Dive Shop

Red Sea Diving College

Hurghada · Red Sea Coast · Egypt

Center type

Dive Shop

Established

1992

Gas support

Trimix

Access type

Boat

Equipment rental

Full

from

€45

Highlights

  • PADI Career Development Center — elite global status
  • Technical diving with trimix capability
  • Five-language instruction and award-winning training

Services & capabilities

Boat dives
Shore dives
Night dives
Technical diving
Rebreather support
Sidemount
Freediving
Snorkeling
Underwater scooter (DPV)
House reef
Equipment servicing
Photography support
Private guides
Kids friendly
Training pool
Restaurant

Courses & Training

Professional coursesIDC Center5-Star Center

Specialty courses

DeepWreckNitroxTec 40Tec 45SidemountRescue

About this center

PADI 5-Star Career Development Center est. 1992. Hurghada's top training facility with technical diving, trimix, IDC programs, and 5-language instruction.

Red Sea Diving College is one of Hurghada's premier dive operations, a PADI 5-Star IDC Career Development Center established in 1992. The CDC status places it among an elite group of centers worldwide authorized to conduct the full range of PADI professional training programs.

The center operates a fleet of dedicated dive boats that depart daily for the northern Red Sea's finest sites. Standard destinations include Giftun Island marine park, Abu Nuhas (four historic wrecks), Sha'ab El Erg (dolphin reef), Abu Ramada, Umm Gamar, and Careless Reef. Extended trips reach Ras Mohammed, the Brothers Islands, and Daedalus Reef.

Technical diving programs are a particular strength, with trimix fills and equipment available for deep exploration. Courses cover PADI Tec 40 through advanced technical levels, alongside sidemount and rebreather familiarization. This makes it one of the few Hurghada centers fully equipped for serious technical diving.

The five-language instruction capability (English, German, Russian, Italian, French) reflects both the center's international clientele and its large, experienced instructor team. A purpose-built pool and classroom facilities support the educational programs, from Open Water through IDC.

The center has received multiple PADI awards for outstanding training and has produced hundreds of PADI professionals. Equipment rental features Apeks and Aqualung gear maintained by certified technicians, and nitrox is standard. The combination of professional training excellence, technical diving capability, and a large fleet makes Red Sea Diving College a standout operation in the Egyptian Red Sea.

Opening Hours & Season

Open year-round

Opening hours

  • Monday: Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday: Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
  • Thursday: Open 24 hours
  • Friday: Open 24 hours
  • Saturday: Open 24 hours
  • Sunday: Open 24 hours

Accommodation & Logistics

Accommodation

Partner property

Pickup service
Airport transfer
Accessible facilities
Adaptive diving

Frequently Asked Questions

What certification levels do you offer?+

Full PADI range from Discover Scuba to Career Development Center programs including IDC, plus technical courses (Tec 40, Tec 45, sidemount, trimix).

Is equipment rental included?+

Rental is separate. Apeks and Aqualung gear maintained by certified technicians. Trimix and nitrox fills available. Technical diving equipment on request.

What is the best season to dive here?+

Year-round diving. Technical diving is best in calmer months (April-June, September-November). Summer offers warmest water. Winter brings clearer conditions for wreck diving.

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