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Build depth, navigation and buoyancy skills on a two-day PADI Advanced Open Water Course in Sharm el Sheikh. Five open-water dives—two mandatory deep and navigation—turn the Red Sea's reefs into a practical classroom.
Build depth, navigation and buoyancy skills on a two-day PADI Advanced Open Water Course in Sharm el Sheikh. Five open-water dives—two mandatory deep and navigation—turn the Red Sea's reefs into a practical classroom.
The Red Sea opens like a blue lung beneath the boat: translucent light, a current that teases and then pushes you forward, and a wall of reef that drops away into cobalt. On a two-day PADI Advanced Open Water Course from Sharm el Sheikh, that wall becomes a classroom—five open-water dives that expand depth, navigation and buoyancy skills while the sea offers live demonstrations in color and motion.
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Operated by Crazy Shark Diving Center · Sharm el Sheikh, South Sinai
The Red Sea opens like a blue lung beneath the boat: translucent light, a current that teases and then pushes you forward, and a wall of reef that drops away into cobalt. On a two-day PADI Advanced Open Water Course from Sharm el Sheikh, that wall becomes a classroom—five open-water dives that expand depth, navigation and buoyancy skills while the sea offers live demonstrations in color and motion.
Sharm sits on the southern tip of the Sinai Peninsula, where coral gardens have formed over millennia and Ras Mohammed National Park was set aside in the early 1980s to protect them. Geology here is dramatic: faulted limestone cliffs give way to submarine escarpments and sheltered bays that attract schooling fish and the occasional reef shark. The local diving culture is pragmatic and safety-focused—operators blend international PADI standards with decades of Red Sea experience.
Expect two full days of shore and boat dives: a deep dive to practice controlled descents and air management, a navigation dive using compass and natural references, plus three elective specialty dives that might include drift, peak performance buoyancy, or night diving. Instructors provide gear and PADI eLearning; you’ll log skills, briefings, and surface-interval planning between dives.
Practical notes: bring your Open Water certification, a recent medical clearance if needed, and a dive computer (or rent one). Hydrate well in the desert sun, practice ear equalization before descent, and prioritize neutral buoyancy—corals are fragile and your fine control is part of conservation. With clear visibility and warm water for much of the year, this course is a direct, skill-focused step toward deeper, more confident diving on the Red Sea.
moderate.
2 days.
Moderate fitness; comfortable swimming and basic breath control are required. You should be able to perform surface swims and manage stairs/boat ladders.
You must be a certified Open Water Diver and meet minimum age requirements; bring your certification card and logbook or proof of eLearning.
The course practices deep diving typically down to 30 meters (100 feet), within PADI Advanced Open Water limits and under instructor supervision.
Most operators include basic scuba gear and tanks; check the specific operator for dive computers and personal items which are recommended to be your own if possible.
Expect a mix of classroom/briefing time, surface intervals, and five open-water dives—usually split between morning and afternoon sessions across two days.
Sharm el Sheikh developed as a scuba hub in the late 20th century; Ras Mohammed was declared a national park in 1983 to protect Red Sea reefs.
Divers are encouraged to use reef-safe products, practice neutral buoyancy, and follow local park rules to limit reef damage and disturbance to marine life.
Crazy Shark Diving Center operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
The Red Sea opens like a blue lung beneath the boat: translucent light, a current that teases and then pushes you forward, and a wall of reef that drops away into cobalt. On a two-day PADI Advanced Open Water Course from Sharm el Sheikh, that wall becomes a classroom—five open-water dives that expand depth, navigation and buoyancy skills while the sea offers live demonstrations in color and motion.
The Red Sea opens like a blue lung beneath the boat: translucent light, a current that teases and then pushes you forward, and a wall of reef that drops away into cobalt. On a two-day PADI Advanced Open Water Course from Sharm el Sheikh, that wall becomes a classroom—five open-water dives that expand depth, navigation and buoyancy skills while the sea offers live demonstrations in color and motion.
Sharm sits on the southern tip of the Sinai Peninsula, where coral gardens have formed over millennia and Ras Mohammed National Park was set aside in the early 1980s to protect them. Geology here is dramatic: faulted limestone cliffs give way to submarine escarpments and sheltered bays that attract schooling fish and the occasional reef shark. The local diving culture is pragmatic and safety-focused—operators blend international PADI standards with decades of Red Sea experience.
Expect two full days of shore and boat dives: a deep dive to practice controlled descents and air management, a navigation dive using compass and natural references, plus three elective specialty dives that might include drift, peak performance buoyancy, or night diving. Instructors provide gear and PADI eLearning; you’ll log skills, briefings, and surface-interval planning between dives.
Practical notes: bring your Open Water certification, a recent medical clearance if needed, and a dive computer (or rent one). Hydrate well in the desert sun, practice ear equalization before descent, and prioritize neutral buoyancy—corals are fragile and your fine control is part of conservation. With clear visibility and warm water for much of the year, this course is a direct, skill-focused step toward deeper, more confident diving on the Red Sea.