Courses for every level

Introductory Dive

Half dayNo experience

Experience the thrill of breathing underwater with no previous diving experience required! After a short safety briefing and basic skills session, you'll enjoy a guided dive with a professional PADI instructor while exploring Dahab's beautiful reefs.

Discover Scuba Diving

Half dayNo experience

A supervised introduction to scuba diving: Confined skills and a shallow open-water dive. Perfect if you want to try diving before committing.

Open Water Diver

3 daysNo experience

Your entry into the underwater world. Theory, five confined water skills dives, and four open water dives to earn a lifetime certification.

Open Water Referral

1–2 daysNo experience

Complete the knowledge development and confined water training of your Open Water Diver Course at your local dive center, then finish your open water dives at your chosen destination. This flexible option allows you to continue your diving journey while enjoying your vacation time exploring the underwater world.

Adventure Dive

Half dayOpen Water Diver

Take your diving to the next level with a PADI Adventure Dive! Choose from exciting specialties such as Deep, Drift, Peak Performance Buoyancy, Navigation, and more. Each dive is led by a professional PADI instructor and is a great way to gain experience while exploring Dahab's world-class dive sites.

Adventure Diver

1–2 daysOpen Water Diver

Choose 3 adventure dives from the PADI AOW syllabus. A flexible taste of advanced diving.

Advanced Open Water Diver

2–3 daysOpen Water Diver

Navigation and deep dives required. Choose 3 more from so many adventure options. Cert to 30m.

Emergency First Response (EFR)

Half day

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.

Rescue Diver

3 daysAOW + EFR

The most challenging recreational course. Learn to self and buddy rescue. Prevent and manage dive emergencies.

Dive Master

2-4 weeksRescue Diver + EFR

The first professional level in diving. Lead certified divers, assist instructors, and build the skills to work in the industry.

Deep Diver

2 daysAdventure Diver

Plan and execute dives to 40m safely. Essential for divers who want to explore Dahab's deeper sites with confidence.

Enriched Air (Nitrox)

1 dayOpen Water Diver

Dive with enriched air for longer bottom times and shorter surface intervals. Theory-focused with optional dives.

Night Diver

2–3 days

Discover a completely different underwater world after sunset. The Night Diver Specialty Course teaches you the skills and techniques needed to dive safely in low-light conditions while experiencing the unique beauty of marine life at night.

Sidemount Diver

3 daysOpen Water Diver

Discover the freedom and flexibility of sidemount diving! The Recreational Sidemount Course teaches you how to dive with cylinders mounted at your sides instead of on your back, improving comfort, trim, and streamlining in the water. During the course, you'll learn proper equipment setup, buoyancy control, gas management, and sidemount diving techniques under the guidance of a professional instructor. It's an excellent choice for divers looking to enhance their skills, increase comfort, and experience a new way of diving.

Peak Performance Buoyancy

1–2 daysOpen Water Diver

Master your buoyancy and become a more confident, efficient diver. This one-day PADI Specialty includes 2 open water dives focused on improving your trim, weighting, and underwater control. You'll learn to glide effortlessly, reduce air consumption, protect the marine environment, and enjoy longer, more comfortable dives. Open to certified Open Water Divers (or equivalent) aged 10 and above.

Advanced + Nitrox

2–3 days

Expand your diving knowledge and capabilities with Advanced Open Water and Enriched Air (Nitrox) training. This program is designed to enhance your underwater skills, improve dive planning abilities, and introduce advanced diving techniques while providing the knowledge required for the safe and effective use of enriched air. Ideal for certified divers seeking greater confidence, flexibility, and preparation for more challenging recreational dives.

Open Water + Advanced

5 DaysNo experience

Open Water (OW) Begin your scuba diving journey with internationally recognized certification, comprehensive training, and the confidence to explore the underwater world safely. Advanced Open Water (AOW) Expand your diving experience through advanced training, specialty adventure dives, and the skills to explore deeper, more challenging dive sites with confidence.

Open Water + Advanced + Nitrox

5 Days

Take your diving to the next level with this complete certification package. Learn the fundamentals of scuba diving, build confidence through advanced training, and earn your Enriched Air (Nitrox) certification to enjoy longer bottom times and added flexibility on many dives. Ideal for beginners who want a fast track to becoming skilled, confident, and versatile divers.

Advanced + Deep + Nitrox

4 days

Designed for certified divers seeking to expand their capabilities, this program combines advanced diving skills, deep diving knowledge, and Enriched Air (Nitrox) training. Participants will develop improved dive planning, underwater awareness, and confidence while learning the principles and safety considerations of deeper recreational diving and enriched air use. This course provides the foundation for exploring more challenging dive environments with greater preparation and control.