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Divers during the PADI Adventure Diver course in the Red Sea, Sharm El Sheikh
The Wave Diving Center Since 1995 · Sharm El Sheikh · PADI 5★

PADI Adventure Diver

Take your diving to the next level — three adventure dives of your choice, one at a time.

★★★★★ 4.9 · 1,283 reviews
📅 1 day 🌊 3 adventure dives 👤 Open Water certified
Max 4 per instructor

Small groups for real, personal attention.

Equipment included

All well-maintained diving gear provided.

Runs every day

Start any day, around your holiday plans.

Take it further

Build on your certification with new skills.

Loved by Divers Worldwide
★★★★★

“Did my three adventure dives with Essam — the underwater navigation dive finally made it all click for me. A brilliant day, and I’m already booked in to finish my Advanced.”

Daniel
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★★★★★

“Tito let us choose our dives, so we did buoyancy, wreck and drift. I learned so much in a single day, and it all counts toward my Advanced Open Water.”

Marco
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★★★★★

“Mohammed made the whole day so much fun. The peak performance buoyancy dive completely changed how I move underwater — I feel like a proper diver now.”

Jonas
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★★★★★

“The perfect next step after my Open Water. Essam was patient and clear, and the underwater photography dive was the highlight of my whole trip.”

Laura
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★★★★★

“Three different dives in one day with Tito — buoyancy, navigation and a night dive. I felt safe the whole time and my confidence has grown so much.”

Nina
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Smiling diver swimming toward the camera with her dive group behind on an Open Water dive

Become a PADI Adventure Diver in 1 day

The PADI Adventure Diver course is your chance to explore new dive specialties, gain more experience and build confidence underwater — all while having fun. It’s a subset of the PADI Advanced Open Water Diver course.

Over a single day you’ll complete three adventure dives of your choice — from mastering your buoyancy to navigating underwater landscapes or photographing marine life — guided by a PADI-certified instructor with a maximum of 4 students.

Requirements to join the course

Minimum age 10 years
PADI Open Water Diver certified
Medically fit to dive
Course curriculum

What you’ll learn

1

Knowledge Reviews

Complete a short Knowledge Review before each adventure dive, covering dive planning, safety considerations and any equipment adjustments for that specialty — in person or online through PADI eLearning.

2

3 Adventure Dives

Choose three specialty dives from popular options like Peak Performance Buoyancy, Underwater Navigation, Underwater Photography, Wreck, Night, Drift, Boat and Fish Identification.

3

Hands-On Skills

Practise real diving skills in open water alongside your instructor, learning environmentally responsible diving and building confidence in each new specialty.

See what your course looks like

Real moments from our divers in the Red Sea.

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What’s included

  • Transfer from and to your hotel
  • PADI instructor (maximum 4 students)
  • All diving equipment
  • Lunch and drinks on the boat

Not included

  • × Manual & certification fee (€100) — add at checkout
What you earn

Your certification

PADI logo
You’ll be certified as
PADI Adventure Diver

Recognised worldwide and a subset of the PADI Advanced Open Water Diver course. Each dive counts toward the matching PADI Specialty course and toward Advanced Open Water — which you can complete later by adding just two more dives.

Lifetime Certification
Never expires under PADI standards.
Good to know

Frequently asked questions

What is the PADI Adventure Diver course?
The PADI Adventure Diver course is a one-day program that lets certified Open Water Divers explore new types of diving. You’ll complete three adventure dives of your choice, each introducing a different specialty, like buoyancy control, navigation or drift diving.
What’s the difference between Adventure Diver and Advanced Open Water Diver?
The Adventure Diver certification is a subset of the Advanced Open Water Diver course. Adventure Diver includes 3 dives, while Advanced Open Water includes 5 (Deep and Navigation are mandatory). If you complete Adventure Diver now, you can upgrade later by simply adding two more dives.
What kind of adventure dives can I choose?
Some of the most popular adventure dives include Peak Performance Buoyancy, Underwater Photography, Fish Identification, Wreck, Night, Drift, Boat and Underwater Navigation.
Do I need to complete any theory?
Yes — each adventure dive has a short Knowledge Review that you complete before the dive. You can do this in person with your instructor or online using PADI eLearning.
Can I credit these dives toward other certifications?
Absolutely. Each adventure dive you complete can count toward the corresponding PADI Specialty Diver course, and they also count toward the Advanced Open Water Diver certification.
Do you offer hotel pick-up?
Yes — we offer a door-to-door pick-up service from any hotel in Sharm El Sheikh.
How far in advance should I book?
We recommend booking as early as possible to secure your preferred date, especially in peak season. We also accept last-minute bookings depending on availability — contact us anytime to check for open slots!
When will I receive my pick-up time?
After your reservation is confirmed, our team will contact you with your exact hotel pick-up time and all the details you need for your trip.

Why choose
The Wave Diving Center

🏆 30+ Years Experience

Award-Winning Excellence

PADI EMEA Bronze Professional Development Excellence Award 2026

PADI EMEA Bronze Professional Development Excellence Award 2026 certificate awarded to The Wave Diving Center
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Trusted by divers worldwide.

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Why learn with
The Wave Diving Center

Established in 1995, The Wave Diving Center has decades of experience training divers of all levels.

PADI-certified instructors

Professional, patient and safety-first, every dive.

Small groups

Maximum 4 students per instructor for real attention.

World-class dive sites

Learn on the Red Sea’s legendary reefs and walls.

Modern equipment

Well-maintained, comfortable gear in all sizes.

Flexible options

Courses run every day, around your holiday plans.

Marine conservation

We dive responsibly and protect the reef we love.

Accredited & certified by

Ready to breathe underwater?

Reserve your spot in minutes, or message us on WhatsApp — we’ll sort your dates, hotel pickup and everything else. Let’s make some bubbles!

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Duration1 day · runs every day
You getPADI Adventure Diver certification
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