PADI Open Water Diver Course in Hurghada for Beginners
Colona Divers · Hurghada, Red Sea, Egypt
PADI Open Water Diver Course in Hurghada
Take your first step in scuba diving. Learn with a professional PADI Instructor, explore the Red Sea, and work toward your first internationally recognized scuba certification. No previous diving experience needed.
PADI Beginner Certification
Your First Step in Scuba Diving
Learn to dive with a PADI Instructor, practice essential scuba skills, and complete supervised open-water training in the Red Sea. No previous diving experience is needed.
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Course Overview
The PADI Open Water Diver (OWD) course is designed for people learning to scuba dive for the first time. At Colona Divers in Hurghada, your instructor guides you through diving theory, confined-water skills, and open-water training in the Red Sea.
- No previous scuba diving experience required
- Learn equipment use, underwater communication, buoyancy, and safety
- Complete four open-water training dives
- Earn certification after meeting all PADI course requirements
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Price & Booking
PADI Open Water Diver Course
Minimum course duration: 3 days. Minimum age: 10 years. Students aged 10–14 qualify for Junior Open Water Diver certification; students aged 15+ qualify for Open Water Diver certification.
Accompanying Snorkelers
Snorkelers can accompany the course boat-training days but do not participate in scuba lessons. Children must be supervised by a parent or guardian.
Transfer Supplements — Total for 3 Days
Hotel pickup and drop-off within Hurghada city are included. The supplements below cover return transfers for all three course days.
Transfer supplements shown are the total for the complete three-day course, not a daily charge.
Please confirm course dates, availability, and whether PADI learning materials and certification processing fees are included.
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Schedule & Duration
Exact times and training sequence may vary with conditions, learning progress, and instructor assessment.
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Open Water Diver Course Program
- Day 1 — Theory & Confined-Water Training Learn scuba principles, assemble equipment, practice breathing, buoyancy, communication, and essential safety skills in a pool or other suitable confined-water environment.
- Day 2 — Red Sea Open-Water Training Continue your training from the boat, perform supervised open-water skills, and gain confidence underwater.
- Day 3 — Final Dives & Assessment Complete the required open-water training dives, practical skills, and knowledge assessments. Certification follows successful completion of all requirements.
Four open-water training dives are required. Three days is the planned minimum, not a guarantee of certification within three days.
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Why Choose the PADI Open Water Diver Course?
If you have never scuba dived before, this is the starting point for learning to dive safely and confidently. The course combines knowledge development, confined-water practice, and real Red Sea training dives, with an instructor guiding you at every stage.
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What Skills Will You Gain?
By successfully completing the PADI Open Water Diver course, you will have learned and demonstrated the foundational skills needed for recreational scuba diving, including:
- Assembling, checking, using, and caring for scuba equipment
- Breathing underwater and clearing a mask and regulator
- Controlling buoyancy, swimming position, and movement underwater
- Using hand signals and communicating with your dive buddy
- Monitoring air supply, depth, and time during a dive
- Planning dives and understanding safe ascent procedures
- Practicing basic problem-management and emergency-response skills
What Can You Do After Certification?
Qualified adult Open Water Divers can plan and make recreational dives with a suitably qualified buddy, within their training, experience, conditions, and the standard 18-metre depth limit. Junior divers follow age-specific depth and supervision restrictions.
Your next steps can include recreational Red Sea diving, PADI Advanced Open Water Diver training, and specialty courses appropriate to your certification and experience.
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Course Highlights
- Beginner-friendly training leading toward your first scuba certification
- Training with a professional PADI Instructor
- Practice scuba diving skills in controlled conditions
- Practice open-water scuba skills in the Red Sea under instructor supervision
- Build the foundation for future diving adventures
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Included & Not Included
Included
- Professional PADI Instructor and supervised training
- 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
- Additional transfers from outlying hotel areas
- Optional professional photos and videos
- Personal purchases and tips
Confirm whether PADI learning materials and certification processing fees are included in the quoted course price.
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Requirements & Safety
Junior Open Water Diver — Ages 10–14 Entry-level PADI certification for young divers.
- Ages 10–11: maximum depth 12 metres; dive with a PADI Professional or certified parent/guardian.
- Ages 12–14: maximum depth 18 metres; dive with a certified adult.
- At age 15, Junior divers can upgrade to the standard Open Water Diver certification without repeating the full course.
Open Water Diver — Ages 15+ Entry-level PADI certification for older teenagers and adults.
- Maximum training/certification depth: 18 metres.
- No previous scuba certification or experience required.
- Swimming, water comfort, and medical screening requirements apply.
For 10–11-year-old students, PADI training ratios are limited to a maximum of four students per instructor in confined open water and open water, with no more than two 10–11-year-olds in that group. Actual class size may be smaller.
All training is subject to the instructor's assessment, weather, diving conditions, and applicable PADI standards. Junior divers must follow their age-specific depth and buddy restrictions.
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What to Bring
- Towel and swimwear
- Sunscreen, sunglasses, and hat
- Passport or identification details if requested for registration
- Personal camera, if suitable for diving conditions
- Cash for optional extras
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need previous diving experience?
No. This is an entry-level course for beginners. Swimming, water-comfort, and medical requirements still apply.
How long does the PADI Open Water Diver course take?
Plan for at least three days. More time may be required to complete all training and assessments.
How many open-water dives are included in training?
The course requires four open-water training dives, in addition to knowledge development and confined-water skills.
Can my family join without scuba diving?
Yes. Accompanying guests may join the boat as snorkelers at the listed rates, subject to availability and supervision requirements.
Are transfers included?
Hurghada city transfers are included. Total three-day supplements are €15 for Sahl Hasheesh, Makadi Bay, or El Gouna, and €30 for Soma Bay or Safaga.
What is the age range for Junior Open Water Diver?
Junior Open Water Diver is for ages 10–14. From age 15, students qualify for the standard Open Water Diver certification. Junior divers have age-specific depth and supervision limits.
How deep can Junior Open Water Divers dive?
Ages 10–11: up to 12 metres with a PADI Professional or certified parent/guardian. Ages 12–14: up to 18 metres with a certified adult, subject to training and conditions.
What certification will I receive?
Successful students earn PADI Open Water Diver certification, or Junior Open Water Diver certification for ages 10–14, subject to all course requirements.
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PADI Open Water Diver Course Video
See what your first steps in scuba diving can look like. Watch the PADI Open Water Diver course video and discover how your underwater adventure begins.
PADI Open Water Diver Course in Hurghada, Red Sea, Egypt.
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