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Diving Holidays in El Gouna, Egypt

For new divers, the warm water and calm local reefs provide a fabulous environment to start to your diving experience. For more experienced divers there is a range of walls, reefs and wrecks in El Gouna. El Gouna is also conveniently located if you to visit the world-famous ship graveyard of Abu Nuhas, and the S.S. Thistlegorm. The lack of boats in the area is a real advantage: the sites are much quieter than neighbouring Hurghada or Sharm El Sheikh. El Gouna is fabulous for beginner courses, wreck divers and /or technical divers - it is a dream diving destination!

Best month for Diving

Perfect for Learn To Dive

Perfect for Qualified diver with daily dives

Perfect for 50 dives or more

Perfect for Technical Diver

beginner

PADI Open Water E-Learning Course (Incl. E Learning)

Duration: 4 day

£465

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Diver certification begins here. Start with PADI's online eLearning course. Move to the pool and practice your new skills. Then experience four open water (ocean/lake) dives. During the PADI Open Water Diver course, you’ll learn what you need to know to explore the underwater world using scuba.

The PADI Open Water Diver course includes three parts: Knowledge Development, Confined Water Dives, and Open Water Dives. Knowledge Development covers the principles, concepts and terms you need to know for dive safety and enjoyment. During the Confined Water Dives, you learn and practice scuba skills in a pool or water with pool-like conditions. You’ll enjoy making one or more minidives, which take you through the same steps you follow when you make open water dives. To complete training you practice, apply, and demonstrate what you learn during four Open Water Dives at a local dive site.

Earning a PADI Open Water Diver certification shows that you met the course requirements. Dive centers and resorts require proof of certification before they will rent scuba equipment, fill scuba cylinders or book dive excursions. As a PADI Open Water Diver, you’ll be trained to a maximum depth of 18 metres/60 feet, and are qualified to dive in conditions as good as, or better than, those in which you trained. It’s just the beginning of a lifetime filled with dive adventures.

In the PADI Open Water Diver course, you learn to use basic scuba gear, including a mask, snorkel, fins, regulator, buoyancy control device, and a tank. The equipment you wear varies, depending upon whether you’re diving in tropical, temperate or cold water.

beginner

Junior PADI Open Water E-Learning Course (Incl. E Learning)

Duration: 4 day

For kids age 11-14. Just the same as the adult PADI Open Water Course, but with limited depth to 12 metre.

£465

Per Person

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day

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PADI’s Junior Open Water Diver course is similar to the adult certification program and prepares kids to become full-fledged divers when they are of age. Students as young as 10 years old can utilize the eLearning program Open Water Diver course online (minimum age requirements may be higher in some locations due to local laws and regulations). This course allows kids to get their first PADI scuba certification. Children can learn how to scuba dive, discover new adventures, or simply see the wondrous world beneath the waves, this is where it starts.

The PADI Junior Open Water Course is typically run over five days and is a fun-filled course designed to qualify kids to dive to a maximum depth of 12m. The fun part about this course is . . . well, just about all of it because learning to dive is incredible. Kids get to learn to breathe underwater for the first time (something they’ll never forget) and learn what they need to know to become a certified diver. During the course, children will first train in the pool and then get to explore wondrous reefs, under the supervision of a PADI Instructor.

The PADI Junior Open Water Course consists of three main phases:

- Knowledge development to understand basic principles of scuba diving.
- Confined water dives (pool training) to learn basic scuba skills.
- Open water dives to review skills and explore!

In the PADI Junior Open Water Course, children will learn to use basic scuba gear and standard accessories.

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Kitesurfing Holidays in El Gouna, Egypt

El Gouna is extremely popular with kitesurfers, especially beginners and improvers, from June to October. There are a large number of schools and hotels catering to kitesurfers in a spot that can get pretty busy during these months. That said, the kitesurf lagoon at El Gouna is tidal, meaning that at low tides it is only possible to kitesurf further our in deeper water which is not good for beginners.

