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Red Sea Diving Entry Level Courses
PADI Open Water Diver

   

Special offers on PADI Open Water Diver

 
 
Who it's for: People ages 15 yrs and over, who wish to learn to dive.
Duration: Four to five days.
Description: The most recognised dive certification worldwide is within your reach. The PADI Open Water course consists of confined water, classroom and open water modules. Completion of the course qualifies you to dive independent of supervision all over the world, with a buddy, to a maximum depth of 18m, within the limits of your training and experience.
Upgrade from Scuba Diver to Open Water Diver
If you've already completed the PADI Scuba Diver course, you can upgrade to PADI Open Water Diver with a 2-2.5 day course, consisting of 2 knowledge developlment sessions, 2 confined water dives and 2 open water dives.
See also PADI Open Water Referral / PADI Junior Open Water Diver
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Where can I do the PADI Open Water Diver Course?
You can complete the PADI Open Water Diver at a number of our approved dive centres across the Red Sea:
   
    How much does the PADI Open Water Diver Course cost?
Prices start at £155 for the Open Water Course and £65 for the upgrade from Scuba Diver, but vary from resort to resort - please check individual dive centre pages for accurate prices.
   
   

Special Offers on PADI Open Water Diver / PADI Junior Open Water Diver

Buy one and your buddy gets one free: £199 for 2 at AquaSport Taba.
Valid for courses starting 1 May - 31 Jul 2008.

Buy one and your buddy gets one free: £179 for 2 at Divers' Lodge Hurghada.
Valid for courses starting 2 May - 30 Jun 2008.

Free upgrade to National Geographic Diver (National Geographic course materials must be paid for locally at a cost of €30) - usually €90 - at Red Sea Diving College Sharm el Sheikh.
Valid for courses starting by 31 Oct 2008.

Buy one and your buddy gets one half price: £359 for 2 including course materials and certification at The Dive Tribe El Gouna.
Valid for arrivals 4 Apr - 25 Jul 2008.

Prices do not include course materials and certification, unless otherwise specified.

   
   
Study Materials
Study material must be purchased prior to departure from the UK, or locally (click here for further details). It is advisable to begin reading the manual prior to starting the course.
   
   
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PADI Open Water Diver ReferralPADI Junior Open Water Diver
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PADI Advanced Open Water Diver PADI Emergency First Response PADI Rescue Diver
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