PADI Discover Scuba Diving in Eilat: Certification in one day

You get certified to dive in a single day, not weeks of coursework.

The PADI Discover Scuba Diving Course in Eilat teaches you to dive in one day, moving from pool training to an open water dive at the Red Sea down to 12 meters. You receive a year-valid certification that qualifies you for the next level Open Water course. Equipment, wetsuit, education materials and instruction in English, Arabic, Russian or Hebrew are included. Children are welcome from age 12.

The experience

What does it take to go diving? The course walks you through it in stages: registration, theory with an instructor, a pool dive to practice the basics, then a real open water dive in the Red Sea. The whole sequence fits into one morning and early afternoon. By the end you hold a PADI Discover Scuba certificate that proves you've trained in a professional club and are ready for deeper dives later.

The gear is provided (tank, regulator, wetsuit and booties), so you show up ready to focus on learning. The instructor teaches in your language (English, Arabic, Russian or Hebrew) and stays with you through both the pool session and the open water dive. The maximum depth on your first open water dive is 12 meters, which is deep enough to see the reef structure and marine life without the pressure of going deeper than your training allows.

If you decide diving is for you and want to go further, this certificate cuts the time on the next course: the five-day Open Water certification can be finished in four days, which also brings a discount on the course fee. Public transportation options are available near the dive center, so you don't need your own transport to get there.

What’s included

• SCUBA equipment (tank, regulator, wetsuit and booties).
• theory instruction and education materials.
• one pool dive and one open water dive in the Red Sea.
• PADI Discover Scuba certification valid for one year.
• instruction in English, Arabic, Russian or Hebrew.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:00, 12:00 and 15:00

Book up to6h before

AgesAdult (16 to 80 years) · Infant (12 to 15 years) · Under 12: can't be booked

GroupUp to 50 · max 6 per booking

Live guideEnglish, Arabic, Hebrew and Russian

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 15 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Ahla Diving Center

Is this one for you?You do the diving yourself with the instructor guiding you through both the pool and open water portions. This is hands-on learning, not watching a demonstration. It suits anyone curious about diving who wants to try it safely in a single day and earn a real certification without committing to a longer course.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Arabic, Russian and Hebrew.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Infant (12 to 15 years). Children under 12 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Can I dive in Eilat if I've never done it before?

Yes, the Discover Scuba course is designed for people with no diving experience. You learn theory, practice in the pool, and then dive in the Red Sea with an instructor guiding you the whole way. No prior certification is needed.

What's the difference between this one-day course and the full Open Water certification?

Discover Scuba gives you a year-valid certificate and teaches you the fundamentals in a single day. Open Water is a five-day course that goes deeper into skills and theory, and the certification lasts longer. If you complete Discover Scuba, you can finish Open Water in four days instead of five, with a course discount.

What equipment do I need to bring?

You don't bring diving gear. The course provides the tank, regulator, wetsuit and booties. Bring a swimsuit, towel and any personal items you need. The dive center supplies everything else.

How deep will I dive on my first open water dive?

Your maximum depth is 12 meters on the open water portion of the course. That's deep enough to see the reef and marine life while staying within the limits of your training.

Is there an age limit for this course?

Children are welcome from age 12. There are some health conditions that make diving inadvisable (breathing problems, heart disease, ear issues, diabetes and others), so check with the dive center if you have any concerns before booking.