PADI Courses
At Our PADI 5 Star Resort Centre
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We are a PADI 5 STAR RESORT CENTRE. We run a large range of PADI courses from the bubble maker for children right up to Instructor Level.
All our courses are performance based so we tailor make our courses to suit our students’ needs and requirements within PADI standards. You may want to dedicate your holiday to just diving and learning. Sometimes you may need to take into consideration the family holiday as well as learn or improve your diving skills. Therefore we will build a package which takes into consideration your own personal. We have experienced PADI professionals at our disposal. Our Courses are run with small classes so that each student gets the attention they need from the instructor. |
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Summary of Courses
PADI Discover SCUBA Diving (1 day). |
€ 120.00 |
PADI Discover SCUBA Diving 1 Day.
A try dive for people wanting to try before committing to training. Performed on a one to one basis with a qualified instructor.
A try dive for people wanting to try before committing to training. Performed on a one to one basis with a qualified instructor.
PADI Scuba Diver (2/3 day). Practical Element only. |
€ 290.00 |
PADI Scuba Diver. 2 to 3 days
Ideal for those who want to begin their initial diver training without committing themselves fully to the Open Water Course.
The course covers the fundamental elements of diving and basic standard safety rules. After completing the Scuba Diver course you will be able to dive most places in the world to a maximum depth of 12 metres accompanied at all times by a Divemaster or Instructor. The course itself consists of three knowledge development sessions, three confined water or pool training sessions and two open water dives either from a boat or the shore, conducted to a depth of 12 metres.
Following successful completion of this course, students can be certified as PADI Scuba Divers.
Price includes all dive equipment and tuition. Course Materials can be purchased from our Dive Centre for 150 Euro. This includes the theory Interactive eLearning program which each student needs to complete and pass the final exam before commencing the practical element. Alternatively, you can purchase the PADI theory on line by clicking the following link. PADI eLearning.
The PADI log book 25 Euros, is not included and are purchased upon completion of your course.
Ideal for those who want to begin their initial diver training without committing themselves fully to the Open Water Course.
The course covers the fundamental elements of diving and basic standard safety rules. After completing the Scuba Diver course you will be able to dive most places in the world to a maximum depth of 12 metres accompanied at all times by a Divemaster or Instructor. The course itself consists of three knowledge development sessions, three confined water or pool training sessions and two open water dives either from a boat or the shore, conducted to a depth of 12 metres.
Following successful completion of this course, students can be certified as PADI Scuba Divers.
Price includes all dive equipment and tuition. Course Materials can be purchased from our Dive Centre for 150 Euro. This includes the theory Interactive eLearning program which each student needs to complete and pass the final exam before commencing the practical element. Alternatively, you can purchase the PADI theory on line by clicking the following link. PADI eLearning.
The PADI log book 25 Euros, is not included and are purchased upon completion of your course.
PADI Open Water Upgrades (2 day). |
€ 270.00 |
Upgrade to PADI Open Water Course 2 days
Upon successful completion of the Scuba Diver course, it is possible to upgrade to the full PADI Open Water Diver qualification.
You may elect to do this in the resort and it adds a further two days to the duration, with two knowledge development sessions, two pool sessions and another two open water dives to a depth of 18m. After completing the extra sessions, you will be qualified for a PADI Open Water Licence. This qualifies you to dive to a maximum depth of 18m accompanied by any other qualified diver.
Upon successful completion of the Scuba Diver course, it is possible to upgrade to the full PADI Open Water Diver qualification.
You may elect to do this in the resort and it adds a further two days to the duration, with two knowledge development sessions, two pool sessions and another two open water dives to a depth of 18m. After completing the extra sessions, you will be qualified for a PADI Open Water Licence. This qualifies you to dive to a maximum depth of 18m accompanied by any other qualified diver.
PADI Open Water online Theory and Practical Element. |
€ 410.00 |
PADI Open Water Course.
Theory by eLearning and additional 3 day Practical Elements.
Your instructors will assume you have no advance knowledge of diving and they will take you through each stage point by point, mixing theory and practice and explaining all the details as you go. It is a complete, carefully structured course designed to teach you to be a safe, competent diver.
The course is divided into three parts: Firstly, you need to study the theory of diving online before you come to Sharm. This is an Interactive programme by eLearning. The second phase is confined water, where you get taught the safety skills and drills kneeling down in shallow water which is shallow enough to stand up and be just wait high. You progress slightly deeper as your skills develop further. The course is complete when you have completed all the skills and drills over the confined sessions and four Open Water SCUBA Dives. During the course you will practise and master the skills that you will need as a diver, with your instructor devoting maximum time to teaching you fun, safe diving. This ensures virtually anyone in good health who is reasonably fit and comfortable in the water can learn to Scuba Dive.
