take photos from the submarine?
Yes, thanks to the large porthole windows, it’s very easy to take photos and videos of the fish.
What’s more, you’ll even have the option of having your photo taken from outside the submarine by the company’s divers. For around ten euros, you’ll leave with photos, sent to WhatsApp at the end of the day.
What should I take with me?
We recommend that you bring a bottle of water and change for tips. Sunscreen and a hat for the catamaran trip.
This guide to scuba diving in Hurghada is coming to an end. You now know everything there is to know about this activity in the Red Sea.
It’s ideal for families or people who don’t want to swim. You can safely admire the seabed with its magnificent fish and coral.
