Scuba Diving for gap year and career break divers

Programme Summary

If you’ve always wanted to try scuba diving – then jump in! Here’s your chance to learn-to-dive and breathe underwater in a fun & safe environment. Dahab is the perfect place for beginners to learn to dive and for qualified divers to progress their dive education. Dahab offers some fabulous dive sites that are very accessible. Some of the best reefs in town are just 20 metres from the dive centre. A quick walk to the shore and then you’re diving in a giant tropical fish tank!

We offer four programmes out here in Dahab. The shortest programme is only 1 week in duration and it's ideal for beginners who are anxious about diving. Our 2 week 'Red Sea Express' programme is a popular option for those looking for more advanced diving skills whilst our 'Rescue and Safety Diver' and ''Master Scuba Diver' programmes really begin to focus on more technical aspects of scuba diving.

We get loads of feedback from customers who have a great time here! Dahab is a fun place to be and for learning to dive...you couldn't wish for a better place to learn! It really is a great spot!

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Flights

Flights are not included and they need to be arranged by you. Flights to Sharm el Sheikh operate throughout the year from many International Airports. A return flight typically costs between £200 and £400. Full details of flight options are sent to you after booking.

Transfers

All customers are met at Sharm el Sheikh Airport and transferred to Dahab by minibus (approx 1 hour). You are also taken back to Sharm el Sheikh Airport at the end of the programme.

Accommodation

We have two self-catered houses which have been specifically designed for our customers. There's a maximum of 8 people per house with a maximum of two people per room i.e. twin room. Each house is equipped with a TV room, satellite TV, a fully equipped kitchen, 3 bathrooms, 3 showers, private gardens and a BBQ area.

Meals

It is self-catered accommodation. We do not provide meals but you will find that eating out and shopping for food is cheap in Dahab.

Requirements

1. You must be able to swim 200m
2. Under 18's allowed with parental consent
3. Please remember to bring your PIC cards & logbook with you if you have dived before

PADI Materials

All PADI materials have been included in this programme. Materials are despatched to your home address before you leave so that you can start preparing for your diving trip!

Money / Living costs

Egypt is cheap and you will find that your money goes a long way! ATM's are widely available and foreign currency can also be exchanged. We recommend you budget around £50 to £70 per week for food, water, soft drinks and alcohol. Some people manage to get by on less than £50 whilst other may spend over £100 in a week. Everyone has different eating, drinking and spending habits!

Prices

Dates for all options

Bolt-ons

Bolt-ons can be booked in advance. You will be given the option to add these when you book online. Please note that bolt-ons are paid in advance and will be added to the overall cost of your trip.

Local payments

PADI Fees are compulsory for any PADI course and they must be paid by you locally in Dahab on completion of every course. The payment is used by PADI to issue you with a Personal Identity Card (PIC) so that you have proof that a course has been completed. Depending on which programme you choose, the following fees will apply to each of the courses you complete.