PADI Sidemount Diver Specialty — Marsa Alam
PADI Sidemount Diver Marsa Alam PADI Certification Course moderate Level

PADI Sidemount Diver Specialty — Marsa Alam

3 days
Course Length
PADI Sidemount Diver
Certification
8 students
Max Group
15 years
Min Age

PADI Sidemount Diver Course in Marsa Alam

Carry your tanks on your sides instead of your back for greater flexibility, better buoyancy and easier equipment access. Over three dives you learn configuration, trim and gas management — the foundation for cave and technical diving, and pure comfort for everyone else.

More About This Trip Sidemount diving mounts your tanks on the sides of your body rather than on your back, giving greater flexibility, improved buoyancy control and easier access to your equipment.…

Sidemount diving mounts your tanks on the sides of your body rather than on your back, giving greater flexibility, improved buoyancy control and easier access to your equipment. It's the standard for cave and wreck penetration and increasingly loved by recreational divers for its comfort and streamlined performance. Over two to three days and three dives you learn sidemount configuration, entering and exiting the water, trim and buoyancy, gas management across two independent tanks, and problem-solving. Prerequisite: PADI Open Water Diver; minimum age 15. The PADI certification fee is paid separately and is listed under what the price does not include.

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Highlights

Tanks mounted at your sides
Improved trim & buoyancy
Foundation for tec & cave diving
PADI manual & certification

What's Included

  • PADI instructor & materials
  • Sidemount equipment & tanks
  • 3 training dives
  • 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 Sidemount Diver Course — questions divers ask

How much does this trip cost?
It costs €243 per person.
What is included in the price?
PADI instructor & materials; Sidemount equipment & tanks; 3 training dives.
What is the minimum age?
Divers must be at least 15 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.
How many days does this course take?
3 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 profile in sidemount configuration, Marsa Alam
Divers in a circle formation practising as a team
Diver silhouetted against the reef, Advanced Open Water
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