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PADI Open Water in the Red Sea – The Honest Beginner's Guide

January 30, 2026 10 min read

What the 3-4 day Open Water course actually involves, costs, pool vs sea sessions, which Red Sea base is best for beginners, and what nobody tells you about your first open water dive.