The following sample itinerary shows how the three day dive course fits into a week’s holiday in the Red Sea.
Your course starts when you pay for the theory element online and you can start learning the theory involved in your own time and at your own pace. Once the academic training and the final exam is completed and passed, PADI will inform us that you are ready to commence your in water skills training dives, which will be in the confined shallows of a local beach or swimming pool.
After two to three days learning the practical elements in confined water and repeating the skills on the four Open Water Dives, you should have successfully completed the course. You will be a qualified PADI Open Water Diver and receive an online Licence enabling you to dive with a buddy to 18 meters.
The 410 Euros includes all dive equipment, tuition, daily transfers, theoretical course materials and PADI Registration and certification fees. This includes the theory Interactive eLearning program which each student needs to complete and pass the final exam before commencing the practical element.
The PADI log book 25 Euros is not included and are purchased upon completion of your course from our Dive Centre.
Theory by eLearning and additional 3 day Practical Elements.
Your instructors will assume you have no advance knowledge of diving and they will take you through each stage point by point, mixing theory and practice and explaining all the details as you go. It is a complete, carefully structured course designed to teach you to be a safe, competent diver.
The course is divided into three parts: Firstly, you need to study the theory of diving online before you come to Sharm. This is an Interactive programme by eLearning. The second phase is confined water, where you get taught the safety skills and drills kneeling down in shallow water which is shallow enough to stand up and be just wait high. You progress slightly deeper as your skills develop further. The course is complete when you have completed all the skills and drills over the confined sessions and four Open Water SCUBA Dives. During the course you will practise and master the skills that you will need as a diver, with your instructor devoting maximum time to teaching you fun, safe diving. This ensures virtually anyone in good health who is reasonably fit and comfortable in the water can learn to Scuba Dive.
The following sample itinerary shows how the three day dive course fits into a week’s holiday in the Red Sea.
Your course starts when you pay for the theory element online and you can start learning the theory involved in your own time and at your own pace. Once the academic training and the final exam is completed and passed, PADI will inform us that you are ready to commence your in water skills training dives, which will be in the confined shallows of a local beach or swimming pool.
After two to three days learning the practical elements in confined water and repeating the skills on the four Open Water Dives, you should have successfully completed the course. You will be a qualified PADI Open Water Diver and receive an online Licence enabling you to dive with a buddy to 18 meters.
The 410 Euros includes all dive equipment, tuition, daily transfers, theoretical course materials and PADI Registration and certification fees. This includes the theory Interactive eLearning program which each student needs to complete and pass the final exam before commencing the practical element.
The PADI log book 25 Euros is not included and are purchased upon completion of your course from our Dive Centre.
How does it work?
After enrolling online, PADI's eLearning system presents you with interactive presentations that include videos, audio, graphics and reading. Short quizzes let you gauge your progress, and review and correct anything you might happen to miss. This lets you move through the program efficiently and at your own pace.
You will need to register the name and number of the dive centre that you’re completing your practical sessions with. Our PADI dive centre is Divers United 35022
After enrolling online, PADI's eLearning system presents you with interactive presentations that include videos, audio, graphics and reading. Short quizzes let you gauge your progress, and review and correct anything you might happen to miss. This lets you move through the program efficiently and at your own pace.
You will need to register the name and number of the dive centre that you’re completing your practical sessions with. Our PADI dive centre is Divers United 35022
PADI Open Water Referral (2 Days) |
€ 280 |
PADI Open Water Referral. 2 Days
This course is for students who have completed their theory and confined elements before coming to Sharm with another PADI facility and wants to complete the Open Water Dives ion the warm clear blue waters of the Red Sea.
A referral course is when a student would have completed their confined water and theory training with another instructor. Then that instructor can refer the student on to another instructor to complete the four open water dives portion of the course.
Receiving instructors can pick up the course at any stage as long as the student has the documentation from the referring instructor.
This course is for students who have completed their theory and confined elements before coming to Sharm with another PADI facility and wants to complete the Open Water Dives ion the warm clear blue waters of the Red Sea.
A referral course is when a student would have completed their confined water and theory training with another instructor. Then that instructor can refer the student on to another instructor to complete the four open water dives portion of the course.
Receiving instructors can pick up the course at any stage as long as the student has the documentation from the referring instructor.
