Discovering the underwater world certainly attracts not only many adults but also children. Nowadays, you can treat your kids not only to snorkeling, but also to scuba diving. Summer and holidays are just the perfect time for that. Hundreds of species of colorful fish, dolphins and turtles live in the Red Sea near the coral reefs in Hurghada. During the summer, the water temperature reaches 30 degrees Celsius. Do you think it's too hot in Egypt during the summer? If you spend most of the day at sea and in the water, you will definitely appreciate the warmth. Diving in colder water can discourage children in particular from diving.
Diving and diving courses for children
Children from the age of 8 can already start diving at a shallow depth in a confined water. From the age of 10, children can take the basic Open Water Diver course, which has the same scheme as the courses for adults. Your child will learn all the necessary diving skills including how to respond to emergency situations. Depending on the age of the child, the maximum depth of the dives is limited. If your child likes diving, he can continue with other advanced courses. We usually do courses in Hurghada individually and your child will be looked after by an instructor who has experience working with children underwater.
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You can also try diving first. And only then decide if your child wants to continue. We will take you personally, one instructor for one of you. We also offer snorkeling by the coral reefs around Hurghada.
Why Hurghada is suitable for diving with children
In Hurghada, diving is organized from comfortable large boats on which you spend the whole day. So getting in and out of the water is easy even for children. With the gear on your back, you only need to take a few steps. A crew is available to help you. Lunch is served on the board. The dives go to the coral reefs, which are approximately one hour away by boat. The boats are anchored behind the reef, hidden from the waves and currents. Below the boat at most diving locations is a sandy plateau at a depth of around 10 - 12 meters. This is convenient for diving with children. In summer, the water is warm - 28 to 30 degrees Celsius, so you can dive even in a short or thin wetsuit. You need less weight and you are not cold even after an hour's dive. In the Red Sea, the water is crystal clear and visibility is between 20 and 40 meters. And of course there is plenty of underwater life.
Diving equipment in children's sizes
Nowadays, the equipment is also available in children's sizes. We have available in the diving center smaller and lighter diving tanks of 8 or 10 litres, smaller jackets and also diving suits in small sizes. And of course masks and fins.
What you can see on dives in Hurghada
At the coral reefs in the Red Sea in Hurghada, you have the opportunity to observe many species of colorful fish such as clownfish, butterflyfish, parrotfish or lionfish, moray eels, stingrays and many others. Sometimes you are lucky enough to see a turtle or dolphins. We rarely see sharks underwater in Hurghada. We also have several wrecks at shallower depths, such as the Belina or Suzanna wreck near the coast. It is also possible to dive at the so-called "Military Museum", where army vehicles, including a tank, can be seen underwater.
So it's enough that you like water and want to look under the surface in the warm Red Sea at a coral reef. Your whole family or just your child can participate in diving. Make a plan for your summer holidays.
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