Dahab Discover Dive
Dahab, Egypt
Culture shock rating
Worried we’re going to shock your senses? Relax! We believe part of the fun of travel is immersing yourself in the destination and its culture, meeting the people, and learning what makes the place tick. We’ve got a wide range of tours with something for everybody. The cultural shock rating ranks how different the experience is from most Western cultures. But no matter the level, don’t worry, you’ll have a local, in-the-know guide with you every step of the way.
Low
Consider these tours your 101 intro to a place. Transportation might be private or a very comfortable public option, and the activities are usually visits to iconic sites and locations that are familiar to most Western cultures – but that will still give you fantastic insight into a destination.
Medium
Expect to rough it for parts of this tour, whether that’s on a packed public bus or in a local market off the tourist trail. There might be a few language barriers or unfamiliar cultural customs, and you’ll get an experience different from what you're used to at home.
High
You're out there in the global community! We’re going to take you down streets you’d rarely explore on your own, introduce you to local customs and languages, and take you for a ride in whatever transport is available. Get ready to take it as it comes, whatever comes. There might be a shock, but oh man, it’s worth it.
Physical rating
Worried our tours are too tough? Relax! From leisurely strolls to muscle-burning treks, we’ve got a wide range of tours with something for everybody. The physical grading gives you an idea of how much huffing and puffing you can expect on the tour.
Low
Slow and steady is all you need here. These tours have very limited physical activity, such as walking relatively flat streets, sites, or markets, and climbing in and out of the transport provided.
Medium
Not too hard, not too soft, these tours are just right! You can expect a bit of physical activity, but nothing overly challenging – perhaps walking up and down hills, riding a bike for up to 30 kilometers along mostly flat terrain, or jumping in a kayak for a gentle paddle on flat water.
High
Get ready for a workout! These tours are our most challenging and involve intense walking, hiking, kayaking, swimming, or bike riding. You could be making steep climbs by foot or pedal, or working your core in the water. We recommend you have a good level of fitness to join this tour.
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Tour snapshot
Wannabe fishies, this is your tour! Explore the underwater world of the Red Sea on this Dahab diving tour for beginners. Even if you’ve never swum with a snorkel, by the end of this day tour, you’ll know the ins and outs of basic diving, while also getting to explore the colourful corals and abundant marine life of Dahab’s Red Sea. This one-day beginners’ course includes two ocean dives that can then be credited toward an Open Water course — because you know once you dive, you’ll want to go deeper.
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Highlights
- Get a taste for scuba diving in a city known around the globe as a diving destination
- Discover the underwater world of the Red Sea and see exotic marine life that includes turtles, sea horses, “Nemo” fish, manta rays, and more
- Dive with a certified professional PADI instructor who will guide you from land into and below the water
- Gain two ocean dives that can be credited to the PADI Open Water course
- Between dives, explore local life and chill out at beachside cafés
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Schedule details
- Duration: 7 hours, including travel times, kitting up, and dive. Dive lengths are always dependent on air consumption; the average time is 30 minutes underwater, depending on the individual.
- Meeting point:
Pick-up from hotel in Dahab
- Starting time: 8.30 AM
- Ending point:
Fantasea Divers within Coral Coast Hotel
Language: English, German, French, Arabic, Russian
Inclusions: PADI booklet and instruction, transportation to dive site, full equipment and tank rental
Exclusions: Lunch
Your Dahab dive tour starts on land, in a beach classroom where you’ll learn the basics before taking the plunge in the Red Sea. You’ll get a proper lesson in dive safety and procedure (pay attention, there will be a quiz!), and your professional PADI instructor will teach you everything you need to know about your dive equipment. Sufficiently initiated, you’ll kit up and hit the water.
You’ll be taken to one of two training dive sites, both perfect for beginners, with shallow depth, sandy bottoms, and easy access from shore. All diving is weather-dependent, so your Red Sea dive site location will be decided on the morning of your dive date. You may end up at the Lighthouse, a sheltered reef that has one of the easiest entries in Dahab, or be taken to the Southern Oasis, where you’ll find coral towers and sandy stretches perfect for prepping your diving legs.
You’ll get two dives on your Dahab diving tour, letting you see and do a bit more on your second go, and your guide will work with you to boost your confidence under the sea. Get a good look around you and keep your eyes open for fish, turtles, and, if you’re really lucky, manta rays.
Once you’ve done the dive, you’ll head back to the dive centre to debrief and complete your Discover Scuba Diving certification. If you then decide to up your diving skills to the next level, your DSD certification gives you credits for the first two dives of the PADI Open Water Course.
Note that all tour passengers are required to fill out a medical assessment prior to their dive experience.
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Additional information
Inclusions: PADI booklet and instruction, transportation to dive site, full equipment and tank rental
Exclusions: Lunch
Dress standard: In addition to your swimwear, bring a towel and a dry, warm layer to wear after diving. Please notify Urban Adventures in advance if you need a prescription lens for your mask. Vision prescriptions can be accommodated, but there is limited availability.
Your Trip: For your Urban Adventure you will be in a small group of a maximum of 12 people.
Confirmation of booking: If you have your voucher, your booking is confirmed. We'll see you at your hotel for pick-up. Please check your hotel details are correct on the voucher. If your details are not correct, please email us to confirm your correct pick-up hotel using the contact details on the voucher. If you prefer, you may also phone the change through to us during business hours. Your PADI medical form must be filled out and will be collected by the guide before departure time.
Additional Information: Dive Type : Shore Dives Dive centre name: Fantasea Divers Dive centre licensing body: Ministry of Tourism of Egypt (renewed yearly) CDWS ISO standard EN 14467 / ISO 24803 (renewed yearly) Dive affiliation with rating: PADI 5* Gold Palm Resort Nearest hyperbaric chamber: Dahab All passengers are required to make a medical declaration prior to diving. Please read through the PADI Medical form before you make the booking. If you answer YES to any of the questions, please contact us at info@dahaburbanadventures.com for further consultation. There are some conditions that are not compatible with diving — as such, some clients may have to present a medical assessment from a dive doctor. Most dive destinations have a hyperbaric chamber and clients can be referred to the on-site medical team to be checked over and signed off as fit to dive. A dive assessment takes about 30 minutes.
Child Policy: Children must be 10 years of age. Children below the age of 10 are not permitted on this tour.
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