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

About This Trip

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. 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. Price is €290 plus the €80 PADI certification fee.

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

Not Included

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does this trip cost?

It costs $282 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.

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.