Who it's for: People ages 10yrs+*, who wish to learn to dive and complete part of the course in the UK before starting their holiday.
Duration: Two to two and a half days.
Description: Completion of this course gives you the same qualification as the Open Water Diver Course. The difference is that all of the theory and confined water training has been completed in the UK. The remaining 4 open water dives to gain certification can be completed in approximately 2 days, leaving the rest of your holiday for you to enjoy some recreational diving.
We would be happy to put you in touch with a reputable dive centre in your local area in order for you to undertake the theory and confined water training. Call us on 020 8418 2570 for details.
See also PADI Open Water Diver / PADI Junior Open Water Diver
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Where can I do the PADI Open Referral?
You can complete the PADI Open Water Diver Referral at a number of our approved dive centres across the Red Sea:

• In Sharm el Sheikh with Red Sea Diving College or Red Sea Waterworld
• In Dahab with Reef 2000
• In Nuweiba with Emperor Divers
• In Taba & Taba Heights with Red Sea Waterworld or Aqua-Sport
• In El Gouna with Dive Tribe
• In Hurghada with Divers' Lodge
• In Eilat with Aqua-Sport Eilat or Red Sea Sports Club (Manta Dive Centre)
• In Aqaba with Seastar

* Please note that Israeli diving regulations do not permit 10-12 year olds to learn to dive in Israel; those staying in Eilat will therefore complete their dive courses in Taba, Egypt, with Aquasport.