Blue Paradise diving in Hurghada is a sensible choice for a quieter boat day with a dive centre, as long as you go in knowing that the advertised price is not the price you pay on the day. It sells directly through its own site, not through GetYourGuide or Headout, so the bookable trips on this page are comparable dive-boat days, not Blue Paradise's own.
- Type
- Dive centre with snorkel day boats and try dives
- Base
- El Korneesh (Corniche), Hurghada
- Operating since
- 1999
- Boats
- Day boat "Basyl" (27 m) named on its site
- What they sell
- Snorkel day trips, try dives with a personal instructor (max 5 m), dive days, PADI and SSI courses
- Where to book
- Own site
- Languages
- Site in English, German, Dutch, French, Russian
- Prices
- Snorkel day €30 online / €33; lunch €6 and tax €6 a day extra; try dive €60 / €66
- Status
- Operating; not found by name in the CDWS directory
Own website: blueparadise.be ↗ · 20 October 2026
Our scores
- Boat and setting
- 4/5Named 27 m day boat, dive-centre crew and pace
- The day as run
- 4/5Published timetable, two reef stops, lunch at sea
- Value
- 3/5About €42–45 a head with lunch and tax
- Transparency on extras
- 3/5Extras are listed, but only on the booking page
- Booking ease
- 3/525 % deposit, cash balance, 48-hour cancellation rule
- Safety information
- 4/5Personal instructor per try diver, max 5 m
Pros
- One instructor per try diver, limited to 5 m: the cautious way to start
- A dive-centre boat rather than a 30-plus party yacht
- Published day timetable and price list
- Site in English, German, Dutch, French and Russian, multilingual instructors
- Hotel pick-up from Hurghada, Makadi, Sahl Hasheesh and El Gouna
Cons
- Lunch (€6), the €6 daily tax and snorkel gear (€7) are not in the headline price
- Online prices only for bookings at least seven days ahead
- Card payment on board costs 3 % extra
- Cancellation inside 48 hours costs the full price
- Not found by name in the CDWS member directory
Who Blue Paradise is
Blue Paradise Diving Center says it was established in 1999. It sits on El Korneesh, the Corniche road along central Hurghada, and its website runs in English, German, Dutch, French and Russian, and its .be address suggests a Belgian and Dutch-speaking clientele. The centre sells PADI and SSI courses, dive days, try dives and snorkeling trips. Ownership is not stated on the site.
The boat its guests write about is the Basyl, a 27 m day boat. The centre describes its groups as at most six divers per guide and four students per instructor; those figures are its own, so ask on the day how many people are on board.
One name check, because Hurghada is full of "Paradise": Blue Paradise has nothing to do with Paradise Island, the beach on Giftun, or with the seller that trades as Paradise Island Hurghada.
What Blue Paradise sells: snorkel days and try dives
The snorkel day runs on the dive boat, alongside the divers. The published timetable:
Hotel pick-upWindow 07:30–08:15; Hurghada, Makadi, Sahl Hasheesh, El Gouna
Boat leavesSometimes 09:00
First reefAfter 45–90 minutes' sailing, depending on the site
Lunch on boardUntil about 13:00; €6 extra
Second reef
Back at the marina16:00–16:30, after about 1.5 hours' sailing
That is a full day with long crossings, built around two reef stops rather than a beach. It suits snorkelers who want reef time rather than a beach club; if you want sand and bean bags, an Orange Bay day is the better buy.
The try dive, which the centre calls "Discover The Red Sea", is a full boat day with a personal instructor, limited to 5 m. A second dive in the afternoon costs €29 extra. From a boat, Egypt's diving rules require one instructor per intro diver anyway, so a one-to-one try dive is the legal standard, not a luxury. Blue Paradise's 5 m limit is shallower than the 12 m a PADI Discover Scuba open-water dive allows, which is reassuring for nervous first-timers.
Certified divers can book dive days of two boat dives without equipment, from €68 online for one day, with longer packages up to ten days.
Blue Paradise sells nothing on the booking platforms. The nearest bookable equivalent is a small yacht day with a choice of snorkeling or a one-to-one try dive, below. These are comparable trips from other companies; the listings do not name the boat company.