PADI Advanced Open Water (2 Days practical) Including eLerning theory and Crtification |
€ 400 |
PADI Advanced Open Water. 2 days
This course is designed for divers who have completed the Open Water course or any other entry-level dive course.
The course focuses on expanding your diving experience and building on your knowledge from the open water course.
The course consists of 5 elective dives over two days (two core and three electives) and will introduce you to diving using navigation techniques or in a current and how to plan dives when you want to venture a bit deeper.
The theory is completed online before you arrive in Sharm. We do advise people do a day diving first to familiarise with your surroundings and adjusting your weights before commencing the training dives.
A Reactivate or SCUBA Review is required if someone hasn't dived for more than a twelve month.
This course is designed for divers who have completed the Open Water course or any other entry-level dive course.
The course focuses on expanding your diving experience and building on your knowledge from the open water course.
The course consists of 5 elective dives over two days (two core and three electives) and will introduce you to diving using navigation techniques or in a current and how to plan dives when you want to venture a bit deeper.
The theory is completed online before you arrive in Sharm. We do advise people do a day diving first to familiarise with your surroundings and adjusting your weights before commencing the training dives.
A Reactivate or SCUBA Review is required if someone hasn't dived for more than a twelve month.
Elective Dives
- Peak Performance Buoyancy
- Underwater Naturalist
- Aware Fish identification
- Search and Recovery
- Drift - Multilevel
- Boat - Night
- Deep - Navigation (both these are compulsory).
Emergency First Response First Aid Course (1 Days) |
€ 150 |
EFR. Emergency First Response First Aid Course. 1 Day
This is a world-wide recognised first aid course.
In addition to existing first aid training, this course also includes an introduction to Automated External Defibrillation.
This is a world-wide recognised first aid course.
In addition to existing first aid training, this course also includes an introduction to Automated External Defibrillation.
PADI Rescue Diver (3 Days) |
€ 420 |
PADI Rescue Diver. 2 Days Practical Elements
The PADI Rescue Diver course develops your knowledge and skills so you can effectively perform diver assists and rescues, manage diving accident situations and render first aid.
The programme is an important step in expanding your knowledge and experience as a diver. The practical elements take place over 2 days. You need to have completed the theory Online and passed the exam to commence the practical elements. During the practical sessions you will cover 10 confirmed water exercises. The final day is conducted in a real-world environment from one of the dive boats or beach, where you combine all the skills and knowledge gained into two simulated dive accident scenarios.
PADI Divemaster (Minimum 2 Weeks Recommended but 4 weeks is better) |
€ 1200 (2 wk) € 1659 (4 wk) |
PADI Divemaster min 2 weeks but 4 week recommended to begin to gain true experience.
As the first level of professional qualification, the Divemaster course will qualify you to organise and conduct diving activities.
You will develop your water skills and academic knowledge including dive planning, control and supervising of students and dive management. You will be required to complete many exercises including 15 minute treat water, diver rescue assessment and underwater mapmaking. This qualification is normally required to work as a Dive Guide.
As the first level of professional qualification, the Divemaster course will qualify you to organise and conduct diving activities.
You will develop your water skills and academic knowledge including dive planning, control and supervising of students and dive management. You will be required to complete many exercises including 15 minute treat water, diver rescue assessment and underwater mapmaking. This qualification is normally required to work as a Dive Guide.
PADI EAN (Nitrox) |
€ 170 |
Scuba Review (Recommended if not dived for over one year) |
€ 115 |
Reactivate, SCUBA Review, SCUBA Tune Up, Refresher, are all names that refer to practicing your safety drills and skills after a lay off from diving after a year or more. Also, a quiz is completed which is not a pass or fail, but just to identify any areas that an instructor can refresh your diving knowledge.
This is done over two dives. Usually, if the skills are performed with ease in the early part of your first dive, you will be then guided around the reef by your instructor and on the second dive, then you can join a group.
This is done over two dives. Usually, if the skills are performed with ease in the early part of your first dive, you will be then guided around the reef by your instructor and on the second dive, then you can join a group.
PADI Specialist Courses
The following PADI courses are designed so that the participant can gain a more in-depth understanding of various different types of diving.
The following courses are a number of those available. The minimum requirement for all the courses is PADI Open Water or equivalent unless otherwise stated the participant must be at least 12 years of age. 40 Euros certification fee is payable locally upon completion of all these courses. The student will need to purchase a manual for the majority of these courses.
