PADI Open Water Diver course is conducted by PADI certified professions and provides is a life long certification to dive to 18m independently which is recognized world wide. Comprising of 4 Open Water Dives, 5 Confined Water Dives and 5 Theory sessions the course is completed in 3 days. The Open Water Dives are conducted in the beautiful waters of the Egyptian Red Sea providing the opportunity to see the diverse array of marine life.
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We offer free transfers included with all our services offered. We can collect you from any hotel or apartment inside Sharm el Sheikh.
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All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
PADI Open Water Diver Course lasts about 3 days.
Prices start at $406 per person for this Sharm el Sheikh experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 8:30 AM.
Children aged 10–14 pay from $406, adults from $406. Infants go free.
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Yes, pickup is offered. We offer free transfers included with all our services offered. We can collect you from any hotel or apartment inside Sharm el Sheikh. Pickup points include Queen Sharm Aqua Park Hotel, Mazar Resort & Spa.
The experience is available in AR, DE, RU, EN, IT, FR, DA, NL, ES.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 15 participants.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 809 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Pyramids Diving Center.
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Fantastic experience, guides and teachers very prepared and passionate about their job! Would definitely recommend it
Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your experience and appreciated the passion, knowledge, and professionalism of our guides and instructors. Your recommendation means a lot to the whole team! We hope to see you again soon for more unforgettable dives and Red Sea adventures!
I made the open water course with Mohamed Abd Elkarim, has been an amazing experience. I also booked an additional dive day at Ras Muhammad which i enjoyed a lot. Thanks to my instructor and all the Diving Center Team!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you had such an amazing experience completing your Open Water course with Mohamed Abd Elkarim and that you also enjoyed your additional diving day at Ras Mohammed! We’ll be happy to share your kind words with Mohamed and the whole team. It was a pleasure having you with us, and we hope to welcome you back soon for more unforgettable Red Sea adventures!
Had a fabulous scuba experience with my guide Moataz, Pyramids Diving are a well oiled operation everything from picking you up at the hotel, taking you to the boat, and making sure your gear is stored safely and taken to boat the next day The care and attention to make everything perfect is second to none. As an experienced diver I had a lot of fun with a good group of divers I met on the boat, and Moataz looked after the group and showed us all the great dive sites from Ras to Tiran. Moataz always had an eye on safety too, but was always constantly trying to find us amazing things to see in the Red Sea. The boat crew were also great, working hard all day long, they always made sure my camera gear was stored in a safe place before and after the dives. Plus the lunch served was always excellent. Some of the best dives were Shark/yolanda, Jackson reef…Gordon’s Reef, Marsa Bareika and Ras Nasrani. I would highly recommend this dive operation and will be back in the future.
Thank you so much for your fantastic and detailed review! We’re delighted to hear that you had such a fabulous diving experience with us and enjoyed exploring so many of the Red Sea’s incredible sites, from Shark & Yolanda and Jackson Reef to Gordon’s Reef, Marsa Bareika, and Ras Nasrani. A special thank you for your kind words about Moataz! We’re very happy that his professionalism, focus on safety, and passion for finding amazing underwater encounters made your dives even more enjoyable. We’ll definitely share your feedback with him! It’s also wonderful to hear that you appreciated our organization, boat crew, safe handling of your camera equipment, and the lunch on board. We truly appreciate your recommendation, especially from an experienced diver. We can’t wait to welcome you back to Sharm El Sheikh for more unforgettable dives!
I did my OWD diver at the diving school and was so thrilled that I did my AOWD right after. Great diving school, nice staff, and had the best instructor (Shams). I can only recommend it, very good in terms of price and quality!!
Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your Open Water course so much that you decided to continue straight on to your Advanced Open Water! A special thank you for your kind words about Shams! We’ll be very happy to share your feedback with him. It’s wonderful to know that you enjoyed the quality of our training, our friendly team, and the overall experience. Thank you for recommending Pyramids Diving Centre and for your trust in us! We hope to welcome you back soon for many more exciting dives in the Red Sea!
I just finished my PADI Open Water course and I can only thank my instructor Ali for the support he gave me throughout the entire journey. During one of the first dives I had a panic attack and, at that moment, I wanted to give up everything. He, however, had so much patience and professionalism, without ever putting pressure on me. He helped me regain my calm, making me feel safe and accompanying me step by step. Thanks to his way of teaching and especially to the confidence he managed to transmit to me, I managed to overcome my fear and complete the course, finally managing to obtain my Open Water. For me it was a huge achievement and I am really happy to have had such an instructor during this experience. Thank you Ali for not letting me give up!❤️🤿
Grazie di cuore per aver condiviso questa esperienza così speciale! Siamo davvero felici di sapere che hai completato il tuo corso PADI Open Water e che, nonostante un momento difficile, sei riuscita a superare la paura e raggiungere questo importante traguardo. Un ringraziamento speciale per le tue bellissime parole su Ali. La sua pazienza, professionalità e capacità di farti sentire al sicuro hanno fatto davvero la differenza. Saremo felici di condividere con lui il tuo messaggio! Congratulazioni per il tuo Open Water! Siamo orgogliosi di aver fatto parte del tuo percorso e speriamo di rivederti presto sott’acqua per tante nuove avventure nel Mar Rosso!
