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SDI Open Water Scuba Diver course in Hurghada
SDI entry-level certification course with theory, confined-water and open-water training. At 71 Guardians in Hurghada, the SDI Open Water Scuba Diver course usually takes 3–4 days. Prerequisites: No previous certification. Age: Usually 10+. Course price from €365 per person, with inclusions confirmed on booking.
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What is the SDI Open Water Scuba Diver course?
SDI entry-level certification course with theory, confined-water and open-water training.
SDI Open Water Scuba Diver certification.
Who can take SDI Open Water Scuba Diver?
No previous certification; complete theory, water skills and required training dives.
Age: Usually 10+; junior restrictions apply.
How does SDI Open Water Scuba Diver run, day by day?
SDI Open Water Scuba Diver usually takes usually 3–4 days.
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Day 1
Theory and shallow-water skills
Wrap up the knowledge reviews, then get comfortable with the gear in shallow, sheltered water.
- Set up and check your own kit
- Mask clearing, regulator recovery, air-sharing
- First hovering and buoyancy practice
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Day 2
Open-water dives 1 and 2
The first two training dives from the boat, starting shallow and finishing each with a safety stop.
- Dive 1 to around 12 m
- Skills repeated on the reef, then time to look around
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Day 3
Open-water dives 3 and 4
Two deeper dives up to 18 m, more freedom to explore, and your final skill assessments.
- Compass and natural navigation
- Controlled ascents and buoyancy checks
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Day 4
Certified — or a spare day
Paperwork done and your certification processed. If wind cost us a day, this is where we catch up.
Boat days follow our daily schedule — 07:00 hotel pickup, back at your hotel around 13:30 — and the plan shifts if wind or sea conditions say so. Your instructor sets the final pace.
How deep will you dive?
Adult depth limits generally up to 18 m / 60 ft; juniors have age-specific shallower limits.
How much does SDI Open Water Scuba Diver cost?
SDI Open Water Scuba Diver is from €365 per person. We confirm exactly what's included — equipment, boat, agency materials and certification fees — in writing before you pay a deposit.
What's included in SDI Open Water Scuba Diver?
- A certified SDI instructor
- Digital learning materials
- Full scuba gear for every confined and open-water session
- Tanks and weights
- Hotel pickup and drop-off on dive days
- SDI certification processing
Extras & add-ons
- Private, one-to-one instruction Ask us
We confirm everything included in writing before you pay a deposit.
What should I bring for SDI Open Water Scuba Diver?
- Proof you've started or finished the learning materials
- Swimwear and a towel
- Reef-safe sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses
- A warm layer for the boat — mornings at sea can be breezy
- Your own mask and computer, if you have them
SDI Open Water Scuba Diver — the questions we get most
How much is SDI Open Water Scuba Diver in Hurghada?
From €365 per person. Inclusions are confirmed in writing when you book.
What do I need before starting SDI Open Water Scuba Diver?
No previous certification.
What's the cancellation policy?
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your start date. Weather or sea-condition cancellations are fully refunded or rebooked at no charge.
How do I book?
Message us on WhatsApp with your preferred start date and current certification. We confirm your place and send a secure invoice; a deposit reserves it.
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