The following courses are a number of those available. The minimum requirement for all the courses is PADI Open Water or equivalent unless otherwise stated the participant must be at least 12 years of age. 40 Euros certification fee is payable locally upon completion of all these courses. The student will need to purchase a manual for the majority of these courses.
Boat Diver (2 dives) |
Boat Diver 2 dives
Just one giant step off the back and you’re in the water!
The course includes two open water dives and is designed to help you learn the techniques and procedures for entering and exiting varying different types of boats.
Just one giant step off the back and you’re in the water!
The course includes two open water dives and is designed to help you learn the techniques and procedures for entering and exiting varying different types of boats.
Search & Recover Diver (4 dives) |
Search & Recover Diver. 4 dives
Accidentally drop something in the water? Looking for lost treasure? Learn effective ways to locate objects underwater with the Search & Recovery Diver programme.
For this course you will need to be at least PADI Open Water with the dive credential of PADI Underwater Navigator or PADI Advanced.
During your programme you will go on four open water dives, over at least a two day period, with time being equally divided between academic and actual water-training sessions. A variety of search and recovery methods will be covered including the planning, organisation, procedures, techniques, problems and hazards of search and recovery diving, limited visibility diving and underwater navigation techniques, techniques and considerations for object location and recover using various lifting devices.
Accidentally drop something in the water? Looking for lost treasure? Learn effective ways to locate objects underwater with the Search & Recovery Diver programme.
For this course you will need to be at least PADI Open Water with the dive credential of PADI Underwater Navigator or PADI Advanced.
During your programme you will go on four open water dives, over at least a two day period, with time being equally divided between academic and actual water-training sessions. A variety of search and recovery methods will be covered including the planning, organisation, procedures, techniques, problems and hazards of search and recovery diving, limited visibility diving and underwater navigation techniques, techniques and considerations for object location and recover using various lifting devices.
AWARE Fish Identification (2 dives) |
AWARE Fish Identification. 2 dives
This programme covers the basic knowledge and techniques involved in identifying fish species and the data collected is submitted to the REEF Fish Survey Project.
This programme covers the basic knowledge and techniques involved in identifying fish species and the data collected is submitted to the REEF Fish Survey Project.
Peak Performance Buoyancy Diver (2 days) |
Peak Performance Buoyancy Diver. 2 dives
The fundamentals of this course include buoyancy check, fine tuning buoyancy underwater, weight, position and distribution, streamlining and visualisation. Also covered is the use of PADI’s Basic Weighting Guidelines.
The fundamentals of this course include buoyancy check, fine tuning buoyancy underwater, weight, position and distribution, streamlining and visualisation. Also covered is the use of PADI’s Basic Weighting Guidelines.
Drift Diver (2 dives) |
Drift Diver. 2 dives
Hold onto your masks! Buoyancy control, navigation and communication whilst on a drift dive are addressed on this course.
Also included are the planning, organisation, procedures, techniques, problems and hazards of drift diving. The course requires two open water dives which can be completed in one day.
Hold onto your masks! Buoyancy control, navigation and communication whilst on a drift dive are addressed on this course.
Also included are the planning, organisation, procedures, techniques, problems and hazards of drift diving. The course requires two open water dives which can be completed in one day.
Underwater Naturalist (2 dives) |
Underwater Naturalist. 2 dives
Interested in Sea Life?
The PADI Underwater Naturalist course will introduce you to different aquatic life and include an overview of responsible human interactions with aquatic life. Topics include a basic overview of major aquatic life and groupings, basic aquatic interactions and associations, factual information that dispels myths of potentially dangerous aquatic life and diving techniques used to help preserve bottom dwelling aquatic life and minimise aquatic life disturbance.
Interested in Sea Life?
The PADI Underwater Naturalist course will introduce you to different aquatic life and include an overview of responsible human interactions with aquatic life. Topics include a basic overview of major aquatic life and groupings, basic aquatic interactions and associations, factual information that dispels myths of potentially dangerous aquatic life and diving techniques used to help preserve bottom dwelling aquatic life and minimise aquatic life disturbance.
Night Diver (3 dives) |
Night Diver. 3 dives
Even your local dive site offers a whole new adventure by moonlight!
Take advantage of this extraordinary speciality and learn how to prepare night dive activities and develop your knowledge and techniques for night diving.
Even your local dive site offers a whole new adventure by moonlight!
Take advantage of this extraordinary speciality and learn how to prepare night dive activities and develop your knowledge and techniques for night diving.
Multi-Level Diver (2 dives) |
Multi-Level Diver. 2 dives
The ups and downs of diving! To make sure you get the most out of your dive, you should learn how to plan and carry out a multilevel dive.
