Red Sea & Sinai: PADI Diving Course with Local Guides

Summary

Learn scuba diving in sinai’s red sea with trusted guides

You’ll start your PADI course in Sinai with friendly local instructors who make learning feel easy — from classroom basics to real dives in warm Red Sea waters. Expect hands-on training, all scuba gear provided, lunch between sessions, and those quiet underwater moments you’ll remember long after.

What’s the experience like?

“You’re not breathing — you’re holding your breath!” That’s what Ahmed said, grinning through his mask as we bobbed in the shallow water just off Dahab. I didn’t even realize I was doing it. The Red Sea was so clear that morning, sunlight flickering over the sand below us, and honestly, I was a little nervous about the regulator. But Ahmed just floated there patiently, showing me again how to let go and trust the gear. It helped that he’d been diving here for years — he knew every coral patch by name, or so he claimed (I believed him).

The first day of our PADI Open Water course started in a small classroom above a café — you could smell cardamom coffee drifting up from downstairs. We went through dive theory and safety stuff (more interesting than I expected), then got hands-on with the equipment. The wetsuit felt awkward at first, but after a while you forget it’s there. Lunch was simple but good — fresh pita and something spicy I still can’t pronounce. Li laughed when I tried to say it in Arabic; probably butchered it.

Confined water training happened right off the beach, where the water’s warm and calm enough for beginners like me. There’s this moment when you first kneel on the sandy bottom and everything goes quiet except your own bubbles — I didn’t expect that part to feel so peaceful. Our guide pointed out tiny fish darting around our fins while we practiced buoyancy control (harder than it looks). By the end of day two, my confidence had grown way more than I thought possible.

I keep thinking about that feeling of surfacing after my first real dive — salty lips, sun on my face, Ahmed giving me a thumbs-up from across the water. If you’re looking for a day trip to learn diving in Sinai or want a proper PADI Open Water certification in the Red Sea with local guides who actually care if you get it right… well, I’d do it again tomorrow.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Complete PADI Open Water Course

• Theory classroom sessions
• Confined water training
• Equipment familiarization
• Gain diving certification

Top questions

Is this PADI course suitable for beginners?

Yes, it's designed for beginners with no prior diving experience required.

Where does the diving take place?

The course is held in Sinai along the Red Sea coast.

How long does the Open Water course take?

The theory session takes about 5-8 hours; practical sessions follow over several days.

Is equipment included in the price?

Yes, full use of SCUBA equipment is included during training.

Are meals provided during the course?

Lunch is included each day of your training.

Is transportation provided?

An air-conditioned vehicle is included for transfers as needed.

Is this activity wheelchair accessible?

Yes, all areas and transportation options are wheelchair accessible.

Will I receive an official certification?

Yes, you'll earn an internationally recognized PADI Open Water Diver certification upon completion.

What’s included

Your days include all scuba equipment for both classroom and water sessions, daily lunch breaks to refuel between dives, and comfortable transfers by air-conditioned vehicle throughout your PADI Open Water course experience in Sinai’s Red Sea region.