How Much Does a Red Sea Diving Trip Cost? (2026 Price Guide)
“How much does a Red Sea diving trip cost?” is one of the first questions divers ask — and the honest answer is that it depends on a handful of clear factors. This 2026 price guide breaks the cost down component by component, gives realistic sample budgets, and shows you exactly how to get the most diving for your money.
What drives the cost of a Red Sea diving trip
- Destination: the southern eco-camps of Marsa Alam tend to offer better value than the busier resorts of Sharm El Sheikh.
- Trip type: shore-based stay-and-dive is the most affordable; liveaboards cost more but include far more diving.
- Number of dives: more dives per day and more diving days push the price up — and the value with it.
- Season: peak periods cost more; spring and autumn often bring the best value.
- Accommodation level: from simple eco-camp huts to comfortable resorts.
- Extras: equipment rental, Nitrox, private guiding, marine-park fees, and flights.
Cost by component
- Diving: guided day activities start low — at Marsa Nakari, a single speedboat dive is around €24, a house-reef dive about €39, two dives by minibus around €48, and a full day of unlimited house-reef diving roughly €77 per diver.
- Stay-and-dive packages: multi-day packages bundling accommodation, guided dives and transfers are quoted per person. As an illustration, Sharm El Sheikh stays start from around €719 for 4 days / 3 nights, while Wadi Lahami eco-village packages start from around €849 for 5 nights. Prices vary with dates, season and occupancy.
- Liveaboards: all-inclusive (cabin, full board, guided diving) with three to four dives a day — higher up front but the lowest cost-per-dive.
- Transfers & meals: usually included in packages; always confirm.
- Extras: equipment rental, Nitrox and marine-park fees (Ras Mohammed, Samadai) are commonly paid locally.
Sample budgets for a week
| Style | What you get | Guide price (per diver) |
|---|---|---|
| Value / eco-camp | Eco-camp stay, guided or unlimited house-reef diving, transfers | From ~€850 / week |
| Mid-range resort | Comfortable hotel, daily boat dives, transfers, breakfast | ~€900–1,300 / week |
| Liveaboard | Full board, 3–4 dives/day, offshore reefs | Higher end, best cost-per-dive |
Figures are indicative for 2026 and vary with season, dates and occupancy — the only accurate number is a quote for your trip.
Hidden costs to budget for
- Flights to Sharm El Sheikh, Marsa Alam or Hurghada.
- Equipment rental if you do not bring your own.
- Nitrox and any specialty courses.
- Marine-park and entry fees paid on the day.
- Tips, travel insurance and dive insurance.
How to get the best value
- Book direct with the operator to skip reseller mark-ups.
- Bundle everything into one package — stay, dives and transfers.
- Travel in shoulder season for lower prices and quieter reefs.
- Bring your own core gear to save on a week of rental.
- Watch for offers such as our seasonal Marsa Nakari discounts.
Frequently asked questions
Is diving in Egypt cheaper than the Caribbean or Asia?
Generally yes — the Red Sea offers world-class diving at very competitive prices, especially from Europe, thanks to short flights and strong direct-operator value.
How much should I budget for a week of diving?
As a rough guide, from around €850 per diver for an eco-camp week, more for resort or liveaboard trips, excluding flights. We will give you an exact figure.
Are marine-park fees included?
Usually not — fees for parks such as Ras Mohammed or Shaab Samadai are typically paid locally on the day.
Can I pay for individual dives instead of a package?
Yes — day activities at Marsa Nakari start from around €24 per dive, ideal if you are already on the coast.
Get an exact price for your trip
Because every trip is different, the only accurate number is a quote for your dates, level and wish-list. Tell us what you want on our customise your trip page and we will send a clear, all-in price with no reseller mark-up.