Go on two open water dives and be exposed to a variety of different types of multilevel dive calculations.
The ups and downs of diving! To make sure you get the most out of your dive, you should learn how to plan and carry out a multilevel dive.
Go on two open water dives and be exposed to a variety of different types of multilevel dive calculations.
Underwater Photographer (2 dives) |
Underwater Photographer. 2 dives
No photo experience required!
Start from scratch and learn how to take aware winning pictures underwater. Learn tips and techniques from your instructor which will then put into practice underwater. Capture your underwater adventures on film so you can share the thrill of diving with friends and family. Prices do not include camera hire.
No photo experience required!
Start from scratch and learn how to take aware winning pictures underwater. Learn tips and techniques from your instructor which will then put into practice underwater. Capture your underwater adventures on film so you can share the thrill of diving with friends and family. Prices do not include camera hire.
Deep Diver (4 dives) |
Deep Diver. 4 dives
Want to go that little bit deeper? Learn all the skills associated with diving deeper inside the no-decompression limits.
No dives will exceed 40m. Participants must be at least PADI Advanced and 15 years of age.
Want to go that little bit deeper? Learn all the skills associated with diving deeper inside the no-decompression limits.
No dives will exceed 40m. Participants must be at least PADI Advanced and 15 years of age.
Underwater Navigator (3 dives) |
Underwater Navigator. 3 dives
Knowing where you are underwater and where you are going comes in really handy, especially if you are looking for an object or locating a particular reef.
Over three open water dives you will familiarise yourself with the skills, knowledge, planning, organisation, procedures and techniques involved with underwater navigation. Techniques learned will include methods of estimating distances underwater, natural navigation, how to use underwater patters, dive site relocation techniques and compass navigation techniques.
Knowing where you are underwater and where you are going comes in really handy, especially if you are looking for an object or locating a particular reef.
Over three open water dives you will familiarise yourself with the skills, knowledge, planning, organisation, procedures and techniques involved with underwater navigation. Techniques learned will include methods of estimating distances underwater, natural navigation, how to use underwater patters, dive site relocation techniques and compass navigation techniques.
Terms & Conditions
Bookings and payment for Divers United.
Please take a good look at these booking and payment conditions because with your booking you are accepting these booking conditions. They apply to all diving packages and courses.
Booking Policy
Required Information: To confirm your booking with Divers United you must supply the required information for each guest as follows: full name according to passport, nationality, passport number, dive certificate's, level, number of dives and date of last dive, a WhatsApp number is required for communication in resort.
It is your responsibility to ensure that you fulfil the necessary prerequisites to participate in the Scuba Diving activities you have booked, in accordance with your certification level and your logged dives. All divers included in your booking must hold an internationally recognized Scuba Diving Certification or be embarking on a course to achieve a certification; certifications must be shown upon check in at the dive centre or digitally prior to arrival.
Once booking is complete you will receive notification from Divers United acknowledging the services you have booked.
Your Health: It is the divers responsibility to be in good health for Scuba Diving, all divers and students will be asked to fill in a medical disclaimer form upon check in at the dive centre (this is also emailed to you for you to read the questions before hand in case any remedial action is needed before you come to Sharm), if a YES is answered to any of the questions please check reverse of medical questionnaire, if a YES is still stated on the reverse of the disclaimer then a certificate from a doctor will be required prior to any in water activity (this must be valid within the last 12 months), in the absence of a medical certificate you will be required to visit a local doctor at your own cost to declare your health conditions are suitable for scuba diving activities. Covid 19: If you have had symptoms affecting your lungs, breathing, heart and/or blood in the last 30 days that impair my physical or mental performance you will need to get a medical professional to confirm you are “fit to dive” and bring this certificate with you.
Additional charges: Each destination can have different local fees such as National Park and Chamber fees, which are paid locally in Euros, GBP, Dollars or Egyptian pounds. Services arranged in resort including but not limited to; equipment rental, special tank requests, shop purchases, course materials & certification fees, will be inclusive of any service charges and local taxes. Please check the price lists on our website for further information.
For bookings where payment is not made prior to arrival in resort, Divers United are not able to guarantee course or boat slots and any bookings will therefore be arranged and paid for locally in resort at full resort rates plus any applicable taxes.
Divers United reserve the right to apply an appropriate surcharge to its prices should economic changes (such as exchange rates, fuel prices, etc) make a material difference to its pricing structure. - A minimum of 14 days’ notice will be given before such a surcharge becomes effective.
