The simplest answer on price is this:
most currently listed starting prices on the site sit in the rough range of USD 75 to USD 98.
That does not mean every school sells the same lesson or package. It means the current directory gives you a realistic starting band before you ask what is actually included.
What usually changes the final price
The biggest cost drivers are usually:
- private versus group instruction
- whether gear rental is separate
- whether rescue or supervision is included
- how closely the school is tied to a resort or bundled stay
- how much convenience is built into the trip
A school with a similar entry price can still feel much more expensive once you add the full trip around it.
Destination-by-destination price logic
El Gouna
El Gouna is often the easiest place to compare prices because it has the broadest school choice. If your goal is to compare options clearly and avoid overpaying by mistake, it is the best place to start.
Dahab
Dahab often ends up being less about finding the single cheapest rate and more about finding the school style, lesson structure, and atmosphere that suit the trip.
Soma Bay
Soma Bay usually feels cleaner and more resort-linked. That can make pricing easier to understand, but sometimes a little less flexible.
Better questions to ask
Instead of asking “Which destination is cheapest?”, ask:
- What lesson format am I actually buying?
- Is gear included?
- Is rescue included?
- Am I paying mainly for the lesson or for convenience around it?
- Is this a first course, a refresher, or a progression trip?