{"id":3681,"date":"2026-10-28T10:00:29","date_gmt":"2026-10-28T07:00:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chloes-diving.com\/?p=3681"},"modified":"2026-10-28T06:25:02","modified_gmt":"2026-10-28T03:25:02","slug":"snorkeling-vs-diving-hurghada","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chloes-diving.com\/de\/snorkeling-vs-diving-hurghada\/","title":{"rendered":"Snorkeling vs Diving in Hurghada: How to Decide by Cost, Time and Age (2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Snorkeling_vs_Diving_in_Hurghada_A_Simple_Decision_Guide\"><\/span>Snorkeling vs Diving in Hurghada: A Simple Decision Guide<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Snorkeling vs diving in Hurghada is a choice many visitors face on their first Red Sea holiday. Both show you colourful reefs, but they differ in cost, time, age limits and how close you get to marine life.<\/span><\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_89 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/chloes-diving.com\/de\/snorkeling-vs-diving-hurghada\/#Snorkeling_vs_Diving_in_Hurghada_A_Simple_Decision_Guide\" >Snorkeling vs Diving in Hurghada: A Simple Decision Guide<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/chloes-diving.com\/de\/snorkeling-vs-diving-hurghada\/#Quick_Comparison\" >Quick Comparison<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/chloes-diving.com\/de\/snorkeling-vs-diving-hurghada\/#Choose_Snorkeling_If%E2%80%A6\" >Choose Snorkeling If\u2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/chloes-diving.com\/de\/snorkeling-vs-diving-hurghada\/#Choose_an_Introductory_Dive_If%E2%80%A6\" >Choose an Introductory Dive If\u2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/chloes-diving.com\/de\/snorkeling-vs-diving-hurghada\/#Choose_a_Diving_Course_If%E2%80%A6\" >Choose a Diving Course If\u2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/chloes-diving.com\/de\/snorkeling-vs-diving-hurghada\/#Can_the_Whole_Group_Do_Different_Things\" >Can the Whole Group Do Different Things?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/chloes-diving.com\/de\/snorkeling-vs-diving-hurghada\/#Book_Your_Red_Sea_Experience\" >Book Your Red Sea Experience<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/chloes-diving.com\/de\/snorkeling-vs-diving-hurghada\/#Is_diving_or_snorkeling_better_in_Hurghada\" >Is diving or snorkeling better in Hurghada?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/chloes-diving.com\/de\/snorkeling-vs-diving-hurghada\/#Can_I_try_diving_without_a_course\" >Can I try diving without a course?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/chloes-diving.com\/de\/snorkeling-vs-diving-hurghada\/#Is_diving_safe_for_beginners\" >Is diving safe for beginners?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/chloes-diving.com\/de\/snorkeling-vs-diving-hurghada\/#Can_snorkelers_and_divers_go_on_the_same_boat\" >Can snorkelers and divers go on the same boat?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This guide helps you decide quickly based on your budget, schedule and comfort in the water. Still unsure? Tell us about your group in the form below and we will recommend the best option.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><div class=\"everest-forms\"><div class=\"evf-container layout-two\" id=\"evf-664\"><form id=\"evf-form-664\" class=\"everest-form\" data-formid=\"664\" data-ajax_submission=\"0\" data-keyboard_friendly_form=\"0\" data-form_state_type=\"\" method=\"post\" enctype=\"multipart\/form-data\" action=\"\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3681\"><div class=\"evf-field-container\"><input type=\"hidden\" id=\"_wpnonce664\" name=\"_wpnonce664\" value=\"9fdc66cabb\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wp_http_referer\" value=\"\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3681\" \/><div class=\"evf-frontend-row\" data-row=\"row_1\" conditional_rules=\"[]\"><div class=\"evf-frontend-grid evf-grid-2\" data-grid=\"grid_1\"><div id=\"evf-664-field_ys0GeZISRs-1-container\" class=\"evf-field evf-field-first-name form-row validate-required\" data-required-field-message=\"This field is required.\" 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class=\"required\" title=\"Required\">*<\/abbr><\/label><input type=\"email\" id=\"evf-664-field_LbH5NxasXM-2\" class=\"input-text\" name=\"everest_forms[form_fields][LbH5NxasXM-2]\" required ><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"evf-frontend-row\" data-row=\"row_2\" conditional_rules=\"[]\"><div class=\"evf-frontend-grid evf-grid-1\" data-grid=\"grid_1\"><div id=\"evf-664-field_66FR384cge-3-container\" class=\"evf-field evf-field-text form-row validate-required\" data-required-field-message=\"This field is required.