COURSES FOR DIVING IN HURGHADA
The underwater world is so fascinating, full of life and color.
As much as snorkeling is a good way to explore the beauty of marine life from the surface,
Scuba diving is a better way to get a closer look to this fascinating world, especially scuba diving in Hurghada.
PADI Open Water Diver Course
DESCRIPTION
Duration: 3 days
Most popular diving course in the world. Throughout the course you will learn the fundamentals of scuba diving, including diving equipment and techniques through theory sessions, confined water lessons and open water practice sessions. After completion you will be free to dive anywhere in the world along with your buddy to a maximum depth of 18 meters! Minimum age is 12 years.
COURSE PREREQUISITES
INCLUDED
Food and beverages on board
Lunch, Coffee, Tea, Water & Softdrinks are included
Dive equipment
Included
Dive instructor
Included
Transfer: Search for your hotel
For hotels inside Hurghada, Transfer from/to Hotel is free of charge
For Hotels in Makadi Bay, Soma Bay, Sahl Hasheesh and El Gouna, Transfer from /To Hotel is for a surcharge of €10-15 per day per car (up to 4 persons)
SCHEDULE
PRICE
Total cost = Addition of the prices of the items below
1 Person: € 270
2 Persons or more: € 260 p.p.
Manual + Online Certification
€ 100
Marine Park fees (Paid on board in cash)
€ 10 per day per person
COURSE DIRECTOR
PADI Scuba Diver Course
DESCRIPTION
Duration: 2 days
This course is for you if you are excited about diving, tight on schedule and wanting to get a license. You can upgrade later to Open Water Diver. Minimum age is 10 year
COURSE PREREQUISITES
INCLUDED
Food and beverages on board
Lunch, Coffee, Tea, Water & Soft drinks are included
Dive equipment
Yes
Dive instructor
Yes
Transfer: Search for your hotel
For hotels inside Hurghada, Transfer from/to Hotel is free of charge
For Hotels in Makadi Bay, Soma Bay, Sahl Hasheesh and El Gouna, Transfer from /To Hotel is for a surcharge of €10-15 per day per car (up to 4 persons)
SCHEDULE
PRICE
1 person: € 210
PADI Manual:
€ 55
PADI Online Certification:
€ 55
Manual + Online Certification
€ 100
Marine Park fees (Paid on board in cash)
€ 10 per day per person
COURSE DIRECTOR
PADI Bubblemaker Course
DESCRIPTION
Duration: 1 hour
Ready to blow bubbles? PADI Bubblemaker is the scuba diving course for kids! Children can join in the family fun of scuba diving or even start a trend! They will learn about diving and how to use scuba diving equipment under supervision of our instructor. Your child will receive a PADI certificate after finishing this course. The maximum depth is only 2 meters. Minimum age is 8 years.
COURSE PREREQUISITES
INCLUDED
Food and beverages on board
Lunch, Coffee, Tea, Water & Softdrinks are included
Dive equipment
Yes
Dive instructor
Yes
Transfer: Search for your hotel
For hotels inside Hurghada, Transfer from/to Hotel is free of charge
For Hotels in Makadi Bay, Soma Bay, Sahl Hasheesh and El Gouna, Transfer from /To Hotel is for a surcharge of €10-15 per day per car (up to 4 persons)
SCHEDULE
PRICE
1 Child: € 65
2 Children: € 115
Marine Park fees (Paid on board in cash)
€ 10 per day per person
COURSE DIRECTOR
PADI Advanced Open Water Diver Course
DESCRIPTION
Duration: 2 days
The PADI Advanced Open Water Diver course is a two-day course which enables certified Open Water divers to explore new diving activities under supervision in a well-organized and structured environment. It gives you the chance to expand your skills. The program has 2 core dives, Deep and Navigation, and you get to choose a further 3 from a variety including, Boat, Wreck, Drift, Night diving and other specialty activities, all completed under the supervision of your instructor.
