PADI Scuba Diver to Open Water Upgrade

This program will allow you to dive to depths of 18 metres and achieve the most popular dive program in the world!

As a certified PADI Open Water Diver, you will have the freedom to dive with a buddy without having a Divemaster or Instructor pulling at your fins or banging their tank at you.

What the Course Entails

From the beginning to end of the course, you will learn the fundamentals of scuba diving, including areas such as dive equipment and techniques that will give you the confidence and skill to become a responsible diver.

Course Duration: 2 Days

Course Pre-requisites

Almost anyone who is in good health with a reasonable level of fitness and comfortable in the water can attain a PADI Open Water Diver certification.

You must have the PADI Scuba Diver certification.

Course Flow

This course is presented over two days and follows two knowledge development and confined water modules (4 & 5) which are normally completed on the first day. On the second day you will do two Open Water training dives under the supervision of an instructor to become a qualified diver. You are required to complete a 200 metre swim.

If you are between 10 and 14 there is the option for you to complete the PADI Junior Open Water Diver program.

This PADI adventure can be done in any of the resorts listed below.

  • Red Sea
  • Gozo
  • Phuket
  • Khao Lak
  • Maldives


  • How Can I Get Started?

    What is the next adventure?

    You can continue the adventure with the PADI Advanced Open Water Diver certification. Then you will be able to explore deeper depths and under the moon light at night.

    Holidays featuring this Course

    Solo Divers

    Hilton Fayrouz Resort

    Red Sea, Sharm El Sheikh

    The Hilton Fayrouz is situated in the heart of Naama Bay and is within easy reach from all the shops, malls, cafes, bars and restaurants Naama Bay has to offer.

    • Hilton’s flagship resort in Naama bay
    • Beachfront promenade location
    • BB, HB & FB board basis
    • Relaxed laid back atmosphere
    • Choice of restaurants and bars
    • 4 outdoor pools including a kids pool

    Solo Divers

    Hilton Fayrouz Resort

    Red Sea, Sharm El Sheikh

    The Hilton Fayrouz is situated in the heart of Naama Bay and is within easy reach from all the shops, malls, cafes, bars and restaurants Naama Bay has to offer.

    • Hilton’s flagship resort in Naama bay
    • Beachfront promenade location
    • BB, HB & FB board basis
    • Relaxed laid back atmosphere
    • Choice of restaurants and bars
    • 4 outdoor pools including a kids pool

    Solo Divers

    Hilton Dreams Resort

    Red Sea, Sharm El Sheikh

    The Hilton Sharm Dream is set back from the gently shelving bay amidst beautiful grounds and swimming lagoons, making the perfect place for relaxation just 20 minutes from the airport.

    • Great resort just outside Naama Bay
    • Choice of 4 restaurants
    • 314 with balcony or terrace
    • All inclusive resort
    • Quiet setting away from the nightlife
    • Emperor Divers close by

    Solo Divers

    Hilton Dreams Resort

    Red Sea, Sharm El Sheikh

    The Hilton Sharm Dream is set back from the gently shelving bay amidst beautiful grounds and swimming lagoons, making the perfect place for relaxation just 20 minutes from the airport.

    • Great resort just outside Naama Bay
    • Choice of 4 restaurants
    • 314 with balcony or terrace
    • All inclusive resort
    • Quiet setting away from the nightlife
    • Emperor Divers close by

    Solo Divers

    Falcon Naama Star

    Red Sea, Sharm El Sheikh

    At the Falcon Naama Star Hotel we offer a great value for money. The hotel has 180 elegantly furnished rooms fully equipped. The Hotel Beach- "Viva Beach " is only 10 minutes away from Naama Bay.

    • Families, couples & groups
    • In the heart of Naama Bay
    • Variety of board basis to sort all
    • Sauna & beauty services
    • Two refreshing pools
    • Diving with Emperor Divers

    Solo Divers

    Falcon Naama Star

    Red Sea, Sharm El Sheikh

    At the Falcon Naama Star Hotel we offer a great value for money. The hotel has 180 elegantly furnished rooms fully equipped. The Hotel Beach- "Viva Beach " is only 10 minutes away from Naama Bay.

    • Families, couples & groups
    • In the heart of Naama Bay
    • Variety of board basis to sort all
    • Sauna & beauty services
    • Two refreshing pools
    • Diving with Emperor Divers

    Solo Divers

    The Three Corners Sea Beach Resort

    Red Sea, Marsa Alam

    The Three Corners Sea Beach Resort is ideally situated at only 5 km from Marsa Alam’s International Airport and Port Ghalib.

    Solo Divers

    The Three Corners Happy Life Beach Resort

    Red Sea, Marsa Alam

    With a stay at The Three Corners Happy Life Beach Resort in Marsa Alam, you’ll be directly on the beach. The resort offers 300 rooms spread over a main building and several low-rise buildings.

    Solo Divers

    The Three Corners Equinox Beach Resort

    Red Sea, Marsa Alam

    Equinox Beach Resort is a highly comfortable family hotel in the totally unique eco system of El Nabaa Bay.

    Solo Divers

    Sunrise Marina Resort Port Ghalib

    Red Sea, Marsa Alam

    The Sunrise Marina Resort is situated in the paradise Red Sea Riviera of Port Ghalib offering a unique chance to escape from the ordinary within the vicinity of Marsa Shuna & Blue Lagoon Beach.

    • All inclusive resorts
    • Private sandy beach
    • Emperor Divers close by
    • Choice of restaurants & bars
    • Great for families & couples
    • Spa & wellness centre