
Discover Scuba Diving
A supervised introduction to scuba — pool skills and a shallow open water dive. Perfect if you want to try before committing.
€2,500
+ €400 PADI cert
Go deeper, explore further. Navigation and deep dives required. Choose 3 more from so many adventure options. Cert to 30m.



The Advanced Open Water Diver course is where recreational diving gets genuinely interesting. You're already comfortable underwater — now you learn to navigate, go deeper, and choose the experiences that excite you most.
There's no written exam. Your assessment is entirely practical — instructors evaluate you in the water across 5 adventure dives.
Good fit if you…
Not this course if you…
5 dives over 2–3 days. Deep and navigation dives are mandatory — you choose the remaining from the PADI adventure dive list.
PADI e-learning & certification fees
€80 — paid directly to PADI
Night dive supplement
If chosen: +€10 per dive
DIR equipment rental
25€ per day
To take this course you need:
Not sure? Ask us →Certification
PADI Open Water Diver
Minimum age
12 years old
You'll be assigned to one of our qualified instructors based on availability and language preference. All SlyDive instructors are PADI MSDT or above.
Ahmed Ali
PADI Course Director
Arabic · English · French
Karim
PADI MSDT
Arabic · English · German
€250
per person
+ €80 PADI certification feeWhat comes next
After this course, you're eligible for the next level — or explore speciality courses.
Deep Diver
Plan and execute dives to 40m safely. Essential for divers who want to explore Dahab's deeper sites with confidence.
Enriched Air (Nitrox)
Dive with enriched air for longer bottom times and shorter surface intervals. Theory-focused with optional dives.
Rescue Diver
The most challenging recreational course. Learn to self and buddy rescue. Prevent and manage dive emergencies.
Emergency First Response (EFR)
Learn essential first aid and CPR skills to respond confidently in emergency situations. The EFR course provides practical training in primary care, secondary care, and emergency response techniques, helping you become prepared to assist others both in and out of the water.
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A supervised introduction to scuba — pool skills and a shallow open water dive. Perfect if you want to try before committing.
€2,500
+ €400 PADI cert

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€5,350
+ €600 PADI cert

Choose 3 adventure dives from the PADI AOW syllabus. A flexible taste of advanced diving.
€2,000
+ €600 PADI cert