Petra Tour from Eilat: Full Day in the Rose City
Next departure: Tue, 3 Nov
From$290$261per adult
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An intro dive in Eilat is the easiest way to see the Red Sea from the inside, even if you have never breathed underwater before. A certified instructor explains the equipment, takes you down and stays at your side for about 30 minutes among colorful coral and fish. Transport is included, and the whole experience takes about an hour of your day.
The session starts on site with a 15 to 20 minute briefing on how the gear works and what to expect. You then go into the water with your instructor and spend roughly half an hour exploring the reef at a relaxed pace. The instructor is with you the entire time and will hold your hand if you want.
This intro dive in Eilat suits first-timers, couples, families with kids aged 8 and over and anyone in good health who is curious about diving. No certificate or experience is needed. One hour is enough to get a real feel for diving without giving up a beach day, so it is an easy add-on to any Red Sea holiday.
Transport is part of the price, and your session time is confirmed after booking. Prices are per person, and the booking form shows the exact total for your group. The dive runs daily, subject to availability, and you can cancel for free up to 36 hours before the start time. Make a week of it with our Petra tour from Eilat, the Mount Sinai tour from Eilat or a Cairo day tour from Eilat. Pick your day and book your intro dive in Eilat today.
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Your intro dive in Eilat begins with transport to the dive site on the Red Sea coast of Eilat, included in the price. Your session time is confirmed after booking. Wear your bathing suit under your clothes to save time.
On site, your certified instructor spends 15 to 20 minutes showing you how the equipment works and how to breathe and move underwater. It is a short, friendly introduction to scuba diving, and you can ask anything you like.
With the equipment on, you enter the water together with your instructor. You get comfortable at the surface first, then go down slowly at a pace that feels right for you.
You spend roughly half an hour below the surface of the Gulf of Aqaba, the northern arm of the Red Sea. The water is clear, and your instructor stays beside you the whole time, ready to hold your hand.
The best part is the marine life: bright coral reef formations and fish in every color moving around you. It is a view most people only ever see in films.
Back at the surface you take off the gear and talk through what you saw with your instructor. Drinks are not included, so bring water or a little cash. The rest of the day in Eilat is yours, and our list of things to do in Eilat has plenty of ideas.
You choose your pickup city when you book. We confirm the exact pickup time and place by email or WhatsApp the day before the tour.
Tour ends with: Back on shore
Transport to the dive site is included. Your session time and transport details are confirmed after booking. The dive runs daily, subject to availability.
Prices are per person. The booking form shows the exact total for your group.
You should be in good health. No diving experience is needed. If you have a medical condition, ask us before booking.
The minimum age is 8. There is no separate child rate.
The briefing and dive are led in English.
Free cancellation up to 36 hours before the start time. Cancellations after that are not refunded.
| When you cancel | Cancellation fee |
|---|---|
| 36+ hours before the start time | Free cancellation |
| The day before the tour | 25% fee |
| On the day of the tour, or no-show | 100% fee (no refund) |
Need to change your date instead? Message us before the tour and we will do our best to move your booking. If we cancel or materially change a tour, you can choose an alternative date, a credit or a refund. Read the booking terms.
No. The intro dive is made for complete beginners. Your certified instructor gives you a 15 to 20 minute briefing on site and stays with you underwater the whole time.
The price includes transport and a certified diving instructor for your dive, with a briefing on the equipment before you go in. Drinks and personal insurance are not included. The booking form shows the price per person and the total for your group.
Plan for about an hour on site: 15 to 20 minutes of briefing and roughly 30 minutes underwater. Add some time for the transport to and from the dive site.
Divers must be at least 8 years old and in good health. There is no separate child rate, and the booking form shows the price per person.
That is completely normal on a first dive. Your instructor is with you from start to finish, can hold your hand underwater and sets the pace for you. If you have a medical condition, ask us before you book.
Bring a bathing suit, a towel and sunscreen, plus water or cash for drinks, which are not included. Wearing your swimsuit under your clothes makes changing quick.
Dives run daily, subject to availability. Your exact session time and transport details are confirmed after booking.
You can dive in Eilat all year. The water is warmest from summer into autumn and stays mild in winter, so a short dive works in every season. For more planning ideas, see our travel guide.
Eilat is a great base for day trips. Read our Petra from Eilat guide for a trip into Jordan, or explore the desert scenery of Timna Park north of the city.
Yes. You can cancel for free up to 36 hours before the start time. After that the booking cannot be refunded. Full details are in our booking terms.
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