PADI Advanced Open Water Diver Course in Hurghada
Colona Divers · Hurghada, Red Sea, Egypt
PADI Advanced Open Water Diver Course in Hurghada
Already certified as an Open Water Diver? Take the next step with five adventure dives, build confidence in navigation and buoyancy, and discover deeper Red Sea diving with a PADI Instructor.
PADI Continuing Education
Go Beyond Your Open Water Certification
Practice deeper diving and underwater navigation, then choose three additional adventure dives with your instructor. Build your skills while exploring Hurghada’s Red Sea dive sites.
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Who Is This Course For?
The PADI Advanced Open Water Diver course is continuing education for certified divers , not an entry-level course. It is suitable for Open Water Divers and Junior Open Water Divers (or holders of qualifying certifications) who want to explore new types of diving with instructor guidance.
- Already hold an Open Water Diver or qualifying certification
- Want more experience and better buoyancy control
- Interested in underwater navigation and deeper diving
- Prefer learning through five supervised adventure dives
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Price & Booking
PADI Advanced Open Water Diver
Course duration: two days, with five adventure dives. Minimum age: 12 years.
Accompanying Snorkelers
Hotel Transfers
Pickup and return transfers from Hurghada city hotels are included. The supplements below cover return transfers for both course days.
Transfer Supplements — Total for 2 Days
Two-day totals calculated from the daily transfer rates used on the Open Water Diver course page; please verify these rates before publishing.
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Please confirm whether PADI learning materials and certification processing fees are included in the quoted price.
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Days & Duration
Pickup and return times vary by hotel location, sea conditions, and course scheduling.
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Your Five Adventure Dives
The course combines two required adventure dives with three elective adventure dives selected with your instructor, according to conditions and availability.
- Deep Adventure Dive Learn how to plan and manage a deeper dive within your age-specific training limits.
- Underwater Navigation Adventure Dive Practice using a compass and natural references underwater.
- Elective Adventure Dive 1 Choose a specialty experience suited to the local dive sites.
- Elective Adventure Dive 2 Build confidence in another area of diving.
- Elective Adventure Dive 3 Explore a fifth type of diving and apply new skills.
Examples of electives include Peak Performance Buoyancy, Fish Identification, Underwater Naturalist, Digital Underwater Photography, Search and Recovery, Wreck, and Night diving. Actual options depend on conditions, instructor qualifications, equipment, and availability.
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Why Take the Advanced Open Water Course?
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Depth Limits & Junior Divers
The maximum training depth depends on age and applicable PADI standards.
A maximum depth is not a target for every dive. Actual depth is determined by the instructor and the dive plan. Junior divers must follow age-specific supervision and depth restrictions.
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Course Levels & Adventure Dive Lessons
These are the main skills you will develop during the course.
Deep Diving
Learn to plan and complete deeper dives safely with your PADI Instructor.
Underwater Navigation
Practice compass headings and natural navigation to find your way underwater.
Peak Performance Buoyancy
Improve your balance, trim and buoyancy control during an elective adventure dive.
Deep Diving and Underwater Navigation are required dives. Peak Performance Buoyancy is an elective, subject to availability.
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Included & Not Included
Included
- Professional PADI Instructor and five supervised adventure dives
- Full scuba diving equipment
- Snorkeling equipment for accompanying snorkelers
- Lunch on boat days
- Drinking water, soft drinks, and hot beverages
- Hotel transfers within Hurghada city
Not Included / Extra
- Outlying-area transfer supplements
- Optional professional photos and videos
- Personal purchases and tips
Confirm PADI learning materials and certification processing fees before booking.
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Prerequisites & Safety
- PADI Open Water Diver, Junior Open Water Diver, or qualifying certification
- Minimum age: 12 years
- Medical screening and fitness-to-dive requirements apply
- Instructor determines suitable dive choices and depth based on age, training, and conditions
- Completion of all course requirements is necessary for certification
This course is not suitable for complete beginners without an entry-level scuba certification . Beginners should start with the PADI Open Water Diver course.
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What to Bring
- Towel and swimwear
- Sunscreen, sunglasses, and hat
- Existing diving certification details
- Personal camera, if suitable for diving
- Cash for optional extras
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can beginners join Advanced Open Water Diver?
No. You need an Open Water Diver or qualifying certification first.
How many dives are included?
Five adventure dives: Deep and Underwater Navigation plus three electives.
How long does the course take?
The planned course duration is two days, subject to successful completion of the required skills and conditions.
How deep can I dive?
Adult training may reach up to 30 metres; Junior Advanced Open Water Diver students aged 12–14 have a maximum of 21 metres.
Can family members join as snorkelers?
Yes, accompanying snorkelers may join at the listed rates, subject to availability and supervision requirements.
Are transfers included?
Hurghada city transfers are included. For both course days, supplements are €10 for Sahl Hasheesh, Makadi Bay or El Gouna, and €20 for Soma Bay or Safaga (subject to confirmation).
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Advanced Open Water Diver Course Video
See what continuing your scuba education can look like with the Advanced Open Water Diver course.
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