Description
If you always wanted to learn how scuba diving works, you are looking for new adventures, or just wanted to explore the fascinating world under the waves, this is the beginning. The PADI Open Water Diver course is by far the most popular diving program in the world! This certification is recognized worldwide and never expires. If you've always wanted to take a diving course and explore the underwater world, this is where it starts.
The PADI Open Water Diver course is the world's most renowned and popular diving course. This diving course has already familiarized millions of people and beginners with the scuba diving adventure.
When you arrive for your training dives, first spend a full day in the pool with your instructor to learn all the necessary diving skills.
On days two and three, you will spend these two days with us on board to perform four open water dives on different reefs in the middle of a wonderful sea world.
PADI Open Water Diver course
First day:
Pick up at your hotel in Hurghada in the morning at around 8:00 a.m. After completing the formalities, the scuba diving course begins with an approx. 2-hour instructional film in which you receive all information about diving theory, diving equipment, diving skills, and techniques of the PADI Open Water Diver Course.
After completing the theory, we go into the pool. There we will practice underwater exercises and on the water surface until everything is almost perfect and your diving guide can say that we can go diving in the Red Sea on days 2 and 3 without any problems.
Second day:
Pick up at your hotel in Hurghada in the morning between 7:45 a.m. and 8:00 a.m.
We go to the port by bus. From there, our dive boat takes us out to the Red Sea. After the first dive, there is of course delicious lunch on board. We go to distant diving areas in the Red Sea.
Once there, we make your first open-water dive for about 35 minutes. to a depth of approx. 12 m in the Red Sea and repeat the diving skills that you have already learned in the swimming pool.
After a lunch break on the sundeck (lunch is also available on the boat), you then go on the second dive to about 12 meters and repeat other exercises that you have already learned in the swimming pool.
Third day:
The same daily routine as on day 2, only that the diving depth is now between 16 and 18 meters.
After completing the 4th dive in the Red Sea, you will receive the lifelong PADI Open Water diving license, which entitles you to dive to a maximum depth of 18 meters worldwide.
Annotation:
In order to take the course, you must be 10 years and older, healthy, reasonably fit, and able to swim. Please also note the medical questionnaire, if you answer "yes" to any of the questions, you must obtain a doctor's approval from your doctor before we can start the training units of your course. The only things you need are a swimsuit, a towel, and sunscreen. No previous knowledge of scuba diving is required.
The course fee is 30 € per participant. This includes the course materials, rental of diving equipment, registration and charter fees, all instruction and certification.
Inclusions
- Professional diving instructor (English speaking dive guide or professional divemaster)
- complete diving equipment
- A fully equipped dive boat
- 4 boat dives
- 2x boat trips
- 2x lunch on our boat
- Drinking water and soft drinks
- Transfer from your hotel in Hurghada to the pier and back
Exclusions
- National park fee 5 € for diver
- Any Extras not mentioned in the itinerary
Additional Info
- Duration: 3 days
- Description: Combining diving theory, skills training, and open water diving.
- Recommended depth: You will be qualified to a depth of 18m and able to dive with a buddy independently.
- International Certificate: After completing your course you will receive an international diving certificate which will allow you to dive all around the world.
- Basic scuba gear: Mask, exposure suit, scuba unit (the underwater breathing apparatus), dive computer, weight system, and fins
- Minimum age: From 10 years old. Children aged 10 and 11 can earn the PADI Jr Open Water Diver certification, diving to a maximum depth of 12 meters/40 feet with a PADI Professional or a certified parent/guardian. Children aged 12 to 14 can also be Jr Open Water Diver certified, to a maximum depth of 18 meters/60 feet with any adult certified diver.
Good to know
- Transfer surcharge: charged to any tour picking up outside Hurghada city, as follows:
- Makadi Bay, El Gouna and Sahl Hasheesh 7,50 € per person
- Safaga and Soma Bay 12,50 € per person