3 days
Daily Tour
Unlimited
English, Francais, German
The Hurghada Open Water Course is your gateway to becoming a certified scuba diver. Over the course of 3 days, you’ll learn essential diving skills, practice in shallow water, and complete open-water dives at some of the Red Sea’s most beautiful sites. After successful completion, you’ll receive your PADI Open Water Diver certification, recognized worldwide.
With crystal-clear waters, colorful coral reefs, and professional instructors, Hurghada is one of the best places on Earth to take your first step into scuba diving.
✔ 🤿 Become a certified PADI Open Water Diver in just 3 days
✔ 👨🏫 Professional instructors guide you through every step
✔ 🐠 Train and dive among Red Sea coral reefs and marine life
✔ 🥽 Full scuba equipment and course materials included
✔ ⛴️ Boat dives at prime locations around Hurghada
✔ 🚐 Hotel pickup and drop-off daily
✔ 🌊 Certification valid worldwide for future dives up to 18m
➡️ Day 1 – Knowledge & Confined Water Training
Morning transfer from your hotel to the dive center.
Introduction to diving theory: equipment, safety, buoyancy, and underwater communication.
Confined water training in shallow waters or a pool. Learn how to clear your mask, recover a regulator, and control buoyancy.
Afternoon: Practice basic skills under instructor supervision.
➡️ Day 2 – Open Water Dives & Practice
Morning session: Review theory and practice key skills.
First open-water dives in the Red Sea at 6–12 meters depth. Practice buoyancy control, equalization, and navigation.
Afternoon: Continue skill-building with additional exercises underwater.
Debrief with your instructor and log your dives.
➡️ Day 3 – Certification Dives
Two final open-water dives at new reef sites, max depth 18 meters.
Demonstrate mastered skills such as mask clearing, neutral buoyancy, and buddy procedures.
After successful completion, receive your PADI Open Water Diver certification.
🚐 Daily hotel pickup and drop-off in Hurghada
👨🏫 Professional PADI instructor
🥽 Full diving equipment (mask, fins, wetsuit, BCD, regulator, tanks)
📘 Course materials & certification fees
⛴️ Boat trips to dive sites
🎟️ PADI Open Water Diver certification (valid worldwide)
🍽️ Meals (available on some boats for extra cost)
📸 Underwater photos or videos (optional purchase)
💰 Tips for instructor and crew
⏱️ Duration: 3 days
🎓 Certification: PADI Open Water Diver (valid worldwide, up to 18m depth)
📍 Departure Point: Hurghada dive center or hotel pickup
🕖 Start Time: Morning (daily)
🎒 What to Bring: Swimwear, towel, sunscreen, sunglasses, and eagerness to learn
Q: Do I need prior diving experience?
A: No, the Hurghada Open Water Course is designed for complete beginners.
Q: How old do I need to be?
A: Minimum age is 10 years for Junior Open Water, and 15 years for full Open Water certification.
Q: What does the certification allow me to do?
A: Dive independently with a buddy, rent scuba equipment, and dive up to 18 meters worldwide.
Q: Is the course difficult?
A: The course is structured step by step, with practice in shallow water first. Most students find it fun and rewarding.
Q: Can I continue diving after this course?
A: Yes! Your next step is the Advanced Open Water Course to dive deeper and expand your skills.
✔ Short, intensive 3-day program to earn your certification
✔ Train in the warm, clear waters of the Red Sea
✔ Professional PADI instructors ensure safety and confidence
✔ Globally recognized certification for a lifetime of diving adventures
PADI Open Water Diver → https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Open_Water_Diver
Scuba Diving Basics → https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scuba_diving
Red Sea Coral Reefs → https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_Sea#Coral_reefs
All Hurghada Tours → /hurghada-tours/
Hurghada Intro Dive → /tours/hurghada/hurghada-intro-dive/
Hurghada Daily Dive → /tours/hurghada/hurghada-daily-dive/
Ready to become a certified diver? Book the Hurghada Open Water Course and earn your PADI certification while exploring the Red Sea’s breathtaking reefs.
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