Dive into the world-famous Red Sea with James McClumpha and Open2Tec. Egypt offers some of the most spectacular and diverse diving experiences on the planet — perfect for beginners, recreational divers, and technical diving enthusiasts.
What I Offer
- Private & small-group courses: Discover Scuba, Open Water, Advanced, Rescue, Specialty Courses, Divemaster, Tec Basics, Tec 40–50, Trimix, Full Trimix
- Dive trips: Single-day dives or week-long packages at Red Sea’s top sites
- Professional guidance: I work with fully certified dive centers and professional support teams
- Flexible scheduling: Choose dates that fit your travel plans
What Diving is Like in Egypt
The Red Sea is renowned for warm, clear waters, abundant marine life, and stunning coral reefs.
- Visibility: 20–40 meters
- Water temperature: 22–28°C (year-round)
- Marine life: Sharks, dolphins, turtles, rays, vibrant reef fish, and coral gardens
- Sites: Dramatic walls, caves, wrecks, and deep dive sites suitable for technical diving
- Experience: Whether you are exploring shallow reefs or technical trimix dives, the Red Sea offers thrilling, safe, and visually spectacular diving
From drifting along colorful coral walls to exploring historic shipwrecks, diving in Egypt is an unforgettable adventure for divers of all levels.
Popular Dive Sites
Some of the top sites I teach at and explore in Egypt include:
- Blue Hole, Dahab – Famous for deep dives and technical training
- SS Thistlegorm, Sharm El Sheikh – Iconic wreck diving
- Ras Mohammed National Park – Reefs, walls, and vibrant marine life
- Tiran Straits & Elphinstone Reef – Drift diving, sharks, and strong currents
- Fury Shoals & Brothers Islands – Advanced and technical dives
1-Week Accommodation
While accommodation is arranged separately, here’s the average cost for a 1-week stay near dive centers:
- Budget: $200–$350 per week
- Mid-range: $350–$500 per week
- Luxury: $500+ per week
Note: Accommodation prices are approximate and vary seasonally. Open2Tec is not responsible for booking or payment of accommodation — I can recommend trusted options.
Pricing for Courses
- Discover Scuba / Try Diving: from $120
- Open Water Diver: from $450
- Advanced Open Water: from $350
- Rescue Diver: from $400
- Specialty Courses: from $150 per specialty (Night, Wreck, Nitrox, Underwater Photography, etc.)
- Divemaster: from $800
- Tec Courses (Tec Basics – Tec 50 Trimix – Full Trimix): from $600
Prices are indicative and may vary depending on location and dive center.