Had an amazing experience with Pyramids Diving Center. We spent 3 days completing the course and doing a mixture of confined space and open water dives that were made to fit our schedule accordingly, whilst simultaneously completing the theory. All steps of the process were very clearly explained prior to starting. Everyone at pyramids diving center is incredibly kind and supportive making us have an exceptional experience, from helping set up and change equipment to arranging transport and always being on time. Our instructor Shams was very supportive throughout, taught us each exercise slowly and made sure we understood, was never afraid to ask any questions! Shams is an exceptional diver with lots of experience and made our trip well worth the money, he made our dives fun and interesting. Overall had a great experience and would recommend to anyone visiting Sharm el Sheikh.
Thank you so much for your detailed and wonderful review! We’re absolutely delighted to hear that you had such a great experience completing your PADI Open Water Diver course with Pyramids Diving Center. It’s fantastic to know that you appreciated the flexibility of the schedule, clear explanations, and the support from our entire team throughout the course. We always want our students to feel comfortable, confident, and well looked after from the very first step! We’ll be especially happy to share your kind words with Shams. His patience, experience, and ability to make learning both fun and interesting are exactly what we aim for in our instructors. We’re thrilled that you felt comfortable asking questions and that he made sure you understood every exercise. Thank you for recommending us to other visitors to Sharm El Sheikh! We hope to see you again soon for many more amazing dives in the Red Sea!
Everything was fine. We dived and explored the corals. It was very beautiful and unforgettable. Thank you Motaz
Спасибо большое за ваш отзыв! Очень рады, что погружение подарило вам такие красивые и незабываемые впечатления! Отдельное спасибо, что отметили Motaz — обязательно передадим ему ваши слова. Будем рады снова увидеть вас под водой и подарить новые яркие моменты!
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ What a great experience at Pyramids Diving Center! From the first contact everything felt professional and well organized. I got my PADI Advanced Open Water certification here and everything was perfectly arranged. The instructors were patient, knowledgeable and took all the time to explain everything clearly. This made me feel safe and comfortable during every dive. The dives at Ras Mohammed and Tiran were really fantastic. Beautiful coral reefs, lots of marine life and excellent guidance. The boat, diving equipment and service on board were also of high quality. I want to thank the whole team for this unforgettable experience. I can highly recommend Pyramids Diving Center to anyone who wants to dive in Sharm El Sheikh. I will definitely be back!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you had such a fantastic experience with us and that completing your PADI Advanced Open Water course was such a positive journey. It's great to know that our instructors helped you feel safe, comfortable, and confident throughout every dive. We're also delighted that you enjoyed the incredible dive sites at Ras Mohammed and Tiran, as well as the quality of our boat, equipment, and onboard service. Thank you for your kind recommendation and for choosing Pyramids Diving Center. We truly appreciate your support and can't wait to welcome you back for more unforgettable dives in the Red Sea!
Great experience, Mohamed Abd Elkarim is a patient and educational instructor, I always felt safe during all the exercises and dives. I highly recommend this center which also benefits from a great site for diving, it's magnificent! The whole team is smiling and lovely, thanks for everything!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that you had such a great experience with us and that you always felt safe and confident throughout your training and dives. It's especially rewarding to know that Mohamed Abd Elkarim's patience and professional teaching helped make your experience so enjoyable. We'll be sure to share your kind words with Mohamed and the rest of our team—they'll be thrilled to know that their friendliness and dedication made such a positive impression. Thank you for recommending Pyramids Diving Center. We're so pleased you enjoyed our beautiful dive site, and we hope to welcome you back soon for many more unforgettable dives in the Red Sea!
We had an incredible diving experience with Mohamed Abd Elkarim. He allowed us to discover diving in a magnificent place, thanks again to him, we recommend without hesitation!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that you had such an incredible diving experience with Mohamed Abd Elkarim. It's fantastic to know that he helped you discover the amazing underwater world of the Red Sea in such a beautiful location. We'll be sure to pass your kind words on to Mohamed—he'll be delighted to know that he helped make your first diving experience so memorable. Thank you for your recommendation and for choosing Pyramids Diving Center. We hope to welcome you back soon for many more unforgettable dives!
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PADI Open Water Diver Course | 3 days | 5.0 (809) | $406 | |
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