BIG WHALE

Sharm El Sheikh, South Sinai, Egypt

Scuba Diving in Sharm El Sheikh

Big Whale Diving Centre welcomes beginners, certified divers, and snorkelling guests for guided Red Sea boat trips, coastal dives, and progressive scuba training.

Scuba diver swimming calmly above a sunlit Red Sea coral reef wall with orange reef fish

Choose Your Experience

Clear options for first-time guests, certified divers, and families spending the day on the Red Sea.

Popular Trips

Three signature Red Sea excursions departing from Sharm El Sheikh, each suited to different certification levels and diving backgrounds.

Vibrant soft corals and clownfish living inside an anemone on a clear Red Sea reef

Ras Mohammed National Park Diving

Spend a full day diving the protected reefs of Ras Mohammed National Park at the southern tip of the Sinai Peninsula, known for steep coral walls, clear visibility, and diverse reef ecosystems.

SuitabilityCertified divers · Suitable across entry and intermediate levels depending on site
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Ray gliding gracefully beneath surface sunbeams in clear deep blue sea water

Straits of Tiran Diving Trips

Cruise north-east from Sharm El Sheikh to the four famous coral reefs of the Straits of Tiran—Jackson, Woodhouse, Thomas, and Gordon—shaped by open-water currents between the Gulf of Aqaba and the Red Sea.

SuitabilityCertified divers · Comfort with open-channel drift conditions advised
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Pelagic shark cruising through open blue Red Sea waters along an offshore reef

SS Thistlegorm Wreck Diving Expedition

Journey out across the Strait of Gubal to dive the SS Thistlegorm, one of the Red Sea’s best-known historic shipwrecks, resting upright on the seabed with preserved deck features and cargo holds.

SuitabilityExperienced certified divers · Advanced-level background & recent dives required
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Why Big Whale

Our focus is practical preparation, attentive equipment maintenance, personal guidance on board, and respectful diving across Sharm El Sheikh’s coral reefs.

Thorough Pre-Dive Briefings

Clear site briefings covering currents, entry and exit procedures, buddy checks, and conservative dive planning before entering the water.

Equipment Care & Fitting

Rental regulators, BCDs, masks, and thermal exposure gear are sized in advance and rinsed carefully between dive days.

Personal Attention

Site selection and pacing consider each guest’s certification level, recent diving activity, and comfort in current.

Marine Conservation Practice

Buoyancy-conscious diving practices with zero coral contact, mindful boat mooring, and natural observation of marine life.

Discover the Red Sea

Explore our Sharm El Sheikh dive-site guides to understand reef topography, seasonal visibility considerations, and typical dive planning.

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Ask Our Sharm El Sheikh Trip Advisor

Get practical guidance on choosing between Ras Mohammed, Tiran, SS Thistlegorm, shore dives, or beginner courses.

Practical FAQs

FAQs

Do I need a diving certification to dive in Sharm El Sheikh?

No prior certification is needed for an introductory try-dive experience or an entry-level beginner course. Certified-diver boat trips such as Ras Mohammed, Tiran, and SS Thistlegorm require valid diving credentials.

Can non-diving partners or families join the boat trips?

Yes. Snorkelling companions can join suitable day boats or families can enquire about a private boat charter tailored to mixed diving and snorkelling schedules.

How are final pricing, pickup times, and dive sites confirmed?

All website submissions start as enquiries rather than instant automated bookings. Our Sharm El Sheikh team confirms availability, transparent itemized pricing, pickup logistics, and weather-dependent routing before any payment is requested.

Plan Your Dive in Sharm El Sheikh

Share your preferred dates, group size, and diving experience. Our team confirms availability, logistics, and a transparent quote.

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