COURSE PREREQUISITES
INCLUDED
Food and beverages on board
Lunch, Coffee, Tea, Water & Soft drinks are included
Transfer: Search for your hotel
For hotels inside Hurghada, Transfer from/to Hotel is free of charge
For Hotels in Makadi Bay, Soma Bay, Sahl Hasheesh and El Gouna, Transfer from /To Hotel is for a surcharge of €10-15 per day per car (up to 4 persons)
SCHEDULE
PRICE
1 Person: € 200
2 Persons or more: € 195 p.p.
PADI Manual
€ 55
PADI Online Certification
€ 55
Manual + Online Certification
€ 100
Dive equipment rental
€ 25 per day
Marine Park fees (Paid on board in cash)
€ 10 per day per person
COURSE DIRECTOR
PADI Enriched Air Diver Specialty
DESCRIPTION
Duration: 1 Day - No Dive
Scuba diving with enriched air nitrox gives you more no decompression dive time. This means more time underwater, especially on repetitive scuba dives.
COURSE PREREQUISITES
INCLUDED
Food and beverages on board
Lunch, Coffee, Tea, Water & Soft drinks are included
Dive instructor
Yes
Transfer:
For hotels inside Hurghada, Transfer from/to Hotel is free of charge
For Hotels in Makadi Bay, Soma Bay, Sahl Hasheesh and El Gouna, Transfer from /To Hotel is for a surcharge of €10-15 per day per car (up to 4 persons)
SCHEDULE
PRICE
1 person: € 100
PADI Manual:
€ 55
PADI Online Certification Card:
€ 55
Manual + Online certificate:
€ 100
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PADI Emergency First Response Specialty
DESCRIPTION
Duration: 1 day - no dive
Emergency First Response gives you the confidence to respond to medical emergencies, not just in the diving world, but in your everyday world with your family, friends, neighbors, and co-workers too.
COURSE PREREQUISITES
INCLUDED
Food and beverages on board
Lunch, Coffee, Tea, Water & Soft drinks are included
Dive instructor
Yes
Transfer:
For hotels inside Hurghada, Transfer from/to Hotel is free of charge
For Hotels in Makadi Bay, Soma Bay, Sahl Hasheesh and El Gouna, Transfer from /To Hotel is for a surcharge of €10-15 per day per car (up to 4 persons)
SCHEDULE
PRICE
1 person: € 110
PADI Manual:
€ 50
PADI Online Certification Card:
€ 50
Manual + Online Certification:
€ 100
COURSE DIRECTOR
PADI Wreck Diving Specialty
DESCRIPTION
Duration: 2 days - 4 dives
The fun part of the PADI Wreck Diver course is visiting wrecks, unlocking mysteries and starting to gain the knowledge and experience that allows you to see things that others overlook.
COURSE PREREQUISITES
INCLUDED
Food and beverages on board
Lunch, Coffee, Tea, Water & Soft drinks are included
Dive instructor
Yes
For hotels inside Hurghada, Transfer from/to Hotel is free of charge
For Hotels in Makadi Bay, Soma Bay, Sahl Hasheesh and El Gouna, Transfer from /To Hotel is for a surcharge of €10-15 per day per car (up to 4 persons)
SCHEDULE
PRICE
1 Person : € 180
PADI Manual:
€ 55
PADI Online Certification card:
€ 55
Manual + Online Certification:
€ 100
Dive equipment rental
€ 25 per day
Marine Park fees (Paid on board in cash)
€ 10 per day per person
COURSE DIRECTOR
PADI Underwater Navigator Specialty
DESCRIPTION
Duration: 2 days- 4 dives
Be the diver everyone wants to follow and make your sense of direction legendary with the PADI Underwater Navigator Specialty course. You learn the tools of the trade, including navigation via natural clues and by compass.
COURSE PREREQUISITES
INCLUDED
Food and beverages on board
Lunch, Coffee, Tea, Water & Soft drinks are included
Dive instructor
Yes
Transfer: Search for your hotel
For hotels inside Hurghada, Transfer from/to Hotel is free of charge
For Hotels in Makadi Bay, Soma Bay, Sahl Hasheesh and El Gouna, Transfer from /To Hotel is for a surcharge of €10-15 per day per car (up to 4 persons)
SCHEDULE
PRICE
1 Person: € 120
PADI Manual:
€ 50
PADI Online Certification Card:
€ 50
Manual + Online Certification:
€ 100
Dive equipment rental
€ 25 per day
Marine Park fees (Paid on board in cash)
€ 10 per day per person
COURSE DIRECTOR
PADI Deep Diver Specialty
DESCRIPTION
Duration: 2 days - 4 dives
The fun part about this course is the opportunity to explore the deep. You will learn the techniques for diving deeper in the range of 18-40 meters/ 60-130 feet. Experience planning, organizing and making at least four deep dives.
