6 Reasons You Should Take Your Open Water Diver in Hurghada On Spring Break
Spring break is approaching. For many, that means crowded beaches, loud resorts, and the exact same holiday they took last year. But what if you traded the crowded shoreline for a vibrant coral reef, and returned home not just with a tan, but with a lifelong passport to the underwater world?
Earning your Open Water Diver certification is one of the most rewarding things you can do. It fundamentally changes how you see the planet. But where you learn to dive matters just as much as how you learn.
Instead of doing your training in a cold, murky quarry back home, or battling the massive crowds in the Caribbean, consider the Red Sea. At Scubadore Hurghada, we see countless travelers use their spring holidays to become certified divers. Here are six reasons why Hurghada is the ultimate spring break destination to learn to dive.
Pool-Like Conditions for Stress-Free Learning
The biggest hurdle for new divers is anxiety. Learning to breathe underwater is unnatural at first, and doing it in rough, dark water makes it much harder.
Hurghada is famous for its calm, sheltered bays and shallow, sandy plateaus. Sites like Magawish or the shallow edges of Gota Abu Ramada offer conditions that are literally like a swimming pool, but with fish. The water is crystal clear, there are no strong currents in the training areas, and you can stand up at any time during your confined water skills. This creates a relaxed, low-stress environment where you can focus entirely on mastering your skills.
The “Goldilocks” Spring Weather
March and April in Egypt offer the absolute perfect climate for a dive course.
In the peak of summer, the topside heat can be exhausting when you are wrestling into a wetsuit and carrying tanks. In the winter, the wind can make the boat rides chilly. Spring break hits the sweet spot. The daytime air temperature is a comfortable 25°C to 28°C (77°F to 82°F), and the water is refreshing and warming up. You get the perfect mix of sunny boat decks and comfortable dives without the extreme extremes.
World-Class Reefs on Your Very First Dives
In many parts of the world, your final four “Open Water” training dives are done in lakes or degraded coastal waters where you might be lucky to see a single crab.
In Hurghada, your training dives are conducted on some of the most famous coral reefs on the planet. While you are demonstrating mask clearing and buoyancy control, you will likely be surrounded by Blue-Striped Snappers, Lionfish, and maybe even a passing Bluespotted Ribbontail Ray. Your first breaths in the open ocean will be accompanied by the vibrant, high-definition marine life that the Red Sea is famous for.
Incredible Value for Money
Let’s be honest: spring break in the Americas or the Mediterranean can be astronomically expensive. Flights, resorts, and activities often carry premium price tags during the holidays.
Egypt remains one of the best value-for-money travel destinations in the world. The cost of an Open Water Diver course, combined with accommodation and daily expenses in Hurghada, is often significantly lower than a comparable week in the Caribbean or Florida. You get world-class, premium dive training without blowing your entire yearly holiday budget.
An Adventure Alternative to the “Standard” Holiday
Anyone can sit on a sun lounger for a week. Earning your scuba certification turns a standard vacation into an unforgettable adventure.
The Open Water course gives your holiday structure and purpose. You will learn the physics of diving, master new physical skills, and overcome personal boundaries. Instead of returning to work or school feeling sluggish from a week of lounging, you return with a massive sense of accomplishment and a globally recognized certification card in your pocket.
The Scubadore Small-Group Guarantee
During spring break, many large dive centers turn into “certification factories,” cramming eight or ten students into a single group. If you struggle with a skill, you feel rushed because you are holding up the line.
At Scubadore Hurghada, we reject the factory model. We teach our Open Water courses in private or semi-private groups. This means you get the undivided attention of your instructor. If you need an extra 20 minutes to get comfortable clearing your mask, we take 20 minutes. We move at your pace, ensuring you don’t just “pass” the course, but actually become a confident, safe, and happy diver.
This spring break, swap the crowded beaches for the tranquility of the deep blue. Contact Scubadore Hurghada today to reserve your Open Water Diver course, and let us show you why the Red Sea is the best classroom on earth.
