Advance your scuba skills in the Red Sea with a focused 3-day Advanced Open Water Diver course based in Sharm el Sheikh. Complete five open-water dives across two instruction days after a pre-course orientation while learning deep, navigation, and specialty techniques.
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You step off a small dive boat as sunlight fingers through the Red Sea, the water pulling at your fins and the reef below seeming to breathe. Coral faces slope away into blue walls, currents nudging you toward deeper gardens where lionfish patrol and turtles drift like slow ships. This is Sharm el Sheikh—an arena for divers who want to expand range, depth, and confidence.
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
3 days (1 day orientation + 2 days instruction; ~5 dives)
Fitness Level
Moderate fitness: comfortable with repeated surface swims, handling equipment, and short boat transfers.
Wildlife
History
The Red Sea trade routes and local Bedouin communities shaped coastal life; modern dive culture here grew in the 20th century as tourism and marine research expanded.
Conservation
Many dive sites fall under marine protected areas like Ras Mohammed; operators emphasize no-touch policies, reef-safe sunscreens, and proper buoyancy to reduce impacts.
Reserve your spot on the Advanced Open Water Diver Course today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Confirm prerequisites
Bring proof of Open Water certification and a current medical declaration—operators will check before the course begins.
Mind the sun between dives
Surface intervals in Sharm can be hot; use a wide-brim hat and reef-safe sunscreen to avoid burns and protect coral.
Practice buoyancy on day one
Good buoyancy control preserves reef life and makes navigation drills far easier—spend time dialing it in during confined-water practice.
Log every dive
Record depth, time, and skills practiced after each dive; you'll need entries for certification and to track progress.
Personal dive computer
Tracks depth and no-decompression limits more reliably than shared tables and is required for many courses.
Mask, snorkel, fins (personal fit)
Properly fitted gear improves comfort and reduces mask-leak issues during repeated dives.
Logbook and certification card
You’ll need to record dives for certification and to demonstrate prior qualifications.
Reef-safe sunscreen and sun protection
Protects your skin between dives and helps preserve local marine ecosystems.
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