Snorkeling in Hurghada (page 2 of 2)

Hi Deborah,

The dive school was right next to the hotel—it was called the "Crazy Waves Diving Club." As for the prices, I honestly don’t remember exactly, but I’d say it’s usually between 300 and 400 €. We managed to negotiate a good deal, though. And for the boat day trip, we also got a great price for the whole package. Oh, that’s too bad we made a poor hotel choice—I’m happy for you if you find what you’re looking for, though! :)

All the best, Lucille

Thanks, Lucille, for this info!

What exactly does the diving certificate costing 300-400 € include? How many hours of lessons and how many dives are part of this kind of package? Is it the PADI course?

Were the lessons in English or French (I’m asking for my 14-year-old son)?

Thanks so much for the details, Déborah

Yes, exactly—I did the PADI Open Water course. It includes all the course materials (books, DVDs to watch if needed, exam), theory with the instructor, and 3-4 dives. The classes were pretty "cool"; we’d meet around 9-10 AM for 1-2 hours of theory/practice, then another 2 hours or so in the afternoon, so there’s still free time to enjoy your vacation! I loved it because the first "dive" was actually in the hotel pool—it was great for getting familiar with the gear and building confidence. After that, we did 2 dives from the dock and another one from the boat during our excursion. You’ll also need to negotiate whether to include/combine dives with boat trips :) I took the course in English because I wanted to, but it could’ve been done in French too. They had French books available, and I think that’s the case at most dive centers.

Happy to help anytime! :)

Lucille

Hi there, have you ever been to Hurghada? There are some really nice hotels with activity clubs and programs for water-based activities. Don’t miss the St. Catherine’s Monastery—it’s a must-see landmark! !

Hi Deborah, I’m digging up this post to get an update on the hotel you mentioned. Is it still open? Could it now be called the SIVA Golden Bay Makadi? If so, it seems like the prices have gone up a lot. Thanks in advance