Snorkelers with wild dolphins in the Red Sea
Marsa Alam · Red Sea

Your Red Sea adventure starts right here

PADI & SSI diving and snorkeling from our base in Marsa Alam — gentle dugongs, spinner dolphins, sharks at Elphinstone, and a crew that treats you like family. Free pickup from Port Ghalib to Hamata.

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PADI & SSI Center

Certified courses, all levels

Free Pickup

Port Ghalib to Hamata

Family-Friendly

Small groups, all ages

HEPCA Reef-Friendly

Diving that protects the reef
Dugong grazing on seagrass near Marsa Alam
Est. 2013Diving Marsa Alam's reefs for over a decade
Who we are

A friendly dive center that feels like home

Aquatic Divers was established in March 2013 in El Quseir, operating along the entire coastal area from El Quseir to Hamata. The company was founded by young international dive instructors, dedicated to giving you the best experience and showing you the magnificent Red Sea.

  • Small groups, unhurried dives and real local reef knowledge
  • Serving single divers, buddy teams, groups, snorkelers & non-divers alike
  • Dedicated family diving program for younger guests
  • Free pickup for divers from Port Ghalib in the north to Hamata in the south
  • Top-rated by guests among Marsa Alam's dive operators
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PADI SSI

Learn to dive, or take it further

Every course runs with certified PADI and SSI instructors, full equipment and small groups — from your very first breath underwater to advanced specialties.

01

Discover Scuba Diving

Never dived before? Take your first breaths underwater beside a certified instructor. No experience needed.

151€2 days · 2 dives
02

Open Water Diver

Your ticket to the underwater world. Learn the skills for a lifetime of diving, finishing with 4 open-water dives.

300€3–4 days · 4 dives
03

Advanced Adventurer

Already certified? Go deeper, sharpen navigation and try new specialties over 5 guided dives.

200€2 days · 5 dives
04

Refresher Course

Been a while since your last dive? Shake off the rust with a guided refresher before getting back in the water.

121€1 day
Underwater world

Dive sites & marine life

From gentle dugongs to thrilling shark encounters, every dive here has a story.

Snorkelers swimming with spinner dolphins

Dolphin House · Sataya

Snorkel or dive with pods of wild spinner dolphins in warm, shallow water.

Dugong grazing on seagrass at Marsa Mubarak

Marsa Mubarak · Dugongs

Snorkel above dugongs grazing the seagrass meadows — one of the Red Sea's most gentle encounters.

Shark silhouette seen from below near the surface at Elphinstone

Shark Encounters @ Elphinstone

Elphinstone Reef's dramatic walls are famous for oceanic whitetip and hammerhead sightings.

Green turtle resting on a seagrass meadow

Turtles & Seagrass

Green and hawksbill turtles graze the seagrass beds year-round, often just metres from shore.

Diver next to an anemone with clownfish

Anemone Gardens

Watch clownfish dart through swaying anemones — a favourite for photographers.

Moray eel peeking out of the reef

Reef & Macro Life

Shy morays, bright anthias and endless small wonders along the reef.

Prices

Simple, all-inclusive pricing

Courses include full equipment, transfers and a drink. Beach & boat packages include equipment, transfers and drinks — food on the boat and guide fee are billed separately.

CoursesPADI · SSI

Discover Scuba Diving
2 days · 2 dives
151€
Open Water Diver
3–4 days · 4 dives
300€
Advanced Adventurer
2 days · 5 dives
200€
Refresher Course
1 day, excl. transfers & equipment
121€
Equipment rental: 25€ / day on all courses. Certification card & logbook: +95€ where applicable.

Beach & Boat Packages

1 day
2 dives from the beach
66€
2 days
2 boat + 2 beach dives
121€
3 days
2 boat + 4 beach dives
171€
4 days
4 boat + 4 beach dives
241€
5 days
4 boat + 6 beach dives
276€
A National Park fee of 3€ per person applies to beach dives only (not boat dives or courses).
Snorkelers and non-divers are welcome on all boat trips at a reduced rate — just ask.

Prices are indicative and confirmed at booking. Contact us for group rates and multi-day liveaboard trips.

Our promise

We dive responsibly

As a HEPCA-aligned center, we follow the Red Sea's protective bylaw on every trip.

  • No anchoring on the reef
  • No touching or collecting coral
  • No fishing on dive trips
  • No feeding the fish
  • No collecting shells or shellfish
  • No litter left behind
HEPCA Red Sea protection bylaw signage
Guest stories

What divers say about us

★★★★★

Praised our welcoming home base and called the small, personal atmosphere one of the most recommended set-ups for divers who want a familiar, relaxed experience.

EU
Traveler, Tripadvisor
★★★★★

Remembered a two-day boat trip to Sataya as fantastic — a well-kept boat, good food, sleeping on deck under the stars, and snorkeling with a large pod of dolphins guided by a reassuring, experienced guide.

NL
Traveler, Tripadvisor
★★★★★

Called the crew warm and highly professional, and described feeling completely comfortable and well looked after from the first dive to the last.

DE
Traveler, Tripadvisor
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Let's plan your next dive

Our base

Marsa Alam city, Red Sea, Egypt — free pickup from Port Ghalib to Hamata

Opening hours

Daily, 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM