Since 1995 · Sharm El Sheikh · PADI 5★
PADI Open Water Diver
Get certified in just 3 days and dive independently to 18 metres.
Small groups for real, personal attention.
All well-maintained diving gear provided.
Start any day, around your holiday plans.
No experience needed, we teach you everything.
Become a certified PADI open water diver in 3 days
By completing the PADI Open Water Diver course, you’ll gain the skills and knowledge to dive safely and confidently, up to a depth of 18 metres (60 feet).
You’ll train in three parts — knowledge development, confined-water skills in our calm lagoon, and open-water dives on the Red Sea’s stunning reefs — guided by a PADI-certified instructor with a maximum of 4 students.
Requirements to join the course
What you’ll learn
Knowledge Development
Build a solid understanding of scuba diving, including pressure effects, dive planning, safety procedures, and how your scuba equipment works.
Confined Water Training
Practice buoyancy control and master essential scuba skills—including ear equalization, mask clearing, regulator recovery, and emergency procedures—in the calm, shallow waters of the lagoon.
Open Water Dives
Put your skills into practice on real dives with your instructor, exploring vibrant coral reefs and the incredible marine life of the Red Sea while gaining confidence as a certified diver.
Your 3 days
Classroom & Lagoon
Master the theory, then practice your scuba skills in the calm waters of our training lagoon.
Two Shore Dives
Take your first two open water dives from shore while refining your skills with your instructor.
Two Boat Dives
Explore the Red Sea on two boat dives and complete your final requirements to become a certified PADI Open Water Diver.
See what your course looks like
Real moments from our divers in the Red Sea.
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
- × Underwater photography
Your certification
Recognised worldwide, qualifying you to dive independently to 18 metres with a buddy.
Frequently asked questions
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Why choose
The Wave Diving Center
Award-Winning Excellence
PADI EMEA Bronze Professional Development Excellence Award 2026
Trusted by divers worldwide.
Every review is independently posted on Google by real guests who have dived with The Wave Diving Center.
Why learn with
The Wave Diving Center
Established in 1995, The Wave Diving Center has decades of experience training divers of all levels.
Professional, patient and safety-first, every dive.
Maximum 4 students per instructor for real attention.
Learn on the Red Sea’s legendary reefs and walls.
Well-maintained, comfortable gear in all sizes.
Courses run every day, around your holiday plans.
We dive responsibly and protect the reef we love.
Accredited & certified by
PADI 5★ IDC
CDWS Member
Green Fins
EUF ISO Certified
DAN Member
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!
