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Red Sea, as divers saw it.

76 sightings logged by real divers — the clearest picture yet of what's actually down there.

76
Sightings logged
stonefish
Most spotted
Egypt
Country

Species confirmed at Red Sea

stonefish 15
moray eel 10
eagle ray 8
nudibranch 8
ghost pipefish 7
dolphin 6

Recent sightings

Hawksbill Turtle · 17 Aug 2026 ♥ 76 View post →
Nudibranch · 17 Aug 2026 ♥ 36 View post →
Sea Turtle · 17 Aug 2026 ♥ 74 View post →
Nudibranch · 17 Aug 2026 ♥ 26 View post →

Estimate your Red Sea dive trip cost

Rough pricing pulled from 16 dive operators' own published rates in Red Sea — a starting point for budgeting, not a quote. Pick roughly how long you'll be diving.

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Operator's published rates may change by season, group size, or promotion — confirm current pricing with the dive shop before booking.

Certification course prices in Red Sea

Open Water and Advanced Open Water prices from 16 operators, for reference — most operators price courses separately from fun dives.

Emperor Divers (Sharm El Sheikh)
gear included
Open Water$385
Advanced Open Water$244
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Sinai Dive Club (Sharm El Sheikh)
gear included
Open Water$389
Advanced Open Water$303
Visit Sinai Dive Club →
Camel Dive Club & Hotel (Sharm El Sheikh)
gear may be extra
Open Water$508
Advanced Open Water$425
Visit Camel Dive Club & Hotel →
Oonas Dive Club (Sharm El Sheikh)
gear included
Open Water$408
Advanced Open Water$321
Visit Oonas Dive Club →
Egypt Dive (Hurghada)
gear may be extra
Open Water$350
Advanced Open Water$268
Visit Egypt Dive →
Scubadore Hurghada
gear included
Open Water$385
Advanced Open Water$291
Visit Scubadore Hurghada →
Hurghada Dive Center
gear may be extra
Open Water$385
Advanced Open Water$338
Visit Hurghada Dive Center →
Extra Divers Equinox (Marsa Alam)
gear included
Open Water$514
Advanced Open Water$404
Visit Extra Divers Equinox →
Dahab Divers Lodge
gear included
Open Water$437
Advanced Open Water$344
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Desert Divers (Dahab)
gear included
Open Water$425
Advanced Open Water$344
Visit Desert Divers →
Big Blue Dahab
gear included
Open Water$478
Advanced Open Water$396
Visit Big Blue Dahab →
H2O Divers Dahab
gear may be extra
Open Water$466
Advanced Open Water$350
Visit H2O Divers Dahab →
Circle Divers (Dahab)
gear may be extra
Open Water$367
Advanced Open Water$307
Visit Circle Divers →
Lagona Divers (Dahab)
gear may be extra
Open Water$559
Advanced Open Water$402
Visit Lagona Divers →
Emperor Divers – Wadi Sabarah (Marsa Alam)
gear included
Open Water$385
Advanced Open Water$232
Visit Emperor Divers – Wadi Sabarah →
Werner Lau Marsa Alam ("The Oasis")
gear included
Open Water$455
Advanced Open Water$326
Visit Werner Lau Marsa Alam →

Course prices vary by group size, e-learning vs. in-person options, and included equipment — confirm exact inclusions with the operator before booking.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the most commonly sighted species at Red Sea?

Stonefish is the most frequently confirmed species at Red Sea, with 15 of the site's 76 verified sightings.

How many confirmed wildlife sightings does Red Sea have?

76 marine wildlife sightings have been confirmed at Red Sea, Egypt, sourced from real diver Instagram posts and verified by whereshouldidive.com.

What is Red Sea particularly known for?

Red Sea is particularly known for stonefish — it accounts for 75% of every confirmed stonefish sighting across all 32 tracked destinations.