Train with PADI instructors on the Red Sea over three focused days: pool skill sessions followed by eight open-water dives that lead to an Open Water certification valid to 18 meters. Practical, instructor-led training in Sharm El Sheikh makes this an accessible route into global diving.
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The air is already warm before dawn as you step into the dive center in Sharm El Sheikh; the Red Sea lays flat and blue, the boat engine a low hum that promises a different kind of silence below. Salt tangs the wind. On day one you’ll be on the pool deck, learning buoyancy and basic skills until breathing underwater shifts from novelty to habit.
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
3 days
Fitness Level
Suitable for most people with basic swimming ability; be comfortable treading water and swimming short distances.
Wildlife
History
Sharm El Sheikh developed as an international dive hub from the 1980s; the Sinai’s reefs sit atop ancient carbonate platforms shaped by sea-level changes and tectonic uplift.
Conservation
Reef health faces pressure from warming and tourism—operators emphasize no-touch policies, reef-safe sunscreens, and limiting anchor damage by using mooring buoys.
Reserve your spot on the PADI 3 Days Open Water Course today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Bring a personal mask & snorkel
Even if equipment is provided, a well-fitting mask speeds skill mastery and makes surface intervals more comfortable.
Stay hydrated and pace caffeine
Heat and exertion on the boat add up—drink water between dives and avoid excess caffeine before submersion.
Allow surface intervals before flying
Avoid flying for at least 48 hours after your last dive to reduce decompression risk.
Use reef-safe sunscreen
Protect skin from sun while minimizing coral damage—apply biodegradable sunscreen and cover up when possible.
Mask & snorkel
A personal mask improves fit and comfort during both pool and open-water sessions.
Swimwear and light wetsuit or rashguard
Keeps you warm during prolonged surface intervals and protects skin from sun and abrasions.
Reef-safe sunscreen
Protects your skin while reducing harm to corals and marine life.
summer
Dive logbook & pen
Record skills, depths and notes—useful for tracking progress and future dives.