COURSE PREREQUISITES
INCLUDED
Food and beverages on board
Lunch, Coffee, Tea, Water & Soft drinks are included
Dive instructor
Yes
For hotels inside Hurghada, Transfer from/to Hotel is free of charge
For Hotels in Makadi Bay, Soma Bay, Sahl Hasheesh and El Gouna, Transfer from /To Hotel is for a surcharge of €10-15 per day per car (up to 4 persons)
SCHEDULE
PRICE
1 person: € 170
PADI Manual:
€ 55
PADI Online Certification Card:
€ 55
Manual + Online Certification
€ 100
Dive equipment
€ 25 per day
Marine Park fees (Paid on board in cash)
€ 10 per day per person
COURSE DIRECTOR
PADI Night Dive Specialty
DESCRIPTION
Duration: 2 days - 2 dives
The sea holds a lot of secrets hidden in the depth of its abyss. Diving in the morning is certainly joyful, still diving at night is more exciting. Come and learn how to dive at night and watch the secret life of underwater world creatures.
COURSE PREREQUISITES
INCLUDED
Food and beverages on board
Lunch, Coffee, Tea, Water & Soft drinks are included
Dive instructor
Yes
Transfer:
For hotels inside Hurghada, Transfer from/to Hotel is free of charge
For Hotels in Makadi Bay, Soma Bay, Sahl Hasheesh and El Gouna, Transfer from /To Hotel is for a surcharge of €10 per day per car (up to 4 persons)
SCHEDULE
PRICE
1 person: € 200
PADI Manual:
€ 50
PADI Online Certification Card:
€ 50
Manual + Online Certification:
€ 75
Dive Equipment:
€ 20 per day
Marine Park fees (Paid on board in cash)
€ 10 per day per person
COURSE DIRECTOR
PADI Underwater digital photography specialty
DESCRIPTION
Duration: 2 days - 4 dives
The PADI Digital Underwater Photographer specialty is a course designed for conventional film equipment and it also gets you going quickly with today modern digital equipment, whether you use a point-and-shoot snap camera or a sophisticated D-SLR like the pros.
COURSE PREREQUISITES
INCLUDED
Food and beverages on board
Lunch, Coffee, Tea, Water & Soft drinks are included
Dive instructor
Yes
For hotels inside Hurghada, Transfer from/to Hotel is free of charge
For Hotels in Makadi Bay, Soma Bay, Sahl Hasheesh and El Gouna, Transfer from /To Hotel is for a surcharge of €10-15 per day per car (up to 4 persons)
SCHEDULE
PRICE
1 person: € 130
PADI Manual:
€ 50
PADI Online Certification Card:
€ 50
Manual + Online Certification:
€ 75
Dive equipment rental
€ 25 per day
Marine Park fees (Paid on board in cash)
€ 10 per day per person
COURSE DIRECTOR
PADI Underwater Videographer Specialty
DESCRIPTION
Duration: 2 Days - 4 Dives
Think how would it feel to look back at your diving memory not only in still shots but also in full movement. In this course, you will learn how to make underwater videos that are interesting to watch, where you can share them on different social media.
COURSE PREREQUISITES
INCLUDED
Food and beverages on board
Lunch, Coffee, Tea, Water & Soft drinks are included
Dive instructor
Yes
For hotels inside Hurghada, Transfer from/to Hotel is free of charge
For Hotels in Makadi Bay, Soma Bay, Sahl Hasheesh and El Gouna, Transfer from /To Hotel is for a surcharge of €10 to €15 per day per car (up to 4 persons)
SCHEDULE
PRICE
1 person: € 150
PADI Manual:
€ 50
PADI Online Certification Card:
€ 50
Manual + Online Certification:
€ 75
Dive Equipment:
€ 20 per day
Marine Park fees (Paid on board in cash)
€ 10 per day per person
COURSE DIRECTOR
PADI Drift Diver Specialty
DESCRIPTION
Duration: 2 Days - 4 Dives
Learn how to dive with the flow! Drift Diver specialty allows you to understand how to move with the current and experience the sensation of being carried out by the water for more fun and enjoyment. You will learn how to stay in groups as you float as well as how to use various drift equipment.
