Family Trip to Hurghada: Learn to Dive in the Red Sea
Rachel, Jamie and Jacqui are here to help give you the inside track.
Whether you're a family of novices or a seasoned diver hoping to pass on your love of the water to the next generation, this family trip to Egypt is the perfect place to start. Staying at the Oberoi Sahl Hasheesh, this week-long trip ensures a safe (but still fun) introduction to diving, allowing youngsters to take the plunge at their own pace.
The week begins with a four-day PADI Open Water Diver course. Led by an expert instructor, each member of the family will learn the basics of scuba diving before putting their newfound skills to the test. Once everyone's feeling confident, mask up and dive straight from the shores into the Oberoi's spectacular house reef, exploring the Red Sea's colourful coral reefs and wealth of marine life. One thing's for sure: once your children have the diving bug, there's no going back…
Itinerary at a Glance
- Master the basics of scuba diving during a four-day PADI Open Water Diver course
- Dive into the crystal-clear waters of the southern Red Sea
- Discover colourful coral and wonderful wildlife on the Oberoi's stunning house reef
- Soak up the sun on the beach
- Savour quality time with your family over waterfront dinners
Why Book with Original Diving?
- 100% Carbon Off-setting
- UK Departure Assistance
- Fast Track UK Check-in
- Fast Track UK Security
- UK Airport Lounge Access
- Pre-booked Airline Seats
When To Travel
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Day 1: Fly to Egypt
Egypt might seem like it's halfway across the world, but it's really only a hop, skip and a jump from the UK, making it the perfect place for a family holiday. This morning, we've booked you on a five-and-a-half-hour flight to Hurghada, landing late afternoon.
When you touch down, you'll be met by your driver and transferred to the beautiful Oberoi Sahl Hasheesh, a 30-minute drive away. Bundle the youngsters out of the car, drop your bags and enjoy a delicious dinner at the hotel restaurant before heading up to bed, ready for the real adventure to begin tomorrow.
Days 2 - 5: Learn to Dive
Located on the shores of the southern Red Sea, the Oberoi sits right on the doorstep of some of the world's most marvellous diving. This morning, fuel up with a delicious breakfast before making your way down to the hotel's beachfront dive centre, ready to begin your exciting journey into the underwater world.
Over the next four days, every member of the family will complete a PADI Open Water Diver course to learn how to scuba dive safely. Led by an expert PADI-certified instructor, the entry-level course includes five theory sessions (child-friendly, of course) and five practice sessions in the hotel pool to learn how to use the equipment.
Once your youngsters are feeling brave enough, your friendly instructor will lead you on four ocean dives to put your newfound skills into motion. The dives will take place straight from the hotel's jetty onto the Oberoi's fabulous house reef, which boasts colourful coral gardens and shimmering shoals of reef fish (including, if you're lucky, a few Nemo-style clownfish).
End your days with some well-earned R&R at the beach and tasty meals in one of the hotel's restaurants. If you still have the energy after a busy day of diving, we can arrange a variety of other activities, from sunset dhow cruises to stargazing with an astronomer.
Days 6 - 8: Diving Days
After completing your course yesterday, it's time to put your newfound knowledge to the test and head out on fun dives to the six sites that make up the Oberoi's house reef. If you're travelling with teenagers, you could also head out on a boat to explore a little further afield.
Spend the next three days filling up your new PADI logbooks with tales of your dives and discoveries. As you glide over the house reef's colourful coral, spot some of the Red Sea's diverse marine life, from turtles and dolphins to teeny-tiny seahorses. There's nothing quite like your first dive and experiencing it together makes the moment truly special.
If you fancy a break from the water, resurface to soak up the sun on the beach or enjoy rejuvenating treatments at the world-class spa. Come evening, enjoy memorable family dinners, watching the children's faces light up as they rattle off their sightings.
Day 9: Home Time
Alas, it's time to wave goodbye to the Red Sea and begin your journey home. After one last beachfront breakfast, you'll be transferred to the airport in good time for your flight home, which will take around six hours. Just one word of warning: the children might already be planning their next diving holiday…
All of the holidays we create are completely tailor-made to you
A Rough Idea of Price
This Itinerary
If you would like to book the exact itinerary mentioned above, with economy flights, during mid-season and staying in our preferred room category at our preferred hotels.
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£2,500pp
Bare Necessities
If you would like to pare back the above itinerary by travelling at non-peak times, staying in a standard room and removing some or all of the guided activities.
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£2,200pp
Bells & Whistles
If you are looking for something extra special and would like to add business or first class flights, stay in top room categories at some of the most luxurious hotels we work with, and add more activities and guiding.
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£3,100pp
Rachel, Jamie and Jacqui are our experts for this itinerary and as seasoned travellers they have the inside track on the most memorable adventures.