THE 10 BEST Hidden Gem Activities in Hurghada
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Scuba & Snorkelling • Swim with Dolphins
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- Mikky de B8 contributionsIt was really nice! Taxi transfer was perfectly on time. The horses are healthy and the staff working are also very helpful and kind. We even had one guy running the same speed as the horses in between the group with my 360 camera in the air 😂 We did a sunset ride on the beach and went horse dipping in the sea till our waist! It was so cool!Written January 8, 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Sobia85Birmingham, UK53 contributionsWhat an amazing experience!! The whole team are so welcome on arrival along with the dogs and cats wanting your attention as soon as you head in.
I had a solo 2 hour ride with Abdo, what an amazing host he was. So attentive to your riding abilities and puts you at ease throughout your time there.
My horse Habiba was absolutely gorgeous, you can tell she's been well cared for by the owners. I hadn't been on a horse for a good 8 years or so, however I felt comfortable being able to trot on my own.
The views are absolutely amazing, riding along the beach edge and even through the sea, which is mesmerising. It was so quiet and peaceful that you don't realise your 2 hours fly by.
Abdo takes his time to talk to you and gets to know you well as a friend. Hopefully when I return I'll definitely be returning for another amazing experience.
Thankyou for everything you did, I don't think 5 stars is enough for what you do, it also put me at ease to see that the animals in your care are well cared for. Right from the beginning to the end, communication, hospitality everything was absolutely spot on.
With much love from Sobia (UK)Written December 10, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - olga o1 contributionit was cool! Everyone will like it because there is intrigue! in this room we fell out of our ordinary life, forgot about our problems and questions! We caught the adrenaline thanks to the boys' team. it was interesting, intriguing and a little scary! special thanks to Faisal. We recommend it to everyone! this is an amazing vacation! thank you all!🙏Written November 14, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Istvan N1 contributionThey are the most friendly and well organized dive center I’ve ever met. Here are a few concrete things:
- The guides are professional, helpful, putting your diving experience in the center.
- Maximum dive time is 80 minutes
- They do ot rush: let you see more while conserving your air even if you consume a lot.
- They do not follow the crowd: whenever it is possible they go to dive sites where you can feel you’re alone with your group and the marine life
- They have a fantastic lunch experience for 6€; water and soft drinks are also have a humble and affordable price.
If you are an enthusiastic diver, they are the right choice. In the recent days, my team of five divers have an unforgettable experience having Umm Gamar and Carless Reef as the last two dives.Written December 16, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Ramzan M27 contributionsAmazing and professional excursion specialists
I have been visiting Egypt for a number of years now and each time I have visited along with my friends i have used this excursion company and the service that has been provided has been of the highest class. Special thanks goes out to Ahmed Kobisy who works tirelessly in making the holiday trips an experience of a lifetime.
Along with the family of my friends Ahmed accompanied us to Cairo as a tourist guide taking us to visit the pyramids of Giza.
This year the company made our stay in Hurghada an enjoyable experience organising day trips to the city and Marina
I will be coming again and would reccomend this company to anyone who wants a professional excursion experience of the highest qualityWritten December 4, 2015This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Anthony FLyon, France1 contributionVery nice boat and great team for these 2 daily dives including introduction dives. Every body was happy with the dives and the life on the boat. equipment is ok, Instructors are very nice and the crew is great ! The food for the included snacks and lunch is very good. We had a great time during these 2 days. Thank you Lidija !Written January 2, 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- TevredenLeidenLeiden136 contributionsReally great organisation. The dive groups have a maximum of 8 people, but were often smaller. Boat staff are friendly and super-helpful. All rental equipment is in good shape, and is organized by the staff before each dive. We were with the careful, thorough and professional Dive Master Tariq. His explanations for every dive site were safety conscious (both for us and the marine environment), clear and concise, and he frequently checked on our (experienced) group during the dives. Tariq was also great at spotting all kinds of animals, from tiny nudibranchs to large rays in the distance. Great advice from him: “don’t forget to look out into the blue - you might see something big!” Lunch on the boat was delicious each day, with a wide variety of dishes.Written December 30, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Sarah D1 contributionI had an excellent experience at this very professional dive club. I completed my Dive Master training there, and everything went smoothly. My instructor, Mohammed Hussin, was exceptional—patient, skilled, and always attentive. I highly recommend this club to anyone looking to dive safely and progress in a friendly atmosphereWritten October 11, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- FeriAmman, Jordan3 contributionsOverall, very nice experience, but a few things could be improved.