\" data-field-id=\"66FR384cge-3\"><label class=\"evf-field-label\" for=\"evf-664-field_66FR384cge-3\"><span class=\"evf-label\">Hotel Name<\/span> <abbr class=\"required\" title=\"Required\">*<\/abbr><\/label><input type=\"text\" id=\"evf-664-field_66FR384cge-3\" class=\"input-text\" name=\"everest_forms[form_fields][66FR384cge-3]\" required><\/div><div id=\"evf-664-field_BTHyEdkhNI-6-container\" class=\"evf-field evf-field-select form-row\" data-field-id=\"BTHyEdkhNI-6\"><label class=\"evf-field-label\" for=\"evf-664-field_BTHyEdkhNI-6\"><span class=\"evf-label\">Choose your Trip<\/span> <\/label><select id=\"evf-664-field_BTHyEdkhNI-6\" class=\"input-text\" name=\"everest_forms[form_fields][BTHyEdkhNI-6]\" ><option value=\"\" class=\"placeholder\" disabled  selected='selected'>Select Trip<\/option><option value=\"None\" >None<\/option><option value=\"Snorkeling - \u20ac35\" >Snorkeling - \u20ac35<\/option><option value=\"introduction dive - \u20ac65\" >introduction dive - \u20ac65<\/option><option value=\"Scuba Review - \u20ac80\" >Scuba Review - \u20ac80<\/option><option value=\"1 Day Dive - \u20ac55\" >1 Day Dive - \u20ac55<\/option><option value=\"2 Days Dive - \u20ac97\" >2 Days Dive - \u20ac97<\/option><option value=\"3 Days Dive - \u20ac133\" >3 Days Dive - \u20ac133<\/option><option value=\"4 Days Dive - \u20ac163\" >4 Days Dive - \u20ac163<\/option><option value=\"5 Days Dive - \u20ac197\" >5 Days Dive - \u20ac197<\/option><option value=\"6 Days Dive - \u20ac235\" >6 Days Dive - \u20ac235<\/option><option value=\"7 Days Dive - \u20ac274\" >7 Days Dive - \u20ac274<\/option><option value=\"8 Days Dive - \u20ac313\" >8 Days Dive - \u20ac313<\/option><option value=\"9 Days Dive - \u20ac351\" >9 Days Dive - \u20ac351<\/option><option value=\"10 Days Dive - \u20ac368\" >10 Days Dive - \u20ac368<\/option><option value=\"Private Sunset Trip - \u20ac500\" >Private Sunset Trip - \u20ac500<\/option><\/select><\/div><div id=\"evf-664-field_WtSgC3YrMq-8-container\" class=\"evf-field evf-field-checkbox form-row\" data-field-id=\"WtSgC3YrMq-8\"><label class=\"evf-field-label\" for=\"evf-664-field_WtSgC3YrMq-8\"><span class=\"evf-label\">Extra<\/span> <\/label><ul id=\"evf-664-field_WtSgC3YrMq-8\"><li class=\"choice-1 depth-1\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"evf-664-field_WtSgC3YrMq-8_1\" class=\"input-text\" name=\"everest_forms[form_fields][WtSgC3YrMq-8][]\" value=\"Private Guide - \u20ac65\"  ><label class=\"everest-forms-field-label-inline\" for=\"evf-664-field_WtSgC3YrMq-8_1\">Private Guide - \u20ac65<\/label><\/li><li class=\"choice-2 depth-1\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"evf-664-field_WtSgC3YrMq-8_2\" class=\"input-text\" name=\"everest_forms[form_fields][WtSgC3YrMq-8][]\" value=\"extra third dive - \u20ac30\"  ><label class=\"everest-forms-field-label-inline\" for=\"evf-664-field_WtSgC3YrMq-8_2\">extra third dive - \u20ac30<\/label><\/li><li class=\"choice-3 depth-1\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"evf-664-field_WtSgC3YrMq-8_3\" class=\"input-text\" name=\"everest_forms[form_fields][WtSgC3YrMq-8][]\" value=\"extra wreck third dive &quot;el Mina wreck&quot; - \u20ac35\"  ><label class=\"everest-forms-field-label-inline\" for=\"evf-664-field_WtSgC3YrMq-8_3\">extra wreck third dive \"el Mina wreck\" - \u20ac35<\/label><\/li><li class=\"choice-4 depth-1\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"evf-664-field_WtSgC3YrMq-8_4\" class=\"input-text\" name=\"everest_forms[form_fields][WtSgC3YrMq-8][]\" value=\"Dolphin House trip - \u20ac80\"  ><label class=\"everest-forms-field-label-inline\" for=\"evf-664-field_WtSgC3YrMq-8_4\">Dolphin House trip - \u20ac80<\/label><\/li><li class=\"choice-5 depth-1\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"evf-664-field_WtSgC3YrMq-8_5\" class=\"input-text\" name=\"everest_forms[form_fields][WtSgC3YrMq-8][]\" value=\"Private Boat - The price depends on what you&#039;re looking for \u2014 just let us know what you need and we&#039;ll customize it for you.\"  ><label class=\"everest-forms-field-label-inline\" for=\"evf-664-field_WtSgC3YrMq-8_5\">Private Boat - The price depends on what you're looking for \u2014 just let us know what you need and we'll customize it for you.