Minimum Age: 12 years
COURSE PREREQUISITES
INCLUDED
Food and beverages on board
Lunch, Coffee, Tea, Water & Soft drinks are included
Dive instructor
Yes
For hotels inside Hurghada, Transfer from/to Hotel is free of charge
For Hotels in Makadi Bay, Soma Bay, Sahl Hasheesh and El Gouna, Transfer from /To Hotel is for a surcharge of €10 to €15 per day per car (up to 4 persons)
SCHEDULE
PRICE
1 person: € 170
PADI Manual:
€ 50
PADI Online Certification Card:
€ 50
Manual + Online Certification:
€ 75
Dive Equipment:
€ 20 per day
Marine Park fees (Paid on board in cash)
€ 10 per day per person
COURSE DIRECTOR
PADI Side Mount Diver
DESCRIPTION
Duration: 2 days - 4 dives
Scuba Diving is FUN, right? How about enjoying the underwater scenery without carrying on a heavy tank on your back?
Side mount specialty will help you learn how to mount cylinders to your sides, giving you the needed flexibility to move freely underwater.
COURSE PREREQUISITES
INCLUDED
Food and beverages on board
Lunch, Coffee, Tea, Water & Soft drinks are included
Dive instructor
Yes
For hotels inside Hurghada, Transfer from/to Hotel is free of charge
For Hotels in Makadi Bay, Soma Bay, Sahl Hasheesh and El Gouna, Transfer from /To Hotel is for a surcharge of €10 per day per car (up to 4 persons)
SCHEDULE
PRICE
1 person: € 270
PADI Manual:
€ 55
PADI Online Certification Card:
€ 55
Manual + Online Certification:
€ 100
Dive equipment
€ 65 per day
Marine Park fees (Paid on board in cash)
€ 10 per day per person
COURSE DIRECTOR
PADI Dry Suit Specialty
DESCRIPTION
Duration: 2 Days- 4 dives
Scuba Diving can be annoying in cold weather. Going underwater in temperatures below 15 degrees requires special arrangements. Through this course, you learn how to use a Dry Suit to seal yourself off from low temperatures and enjoy a longer diving season around the world.
COURSE PREREQUISITES
INCLUDED
Food and beverages on board:
Lunch, Coffee, Tea, Water & Soft drinks are included
Dive instructor:
Yes
Transfer:
For hotels inside Hurghada, Transfer from/to Hotel is free of charge
For Hotels in Makadi Bay, Soma Bay, Sahl Hasheesh and El Gouna, Transfer from /To Hotel is for a surcharge of €10 per day per car (up to 4 persons)
SCHEDULE
PRICE
1 person: € 250
PADI Manual:
€ 55
PADI Online Certification Card:
€ 55
Manual + Online Certification:
€ 100
Dive equipment:
Bringing your own is recommended
Marine Park fees (Paid on board in cash)
€ 10 per day per person
COURSE DIRECTOR
PADI Search and Recovery Specialty
DESCRIPTION
Duration: 2 Days - 4 Dives
What would happen if you or one of your diving buddies lost something while diving underwater? Spotting a missing item underwater is a skill that you can develop by taking this specialty. During the course, you will learn different techniques of how to create a search plan, locate a missing item and easily recover it.
COURSE PREREQUISITES
INCLUDED
Food and beverages on board
Lunch, Coffee, Tea, Water & Soft drinks are included
Dive instructor
Yes
For hotels inside Hurghada, Transfer from/to Hotel is free of charge
For Hotels in Makadi Bay, Soma Bay, Sahl Hasheesh and El Gouna, Transfer from /To Hotel is for a surcharge of €10 to €15 per day per car (up to 4 persons)
SCHEDULE
PRICE
1 person: € 120
PADI Manual:
€ 50
PADI Online Certificat:
€ 50
PADI Manual + Online Certificat:
€ 75
Dive Equipment:
€ 20 per day
Marine Park fees (Paid on board in cash)
€ 10 per day per person
COURSE DIRECTOR
PADI Rescue Diver Course
DESCRIPTION
Duration: 4 days
The Rescue Diver course is a crucial step in your diving education and is highly recommended to all divers. Throughout this course you will come to appreciate and understand the importance of this training relevant to diver safety and incident minimization and management.
