Advanced OWD course at Madinat Makadi: diving and exploration
In summary
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Sports
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Duration3 days
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LevelIntermediate
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DestinationRed Sea / Hurghada
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AgeFrom 12 - 90 years
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CO₂-Emissions19.08 kg CO2
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Type of stayIndependent traveler
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Languages
French
English
Arabic
German
In a few words
Experience a technical immersion in the heart of the Red Sea with this advanced training course in Madinat Makadi . Designed specifically for certified divers, this 2-3 day trip allows you to take your diving to the next level by exploring sites of exceptional biodiversity.
Under the expert guidance of our qualified instructors , you will refine your buoyancy control and underwater navigation techniques. The program emphasizes a progressive and safe approach, alternating between deep dives , drift dives, and explorations of pristine coral reefs .
Depending on your interests, personalize your experience through a variety of themes: wreck exploration , introductory photography, or marine species identification. This course perfectly combines rigorous instruction with pure enjoyment, offering an ideal setting to gain independence while contemplating the underwater wonders of Egypt. An essential step to transform your skills and experience thrills with complete peace of mind.
The highlights
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Enhance your diving skills with five guided dives
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Discover the exceptional sites of the Red Sea
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Flexible program to suit your needs with specialty options
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Sport
Level
Scuba diving
In figures
Diving
- 2 average daily practices
- Maximum depth: 30 m
Management
French
English
Arabic
German
All courses and dives are led by experienced, multilingual, PADI-certified instructors who provide personalized support to each participant.
Our instructors have extensive experience diving in the Red Sea and are trained to manage all levels of skill and confidence underwater. They accompany divers throughout the program, from the initial welcome and briefing to deep and drift dives, ensuring safety and adherence to international protocols.
Each instructor is qualified to respond to emergencies and possesses the necessary certifications and equipment to ensure a safe and supervised experience. Their teaching methods are tailored to your needs: they correct your techniques, offer advice for improvement, and help you fully enjoy the underwater experience while respecting your own pace.
Program
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Check-in and dive
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
Before the official start of your course, we welcome you to the diving center to complete the registration formalities and prepare your equipment.
A check dive is strongly recommended for all our divers to ensure your safety and comfort. This short dive allows our instructors to check your buoyancy, weight settings, and comfort underwater. If necessary, they will make adjustments to ensure your first real dive is safe and enjoyable. The rest of the dive proceeds as normal, allowing you to familiarize yourself with the Madinat Makadi reef.
Day 1 -
Reef and technique improvement
- Activity Diving
- Number of practices per day 2
- Maximum depth (in m) 18 m
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
The first day of the course begins with a full briefing on the reef and the program objectives, including accuracy, buoyancy and underwater navigation.
The first dive, conducted from the pontoon, will allow you to work on breath control, buoyancy control, and efficient finning techniques to optimize air consumption. After a break, you will undertake a dive dedicated to underwater navigation, where you will learn to use a compass, natural landmarks, and manage safe return trips to the pontoon.
The afternoon is devoted to an exploration dive of your choice: identification of local fish and their families, observation of the symbiosis between corals and invertebrates, exploration of small felucca wrecks or introduction to digital underwater photography with advice on composition and lighting.
Day 2 -
Deep and drift diving by boat
- Activity Diving
- Number of practices per day 2
- Maximum depth (in m) 30 m
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
This day allows you to discover the diversity of dive sites in the Red Sea. The first dive takes place on a deep reef wall, with a descent of up to 30 meters.
You will observe the color changes and the effects of pressure on the environment, while putting into practice the safety and buoyancy techniques learned the day before.
The second dive of the day will be a drift dive, where you'll learn to enter the water from the boat and glide with the current along the reef, while remaining mindful of your orientation and air consumption. This dive is ideal for honing your navigation and current management skills.
The day ends with the signing of your dive log, validation of acquired knowledge and the presentation of PADI certifications.
Day 3
Note
The PADI Advanced Open Water Diver program is designed to adapt to local conditions and the needs of participants. Dive times and order may vary depending on weather, sea conditions, or currents to ensure your safety and comfort.
Boat dives may be rescheduled or replaced with pontoon dives if necessary.
Accommodation
Access
We offer a free transfer from all Makadi Bay resorts, as well as from Madinat Makadi, within a 15km radius.
Go to the starting point
Price details
The price includes
- 1 check dive in our reef
- 5 dives (3 + 1 orientation + 1 deep)
- Basic equipment included: 12L bottle, belt and weights
- Accommodation according to the chosen package
- Accommodation according to the chosen package
The price does not include
- Flights
- The tourist tax
- Personal expenses
- Diving permit fees (€7 x 3 days): €21.00 or (€7 x 4 days): €28.00
- National park fees (€8 x 3 days): €24.00 or (€8 x 4 days): €32.00
- Diamond Package: online learning materials, PADI certification, 1 logbook, 1 free reef dive – €95.00
- The tourist tax
Options
- Equipment rental (3 days) : CHF71.35 / person
- Equipment rental (4 days) : CHF95.14 / person
- Private monitor : CHF164.66 / person
- Private monitor : CHF219.55 / person
- Diamond Package (mandatory) : CHF86.91 / person
- Flex fare and insurance
- Meals according to the chosen package
Practical information
Specific formalities
Specifics
Before your departure, check with the embassy or consulate regarding the entry and stay requirements for your destination country. You can also find this information on the France Diplomatie website ( https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/dossiers-pays/ ).
In the case of flights with stopovers operated by different airlines, also check the entry requirements of the countries you are transiting through.
It is your responsibility to ensure you are in compliance, particularly regarding the validity of your identity documents (for example, some countries require your passport to be valid for at least six months after your return) , visa requirements, necessary vaccinations, and health recommendations. And don't forget to consider any customs restrictions and other potential requirements of your destination or transit country.
ℹ️ Information may change up to the departure date, remember to regularly check official websites.
The Sandra team
A leading diving provider in the Red Sea since 2015, this diving expert operates from eight strategic sites, from El Gouna to Marsa Alam. Sandra offers an exceptional experience in the heart of Egypt's underwater biodiversity, combining rigorous safety protocols with top-of-the-line equipment.
