PADI Open Water Course in Hurghada with Gagoblue — German-Speaking Instructors, €325
The PADI Open Water Diver course at a German-run school: boat dives, all equipment, lunch, drinks and transfer inside Hurghada for €325 per course. The €5 daily nature-reserve tax and out-of-town transfers (€10) are extra.
Hurghada, Egypt · 48h · €325 per session · DE · EN
It was a pleasure, as always, to dive with Gagoblue. Every trip with them is a fantastic experience from start to finish. The boat was spotless, well-organised, and comfortable, while the entire crew was friendly, professional, and always ready to help with anything we needed.
What is this tour like?
Gagoblue's PADI Open Water Diver course is the entry-level certification taught by a school that describes itself as led by German-speaking instructors. The price list says €325 for the course and lists what that covers: the dives from the boat, all the equipment, lunch and drinks, and the transfer inside Hurghada. Gagoblue is a German-run dive school — the site is written in German first, and the operator states its trips are led by German-speaking instructors and experienced professional guides — with a 5.0 on Google from 1,019 reviews as of 3 September 2026.
Outside the €325: the nature-reserve tax of €5 per day for each boat day, and €10 for transfers from El Gouna, Soma Bay, Makadi, Safaga or Sahl Hasheesh. The list does not mention PADI certification or e-learning fees as separate items for this course, and it does not state the number of course days — we confirm both with the school when you book rather than guessing. For comparison, the same school's Advanced Open Water is €250.
What are the highlights?
- Entry-level PADI certification with German-speaking instructors
- All equipment, lunch, drinks and Hurghada transfer inside the €325
- Dives from the boat, not a pool-only start
- 5.0 on Google from 1,019 reviews (3 September 2026)
- Only two extras on the list: €5/day reserve tax, €10 out-of-town transfer
How does the day go, hour by hour?tap a photo to enlarge
- Day 1Theory and confined water
Equipment set-up, theory with the instructor, first skills in shallow water.
- Following daysOpen-water dives from the boat
Boat days with lunch on board; the certification dives on the reef.
- Final dayCertification
Last dives, paperwork, card processed by the school.
What's included in the price?
- Dives from the boat
- All equipment
- Lunch and drinks
- Transfer inside Hurghada
What's not included?
- Nature-reserve tax — €5 per day, paid to the government
- Transfer outside Hurghada (El Gouna, Soma Bay, Makadi, Safaga, Sahl Hasheesh) — €10 extra
What should you know before you go?
Who runs this tour?
Where do we meet?
Gagoblue Tauchschule, Hurghada (27.217109, 33.837506). Transfer inside Hurghada is included; from El Gouna, Soma Bay, Makadi, Safaga or Sahl Hasheesh it is €10 extra. The school confirms the pickup time.
Exact meeting point shared after booking.
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What do guests say?
“It was a pleasure, as always, to dive with Gagoblue. Every trip with them is a fantastic experience from start to finish. The boat was spotless, well-organised, and comfortable, while the entire crew was friendly, professional, and always ready to help with anything we needed.”
“Great experience with Gago Blue Diving in Hurghada. We did 7 dives over 3 days, and everything was perfectly organized — punctual hotel pickup, smooth logistics, and a professional team. This was my first wreck and drift dive, and I felt safe and well-guided throughout. The equipment was high quality.”
“We had an amazing scuba diving experience with Gago! The entire trip was well organized, and the staff made us feel safe and comfortable throughout the day. A special thanks to our instructors, Mo and Mostafa, who were incredibly helpful, professional, and friendly.”
“My daughter and I went diving with this amazing team three times on six different, unique beautiful spots and every trip was a wonderful experience. Everyone was so kind, friendly, and professional from the moment we arrived.”
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