It is your responsibility to ensure that you fulfil the necessary prerequisites to participate in the Scuba Diving activities you have booked, in accordance with your certification level and your logged dives. All divers included in your booking must hold an internationally recognized Scuba Diving Certification or be embarking on a course to achieve a certification; certifications must be shown upon check in at the dive centre or digitally prior to arrival.
Once booking is complete you will receive notification from Divers United acknowledging the services you have booked.
Your Health: It is the divers responsibility to be in good health for Scuba Diving, all divers and students will be asked to fill in a medical disclaimer form upon check in at the dive centre (this is also emailed to you for you to read the questions before hand in case any remedial action is needed before you come to Sharm), if a YES is answered to any of the questions please check reverse of medical questionnaire, if a YES is still stated on the reverse of the disclaimer then a certificate from a doctor will be required prior to any in water activity (this must be valid within the last 12 months), in the absence of a medical certificate you will be required to visit a local doctor at your own cost to declare your health conditions are suitable for scuba diving activities. Covid 19: If you have had symptoms affecting your lungs, breathing, heart and/or blood in the last 30 days that impair my physical or mental performance you will need to get a medical professional to confirm you are “fit to dive” and bring this certificate with you.
Additional charges: Each destination can have different local fees such as National Park and Chamber fees, which are paid locally in Euros, GBP, Dollars or Egyptian pounds. Services arranged in resort including but not limited to; equipment rental, special tank requests, shop purchases, course materials & certification fees, will be inclusive of any service charges and local taxes. Please check the price lists on our website for further information.
For bookings where payment is not made prior to arrival in resort, Divers United are not able to guarantee course or boat slots and any bookings will therefore be arranged and paid for locally in resort at full resort rates plus any applicable taxes.
Divers United reserve the right to apply an appropriate surcharge to its prices should economic changes (such as exchange rates, fuel prices, etc) make a material difference to its pricing structure. - A minimum of 14 days’ notice will be given before such a surcharge becomes effective.
Cancellation Policy
Amendments or cancellations: If you need to change/cancel any of your pre-booked activities once payment is completed we will do our best to assist you with your new request all amendments or cancellations of confirmed bookings should be emailed directly at the earliest opportunity to [email protected]
You will receive a response within 24 hours, if this is not received, please resend your email. Cancellation of any special tanks or equipment sourced by Divers United from a third party (i.e. technical) must be received no later than 48 hours prior to your arrival. Failure to do so will incur a charge of 50% of the total rental cost. Trimix tanks will be subject to 100% cancellation fees.
In the event of a complete cancellation of services where there is no unforeseen* reason for the cancellation we will offer a credit note to use up to 18 months of the original booking date.
In The event of an insurable claim, we will provide a letter for your Insurer or a credit note. One or the other. Once a letter for your insurance provider is provided, there will be no credit note issued if your claim is not accepted by your insurer.
You will receive a response within 24 hours, if this is not received, please resend your email. Cancellation of any special tanks or equipment sourced by Divers United from a third party (i.e. technical) must be received no later than 48 hours prior to your arrival. Failure to do so will incur a charge of 50% of the total rental cost. Trimix tanks will be subject to 100% cancellation fees.
In the event of a complete cancellation of services where there is no unforeseen* reason for the cancellation we will offer a credit note to use up to 18 months of the original booking date.
In The event of an insurable claim, we will provide a letter for your Insurer or a credit note. One or the other. Once a letter for your insurance provider is provided, there will be no credit note issued if your claim is not accepted by your insurer.
Cancellation due to travel restrictions
Travel Restrictions: If your foreign office issues a travel warning and advises against travel to a specific destination, we will hold on account any monies paid to us as credit to use against a future booking and issue a credit note valid for 2 years. There will be no charge to make this change and if the re-booked trip is at the same service level but costs more at the time you chose to re-book, then the difference (and increase in price) will NOT be requested.
Covid 19: Any booking affected by COVID related travel restrictions can be rescheduled, without penalty, up to the service start date. Guests are responsible for checking with the visiting countries embassy in their home country prior to arrival regarding visa applications.
Cancellations due to COVID -19: If you have tested positive prior to your arrival and have proof of a positive PCR result Divers United reserve the right to offer the following options.
1) A credit note will be issued for the pre booked services with an expiry date of 2 years.
2) A full refund will be issued with no penalty applied (bank charges will be charged)
Change or Cancellation by Divers United: In cases where Divers United have to change a booking due to unforeseen circumstances* or in the case the dive centre cannot provide a trip due to minimum numbers not reached, Divers United will provide an alternative service if available, offer a complete or part refund for the service not used.
