Get certified in just two days in the Red Sea with focused, small-group SSI instruction. Learn essential scuba skills in pool sessions and explore a house reef to 12 meters with full gear and transfers included.
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The sun hits the white stone of the Sharm dive center, and warm air carries the smell of salt and diesel from the marina. Students gather by a low pool where instructors demonstrate regulator clearing and mask replacement; beyond the coral-streaked shallows, the Red Sea glows a brilliant blue and the house reef waits like a patient crowd. Instructors keep groups to six or fewer, which makes practice dives and confined-water skills feel focused, not rushed.
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
2 days
Fitness Level
Light to moderate fitness; comfortable swimming ability and basic mobility for boat access and gear handling
Wildlife
History
The Red Sea supported ancient trade routes and local fishing communities; modern diving in Sharm expanded rapidly in the 20th century with tourism and marine research.
Conservation
The area relies on reef health; practice buoyancy control, avoid touching coral, and use reef-safe sunscreen to reduce human impacts.
Reserve your spot on the 2-Day SSI Scuba Diver Certification – All-Inclusive Course today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Bring a personal mask
Even though full gear is provided, a well-fit personal mask reduces fogging and speeds skill practice in pool sessions.
Complete the medical form honestly
Diving has strict health requirements—disclose cardiovascular, spinal or pregnancy concerns to avoid hazards.
Practice equalization
Start equalizing on the surface and during descent to avoid ear barotrauma; stop if pressure becomes painful.
Use reef-safe sunscreen
Apply biodegradable sunscreen before entering the water to protect coral and marine life.
Swimwear & quick-dry towel
Comfortable swimwear and towel for pool and boat transitions.
Personal dive mask
A well-fitting mask improves comfort and keeps training time focused on skills.
Reef-safe sunscreen and sun hat
Protects skin during surface intervals while minimizing harm to coral.
summer
Light water shoes or sandals
Useful for rocky shore entries, dock surfaces, and walking to pickup points.