3-Day Open Water Scuba Diving Course in Aqaba

Nine dives across three days, from confined water to the open Red Sea.

A 3-day PADI Open Water scuba diving course in Aqaba, Jordan, where you complete nine dives—five in confined water and four in the open sea—with classroom instruction and highly experienced dive instructors. Private transportation, all equipment, and underwater photography are included; the course suits anyone from age 10 with no prior diving experience required.

The Experience

The course runs over three days with five dives in confined water to build your skills before moving to the open Red Sea. Once you've practiced the basics—breathing underwater, clearing your mask, managing buoyancy—you move to four open water dives where you apply what you've learned in the actual conditions you'll dive in. The theoretical part happens online or in manual form, so you can work through it at your own pace before or between water sessions. A PADI-certified instructor guides each step, answering questions and adjusting the pace to your progress.

All equipment is provided and maintained to the center's standards: wetsuit, tank, regulator, buoyancy control device, weights and fins. You'll also get snorkeling gear if you want it, and the center includes underwater photography during your open water dives so you have a record of what you've accomplished. Private transportation to and from the dive sites is arranged, and the center is wheelchair accessible if you need that accommodation.

After you pass the course, you're certified to dive independently to the depth you've trained for. If you want to continue, one additional open water dive is included so you can practice what you've learned before heading out on your own.

What’s included

• Private transportation to and from dive sites.
• all SCUBA equipment (wetsuit, tank, regulator, buoyancy device, weights, fins).
• snorkeling gear.
• underwater photography during open water dives.
• one additional open water dive after certification.
• all course fees and taxes.
• free WiFi.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditions

Operated by Waves diving center

Is this one for you?The three-day schedule is compressed, so you move from confined water to the open Red Sea within a short timeframe—book this if you want to earn your certification and start diving in one trip rather than spreading it across multiple visits.

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Top questions

What's the difference between the confined water dives and the open water dives?

Confined water dives are in a controlled setting where you practice essential skills like mask clearing and buoyancy control without the variables of the open sea. Open water dives take place in the actual Red Sea, where you apply those skills in real conditions with depth, currents and marine life present.

Do I need any diving experience to start this course?

No. The Open Water course is designed for beginners with no prior diving experience. The instructors start with the basics and build your skills progressively over the three days.

What happens if I don't pass the course?

The course is structured so that you progress at your own pace with instructor feedback. If you need extra practice on any skill, the instructors will work with you until you're ready to move forward or complete the certification.

Is the underwater photography included in the price?

Yes. The center includes underwater photography during your open water dives as part of the course, so you'll have images from your training dives.

Can children take this course?

Children from age 10 are welcome. The course is suitable for all fitness levels, and the instructors adjust teaching methods to match each student's age and experience.

What languages do the instructors speak?

Instructors are available in English, French, and Arabic, so you can choose the language that works best for you.