Alexandria Scuba Diving Adventure

Schedule: Daily Departures

Duration: Approximately 4 Hours

Pickup Time: 09:00 AM (Customizable based on your preference)

Pickup & Drop-off: Alexandria Hotels or Alexandria Port (Private Round-Trip Transfer)

Tour Highlights

Plunge beneath the Mediterranean waves on an extraordinary underwater archaeology dive in Alexandria’s Eastern Harbor. Guided by certified professional PADI dive instructors and outfitted with full scuba gear, this diving expedition takes you directly above the submerged ruins of the ancient world. Swim among monumental columns, toppled sphinxes, and royal stonework that slid into the sea during historic earthquakes centuries ago.

• Sunken Palace of Cleopatra (Antirhodos Island): Descend onto the submerged royal quarters of Ptolemaic Egypt to discover granite pillars, pavements, and royal artifacts once belonging to Queen Cleopatra VII.
• Ancient Pharos Lighthouse Ruins: Dive near the perimeter of Fort Qaitbay to inspect colossal granite blocks, monumental capitals, and architectural fragments of the legendary Lighthouse of Alexandria—one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
• Certified Diving Instruction & Safety: Enjoy personalized supervision from certified dive masters ensuring top-tier maritime safety, underwater orientation, and historic commentary.
• Rich Mediterranean Marine Life: Observe coastal sea life, colorful fish, sea anemones, and natural reefs that now colonize ancient Greco-Roman masonry.
• Private Executive Transfers: Travel comfortably between your accommodation and the dive marina in a modern, climate-controlled private vehicle.

Detailed Diving Tour Itinerary

Morning Pickup & Marina Briefing

• Your private Ramasside Tours coordinator and driver meet you directly in your Alexandria hotel lobby or at Alexandria Port passenger terminal at 09:00 AM holding a personalized name sign.
• Transfer by private, air-conditioned vehicle to the certified diving center located at the harbor marina.
• Meet your certified dive instructor for an essential safety briefing, dive route overview, gear fitting (wetsuit, BCD, regulator, mask, fins, and tanks), and an introduction to the underwater topography of the Eastern Harbor.

The Underwater Expedition: Ancient Ruins & Marine Heritage

• Board the specialized dive boat and navigate into the waters of Alexandria’s historic Eastern Harbor.
• Cleopatra's Sunken City: Make your first descent into the shallow, sheltered waters where the ancient island of Antirhodos once stood. Glide over submerged classical pillars, carved stone foundations, and sphinxes resting on the seabed.
• Pharos Lighthouse Stone Field: Move toward the underwater archaeological field outside the Mamluk fortress of Qaitbay. Explore massive red granite blocks weighing dozens of tons, toppled obelisk fragments, and ancient statues preserved on the ocean floor.
• Learn to identify key structural elements of classical architecture while your instructor points out native Mediterranean fish weaving through the historical ruins.

Surface, Refreshment & Hotel Return

• Return to the dive boat, disembark at the marina, and enjoy hot showers and changing facilities at the diving center.
• Settle back into your private vehicle for a comfortable return drive to your hotel or cruise ship terminal, carrying memories of diving into real-life classical history.

Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions

• Private round-trip transfers in a modern, air-conditioned vehicle
• Professional certified diving instructor and dive master guide
• Dedicated dive boat charter in the Eastern Harbor
• Complete scuba diving equipment rental (tank, weights, regulator, BCD, wetsuit, mask, fins)
• Chilled bottled mineral water inside the vehicle
• All marina permits, service charges, port fees, and local taxes

Exclusions

• Entry visa to Egypt
• Underwater camera rental (GoPro) or video footage packages
• Meals and personal refreshments (Optional lunch at Ocean View restaurant available for $15 per person)
• Professional vacation photographer add-on
• Gratuities / Tipping

Tour Add-ons & Travel Notes

Executive Luxury Van Upgrade

Upgrade your road transit to an executive luxury van equipped with ample luggage space for personal gear, extra legroom, plush reclining seats, and dual-zone climate control.

Diving Certification Requirements

This tour welcomes both certified divers (Open Water certification or higher) and adventurous beginners participating in a supervised discovery dive program. Please provide your certification level and shoe/wetsuit sizes when booking.

Professional Vacation Photographer

Hire a dedicated land photographer to capture your departure, boat return, and harbor moments for $50 per day.

Child Policy

• Under 10 years: Not permitted for open-water scuba diving activities
• 10 – 11.99 years: 50% of adult tour rate (Junior Discovery Dive)
• 12+ years: Full adult rate

For reservations, customized departure hours, and private VIP upgrades, contact us at: [email protected]