PADI Open Water Diver Course — Marsa Alam
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PADI Open Water Diver Course — Marsa Alam

4 days
Course Length
PADI Open Water Diver
Certification
8 students
Max Group
10 years
Min Age

PADI Open Water Diver Course in Marsa Alam

The world's most popular scuba certification, earned in the warm, clear water of the Red Sea. Over 3–4 days you go from never having dived to a certified diver licensed to dive to 18 metres with a buddy, anywhere on Earth, for life. Theory, confined-water skills, and four open-water dives on Marsa Alam's reefs.

More About This Trip The PADI Open Water Diver course is the gateway to the whole underwater world, and Marsa Alam's calm, clear reefs are one of the best classrooms on the planet. Day one covers dive…

The PADI Open Water Diver course is the gateway to the whole underwater world, and Marsa Alam's calm, clear reefs are one of the best classrooms on the planet. Day one covers dive theory in plain language plus confined-water sessions where you practise every core skill until it feels natural. The following days move to the open sea for four training dives on real coral reefs — the first two limited to 12 metres, the final two extending to 18. A short exam completes the theory and your lifetime certification is processed on the spot. Requirements: minimum age 10 (junior rating until 15), the ability to swim, and normal good health confirmed by a standard medical statement.

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Highlights

Globally recognised, lifetime PADI certification
Dive to 18m independently with a buddy
4 open-water training dives
PADI manual & certification card included

What's Included

  • PADI instructor & course materials
  • All dive equipment
  • 4 open-water training dives + confined sessions
  • Dive Safe Package — medical care from licensed physicians before, during and after your trip — and a fitness check before you dive whenever you would like one. No extra cost.

Not Included

  • PADI certification card fee (€80)
  • Marine park fee (paid locally)

Dive Safe Package — medical care is on us

Diving with us includes medical care from licensed physicians — before your dive, on the day, and after your trip has ended. If anything comes up once you are back at your hotel, you are still ours to look after: call us and we arrange the doctor, at no extra cost.

A dive medical fitness check before you get in the water is entirely up to you. Some divers simply like the reassurance — say the word and we arrange it with a licensed physician at no extra cost, whenever suits you. And if the physician advises against diving, we refund your booking in full.

PADI Open Water Diver Course — questions divers ask

How much does this trip cost?
It costs €368 per person.
What is included in the price?
PADI instructor & course materials; All dive equipment; 4 open-water training dives + confined sessions.
What is the minimum age?
Divers must be at least 10 years old.
Do I need a diving certification?
No — this is a certification course, and no previous experience is required for entry-level courses. A PADI instructor guides you through every step.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes — free transfer to and from all hotels within Hurghada. Hotels in Makadi Bay, Sahl Hasheesh and El Gouna have a small transfer surcharge.
What is the cancellation policy?
Free cancellation up to 48 hours before your trip date.
Is this the same as the OWD course?
Yes. OWD is simply the everyday abbreviation for PADI Open Water Diver — the same course and the same certification.
How many days does this course take?
4 days. Sessions run in the morning and you are free every afternoon, so the course fits comfortably inside a normal holiday week.
When is the best time to dive in Marsa Alam?
All year round — the Red Sea has no closed season. Water runs from about 22°C in February to 30°C in August, and March–May and September–November bring the most comfortable mix of warm water, light wind and good visibility. Winter diving is excellent too; you simply want a thicker wetsuit.
Are there any extra costs?
Everything in the price is listed on this page, and so is everything that is not. Payable locally: PADI certification card fee (€80); Marine park fee (paid locally). When you compare with another centre, check whether their price includes the certification — many quote the course alone and add the manual and certification separately.

Dive sites in this area

Reefs this trip may visit. The captain chooses each day's sites by wind, current and conditions on the morning — so treat this as the area, not a schedule.

Photos & Videos

Diver signalling OK over the reef, Rescue Diver course
Mask-fitting check before a Scuba Diver course dive
Group beach entry for a Discover Scuba session
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