Open Water Diver Training in Hurghada, Red Sea
In summary
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Sports
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Duration5 days
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LevelBeginner
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DestinationRed Sea / Hurghada
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AgeFrom 10 - 80 years
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CO₂-Emissions31.7 kg CO2
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Type of stayIndependent traveler
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Languages
Arabic
French
English
German
Russian
In a few words
Discover the underwater world and take your first step towards independent diving with the Open Water Diver certification. This comprehensive program introduces you to scuba diving in a safe environment, guided by experienced instructors attentive to your progress.
The training begins with the acquisition of essential theoretical knowledge , before moving on to practical exercises in a controlled environment to master the technical skills. You will then continue with your first dives in the sea, where you will learn to manage your buoyancy , use your equipment , and move confidently underwater.
Thanks to small group sizes , learning is fluid, personalized, and adapted to each individual's pace. Multilingual support facilitates understanding and ensures an accessible experience for everyone.
Upon completion of the course, you will receive a recognized certification allowing you to dive to a depth of 18 meters anywhere in the world.
An ideal immersive experience to open yourself up to a fascinating world , gain confidence and experience your first sensations of weightlessness.
The highlights
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Small groups for personalized learning
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International and multilingual team
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An unforgettable underwater experience
Photos
Sport
Level
Scuba diving
In figures
Diving
- 2 average daily practices
- Maximum depth: 18 m
Management
Arabic
French
English
German
Russian
Our instructors are certified professionals with a passion for the underwater world. They possess extensive experience in diving and teaching, and adhere to international training standards to ensure safe, clear, and progressive learning.
Their goal is to support you at every stage of the course, taking the time to explain the exercises, answer your questions, and build your confidence underwater. Thanks to our teaching approach and small group sizes , each student receives personalized attention to progress at their own pace.
Our international team speaks French, English, German and Russian , allowing everyone to learn in the language they feel most comfortable with and to fully enjoy their training experience.
Program
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Arrival
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
Arrival and check-in at your accommodation.
Day 1 -
Introduction and basic skills
- Activity Diving
- Number of practices per day 2
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch included
- Dinner not included
Welcome to the dive center and program overview. You'll begin with the theory portion to understand the basics of diving: equipment operation, underwater communication, and safety rules. Then, your first session in a confined water environment will allow you to familiarize yourself with the equipment and practice basic skills (breathing, mask clearing, regulator recovery).
Our boat sails from 9am to 3-4pm. During the day, we do two dives and have lunch on board. Each day, we explore a different site (Ras Disha, Abu Ramada, Small Giftoun, Abu Hasheesh…).
Day 2 -
Improvement of exercises
- Activity Diving
- Number of practices per day 2
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch included
- Dinner not included
This is a continuation of exercises in a confined environment to develop your comfort underwater and buoyancy control. You will also learn to manage different diving situations and to dive safely with your buddy.
Day 3 -
First deep dives
- Activity Diving
- Number of practices per day 2
- Maximum depth (in m) 18 m
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
You will apply the skills learned during the training while discovering the underwater world. Two supervised dives will allow you to gain confidence and observe marine life.
After validation of skills, you will obtain your Open Water Diver certification, allowing you to dive up to 18 meters anywhere in the world.
Day 4 -
Departure
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
At the end of your stay, you will vacate your room in the morning.
Day 5
Note
The program can be done partly in the pool and take a day depending on the progress and the instructor.
Accommodation
Reach your dive center in just 5 minutes by car! Then enjoy the private beach and 5-star comfort of this exceptional resort.
Optimize your sea excursions: your diving center is only a 6-minute walk away! Then enjoy the private beach and 5-star comfort of this exceptional resort.
Access
Go to the starting point
Price details
The price includes
- The complete equipment
- Taxes
- 2 dives per day
- The support of our instructors
- Lunch and drinks on board
- Transfers in the Hurghada area
- Accommodation according to the chosen package
- Accommodation according to the chosen package
The price does not include
- The guide, PADI certification and dive logbook (€100, payable on site)
- Transfers outside Hurghada (El Gouna, Makadi, Sahl Hasheesh, Soma Bay, Safaga, etc.)
- Flights
- The tourist tax
- The tourist tax
Options
- 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.
