Three days of classroom, pool, and four open-water dives on the Red Sea. Learn PADI Open Water skills at hand-picked sites around El Gouna with boat transfers, meals, and guided training.
More ways to explore the area's outdoor wonders
The boat slices a pale ribbon across the Red Sea at dawn; glassy water throws back a clean light and the reef slopes away like a living wall daring you to come closer.
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
3 days (approx. 72 hours)
Fitness Level
Moderate — you should be comfortable swimming and able to move in water for multiple sessions in a day.
Wildlife
History
The Red Sea corridor has long been a maritime route connecting Africa and the Arabian Peninsula; modern El Gouna is a planned resort town built along these shores in recent decades.
Conservation
Coral reefs here are fragile — choose operators who follow no-touch policies, use mooring buoys, and promote reef-safe sunscreen to reduce environmental impact.
Reserve your spot on the El Gouna Certified Diver in PADI Open Water Course today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Bring a well-fitting personal mask
A personal mask improves comfort and reduces water fogging during confined- and open-water sessions.
Use reef-safe sunscreen
The Red Sea’s coral communities are sensitive—opt for mineral sunscreen and cover up between dives.
Hydrate and pace surface intervals
Drink water before and between dives and avoid strenuous activity to lower decompression risk.
Pack seasickness remedies
Early-morning boat rides and open water can induce nausea; bring patches or medication just in case.
Personal dive mask
Better fit and visibility than rental masks during skills practice and dives.
Thin wetsuit (3 mm) or shorty
Keeps you comfortable in cooler months and during long surface intervals.
spring
Reef-safe sunscreen
Protects skin and fragile coral ecosystems from harmful chemicals.
summer
Anti-nausea medication or wrist bands
Useful for travelers prone to seasickness on boat transfers.