Since 1995 · Sharm El Sheikh · PADI 5★
Scuba Diver to Open Water Upgrade
Already a PADI Scuba Diver? Complete your Open Water certification 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 more supervision — dive with just a buddy.
Complete your PADI Open Water Diver certification in 2 days
If you’ve already completed your PADI Scuba Diver course, upgrading to PADI Open Water Diver is the perfect next step. It removes the supervision requirement and extends your depth limit from 12 metres to 18 metres (60 feet), opening up a wider variety of dive sites worldwide.
You won’t repeat everything you’ve already done. The upgrade covers the remaining Open Water Diver theory, any additional confined-water skills practice, and two open-water dives on the Red Sea’s stunning reefs — guided by a PADI-certified instructor with a maximum of 4 students. Once certified, you can dive independently to 18 metres with a buddy.
Requirements to join the course
What you’ll complete
Remaining Theory
Complete the remaining Open Water Diver theory sections you didn’t cover as a Scuba Diver, including dive tables, deeper-dive planning and safety procedures.
Confined Water Skills
Run through any additional confined-water skills and refine your buoyancy in the calm, shallow waters of our lagoon before heading to open water.
Two Open Water Dives
Complete two open-water dives on the Red Sea’s reefs to a maximum of 18 metres, applying your skills to finish the full PADI Open Water Diver certification.
Your 2 days
Theory & Lagoon
Finish the remaining Open Water Diver theory, then practise any additional scuba skills in the calm waters of our training lagoon.
Two Open Water Dives
Take two open water dives on the Red Sea’s reefs to a maximum of 18 metres and complete your full PADI Open Water Diver certification.
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 & photo session on board
- + Or the certification card alone for €65 (instead of manual + certification)
Your certification
Recognised worldwide, qualifying you to dive independently to 18 metres with a buddy of equal or higher certification — and to access a wider variety of dive sites, without the need for supervision.
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.
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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.
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!
