Three days on the Red Sea: confined-water drills ashore and multiple open-water dives from day boats around Marsa Alam. Learn buoyancy, navigation and safe dive planning with instructed practice and boat transfers included.
More ways to explore the area's outdoor wonders
Salt air and a flat horizon open the day as you climb aboard a dive boat from Marsa Alam. The Red Sea’s surface shimmers; below, coral gardens hold bright parrotfish and the slow blink of a green turtle. Over three days you move from confined-water drills to guided open-water dives, learning buoyancy control, underwater navigation and basic dive planning under a professional instructor.
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
3 days (about 8 hours/day)
Fitness Level
Able to swim and tread water; comfortable with surface swims and basic physical activity for multiple half-day boat trips.
Wildlife
History
The Red Sea has been a maritime route since antiquity; Marsa Alam evolved from fishing villages into a dive-tourism hub in recent decades as access and conservation awareness increased.
Conservation
The reef ecosystems here are fragile—use reef-safe sunscreen, avoid touching corals, and choose operators that use mooring buoys and responsible anchoring to minimize damage.
Reserve your spot on the PADI Open Water Diving Course With transfer : Marsa Alam today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Hydrate before dives
Drink water the morning of each dive day—dehydration increases the risk of decompression issues and reduces comfort in the sun.
Bring a well-fitting mask
A comfortable mask reduces leaks and fatigue during long surface swims and repeated descents.
Use reef-safe sunscreen
Choose mineral-based sunscreen and apply before you enter the water to protect coral health.
Know your medical limits
Declare conditions like asthma or recent ear surgery—medical clearance may be required before diving.
Mask, snorkel & fins
Personal fit improves comfort, reduces leaks, and helps you practice skills during confined-water sessions.
Shorty or 3mm wetsuit
Keeps you warm and reduces fatigue in Red Sea temperatures, which can vary by season.
Reef-safe sunscreen
Protects skin while minimizing harm to corals and marine life.
Dive logbook & notebook
Useful to record skills, dive plans, and post-class notes for certification and future dives.