Three days on the Red Sea introduces novices to PADI Open Water standards: confined-water drills, six guided open-water dives and local dive-boat experience. Learn practical skills, enjoy vivid reefs, and emerge certified to 18 meters.
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The boat rocks underfoot as morning light slices across the Red Sea; salty air sharpens each inhale and the reef calls you down. Over three days in Hurghada you move from shallow pool drills to six guided open-water dives, learning buoyancy, mask skills and safe ascent procedures while colorful reefs and shoals become a practical classroom.
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
3 days (approx. 72 hours)
Fitness Level
Basic cardiovascular fitness and comfort in open water; able to swim and tread water for short periods.
Wildlife
History
Hurghada grew from a 20th-century fishing port into a dive tourism center; the Red Sea’s rift-formed basin has long served as a corridor for trade and marine biodiversity.
Conservation
Coral reefs in the Red Sea are vulnerable to warming and physical damage; follow responsible-diving practices, avoid touching corals and use reef-safe products.
Reserve your spot on the PADI Open Water Scuba Diving Course 3-Day in Red Sea - Hurghada today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Bring a personal mask
A well-fitting mask improves comfort and reduces fogging during confined and open-water sessions; rentals available but fit varies.
Use reef-safe sunscreen
Protect your skin and the reef—choose biodegradable sunscreen and apply well before boarding to avoid contaminating the water.
Practice ear equalization
Work on the Valsalva or swallowing techniques before descents to avoid discomfort during repeated dives.
Book morning slots
Calmer seas and better visibility often occur in the morning, improving safety and photo opportunities.
Personal mask and snorkel
Improves fit and comfort during lessons and surface swims.
Reef-safe sunscreen
Protects skin and reduces harm to coral ecosystems in warm months.
summer
Light wetsuit (3–5 mm)
Provides thermal protection for early-year dives when water is cooler.
spring
Logbook or dive app
Record skills, dives and certification details for future dive planning.