Refund policy for learn to dive courses: Discover Scuba Diving 2 dives, should you decide to stop the Discover Scuba Dive program after the first confined dive we will refund the value of the second dive. After the first day of training and before day 2 you decide not to continue with the Scuba diver or Open water course we will refund you the course fee minus the costs to us for that day, a refund will not include costs of materials or costs made to the training agency. Refunds will not be given if you should continue beyond the first day of the course, for situations due to illness e.g. ear problems the matter is treated as an insurance claim and no refund is offered.
Covid 19: Any booking affected by COVID related travel restrictions can be rescheduled, without penalty, up to the service start date. Guests are responsible for checking with the visiting countries embassy in their home country prior to arrival regarding visa applications.
Cancellations due to COVID -19: If you have tested positive prior to your arrival and have proof of a positive PCR result Divers United reserve the right to offer the following options.
1) A credit note will be issued for the pre booked services with an expiry date of 2 years.
2) A full refund will be issued with no penalty applied (bank charges will be charged)
Change or Cancellation by Divers United: In cases where Divers United have to change a booking due to unforeseen circumstances* or in the case the dive centre cannot provide a trip due to minimum numbers not reached, Divers United will provide an alternative service if available, offer a complete or part refund for the service not used.
Refund policy for learn to dive courses: Discover Scuba Diving 2 dives, should you decide to stop the Discover Scuba Dive program after the first confined dive we will refund the value of the second dive. After the first day of training and before day 2 you decide not to continue with the Scuba diver or Open water course we will refund you the course fee minus the costs to us for that day, a refund will not include costs of materials or costs made to the training agency. Refunds will not be given if you should continue beyond the first day of the course, for situations due to illness e.g. ear problems the matter is treated as an insurance claim and no refund is offered.
GENERAL TERMS
Divers United strongly advises for your safety, comfort and enjoyment that if you have not dived for an extended period of time you embark on either a check dive or a refresher program. The refresher program should be booked in advance and takes place on your first day from the shore or the boat if the boat is going to a suitable dive site for the refresher. Divers United reserves the right to restrict diving activities if the instructor has any concerns regarding diver safety. A reactivate or refresher program can be completed prior to arrival and Divers United will ask for proof of this signed by your instructor who performed the program. We do have an offer for a Refresher bolted to a 5 Day Dive pack. See Offers.
Insurance
Divers United will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, 'Act of God'**, Unforeseen circumstances* or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility and a condition of your booking with Divers United that you ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking. You are responsible to check that these include:
a. Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treatments, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions, search and rescue teams. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip.
b. Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses
c. Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
d. Covid 19: It is your responsibility to check and adhere to all restrictions and tests required by each destination country (including transit) with regards to Covid 19 Elite Diving will not pay any fees whatsoever relating to your trip being cancelled or curtailed due to you failing to meet Covid 19 travel/arrival conditions or having to extend your stay or quarantine in any country due to you failing to meet Covid 19 departure/travel conditions.
a. Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treatments, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions, search and rescue teams. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip.
b. Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses
c. Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
d. Covid 19: It is your responsibility to check and adhere to all restrictions and tests required by each destination country (including transit) with regards to Covid 19 Elite Diving will not pay any fees whatsoever relating to your trip being cancelled or curtailed due to you failing to meet Covid 19 travel/arrival conditions or having to extend your stay or quarantine in any country due to you failing to meet Covid 19 departure/travel conditions.
General Behaviour
Divers United staff will not tolerate any adverse, aggressive, disrespectful or antisocial behaviour towards staff members, boat crews or other guests, an individual that is not respectful of other people and our Divers United rules or cause a disturbance will be asked to leave or be removed from the dive centre – in this case we will not consider any refund to the booked services.
Divers under the influence of alcohol will be refused diving, alcohol impairs judgement and increases the risk of decompression sickness, Divers United reserve the right to refuse entry to the water if the guide believes you are unfit to dive this includes divers suffering from a hangover as this can also impair your judgement, please drink sensibly within your limits and be respectful of others.
Divers United takes environmental matters very seriously; we have a “no touch” policy and reserve the right to stop your diving at any time if the National Park rules are not adhered to, or the environment is not respected.
Complaints: If you have any complaints we suggest you give them to the dive centre manager as soon as possible in order to allow him/her to find a solution. If the complaint remains unsettled during your stay please write to [email protected] with the issue.
