shore diving from dahab to local sharm el sheikh

Shore diving in Sharm el Sheikh offers a unique and exciting style of diving, providing greater flexibility and the opportunity to explore the underwater world at your own pace. Unlike boat dives, which require traveling out to dive sites by boat, shore diving allows you to access a variety of dive sites directly from the beach. This gives divers the freedom to dive whenever they wish, making it an ideal option for those who prefer a more relaxed diving experience without the need to follow a strict schedule.

One of the greatest advantages of shore diving in Sharm el Sheikh is the convenience and variety it offers. Many of the Red Sea’s most stunning dive sites, including some of the local favorites, are easily accessible from the shore. This means that divers can spend less time traveling to the dive sites and more time underwater, exploring the vibrant coral gardens, encountering schools of fish, and discovering the unique marine life that thrives in the region.

Shore diving in the Red Sea is also known for its surprise sightings of marine life. Because you are diving in shallower waters closer to the shoreline, you may encounter a wide range of creatures, including smaller reef fish, octopuses, moray eels, and even the occasional turtle or ray. These close encounters with marine life offer an intimate and exciting diving experience that is often less predictable than boat dives. Each dive can bring new discoveries, making shore diving a thrilling and rewarding way to experience the Red Sea’s rich underwater ecosystem.

For those staying in Sharm el Sheikh, shore diving is an excellent option that complements the area’s world-renowned boat diving excursions. It provides an alternative perspective of the vibrant marine life and coral reefs that make this region so famous. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced diver, shore diving in the Red Sea offers a memorable and flexible way to explore the waters of Sharm el Sheikh and enjoy the surprises that lie beneath the surface.

shore diving a different type of diving

Shore diving on our house reef is often overlooked for boat diving, but ask any of the Red Sea Diving Instructors and they will tell you it is a ‘must dive’ site. Our house reef is a beautiful site with sightings of so many different fish and coral varieties. It’s the perfect dive if you want to organise your own dive time with one of our Dive Guides, it is also guaranteed to be open and accessible in all conditions. You name it,  Shore Diving, chances are you’ll see it – eagle rays, moray eels, octopus, turtles, napoleon wrasse, barracuda, the list is endless.

Ras Mohamed National Park

Exceptional diving in this recognised marine park
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Red Sea Wrecks

Iconic wrecks of the Red Sea, accessible from Sharm.
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Sharm el Sheikh Local Sites

Sharm's coastal diving sites offering a variety.
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Straits of Tiran

Four remote reefs offering exception diving.
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9 September 2026
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I had an amazing experience completing my PADI Open Water course with Nass. He was incredibly professional, patient and friendly. He always took the time to explain everything properly. As a beginner, it was really important for me to feel safe and comfortable underwater and Nass did an amazing job making me feel confident throughout the whole course. He created a relaxed and fun atmosphere while still making sure we learned everything we needed to know. It was a fantastic experience from start to finish. See you next time 🤿🌊
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numan k
4 September 2026
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Padi Open water diving with Ahmed Gamal Amazing experience! We came for the open water diving license and were given Ahmed Gamal as an instructor and it couldn’t have been better. He helped me through difficulties at the start and made it a very enjoyable and manageable experience. I couldn’t recommend both the diving school and Ahmed more and I will be back when next in Sharm el Sheikh.
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Mitch Dear
2 September 2026
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Where do I begin again with Red Sea Diving College? Following on from my review in February this year, where I said I was going to get certified with the college well.. I did! And today marks the first day of me being PADI Certified. As mentioned in my previous review, I dived with Alex and Hooch, this time I was accompanied by Ahmed Rostom, and he was absolutely exceptional, patient, perfect explanations, and not to mention how fun he makes his dives. Again the whole team were just amazing, I was lucky enough to briefly catch-up with Hooch, and he remembered me liked it was yesterday, as did most of the college which was a really warm and relaxing feeling going into the course, as diving can be scary! This really is a dream come true, and we will transition the spotlight onto my instructor Rostom for a few sentences. I performed most of the skills necessary to pass my PADI Open Water with a lot of ease, but there were stages such as, fully removing my mask, and removing my mask and swimming with it which definitely heightened my anxiety at times. Rostom was patient, and allowed me to do as many retakes, to the point where I could do it with ease at 6m depths! Additionally, Rostom took it upon himself to notice my true passion for sea life and the biodiversity within the ocean, and made sure to make our dives as centred to the reef as he could for me, with interactions with clownfish, being lucky enough to see a ginormous sting ray, a blue spotted ray, and other than the clownfish stealing the show, a personal favourite was a moray eel which we saw on our second day! (Unfortunately I couldn’t take my GoPro as Ahmed wanted me to concentrated, BOO!!) But thanks again team, you’re all fantastic, and I look forward to coming back to complete my PADI Advanced diving course, but until then! Mitch.
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helene b
24 August 2026
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formidable, je recommande chaudement A recommander les yeux fermés. Club de plongée francophone avec une excellente communication, nous avons apprécié un débrief et un refresh complet avant la première plongée. concernant les plongées sur le bateau, la journée a été extraordinaire, la nourriture très bonne et le bateau très propre et très agréable, l equipe est très gentille et bienveillante.
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Delphine M
10 August 2026
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Un centre à recommander les yeux fermés Un centre très professionnel, sécure et l’équipe est juste extraordinaire. Des instructeurs parlant français. Un accompagnement qui est allé bien au-delà de leur job. (Souci de santé). Un immense merci à tous avec mention particulière à Gamal et Osama