Best month for Kitesurfing

Perfect for Learn To Kitesurf

Perfect for Improver (not riding upwind)

Perfect for Independent kiter with storage

Perfect for Independent kiter

beginner

Kitesurf Semi Private Instruction (incl. equipment)

Duration: 6 hour

£326

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Description :

Semi-Private lessons are a maximum of 2 students per instructor, meaning fast progression. The lessons include all equipment and are designed to take you from total beginner to up and riding. We normally suggest at least 10 hours to get the up on the board doing short runs. Lessons are normally in 2 - 3-hour sessions, but dependent on local conditions.

beginner

Kitesurf Private Learn To Kitesurf Course (incl. equipment)

Duration: 6 hour

£419

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hour

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Kitesurfing Lessons with a personal instructor gives you the opportunity to have a 1-on-1 interaction with your instructor to help you learn at a pace that is driven by you. The Learn To Kitesurf course aims to get you riding, while also teaching you how to read the conditions and utilise your equipment safely and correctly.

You will start with the basics; this includes setup of your equipment, safety features that you will utilise and how to fly a small 2metre trainer kite. When your instructor feels you are ready you can then head to the water. On day one you will only be using the kite and not go on the board just yet. Entering the water is when the fun starts! Here you will be taught how to properly fly an inflatable kitesurfing kite, how to control your kite and what to do if you crash it in the water. On day one you will be comfortable flying the kite and know what to do in any situation.

You will then move on to the board lessons. What does that mean? Well it is time to get up on the board now. You will practice using the kite to generate pull and you will learn how to get the kite to pull you without the board first. The idea is to get used to how the kite behaves when asked to pull you. Once confident doing this you will learn how to put the board on your feet and after that, how to get up on the board. Most people will manage to do a few metres on the board by the end of the course.

beginner

Kitesurf - Semi Private lessons - incl.equipment

Duration: 6 hour

£407

Per Person

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day

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This service will allow you to store your kitesurf equipment at the centre, and often also includes free rescue service assuming you are riding upwind level or above.

intermediate

Kitesurf daily unlimited rental - full equipment

Duration: 3 day

£253

Per Person

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day

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Description :

Daily kitesurf unlimited rental, with choice of boards and kites, bar included. The range of equipment will vary from each different kitesurf school, so sometimes the exact kite size may not be available. Kitesurf rental packages are great if you want to experiment with different types of equipment before you decide to invest in your own, or if you just don't want toe hassle of taking your own equipment.

The quality of kitesurf rental equipment will vary from each different sport centre. Take a look at the sport centre details for more information on this. if you are not sure then you can always call us. We only work with the best kitesurf centres in each resort and do our best to visit every centre we offer.

intermediate

IKO/VDWS Licence cost - mandatory for rental if no licence held

Duration: 1 hour

Required before rental

£51

Per Person

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hour

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Description :

For rental of equipment you may be required to produce a VDWS/IKO/RYA or equivalent licence to prove ability to rent (For Egypt this is mandatory and if unable to provide you will need to do a skills test and pay for a licence locally)

Lessons may be required to attain this level if ability is lower than licence required

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Wingfoiling Holidays in El Gouna, Egypt

El Gouna is an ideal destination for a wingfoiling holiday, whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your skills in comfortable conditions. Most of the spots here feature shallow lagoons, which are well-suited for shorter masts—perfect for learning or making your first successful runs on the foil. It’s also a fantastic place to visit with family or a partner, as many high-quality accommodations offer on-site wingfoil schools, along with plenty of other activities and excellent dining options.

Unlike larger, more commercial resorts like Hurghada, El Gouna provides a more refined and relaxed atmosphere. Designed as a self-contained, gated community, it allows visitors to explore the area with confidence and without any unwanted hassle.

In addition to wingfoiling, El Gouna is a popular hub for scuba diving and kitesurfing, though windsurfing is only available at one center, making it a more limited option.

For a truly enriching experience, we highly recommend pairing your stay in El Gouna with an inland tour of Egypt’s iconic sites, such as the Pyramids of Giza, Luxor, or Aswan. Our Egypt wingfoiling holiday experts can help plan your trip, or you can explore some of our suggested itineraries for inspiration.