Diving for Certified Divers: Divers United dive guides will provide a detailed and comprehensive dive briefing before you enter the water. When the guide is in the water, they will remain with the group to navigate the site and to look out for any interesting marine life to show you. The dive guide will not provide any dive training during the dive and you and your buddy dive together at your own risk. As qualified divers you are responsible for your own and your buddy’s safety during the dive and to plan your dive and dive your plan by using either dive tables or a personal dive computer. You must begin, execute and end the dive with your dive buddy.
Divers under the influence of alcohol will be refused diving, alcohol impairs judgement and increases the risk of decompression sickness, Divers United reserve the right to refuse entry to the water if the guide believes you are unfit to dive this includes divers suffering from a hangover as this can also impair your judgement, please drink sensibly within your limits and be respectful of others.
Divers United takes environmental matters very seriously; we have a “no touch” policy and reserve the right to stop your diving at any time if the National Park rules are not adhered to, or the environment is not respected.
Complaints: If you have any complaints we suggest you give them to the dive centre manager as soon as possible in order to allow him/her to find a solution. If the complaint remains unsettled during your stay please write to [email protected] with the issue.
Diving for Certified Divers: Divers United dive guides will provide a detailed and comprehensive dive briefing before you enter the water. When the guide is in the water, they will remain with the group to navigate the site and to look out for any interesting marine life to show you. The dive guide will not provide any dive training during the dive and you and your buddy dive together at your own risk. As qualified divers you are responsible for your own and your buddy’s safety during the dive and to plan your dive and dive your plan by using either dive tables or a personal dive computer. You must begin, execute and end the dive with your dive buddy.
Children
Children under the age of 8 may be accepted on-board the boat at the discretion of the Dive Centre Manager whilst considering the comfort of other Divers United guests on-board. Divers United cannot provide a legal chaperon service.
Special Offers
Special offers are only valid for the dates advertised. All taxes are included in the offers. Special offers cannot be used in conjunction with any other discounts or offers. Special offers are only available for pre-bookings – either booked via the website or by prior arrangement with our reservation department. The following are not included in special offers; Discover Scuba Diving, Snorkelling, boat passenger, Technical diving and courses and all professional level courses, Equipment for dive packages Materials and certifications costs for courses, Food and beverages, National Park fees, Chamber Fees
Dive packages include – • 2 guided dives per day (boat or shore) • 12 ltr tanks (nitrox free for suitably certified divers) • Weights • Guide • Hotel Transfers to and from the dive centre
Courses Include • Experienced instructor • Full Equipment (excluding torch, compass and computer unless required for specific courses) • Hotel Transfers to and from the dive centre or boat.
Dive packages include – • 2 guided dives per day (boat or shore) • 12 ltr tanks (nitrox free for suitably certified divers) • Weights • Guide • Hotel Transfers to and from the dive centre
Courses Include • Experienced instructor • Full Equipment (excluding torch, compass and computer unless required for specific courses) • Hotel Transfers to and from the dive centre or boat.
YOUR CONSENT
Your Consent to accept our Terms and Conditions is required to proceed with your booking: As you are contracting with us outside of the country where you reside and we are established in Egypt, where we comply with local laws, regulations and practices over the services we provide you with. These local laws, regulations and practices we provide you with may be different from those where you live, in this case we require your consent to this agreement. When you consent to accept this agreement, we will provide you with our services which are subject to these Terms and Conditions. By proceeding with your booking, you imply consent to these terms and conditions. You have the right to refuse consent to accept our Terms and Conditions. If you refuse to consent to accept our Terms and Conditions, you should not proceed with your booking. Should you proceed with your booking but later withdraw your consent to accept our Terms and Conditions the agreement between Divers United and yourself and any other parties mentioned in your booking will become null and void and cancellation charges may be applied as per these Terms and Conditions. If these Terms and Conditions are not accepted Divers United cannot offer the standard of service with which we operate.
*”unforeseen circumstances” are a situation where a circumstance is beyond our control. Such as weather, terrorism, revolution, strikes, wars, pandemic, power shortage etc.
**”Act of God” is an overwhelming event caused exclusively by natural forces whose effects could not possibly be prevented (e.g., flood, earthquake, tornado).
*”unforeseen circumstances” are a situation where a circumstance is beyond our control. Such as weather, terrorism, revolution, strikes, wars, pandemic, power shortage etc.
**”Act of God” is an overwhelming event caused exclusively by natural forces whose effects could not possibly be prevented (e.g., flood, earthquake, tornado).