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Britt van Deursen profile picture
Britt van Deursen
9 September 2026
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I had an amazing experience completing my PADI Open Water course with Nass. He was incredibly professional, patient and friendly. He always took the time to explain everything properly. As a beginner, it was really important for me to feel safe and comfortable underwater and Nass did an amazing job making me feel confident throughout the whole course. He created a relaxed and fun atmosphere while still making sure we learned everything we needed to know. It was a fantastic experience from start to finish. See you next time 🤿🌊
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numan k
4 September 2026
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Padi Open water diving with Ahmed Gamal Amazing experience! We came for the open water diving license and were given Ahmed Gamal as an instructor and it couldn’t have been better. He helped me through difficulties at the start and made it a very enjoyable and manageable experience. I couldn’t recommend both the diving school and Ahmed more and I will be back when next in Sharm el Sheikh.
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Mitch Dear
2 September 2026
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Where do I begin again with Red Sea Diving College? Following on from my review in February this year, where I said I was going to get certified with the college well.. I did! And today marks the first day of me being PADI Certified. As mentioned in my previous review, I dived with Alex and Hooch, this time I was accompanied by Ahmed Rostom, and he was absolutely exceptional, patient, perfect explanations, and not to mention how fun he makes his dives. Again the whole team were just amazing, I was lucky enough to briefly catch-up with Hooch, and he remembered me liked it was yesterday, as did most of the college which was a really warm and relaxing feeling going into the course, as diving can be scary! This really is a dream come true, and we will transition the spotlight onto my instructor Rostom for a few sentences. I performed most of the skills necessary to pass my PADI Open Water with a lot of ease, but there were stages such as, fully removing my mask, and removing my mask and swimming with it which definitely heightened my anxiety at times. Rostom was patient, and allowed me to do as many retakes, to the point where I could do it with ease at 6m depths! Additionally, Rostom took it upon himself to notice my true passion for sea life and the biodiversity within the ocean, and made sure to make our dives as centred to the reef as he could for me, with interactions with clownfish, being lucky enough to see a ginormous sting ray, a blue spotted ray, and other than the clownfish stealing the show, a personal favourite was a moray eel which we saw on our second day! (Unfortunately I couldn’t take my GoPro as Ahmed wanted me to concentrated, BOO!!) But thanks again team, you’re all fantastic, and I look forward to coming back to complete my PADI Advanced diving course, but until then! Mitch.
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helene b
24 August 2026
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formidable, je recommande chaudement A recommander les yeux fermés. Club de plongée francophone avec une excellente communication, nous avons apprécié un débrief et un refresh complet avant la première plongée. concernant les plongées sur le bateau, la journée a été extraordinaire, la nourriture très bonne et le bateau très propre et très agréable, l equipe est très gentille et bienveillante.
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Delphine M
10 August 2026
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Un centre à recommander les yeux fermés Un centre très professionnel, sécure et l’équipe est juste extraordinaire. Des instructeurs parlant français. Un accompagnement qui est allé bien au-delà de leur job. (Souci de santé). Un immense merci à tous avec mention particulière à Gamal et Osama
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