Pros:
- very flexible organisation, even last minute
- professional driver, drove safe
- Samah Ahmed, our guide, who was very knowledgeable, and did everything to accommodate our requests
Cons:
- last moment extra charge for card payment which was never mentioned
- Luxor in day is too short and too tiring. Of course this nothing to do with the company, but if you can, go for 2 daysWritten December 23, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - ingevanzoggelSchijndel, The Netherlands6 contributionsIt was 🤩! Pick up was in time. Nice and friendly staff. Including snorkle equipment. We were with 13 people, 2 families and we had the boat for us alone. And yes we saw the dolphins and we could swim with them 3 times, beautiful. Further we had 2 snorkle stops and saw all kind of fish and coral. Guided by a nice guy. The food was good, tasteful and the drinks included. I only can say book with Bob, you won’t regret it!!Written December 25, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Charlie MBradford-on-Avon, UK3 contributionsJust like the hotel, the staff at the octopus dive centre are very friendly and attentive. We booked 10 dives which cost roughly £350 total which included all equipment.
The boat was well looked after but unfortunately was not solely for the purpose of diving and was also used for day trippers, snorkelers and other guests on excursions. This ultimately meant that a usual dive trip where you could leave at 8am and be back by 12pm was not possible ( 2 dives) and instead meant that the boat left at 9am and returned at 4/5pm with only 2 dives completed as opposed to a potential 4 given the timeframe. Not sure if this is common practice in hurghada/Egypt but basically meant the whole day was used up for 2 dives. I like to dive in the ‘morning trip’ and get back by 12 to enjoy the rest of the day so just something to be aware of
When doing buddy checks the equipment looked a bit worn and tired with some threads of the regulator connection chewed/cross threaded and hoses exposing internal fibres. Other faults found were on the mouthpieces where the chew part was missing and therefore Difficulty in keeping the mouthpiece in and had to use alternative yellow regulator.
A shame as the dive centre was very nice and relaxed and the equipment did not reflect the kindness and attentiveness of the staff. Could do with a good refurb and purchase of new kit although the reason the kit may not be in the best condition may be because there are a lot of beginners on try dives here.
Dives were good, visibility excellent, short sleeved wetsuit used, shallow dives 10-15m,
Overall a positive friendly experience but experienced divers may choose to seek a more specialist dive centreWritten December 26, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Myriam0509Paris, France3 contributionsA wonderfull team on a super boat.
Nemo is so kind!
A magical trip, very good service, safe, clean and very professional.
And dophin house: sportiv but magical!!!!!
We were so sad to discover them only at the end of our holidays!!!! We wanted to do it again!!!
We won t hesitated to come back as soon as possible!
Thank you guys!!!Written March 23, 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - MahmoudYounesAlexandria, Egypt6 contributionsWhat a great adventure..... OWD course.
I travelled 700 km spending 9 hrs in the road alone to reach Dinos Diving Center and after 3 days I realized that it deserved every minute in this long journey.
Thanks for Dinos all staff for their hospitality, friendship feeling and professionalism. From the first minute there is only one family on Shakera boat (Dinos staff, other guests and me).
Thanks for Hossam for his all arrangements during the trip and making my one successful in spite of my sudden show in Hurghada without pre-notice confirmation.
Many thanks for my instructor Cécile Bagatello. I can describe her in one word highly professional, knowledgeable, extremely helpful, and any other superlative you can throw at her. Put all that in a mixer and bring out your one word.
I know that I put her in a challenged achievement, but she was great as everyone said and insisted to learn me everything as per book and I'm very grateful for her.
My advice to everyone, go to the instructor who insists to learn you everything. It's your life which is 18m underwater and you should save it by any means.
Dinos is taking care of customers forcing them to return back and I will.
Thank you for all of you.Written November 15, 2016This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
