Sharm El Sheikh Scuba Diving FAQ

Yes, we offer complimentary round-trip transfers from any hotel or resort in Sharm El Sheikh. Our air-conditioned vehicles pick you up directly from your hotel lobby before your dive or course and return you safely after your day on the water.

Sharm El Sheikh offers diverse Red Sea diving experiences suitable for all certification levels. You can explore vibrant coral gardens, dramatic wall dives, drift diving along coastal reefs, and famous shipwrecks such as the SS Thistlegorm.

Yes, Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) operates daily direct and connecting flights from major European cities and international destinations, making your Red Sea diving trip convenient and accessible.

Yes. Certified SCUBA divers can join daily boat trips to top spots like Ras Mohamed National Park and the Straits of Tiran. We also offer guided shore diving for training courses and relaxed house-reef dives.

We operate fully equipped, spacious dive boats featuring sun decks, shaded seating, dive platforms, onboard catering, and essential safety gear (O2 kit, first aid) tailored for full-day Red Sea diving excursions.

Yes. If it has been more than 6 months since your last dive, we recommend or require a Scuba Review / check dive. This ensures proper weighting, buoyancy control, and comfort before visiting protected sites like Ras Mohamed National Park.

Water temperatures in the Red Sea range from 22°C (72°F) in winter to 29°C (84°F) in summer. We recommend a 3mm to 5mm wetsuit during summer months, and a 5mm to 7mm wetsuit with a hood for winter diving.

Yes. Butterfly Diving provides high-quality equipment rental including BCDs, regulators, wetsuits, masks, snorkels, and fins. All gear is regularly inspected and maintained to international safety standards.

Yes, Enriched Air Nitrox (EANx) is available upon request with 24 hours advance notice. Nitrox allows certified divers to extend bottom times and reduce surface intervals on deeper Red Sea dives.

Our standard tanks are 12-liter aluminum cylinders with DIN valves and INT/Yoke adapters. 15-liter cylinders are also available upon request for high air consumption divers.

A SCUBA certification is a globally recognized license confirming you completed practical skills and dive theory with an accredited agency. Butterfly Diving is a PADI center offering courses from Open Water Diver through Divemaster.