Learn to dive beneath the Red Sea’s coral gardens on a three-day PADI Open Water course out of Hurghada. Six supervised dives, small groups, and full equipment set you up for certification to 18 m.
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The sun eases over the Red Sea as the dive boat slips away from Hurghada’s shoreline; beneath the surface, coral gardens fan out like living streets and parrotfish patrol the avenues. On a three-day PADI Open Water course, that first view becomes your classroom—clear water, steady visibility, and reefs that reward careful attention.
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
3 days (approx. 72 hours total including travel and surface intervals)
Fitness Level
Reasonable cardiovascular fitness and comfort in open water; ability to swim 200 m and tread water for several minutes.
Wildlife
History
Hurghada’s coastline grew from fishing port to dive hub in the late 20th century as tourism expanded around the Red Sea’s reefs.
Conservation
Local operators emphasize reef-safe practices and many centers support coral-restoration and no-take zones to protect reef health.
Reserve your spot on the Open Water Scuba Diving Course (PADI) – 3 Days - Hurghada today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Practice mask clearing beforehand
Run through basic mask and regulator drills in a pool or shallow water to speed skill acquisition during the confined-water session.
Protect against sun and heat
Use reef-safe sunscreen and a light long-sleeve rashguard during surface intervals to avoid sunburn on long boat days.
Hydration and motion management
Drink water before and between dives and eat light to reduce seasickness; bring anti-nausea meds if prone to motion sickness.
Equalize early and often
Descend slowly and equalize frequently—don’t force it; ask the instructor to stop the descent if you feel pressure.
Mask, snorkel, fins
Personal fit improves comfort for confined-water drills and boat dives.
Reef-safe sunscreen
Protects skin during long surface intervals and reduces harm to coral.
summer
Light wetsuit (3mm) or shorty
Keeps you warm in cooler months and protects against scrapes.
spring
Sea sickness remedies or acupressure bands
Helpful on choppy days during boat transfers to dive sites.