Open Water Diver course in Hurghada

„The best 18th birthday present”

I got the course from my parents for my 18th birthday, and I could not have received a better present. I finished the e-learning at home, and out there we were at sea every single day. On my first open water dive I was surrounded by so many fish I did not know where to look. I am now officially a diver, and next year I am coming back for the advanced!

„An intense four days, but worth it”

If you think the OWD is relaxation during a holiday, I have to disappoint you: for four days we studied, practiced and dived from morning to afternoon. For me that pace was a bit much alongside a family holiday, hence the four stars. In return, though, I truly learned to dive rather than just receiving a card. I cannot say a bad word about the teaching – it was professional and thorough.

„From Upper Hungary to the Red Sea”

We set off from Košice, and it meant a lot that I could do the whole course in Hungarian. I was very nervous before the exam, poring over the tables late at night, but our instructor went through so many practice questions with me that in the end it went smoothly. On the last dive a huge Napoleon wrasse swam past us – I could not imagine a more beautiful graduation.

„E-learning at home, the experience at sea”

I completed the theory at home via e-learning, so in Hurghada we were almost always in the water – that worked out great. The mask clearing exercise freaked me out at first, but our instructor patiently repeated it with me until it became routine. In the end I scored above 90 percent on the exam. I would start over anytime, the atmosphere was that good.

„Smarter than doing it at home”

For a long time I considered doing my OWD in Croatia, but I am glad I ended up here: I learned at a better price, in warmer water and with far more fish. On the third dive everything clicked – from then on I was no longer fiddling with the equipment, just taking in the view. The water was pleasant even in January. I can only recommend the Hungarian team.

„From fear to a diving license”

On the first day in the pool I nearly gave up – I panicked when water got into my mask. Our instructor did not rush me; we practiced until I said myself that we could move on. On day four, during the open water exam dive, I was the one pointing out fish to my buddy. If I managed it, anyone can – with instructors like these, for sure.