Came to Eilat and want to see the underwater world up close? Most people start with snorkeling in Eilat — a mask, a snorkel and swimming on the surface. It’s fun, but there’s another option many people don’t know about: a Discover Scuba dive, even with no experience at all. Here are the differences, so you can choose what suits you.
What’s the difference between snorkeling and a Discover Scuba dive?
| Snorkeling | Discover Scuba | |
|---|---|---|
| Where you are | On the surface, looking down | In the water, next to the fish and corals |
| Depth | Surface | Up to 6 m |
| Time underwater | A few seconds per breath-hold | Up to 80 minutes |
| Gear | Mask and snorkel | Full scuba set (tank, regulator, BCD) |
| Instructor | Usually on your own | Personal instructor the whole time |
| At the end | — | PADI card |
Snorkeling shows you the underwater world from above. On a Discover Scuba dive you’re inside it: fish swim right next to you, you see the corals at eye level, and you breathe underwater without rushing back up.
Who snorkeling suits
Snorkeling is good if you want a quick look and aren’t ready to breathe underwater yet, or if you’re with very young children. Our focus is diving, so snorkeling is something you can do on your own — and if you want to see the underwater world from the inside, we’ll be happy to take you.
Who a Discover Scuba dive suits
Anyone who wants to try real diving, even with no experience and no certification:
- From age 12 (kids from 8 can do a short intro dive — diving in Eilat with kids).
- You don’t need to know how to dive, just feel comfortable in the water.
- From age 45 a doctor’s approval is required. If you have asthma, diabetes, or ear, heart or back problems — tell us in advance and we’ll check together with a dive doctor.
What a Discover Scuba dive looks like with us
- Short briefing — what you do underwater, how to breathe and how to communicate with your instructor.
- About half an hour in shallow water — you get used to breathing from the regulator, first standing, then with short dives in the shallows, where at any moment you can simply stand up with your head above the water.
- The dive — up to 80 minutes underwater, down to 6 m, with your instructor right beside you.
- At the end — a PADI card, and underwater photos if you like.
About two and a half hours in total. All gear included. More details: Discover Scuba Diving in Eilat.
Where we dive
We dive from the shore near the Underwater Restaurant in Eilat. It’s a small, calm site, and it’s second in the bay for fish density: schools of fish, butterflyfish, lionfish and clownfish. The fish stay in a small area, so you see a lot without swimming far — perfect for a first dive.
How much does it cost?
| Participants | Discover Scuba price |
|---|---|
| 1 | ₪450 |
| 2 | ₪800 |
| 3 | ₪1,110 |
| 4 | ₪1,440 |
Underwater photos — ₪200. Payment on site. Why it’s worth more than a “20-minute dive” — we explain it here. All prices: 2026 price list.
And after?
If you enjoyed your Discover Scuba dive, you can go on to the Open Water course — the Discover Scuba dive already counts as the first step toward certification. Already certified? Join a guided dive in Eilat.
FAQ
Can I go snorkeling with you? We focus on diving, so snorkeling isn’t on our menu. If you want to really see the underwater world up close, a Discover Scuba dive is exactly the next step.
Do I need to know how to swim? It’s enough to feel comfortable in the water. Your instructor is right next to you the whole time.
Is it scary to breathe underwater? The first minutes feel strange, and then most people simply enjoy it. We start in shallow water, at your own pace.
When is the best time to dive in Eilat? All year round. Even in winter the water is pleasant.
Booking
Message us on WhatsApp: which day, how many of you and your ages — and we’ll get back to you with a time.
