PADI Open Water Course Hurghada

The PADI Open Water Course in Hurghada is the world’s most recognized beginner scuba diving certification and your official license to explore the underwater world. Training takes place in the warm, crystal-clear waters of the Red Sea—exploring some of the top Hurghada dive sites while learning safely and comfortably.

Upon completion, your international PADI certification allows you to dive anywhere in the world down to 18 meters with a buddy—or take the next step with the PADI Advanced Open Water Course. No prior scuba experience is required. With small student groups and personal attention from our experienced PADI instructors, you will gain essential skills, build confidence, and earn a lifetime license to explore the oceans.

Not sure if a full course is right for you? Try our Intro Diving experience first to test breathing underwater before committing to the full certification.

Why Choose DiveNemo for Your PADI Open Water Course?

At DiveNemo, your training is conducted in small groups with personalized attention from experienced PADI instructors who have trained hundreds of divers in the Red Sea.

• 100% Transparent Pricing: All-inclusive course rate with no hidden fees at checkout.

• experienced PADI instructors: Our team of certified, multi-lingual PADI instructors brings years of Red Sea experience to ensure your scuba training is safe, relaxed, and tailored to your pace.

• Small Group Sizes: Dedicated, patient instruction for faster skill mastery and maximum safety.

• Ideal Learning Environment: Calm, high-visibility Red Sea reef sites perfect for beginners.

• Internationally Recognized: Lifetime PADI certification valid at any dive center worldwide.

Course Structure & Daily Schedule -Padi open water certificate hurghada

• Day 1: Theory & Confined Water Skills Learn essential dive physics, safety rules, and equipment setup. Practice core skills in calm, shallow water until fully comfortable.

• Day 2: Open Water Reef Dives (Dives 1 & 2) Head out by boat to Red Sea coral sites to practice buoyancy and explore up to 12 meters.

• Day 3: Open Water Reef Dives (Dives 3 & 4) & Certification Demonstrate underwater control and dive planning down to 18 meters, then receive your official PADI certification card!

• Day 4: fun dives 

• Duration: 3–4 Days

• Maximum Depth: 18 Meters (12 meters for ages 10–11)

PADI Open Water Course Skills (Confined Water-Open Water)

1. Equipment Assembly: Setting up the cylinder, regulator, and BCD.
    
    

2. Pre-Dive Safety Check: Executing the BWRAF (Begin With Review And Friend) buddy check.
3. Deep Water Entry: Entering the water safely using a giant stride or seated entry.
4. Surface Buoyancy Check: Adjusting weights so you float at eye level with an empty BCD and a held breath.
5. BCD Inflation/Deflation: Operating the oral and power inflators at the surface.
6. Snorkel-to-Regulator Exchange: Swapping between breathing apparatuses at the surface without lifting your face from the water.
7. Five-Point Descent: Executing the descent protocol (Signal, Orientation, Regulator, Time, Elevate/Equalize).
8. Regulator Clearing (Exhalation): Removing the regulator, putting it back, and blowing out to clear water.
9. Regulator Clearing (Purge): Removing the regulator, putting it back, and using the purge button to clear water.
10. Regulator Recovery: Retrieving a lost regulator from behind your shoulder using the arm-sweep or reach method.
11. Partially Flooded Mask: Clearing water out of a mask that is filled up to your eyes.
12. Alternate Air Source Breathing: Securing and breathing from a buddy’s backup regulator while stationary.
13. Five-Point Ascent: Executing the ascent protocol (Signal, Time, Elevate hand/dump valve, Look up, Swim up).
14. Fully Flooded Mask: Clearing water out of a mask that is completely filled to the top.
15. Mask Removal and Replacement: Taking the mask completely off, swimming without it, putting it back on, and clearing it.
16. No-Mask Breathing: Breathing normally through your mouth for at least one minute without wearing a mask.
17. Air Depletion Response: Signaling “Out of Air” to your buddy when your tank runs dry.
18. Alternate Air Source Ascent: Sharing air with a buddy using their backup regulator while safely ascending together.
19. Fin Pivot (Power Inflator): Achieving neutral buoyancy by adding small bursts of air to hover on your fin tips.
20. Fin Pivot (Oral Inflation): Achieving neutral buoyancy by orally blowing air into the BCD while underwater.
21. Hovering Motionless: Floating completely suspended in mid-water for at least 30 seconds using only breath control.
22. Cramp Release: Removing a leg muscle cramp on yourself and on your buddy using the fin-stretch method.
23. Controlled Emergency Swimming Ascent (CESA): Ascending safely from a simulated out-of-air situation while making a continuous “ahhhh” sound.
24. Low-Pressure Inflator Disconnect: Unplugging the BCD hose underwater to handle a simulated runaway inflation emergency.
25. Loose Cylinder Band: Securing a loose scuba tank strap on your buddy’s gear underwater.
26. Weight System Removal/Replacement: Taking off and putting back on your weight belt or integrated weights underwater and at the surface.
27. Scuba Unit Removal/Replacement: Taking off and putting back on your entire tank and BCD assembly underwater and at the surface.
28. Skin Diving (Surface Dive): Performing a vertical head-first or feet-first dive from the surface on a single breath.
29. Snorkel Clearing: Blasting water out of a snorkel using the displacement or blast method after surfacing.
30. Tired Diver Tow: Transporting an exhausted buddy at the surface for 25 meters using an approved towing method.

What Is Included in the PADI Open Water Diver Course?

• ✔️ Complete PADI learning materials & official PADI certification fee

• ✔️ Professional PADI instructor guidance

• ✔️ Full scuba equipment rental (mask, fins, wetsuit, BCD, regulator, tanks, weights)

• ✔️ All open water training boat dives

• ✔️ Hotel transfers within central Hurghada

Transfer Surcharges:

• Additional €10 pickup fee per group from Makadi Bay, El Gouna, Sahl Hasheesh, or Safaga.

What to Bring

• Swimwear and towel

• Sunscreen and sunglasses

• Passport copy

• A positive attitude and willingness to learn

Price

€350  All-Inclusive — No Hidden PADI Fees

PADI OWD Course FAQ :

Do I need previous diving experience? 

No. The course is designed for complete beginners who can swim comfortably.

How deep can I dive after certification? 

Up to 18 meters worldwide (12 meters for junior divers aged 10–11).

How long does the PADI Open Water Diver Course take?

 3 to 4 days, depending on individual progress and weather conditions.

Can children join?   

Yes. The minimum age for the PADI Junior Open Water Diver course is 10 years old.

Are there any medical requirements?   

Participants must be in good general health and complete a standard Wrstc Medical Questionnaire and PADI Liability Release and Standards Safety papers prior to training.

Book Your Course 

Ready to start your underwater adventure or continue with Advanced Open Water training? Contact DiveNemo today:

• WhatsApp: +20 102 039 7055

• Email: info@divenemo.com