Dive Base Academy

PADI Open Water Referral (Completion in Red Sea)

Description

Start your theory and pool training at home, then complete your four open water training dives in the Red Sea. This referral option saves valuable vacation time while still giving you the full PADI Open Water certification experience in warm, clear water.

Duration: Usually 2 days (4 dives)Max Depth: 18 mMinimum Age:
Regular price €220,00

• Complete your referral in the Red Sea
• 4 training dives in warm, clear water
• Save time by doing theory/pool at home
• Earn full Open Water certification

Students who have already finished their Open Water theory and confined water sessions elsewhere and want to complete the open water dives in the Red Sea.

• Apply previously learned skills in open water
• Gain confidence in real‑world diving conditions
• Refine buoyancy, communication and buddy awareness

• Confined skills review (as needed)
• 4 open water training dives
• Instructor supervision
• Full equipment
• Lunch and beverages on board
• Hotel transfer (extra fee per vehicle, on request)

Full PADI Open Water Diver certification upon successful completion of all four open water referral dives and paperwork.

Itinerary

Day 1
• Check paperwork and review confined skills
• 2 open water training dives

Day 2
• 2 additional open water training dives
• Final debrief and certification processing

 

Live Guide

German, Arabic, Russian, English

 

Important Notes

• Bring swimwear, towel, and reef‑safe sunscreen
• Complete a standard diving medical questionnaire; doctor’s clearance may be required
• Not suitable for pregnancy or serious heart/back/neck conditions
• Weather and marine authority permissions may adjust sites or schedule
• Respect marine life and protected areas; no touching or collecting
• Children must be accompanied by a legal guardian

Loved by Divers & Explorers

Why They Would Do It Again
Lee H, Sep 2025
5 out of 5 stars
“We enjoyed our trip with Dive Base Academy a lot beautiful dive sites, wonderful coral reefs, and tons of fish. Definitely worth it!”
Samantha M, Sep 2025
5 out of 5 stars
“A lovely day with great people … Experienced divers looked after us all day from start to finish !!! Would highly recommend to everyone”
Tomasz W, Jun 2025
5 out of 5 stars
"Fantastic day out, Fantastic crew, fantastic trip !!! Two beautiful reefs !!! Crew were like a family … will be back to you next year !!! Highly recommend!!!!"
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