<\/label><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"evf-frontend-row\" data-row=\"row_3\" conditional_rules=\"[]\"><div class=\"evf-frontend-grid evf-grid-1\" data-grid=\"grid_1\"><div id=\"evf-664-field_2qT3987aVS-11-container\" class=\"evf-field evf-field-select form-row\" data-field-id=\"2qT3987aVS-11\"><label class=\"evf-field-label\" for=\"evf-664-field_2qT3987aVS-11\"><span class=\"evf-label\">PADI Scuba diving courses<\/span> <\/label><select id=\"evf-664-field_2qT3987aVS-11\" class=\"input-text\" name=\"everest_forms[form_fields][2qT3987aVS-11]\" ><option value=\"\" class=\"placeholder\" disabled  selected='selected'>Select Course<\/option><option value=\"None\" >None<\/option><option value=\"PADI Scuba diver course - \u20ac300\" >PADI Scuba diver course - \u20ac300<\/option><option value=\"Upgrade to PADI Open water diver - \u20ac300\" >Upgrade to PADI Open water diver - \u20ac300<\/option><option value=\"PADI Open water diver course - \u20ac400\" >PADI Open water diver course - \u20ac400<\/option><option value=\"PADI advanced open water diver course - \u20ac310\" >PADI advanced open water diver course - \u20ac310<\/option><option value=\"PADI emergnecy first response course - \u20ac200\" >PADI emergnecy first response course - \u20ac200<\/option><option value=\"PADI Rescue diver course - \u20ac500\" >PADI Rescue diver course - \u20ac500<\/option><option value=\"PADI divemaster course - \u20ac700\" >PADI divemaster course - \u20ac700<\/option><option value=\"PADI Enriched Air (Nitrox) Diver - \u20ac190\" >PADI Enriched Air (Nitrox) Diver - \u20ac190<\/option><option value=\"PADI deep diver course - \u20ac250\" >PADI deep diver course - \u20ac250<\/option><option value=\"bubblemaker Course - \u20ac100\" >bubblemaker Course - \u20ac100<\/option><\/select><\/div><div id=\"evf-664-field_OiUhPVrOMs-13-container\" class=\"evf-field evf-field-checkbox form-row everest-forms-list-3-columns\" data-field-id=\"OiUhPVrOMs-13\"><label class=\"evf-field-label\" for=\"evf-664-field_OiUhPVrOMs-13\"><span class=\"evf-label\">Equipment Rental<\/span> <\/label><ul id=\"evf-664-field_OiUhPVrOMs-13\"><li class=\"choice-1 depth-1\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"evf-664-field_OiUhPVrOMs-13_1\" class=\"input-text\" name=\"everest_forms[form_fields][OiUhPVrOMs-13][]\" value=\"Full Equipment - \u20ac20\"  ><label class=\"everest-forms-field-label-inline\" for=\"evf-664-field_OiUhPVrOMs-13_1\">Full Equipment - \u20ac20<\/label><\/li><li class=\"choice-2 depth-1\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"evf-664-field_OiUhPVrOMs-13_2\" class=\"input-text\" name=\"everest_forms[form_fields][OiUhPVrOMs-13][]\" value=\"Dive Computer - \u20ac10\"  ><label class=\"everest-forms-field-label-inline\" for=\"evf-664-field_OiUhPVrOMs-13_2\">Dive Computer - \u20ac10<\/label><\/li><li class=\"choice-3 depth-1\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"evf-664-field_OiUhPVrOMs-13_3\" class=\"input-text\" name=\"everest_forms[form_fields][OiUhPVrOMs-13][]\" value=\"BCD - \u20ac5\"  ><label class=\"everest-forms-field-label-inline\" for=\"evf-664-field_OiUhPVrOMs-13_3\">BCD - \u20ac5<\/label><\/li><li class=\"choice-4 depth-1\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"evf-664-field_OiUhPVrOMs-13_4\" class=\"input-text\" name=\"everest_forms[form_fields][OiUhPVrOMs-13][]\" value=\"Regulator - \u20ac5\"  ><label class=\"everest-forms-field-label-inline\" for=\"evf-664-field_OiUhPVrOMs-13_4\">Regulator - \u20ac5<\/label><\/li><li class=\"choice-5 depth-1\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"evf-664-field_OiUhPVrOMs-13_5\" class=\"input-text\" name=\"everest_forms[form_fields][OiUhPVrOMs-13][]\" value=\"Mask, Fins &amp; Tube - \u20ac5\"  ><label class=\"everest-forms-field-label-inline\" for=\"evf-664-field_OiUhPVrOMs-13_5\">Mask, Fins &amp; Tube - \u20ac5<\/label><\/li><li class=\"choice-6 depth-1\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"evf-664-field_OiUhPVrOMs-13_6\" class=\"input-text\" name=\"everest_forms[form_fields][OiUhPVrOMs-13][]\" value=\"optical mask - \u20ac10\"  ><label class=\"everest-forms-field-label-inline\" for=\"evf-664-field_OiUhPVrOMs-13_6\">optical mask - \u20ac10<\/label><\/li><li class=\"choice-7 depth-1\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"evf-664-field_OiUhPVrOMs-13_7\" class=\"input-text\" name=\"everest_forms[form_fields][OiUhPVrOMs-13][]\" value=\"wet suit - \u20ac5\"  ><label class=\"everest-forms-field-label-inline\" for=\"evf-664-field_OiUhPVrOMs-13_7\">wet suit - \u20ac5<\/label><\/li><li class=\"choice-8 depth-1\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"evf-664-field_OiUhPVrOMs-13_8\" class=\"input-text\" name=\"everest_forms[form_fields][OiUhPVrOMs-13][]\" value=\"15L Tank - \u20ac5\"  ><label class=\"everest-forms-field-label-inline\" for=\"evf-664-field_OiUhPVrOMs-13_8\">15L Tank - \u20ac5<\/label><\/li><li class=\"choice-9 depth-1\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"evf-664-field_OiUhPVrOMs-13_9\" class=\"input-text\" name=\"everest_forms[form_fields][OiUhPVrOMs-13][]\" value=\"Logbook - \u20ac15\"  ><label class=\"everest-forms-field-label-inline\" for=\"evf-664-field_OiUhPVrOMs-13_9\">Logbook - \u20ac15<\/label><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div id=\"evf-664-field_yhGx3FOwr2-4-container\" class=\"evf-field evf-field-textarea form-row\" data-field-id=\"yhGx3FOwr2-4\"><label class=\"evf-field-label evf-label-hide\" for=\"evf-664-field_yhGx3FOwr2-4\"><span class=\"evf-label\">Notes<\/span> <\/label><textarea id=\"evf-664-field_yhGx3FOwr2-4\" class=\"input-text\" name=\"everest_forms[form_fields][yhGx3FOwr2-4]\" placeholder=\"Add your notes here\"  ><\/textarea><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"evf-honeypot-container evf-field-hp\"><label for=\"evf-664-field-hp\" class=\"evf-field-label\">Message<\/label><input type=\"text\" name=\"everest_forms[hp]\" id=\"evf-664-field-hp\" class=\"input-text\"><\/div><div class=\"evf-submit-container \" ><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"everest_forms[id]\" value=\"664\"><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"everest_forms[author]\" value=\"1\"><button type='submit' name='everest_forms[submit]' class='everest-forms-submit-button button evf-submit ' id='evf-submit-664' value='evf-submit' data-process-text=\"Processing\u2026\" conditional_rules='&quot;&quot;' conditional_id='evf-submit-664'  id=\"evf-submit-664\" aria-live=\"assertive\">Submit<\/button><\/div><\/form><\/div><!-- .evf-container --><\/div><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quick_Comparison\"><\/span><b>Quick Comparison<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Factor<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Snorkeling<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Introductory dive<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>PADI Open Water course<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Price<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20ac35<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20ac65<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20ac400<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Time needed<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 day<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 day<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3\u20134 days<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Experience needed<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">None<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">None<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">None<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depth<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Surface<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shallow, with an instructor<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Up to 18 m with a buddy<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Minimum age<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Children with a parent<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10 years<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10 years<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Certificate<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, valid for life<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All prices are listed on our<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/chloes-diving.com\/daily-diving-prices-in-hurghada\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">diving prices in Hurghada<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> page.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Choose_Snorkeling_If%E2%80%A6\"><\/span><b>Choose Snorkeling If\u2026<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You want a relaxed day with no training at all<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You are travelling with young children<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You prefer to stay at the surface and breathe normally<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You have medical conditions that may prevent diving<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You want the lowest cost, from \u20ac35 including food and equipment<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learn more about<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/chloes-diving.com\/snorkeling-in-hurghada\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">snorkeling in Hurghada<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Choose_an_Introductory_Dive_If%E2%80%A6\"><\/span><b>Choose an Introductory Dive If\u2026<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You are curious about scuba but not ready for a course<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You have only one free day<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You want to see the reef from inside, at eye level with the fish<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/chloes-diving.com\/introductory-diving-in-hurghada\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">introductory dive in Hurghada<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> includes two boat dives with full equipment and an instructor for \u20ac65.