Proof of current EFR or equivalent first aid training is required before commencement of the course.
COURSE PREREQUISITES
INCLUDED
Food and beverages on board
Lunch, Coffee, Tea, Water & Softdrinks are included
Course Instructor:
Yes
Transfer: Search for your hotel
For hotels inside Hurghada, Transfer from/to Hotel is free of charge
For Hotels in Makadi Bay, Soma Bay, Sahl Hasheesh and El Gouna, Transfer from /To Hotel is for a surcharge of €10-15 per day per car (up to 4 persons)
SCHEDULE
PRICE
1 Person: € 280
2 Persons or more: € 270 p.p.
PADI Manual
€ 55
PADI Online Certification costs
€ 55
Manual + Online Certification
€ 100
Dive equipment rental
€ 25 per day
Marine Park fees (Paid on board in cash)
€ 10 per day per person
COURSE DIRECTOR
PADI Project Aware Specialist
DESCRIPTION
Duration: 1 Day - No Diving
Understanding the techniques of Scuba Diving is important to enjoy the underwater world, and also, understanding the standards of the environment you are entering is equal in importance. Taking this course will help you understand the essential problems facing the oceans and marine life, and how to have a role in protecting them for future generations. You will learn how to have a proactive role in protecting coral reefs and ensure sustainability of aquatic life.
COURSE PREREQUISITES
INCLUDED
Food and beverages on board
Lunch, Coffee, Tea, Water & Soft drinks are included
Dive instructor
Yes
Transfer:
For hotels inside Hurghada, Transfer from/to Hotel is free of charge
For Hotels in Makadi Bay, Soma Bay, Sahl Hasheesh and El Gouna, Transfer from /To Hotel is for a surcharge of €10 per day per car (up to 4 persons)
SCHEDULE
PRICE
1 person: € 100
PADI Manual:
€ 50
PADI Online Certification Card:
€ 50
Manual + Online Certification:
€ 75
COURSE DIRECTOR
PADI Diver Propulsion Vehicle Specialty (Scooter)
DESCRIPTION
Duration: 2 days - 4 dives
Using a scooter in real life helps you enjoy more sightseeing and enables you to cover larger areas and wider spaces. Imagine if you have the same ability underwater! This specialty will help you learn how to use an underwater scooter, glide through the sea and have more fun while diving
COURSE PREREQUISITES
INCLUDED
Food and beverages on board
Lunch, Coffee, Tea, Water & Soft drinks are included
Dive instructor
Yes
For hotels inside Hurghada, Transfer from/to Hotel is free of charge
For Hotels in Makadi Bay, Soma Bay, Sahl Hasheesh and El Gouna, Transfer from /To Hotel is for a surcharge of €10-15 per day per car (up to 4 persons)
SCHEDULE
PRICE
1 person: € 130
PADI Manual:
€ 50
PADI Online Certification Card:
€ 50
Manual + Online Certificate:
€ 75
Equipment Rental:
€ 20 per day
Scooter Rental:
€ 50 per day
Marine Park fees (Paid on board in cash)
€ 10 per day per person
COURSE DIRECTOR
PADI Divemaster Course
DESCRIPTION
Duration: 12 days
If you are interested in a full- or part-time diving career, then this is your first step on the professional ladder. You will develop your knowledge to a professional level, and learn how to supervise diving activities and assist with other divers in training. Minimum age is 18 years.
COURSE PREREQUISITES
INCLUDED
Food and beverages on board
Lunch, Coffee, Tea, Water & Soft drinks are included
Instructor:
Included
Transfer (Upon demand):
€ 5 for hotels inside Hurghada
€ 10-15 for hotels outside Hurghada (Soma Bay, Makadi Bay, Sahl Hasheesh, El Gouna)
SCHEDULE
PRICE
1 Person: € 500
2 Persons or more: € 490 p.p.
PADI Manual/Sticker/Application Fees:
€ 250
Dive equipment:
Recommended providing your own
Rental: € 25 per day
Marine Park fees (Paid on board in cash)
€ 10 per day per person
COURSE DIRECTOR
PADI Coral Reef Conservation Specialty
DESCRIPTION
Duration: 1 Day - No Diving
We learn scuba diving to get the chance to see the colorful coral reefs everywhere in the world. Did you ever wonder what is the function or importance of this habitat and what is its effect on the global eco-system on earth?