GetYourGuideFull day
Hurghada: Snorkeling or Try Dive Luxury Yacht Trip
4.9 (184)
from $44Check dates
GetYourGuideFull day
Hurghada: 2 Dives for Beginner OR Snorkeling Trip with lunch
4.8 (615)
from $30Check dates
GetYourGuideFull day
Intro Diving Beginner and Discover Red Sea Underwater
4.8 (1,485)
from $52Check dates
GetYourGuideFull day
Hurghada: Snorkelling or Diving for Beginners & Certified
4.8 (147)
from $33Check dates
Prices checked on 20 October 2026
Blue Paradise prices: what a day really costs
Prices on the site include sales tax and are given as standard / online (online only for bookings made seven or more days ahead):
| Item | Standard | Online |
|---|---|---|
| Snorkel day, adult | €33 | €30 |
| Snorkel day, child 11–17 | €25 | €22 |
| Snorkel day, child 1–10 | €21 | €17 |
| Try dive (full day, 1 dive) | €66 | €60 |
| Dive day (2 boat dives, no equipment) | €72 | €68 |
On top of that come the Environmental & Entertainment Tax of €6 per person per day, paid on the spot, lunch at €6, drinks at €1 each, and gear if you do not bring your own: mask, snorkel and fins €7, a shorty €6, a long wetsuit €8. The hotel-transfer surcharge depends on the distance from the marina.
So an adult snorkeler with lunch pays about €42–45 before gear, more than many shared snorkel yachts on GetYourGuide that include lunch, which start from about $24. The value is the small dive-centre boat and the reef-focused day, not the price. For the try dive, compare like with like: cheap platform "intro dives" can be a short taster, while Blue Paradise's is a full day with your own instructor. Our price guide puts the bands side by side.
Dive centres around Hurghada all add a daily tax under different names; Blue Paradise's €6 sits between Colona's €5 and James & Mac's €7:
| What | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Colona Divers — mandatory reef tax | EUR 5 | Per day, on top of boat and dive prices. colona.com ↗ |
| Blue Paradise — environmental & entertainment tax | EUR 6 | Per person per day, paid on the spot; lunch (€6) is also extra on its snorkel day. blueparadise.be ↗ |
| James & Mac — permit fee | EUR 7 | Per day for non-divers and divers on its boats. james-mac.com ↗ |
Checked on 20 October 2026. Many boat trips include the island or park fee, many don't: read the listing.
Blue Paradise diving Hurghada reviews: what to check
We found no independent review themes we could rely on, and we do not repeat guest quotes from the centre's own homepage. Before you book, check recent reviews on a platform you trust and look for comments on four things: how many snorkelers were on the boat, whether a guide swam with the snorkelers, how the pick-up ran from your resort, and whether the cash extras matched the price list.
How to book Blue Paradise
Booking Blue Paradise without surprises
- Book on blueparadise.be at least seven days ahead to get the online price.
- Pay the 25 % deposit online; the balance is due in cash on board on the first day, in euros, pounds or dollars. Cards cost 3 % extra.
- Budget cash for the €6 tax, €6 lunch, drinks and any gear rental.
- Ask for the centre's CDWS membership and how many snorkelers and guides will be on the boat.
- Note the cancellation rule: more than 48 hours before, a €25 fee per person; inside 48 hours or no-show, no refund.
That last rule is the biggest difference from the platforms. On GetYourGuide the default is free cancellation up to 24 hours before unless the listing says otherwise, and a weather cancellation by the supplier gets you a new date or a full refund. If the port is closed, ask Blue Paradise in writing what happens to your deposit.
The licensing body, the Chamber of Diving and Water Sports (CDWS), publishes its member directory at https://www.cdws.travel/members/diving-centers and a black list of illegal operators at https://www.cdws.travel/blacklist. We could not find Blue Paradise under this name, its e-mail domain or its street; it may be registered under a company name, as some centres are, so simply ask.
Alternatives to Blue Paradise
- Colona Divers at Zahabia Beach sells a boat snorkel day at €28 with lunch (plus a €5 reef tax) and has a house reef.
- James & Mac at the Giftun Azur Resort takes non-divers on its dive boats for €25 plus a €7 permit, with a German-speaking team.
- For a classic island day with beach time, see Giftun Island and the snorkeling trips overview.
- For try dives and Discover Scuba rules in detail, see snorkeling plus diving.
Blue Paradise Hurghada: questions
How much is a Blue Paradise snorkel trip in Hurghada?
€30 online or €33 standard for an adult, but lunch (€6) and the €6 daily tax are extra, and gear rental costs €7. Expect about €42–45 with lunch.
Is the Blue Paradise try dive one to one?
Yes. The centre gives each try diver a personal instructor and keeps try dives to a maximum depth of 5 m. From €60 online.
Can I cancel a Blue Paradise booking?
More than 48 hours before, you lose a €25 fee per person. Inside 48 hours, or if you do not turn up, there is no refund.
Is Blue Paradise on GetYourGuide?
Not as far as we can see: it sells through its own website. Comparable snorkel-or-try-dive yacht days are on GetYourGuide, but they are run by other companies.
Where is Blue Paradise diving centre in Hurghada?
On El Korneesh, the Corniche in central Hurghada. Pick-up is offered from Hurghada, Makadi, Sahl Hasheesh and El Gouna, with a surcharge that depends on distance.