PADI Course€330
Most popular per person
PADI Open Water Diver
The most popular way to become a certified diver. Learn to dive safely and earn a license recognized worldwide.
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Trusted Red Sea diving school
Your dive starts
below the surface.
PADI courses and Red Sea adventures in Hurghada and Makadi Bay. From your first breath underwater to professional diving: small groups, warm water, safety first.
Sea conditions · July
The Red Sea is ready. Are you?
28°C
Water
20 to 30m
Visibility
3mm shorty
Wetsuit
Daily
Boats out
Your diving journey
From your first breath
to 40 meters deep.
Every diver starts at the surface. Pick your next step and our PADI instructors take you down the rest of the way, at your own pace.
- 12mTry it 7 hours (08:00 to 16:00)Discover Scuba Diving€40Details
- 18mGet certified 3 to 4 daysPADI Open Water Diver€330Details
- 30mGo deeper 2 to 3 daysPADI Advanced Open Water Diver€300Details
- 30mTake charge 3 to 4 daysPADI Rescue Diver€350Details
- 40mGo pro FlexiblePADI Divemaster€1,000Details
- Small groups, max 6 per instructor
- Heated pool option for day one
- E-learning available
Two Red Sea bases
Choose the base that fits your diving
Hurghada is built for boat diving and reef trips. Makadi Bay is built for shore diving and calm training. Not sure which one suits you? We will help you choose.
Red Sea, Egypt
- Daily boat diving and reef trips
- Beginner diving and courses from the boat
- Sites like Small Giftun and Abu Ramada
- Shore diving and house reef access
- Calm conditions for training and refreshers
- Heated pool first day for the Open Water course
Not sure which base is right for you?
Tell us your level and plans, we will help you choose.
The neighbours
212+ species live
on our doorstep.
Dolphins at Shaab El Erg, turtles in the seagrass, Napoleon wrasse on the walls, and reefs full of fish found nowhere else on Earth. We made you a field guide with photos, sizes, and where to find each one.
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Courses, dives, and packages
Real prices, clear inclusions, and flexible options. Book online in a few steps.
PADI Course€300
per person
PADI Advanced Open Water Diver
Build confidence with five adventure dives including deep and underwater navigation.
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First Dive€40
7 hours, 2 dives
Discover Scuba Diving
Try scuba diving for the first time on a full day boat trip. Two guided dives with an instructor by your side. No certificate needed.
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Shore Dive€45
1 day, 2 dives Makadi Bay
House Reef Shore Dive
Two guided dives straight from the shore at our Red Sea house reef. Easy access and a shorter day.
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Boat Trip€45
7 hours, 2 dives Hurghada
Full Day Boat Trip
A full day on the boat with two dives, lunch, and transfers. Our classic Red Sea day, grouped by your level.
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Package€120
3 days, 6 dives (40 EUR per day)
3 Day Dive Package
Six boat dives over three days. The easy way to dive more and save.
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Prices in euro. Marine park permission, equipment rental, and insurance may be added and are always shown before you confirm.
Top experiences
Handpicked Red Sea dives our guests love
A few of the sites and trips that keep divers coming back to the Red Sea.
Island reefSmall Giftun
Coral gardens, drop-offs and clouds of anthias
Explore trips
WreckSS Thistlegorm
Legendary wreck dive
Explore tripsReefAbu Ramada
Stunning reefs and walls
Explore trips
ReefAbu Nugar
Shallow coral gardens north of Hurghada
Explore trips
ShoreMakadi House Reef
Easy shore diving
Explore trips
DolphinsShaab El Erg (Dolphin House)
A horseshoe reef with a resident spinner dolphin pod, one hour from Hurghada
Book the dolphin dayReached daily by boat from Hurghada and Makadi Bay
Why Dive Red Sea
A real dive school you can trust
We are a professional team running two Red Sea bases. Here is what you can expect when you dive with us.
PADI 5 Star Dive Resort
A recognized PADI center with courses taught to international standards.
CDWS licensed and safety first
We follow the Egyptian diving safety standards on every trip and course.
Two Red Sea bases
Boat diving in Hurghada and shore diving in Makadi Bay, plus Marsa Alam.
Strong shore diving
Easy house reef access for relaxed dives, training, and refreshers.
Small groups
More attention, more comfort, and a better experience in the water.
Flexible course options
Choose boat training or a heated pool first day for your Open Water course.
PADI Open Water
€330
3 to 4 days, most popular course
Become a certified diver
Start your Open Water course your way
The PADI Open Water Diver course lets you dive anywhere in the world with a buddy. You choose how you start your training. Pick the option that suits you best when you book.
Option 1: Boat based
Start your training from the boat at shallow Red Sea dive sites that suit learning.
Option 2: Heated pool first
Start your first day in the heated hotel pool, then continue your training in the sea.
- Professional PADI instructor
- Small training groups
- All training dives included
- License recognized worldwide
Our specialtyShore diving
Easy dives, straight from the beach
Shore diving is one of the things we do best. You walk in from the shore and explore the house reef with a guide. It is flexible, practical, and a great option when you do not want a full boat day.
- Certified divers who want a shorter dive
- Beginners and first training dives
- Refreshers after a break from diving
- Guests staying near Makadi Bay
- Anyone who prefers a relaxed day over a full boat trip
Meet the crew
Passionate instructors, ocean lovers
Our team is made of certified PADI instructors and dive guides who take the time to understand what you want from your dives. We keep groups small, brief you clearly, and put safety first, so you can relax and enjoy the Red Sea.
- Certified PADI professionals
- Friendly and patient teaching
- Local Red Sea knowledge
- Safety first on every dive
What divers say
Trusted by divers in the Red Sea
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Questions and answers
Everything you need to know
Common questions from divers planning a trip with us. If you do not see your answer, just ask.
No. If you are not certified you can try Discover Scuba Diving with an instructor, or start a course with us. Certified divers are welcome to join daily diving and trips.
Yes. Many of our guests dive for the first time with us. You start in shallow water or the pool with a professional instructor who stays with you the whole time.
Course and intro prices include the equipment you use during training. For daily diving, equipment rental is 15 EUR per day if you do not bring your own.
Yes. For the PADI Open Water course you choose how you start. Option one begins from the boat at shallow Red Sea sites. Option two begins in the heated hotel swimming pool, then continues in the sea.
Yes. At Makadi Bay you can start your first training day in a heated hotel swimming pool, which is a comfortable way to learn the basics before the sea.
We recommend a gap of at least 18 to 24 hours between your last dive and your flight. Tell us your flight time and we will plan your dives safely.
Hurghada is best for daily boat diving and reef trips. Makadi Bay is best for shore diving, calm training, and the heated pool first day. If you are not sure, send us a message and we will help you choose.