Why dry suit diving?
A dry suit keeps you completely dry and warm under water, which is the basis for comfortable diving in cooler waters, such as local lakes, the North Sea or the Baltic Sea. The best part: you learn it here in the warm Red Sea, in your own time, and are then well prepared for cool dives at home.
How your course works
- Theory: in advance via PADI eLearning (included in the course price) or with us during the course
- Two dives from the boat in which you practise handling the dry suit: buoyancy control, putting it on and taking it off, and safety techniques
Prerequisites
- PADI Open Water Diver (or equivalent)
- Minimum age: 10 years
- Health: a short questionnaire is enough; medical clearance is only needed for a chronic condition or a past operation
Included
- German-speaking instructor
- Dry suit and complete diving equipment
- Course materials and certification
- Transfer (free in Hurghada; 15 € to Sahl Hasheesh, Makadi, El Gouna and Al Ahyaa)
- Lunch and drinks
- PADI eLearning (online theory)
Not included
- Towel
- National park fee: 5 € per day (payable on site)
Frequently asked questions
What do I need a dry suit for?
For cooler waters, such as local lakes or the North Sea and Baltic Sea. In the Red Sea you learn to handle it in pleasant warmth.
Which certification do I need?
The PADI Open Water Diver.
Is the dry suit included in the price?
Yes, it is part of the course.