Red Sea Diving & Snorkeling liveaboards

Our Liveaboard boats

Discover our selection of comfortable Red Sea liveaboard yachts. Each boat offers cosy cabins, spacious dive decks and plenty of areas to relax between dives. Choose your boat, check the details and find the best option for your next Red Sea safari.

Beginner Programs

Open Water Diver Course

Location: Hurghada

Become a certified diver and explore the ocean freely

The Open Water Diver course is your first full diving certification, allowing you to dive independently with a buddy to a maximum depth of 18 meters. It’s the most popular entry-level course worldwide—perfect for those ready to take the plunge into the world of scuba diving.

Whether you’re a total beginner or upgrading from Scuba Diver, this course offers a comprehensive introduction to diving in the clear, warm waters of the Red Sea.

Scuba diver swimming next to a vibrant red soft coral during an open water dive in the Red Sea, Egypt

Course Details

  • Max depth: 18 meters
  • Minimum age: 10 years
  • Duration: 3–4 days
  • Experience required: None
  • Certifications available: PADI or SSI
  • Instructors: Certified, multilingual (English, Spanish, German, Italian and Arabic)
  • Equipment: Full scuba gear included
  • Transfers: Free hotel pickup and drop-off within hurghada

What You’ll Learn

  • Dive theory and safe practices
  • Confined water skills sessions
  • 4 open water dives in the Red Sea
  • Buoyancy control, emergency skills
  • How to dive confidently and safely worldwide

After completing the course, you’ll receive an international diving certification recognized anywhere in the world, opening the door to a lifetime of underwater exploration.

Book Your Open Water Course Today

Join Diving World Red Sea and get certified in one of the world’s most stunning dive destinations. Contact us now to reserve your course or get guidance from our expert team.

380 Euro /per person

  • 3-4 days training
  • Quality gear included
  • Small groups