In this course, you will learn to understand this complex world, learn the dangers facing coral reefs and how you can contribute to preserving this vital marine system.
COURSE PREREQUISITES
INCLUDED
Food and beverages on board
Lunch, Coffee, Tea, Water & Soft drinks are included
Dive instructor
Yes
Transfer:
For hotels inside Hurghada, Transfer from/to Hotel is free of charge
For Hotels in Makadi Bay, Soma Bay, Sahl Hasheesh and El Gouna, Transfer from /To Hotel is for a surcharge of €10 per day per car (up to 4 persons)
SCHEDULE
PRICE
1 person: € 100
PADI Manual:
€ 50
PADI Online Certification Card:
€ 50
Manual + Online Certification:
€ 75
COURSE DIRECTOR
PADI Boat Diver Specialty
DESCRIPTION
Duration: 1 Day - 3 Dives
Boats and diving are two sides of the same coin. Learning to dive from a boat is an essential skill because many sites are easily reached by different kinds of boats. You will learn how to arrange your kit on board, entry and exit techniques and how to avoid seasickness.
COURSE PREREQUISITES
INCLUDED
Food and beverages on board
Lunch, Coffee, Tea, Water & Soft drinks are included
Dive instructor
Yes
For hotels inside Hurghada, Transfer from/to Hotel is free of charge
For Hotels in Makadi Bay, Soma Bay, Sahl Hasheesh and El Gouna, Transfer from /To Hotel is for a surcharge of €10-15 per day per car (up to 4 persons)
SCHEDULE
PRICE
1 person: € 130
PADI Manual:
€ 50
PADI Online Certification Card:
€ 50
Manual + Online Certificate:
€ 75
Equipment Rental:
€ 20 per day
Marine Park fees (Paid on board in cash)
€ 10 per day per person
COURSE DIRECTOR
PADI Instructor Course (IDC)
DESCRIPTION
Duration: 12 to 14 days
Are you already PADI Divemaster and do you want to continue your dive career and take the next step? Then it's time to start your Padi Instructor Development Course (IDC). The IDC consists of two sections, the Assistant Instructor (AI) course and the Open Water Scuba Instructor (OWSI) program. The PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor (OWSI) course will give you the knowledge to teach and manage divers through all courses.
What will you learn during the Course?
The AI education will be applied during the OWSI course and a mixture of new knowledge and development of teaching in confined water and open water.
You will also be taught how to conduct programs and instructor courses, as well as managing and sales training in order to market and promote courses. Business and management will be covered too, this assists you with the expected PADI standards and principles that should be applied.
COURSE PREREQUISITES
INCLUDED
Diving Instructor: Yes
Tanks and weights rental: Yes
SCHEDULE
PRICE
IDC
€1150
EFR Instructor
€450
PADI Teaching Materials
Recommended to bring your own material
PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer
€750
Marine Park fees (Pay in cash on board)
€ 10 per day per person
COURSE DIRECTOR
PADI Care for Children Specialty
DESCRIPTION
Duration: 1 Day - No Diving
Diving and snorkeling is a fun activity, especially with children. A child's behavior on board can be totally unpredictable. They can jump or run or hurt themselves in any form.
Taking the Care for Children specialty course will give you a broader perspective on how to deal in case of medical emergency with a set of skills specific to helping infants and children in case of need.
COURSE PREREQUISITES
INCLUDED
Food and beverages on board
Lunch, Coffee, Tea, Water & Soft drinks are included
Dive instructor
Yes
Transfer: Search for your hotel
For hotels inside Hurghada, Transfer from/to Hotel is free of charge
For Hotels in Makadi Bay, Soma Bay, Sahl Hasheesh and El Gouna, Transfer from /To Hotel is for a surcharge of €10- €15 per day per car (up to 4 persons)
SCHEDULE
PRICE
1 person: € 100
PADI Manual:
€ 50
PADI Online Certification Card:
€ 50
Manual + Online Certification :
€ 75
COURSE DIRECTOR