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Choose_a_Diving_Course_If%E2%80%A6\"><\/span><b>Choose a Diving Course If\u2026<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You know you will want to dive again on future holidays<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You have 3 to 4 days free<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You want a certificate recognised worldwide<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/chloes-diving.com\/padi-open-water-diver-course-in-hurghada\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PADI Open Water Diver course in Hurghada<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> costs \u20ac400 including materials, certification, logbook and taxes.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_the_Whole_Group_Do_Different_Things\"><\/span><b>Can the Whole Group Do Different Things?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, and this is often the best solution. On our boat, snorkelers, first-time divers and certified divers can all share the same day. Each person chooses their activity, and everyone meets again for lunch on board.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For a deeper look at the experience itself, read our<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/chloes-diving.com\/snorkeling-vs-diving-in-hurghada\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">snorkeling vs diving in Hurghada<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> guide.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Book_Your_Red_Sea_Experience\"><\/span><b>Book Your Red Sea Experience<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whatever you choose in the snorkeling vs diving in Hurghada decision, the Red Sea will not disappoint.<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/chloes-diving.com\/booking\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Book your trip<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or message us on<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/201221590220\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WhatsApp<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n        <section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n            <div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_diving_or_snorkeling_better_in_Hurghada\"><\/span>Is diving or snorkeling better in Hurghada?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>                <div>\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tNeither is better for everyone. Snorkeling is easier and cheaper, while diving brings you closer to marine life and deeper reefs.                    <\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/section>\n\t\t        <section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n            <div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_try_diving_without_a_course\"><\/span>Can I try diving without a course?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>                <div>\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tYes. The introductory dive needs no certification and costs \u20ac65.                    <\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/section>\n\t\t        <section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n            <div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_diving_safe_for_beginners\"><\/span>Is diving safe for beginners?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>                <div>\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tYes, when you follow a PADI instructor and complete the medical questionnaire honestly.                    <\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/section>\n\t\t        <section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n            <div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_snorkelers_and_divers_go_on_the_same_boat\"><\/span>Can snorkelers and divers go on the same boat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>                <div>\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tYes. 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