Description
The PADI Scuba Diver is to be understood as a beginner's diving license. The diving course lasts 2 days and includes swimming pool lessons and a boat trip with 2 open water dives. The PADI Scuba Diver is aimed at people who, on the one hand, want to invest less time in diving training or, on the other hand, do not meet all the criteria for obtaining the usual diving license, namely the PADI Open Water Diver. The Scuba Diver certificate enables diving to a maximum depth of 12 meters, but always under the supervision of licensed diving professionals.
Running out of time to become a certified diver? Then the Scuba Diver training is just right for you. Because in just two days you can get your diving license.
Requirements
Please note that you are not allowed to fly for at least 18 hours after diving.
Minimum age
ten years
Previous diving experience
No previous diving knowledge is required, but swimming skills are required
Overview
The first day of the PADI Scuba Diver course in Marsa Alam: You will spend the morning with theory lessons. You will get to know your diving equipment and prepare it for the pool dive. In the afternoon you will put your theoretical knowledge into practice in our pool and practice all the necessary diving skills.
The second day of the PADI Scuba Diver course in Marsa Alam: Today is an exciting day because you are doing your two open water dives in the Red Sea. Our driver will pick you up at around 7.30 a.m. and take you to the port. Before your first dive, you will receive a detailed briefing on board. In the shallow area, you complete the necessary exercises and then explore the magical underwater world at a maximum depth of 12 meters. After a break and new instructions, you do the second and last course dive. Enter your completed dives in your logbook and record your memories. Upon arrival at the port at around 4:00 p.m., you will be transferred back to your hotel.
Your first diving license
As soon as you have received your Scuba Diver certification in Marsa Alam, you are recognized worldwide as a certified diver. You are entitled to rent diving equipment and undertake dives up to a depth of 12 meters under professional supervision.
At any time after certification as a Scuba Diver, you can continue with the Open Water Diver course - the most popular diving course worldwide.
What dive sites will you visit during the PADI Scuba Diver course in Marsa Alam?
There is an abundance of marine life at the dive sites in the Red Sea off Marsa Alam. Your instructor will show you a variety of tropical fish, colorful corals, and various marine animals during the exploration dives. Since we have a flexible boat schedule, we choose the dive sites in the morning depending on the prevailing conditions such as weather, waves, tides, and currents so that you can fully enjoy the PADI Scuba Diver course. You will do 2 dives per day with no time limit on a small, relaxed dive boat. Dive sites that are suitable for the PADI Scuba Diver course in Marsa Alam are Elphinstone Reef, Shaab Marsa Alam, Dolphinhouse (Shaab Samadai), Marsa Abu Dabbour, and much more.
Inclusions
- Professional diving instructor (English speaking dive guide or professional divemaster)
- complete diving equipment
- A fully equipped dive boat
- 4 boat dives
- 2x boat trips
- 2x lunch on our boat
- Drinking water and soft drinks
- Transfer from your hotel in Marsa Alam to the pier and back
Exclusions
- Any Extras not mentioned in the itinerary
Additional Info
- Duration: 2 days
- Description: Combining diving theory, skills training, and open water diving.
- Basic scuba gear: Mask, exposure suit, scuba unit (the underwater breathing apparatus), dive computer, weight system, and fins
- Minimum age: From 10 years old.