Learn to dive in the crystal-clear Red Sea with a 3–4 day Open Water Diver Course in Sharm el-Sheikh. Five pool sessions and four open-water dives teach the skills to descend safely to 18 m while equipment and insurance are included.
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You step off the boat and the Red Sea opens like a moving sky beneath you: a glassy surface giving way to coral gardens that pulse with color. Over three to four days, this Open Water Diver Course stages that transition — from pool drills to four open-water dives where currents nudge and reefs test your buoyancy.
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
3–4 days
Fitness Level
Moderate fitness—able to swim and handle repeated surface swims, ladder climbs and confined-water practice.
Wildlife
History
Sharm el-Sheikh grew as a dive hub in the late 20th century; the Red Sea’s strategic location has linked Sinai to trade routes for millennia.
Conservation
Many local dive operators follow no-touch policies and Ras Mohammed National Park regulations; practice neutral buoyancy and use reef-safe products to reduce impact.
Reserve your spot on the Open Water Diver 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 scuba equipment is provided, a well-fitting personal mask improves comfort and reduces leaks during skill sessions.
Practice breath control
Spend extra time on slow, relaxed breathing in the pool drills — good air management is the foundation of safe diving.
Protect the reef
Avoid touching coral and maintain neutral buoyancy; contact can damage slow-growing reef organisms and attract instructor correction.
Watch the schedule
Plan for surface intervals and light evenings—training can be physically demanding and requires sleep and hydration between days.
Personal fitted mask
Improves visibility and comfort over rental masks during repetitive training dives.
Dive computer or slate
Tracks depth/time and helps follow instructor dive profiles during open-water sessions.
Reef-safe sunscreen
Protects skin and marine life from harmful chemicals while training in sunny conditions.
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Quick-dry towel and swimwear
Useful for shore changes and keeping warm during surface intervals between dives.