Best month for Wingfoiling

Perfect for Learn To Wing Foil

Perfect for Improver Wing Foiling

Poor for Wing Foiling Waves

beginner

Wing Foil - Private Learn To Wingfoil Lessons (incl equipment)

Duration: 2 hour

Private lessons for the fastest progression

£220

Per Person

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hour

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Description :

The latest addition to the world of wind-powered watersports, wing foiling allows you to quickly and safely fly over the water.

Your introduction to wing foiling will start with a short theory lesson in which you will learn how to carry the wing, steer it, and turn it to catch the wind. You will then go into the water fully equipped with a wetsuit, life jacket, wing, and a large surfboard. The next step is to refine your handling of the wing on the water as you learn to surf for the first time in light wind on smooth water. As you make progress, you will be able to surf independently.

After you have learned the basics of handling the wing, you can move on to mastering the foil which gives that wonderful feeling of flying silently over the water. With the support of a speed boat, you can enjoy foiling for the first time without the wing or wind. This will help you to learn how to stabilize the board. Finally, you will put all the steps together as you learn how to handle and control the wing on the foil board. You will soon be flying, driven by the wind, without a motor and almost no noise, feeling very light and almost weightless. Now you're a wingfoil surfer!

beginner

Wing Foil Private Learn to Wing Foil Course - incl. equipment

Duration: 6 hour

£492

Per Person

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hour

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Description :

Note:

For anyone who has never tried wing foling before, during this wing foil course, you will learn the very basics of Wing foiling. This includes how to use the wing and foil - to your first rides in both directions. Private lessons are 1-1 / Semi-private lessons include only two people and ensure fast progression.

Your course includes board, wing, foil (when applicable) wetsuit, life jacket and insurance

beginner

Wing Foiling Beginner Semi Private Lessons (2 student per instructor)

Duration: 4 hour

Join and friend or partner to learn Wing Foiling.

£254

Per Person

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hour

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Description :

For anyone who has never tried wing foling before, during this wing foil course, you will learn the very basics of Wing foiling. This includes how to use the wing and foil - to your first rides in both directions. Semi-private lessons include only two people and ensure fast progression.

Your course includes board, wing, foil (when applicable) wetsuit, life jacket and insurance.

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4* Dawar El Omda Boutique Hotel

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Dawar El Omda Boutique Hotel

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Destination :

El Gouna, Egypt
Sport center :

Diving center 1.1 km away
Kitesurfing center close by
Wingfoiling center close by
Board Basis :

bed and breakfast

Destination :

El Gouna, Egypt
Sport center :

Diving center onsite
Kitesurfing center 1.5 km away
Wingfoiling center 1.5 km away
Board Basis :

breakfast

from £118 /night

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5* Steigenberger Golf Resort

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Steigenberger Golf Resort

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Destination :

El Gouna, Egypt
Sport center :

Diving center close by
Kitesurfing center 1.1 km away
Wingfoiling center 1.1 km away
Board Basis :

breakfast

from £135 /night

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surrounded by nine lagoons and sandy beaches

5* Sheraton Hotel

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Sheraton Hotel

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Destination :

El Gouna, Egypt
Sport center :

Diving center close by
Kitesurfing center 1.2 km away
Wingfoiling center 1.2 km away
Board Basis :

breakfast

from £148 /night

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a newly built hotel offering simple luxury at its best

5* Casa Cook El Gouna

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Casa Cook El Gouna

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Destination :

El Gouna, Egypt
Sport center :

Diving center 2.1 km away
Kitesurfing center onsite
Wingfoiling center onsite
Board Basis :

breakfast

from £267 /night

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new luxury hotel for 2023

5* The Chedi El Gouna

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The Chedi El Gouna

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Destination :

El Gouna, Egypt
Sport center :

Diving center close by
Kitesurfing center close by
Wingfoiling center close by
Board Basis :

bed and breakfast

from £272 /night

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highly unusual luxury hotel in french colonial style

5* La Maison Bleue

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La Maison Bleue

Hotel Information

Destination :

El Gouna, Egypt
Sport center :

Diving center 1.8 km away
Kitesurfing center onsite
Wingfoiling center onsite
Board Basis :

breakfast

from £367 /night

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