Highlights
- Globally recognised PADI Open Water certification
- Learn in warm, calm, crystal-clear water
- Small classes, multilingual instructors
- Theory, confined sessions and 4 open-water dives
About this experience
Dahab is famous in the diving world as the place to get certified: warm water, no waves in the lagoon, and prices a fraction of the Caribbean or Asia. Over 3–4 days you complete PADI theory (done online before you arrive, to save time), confined-water skills in the shallow house reef, and four open-water training dives. You finish as a certified Open Water diver, able to dive anywhere in the world to 18 metres.
What's included
- PADI eLearning / manuals
- All equipment for the course
- Certification fees
- 4 training dives + confined sessions
Not included
- Tips
- Lunch
- Onward fun dives (discounted for graduates)
Good to know
| Duration | 3–4 days |
|---|---|
| Level | Beginner · full certification |
| Group size | Up to 4 people |
| Meeting point | Dive centre on the Dahab seafront — free hotel pickup. |
| Run by | Ask Dahab partner dive centres |
| What to bring | Swimwear · Towel · Passport for paperwork |
| Location | Open in Google Maps |
How booking works: Pick your date and group size and hit Request to book — there is no payment online. We check availability with the local operator and confirm within a few hours, then you pay them directly on the day. Prices shown are indicative and confirmed before you commit.
FAQ
How many days does it take?
Usually 3 to 4 days. Doing the PADI eLearning theory before you arrive shortens it to 3.
Is Dahab a good place to learn?
It's one of the best — calm shallow water for skills, gentle reefs for training dives, and some of the lowest course prices anywhere.
Plan around this experience
Useful Dahab guides to build the rest of your trip:
- The Blue Hole — diving & safety guide
- Compare Dahab dive centres & prices
- Every Dahab dive site, compared
- Where to eat in Dahab
- Where to stay in Dahab
- All Dahab experiences