Try Dives
Try Dives
Short on time or thinking of becoming SCUBA certified but first want to know how it feels before committing to the full course? Then our try dives are for you!
Introductory Dive – 1 dive, 2 hours
The Intro Dive is designed to give non-divers a glimpse into the magic of the underwater world and is perfect for those who are short on time. After a clear briefing from one of our dive professionals on what to expect and how your dive will go, you will learn a couple basic SCUBA skills in shallow water before being taken out over the reef to explore.
The whole experience takes around 2 hours and the time in the water is a minimum of 40 minutes with a maximum depth of 6m. To ensure the safety and comfort of our clients, the ratio of Dive Professional to the Intro Diver is 1-on-1.
Discover Scuba Dive (DSD) – 2 dives, 1 day
This program offers students a more in-depth diving experience as they learn the first components of the Open Water Course. Students will complete a knowledge development session, 1 confined water dive in shallow water, plus one open water dive to a maximum of 12m.
If all the skills have been completed and the student wants to continue with the full course, they can count these dives towards the course – but only if they are continuing with the course immediately. This program consists of 2 dives and takes 1 full day.
Duration: 2 hours (Intro Dive), 1 day (DSD Program)
Maximum Depth: 6m (Intro Dive), 12m (DSD)
Suitable For: 10+ years old*
Prerequisites: be comfortable in the water + medically fit for diving
Course Materials: none
*8 – 9 year olds can do the Intro Dive option to a maximum of 2m
The Intro Dive is done 1-on-1 while the Discover Scuba Dive Program can have 1 to 2 students per Instructor.
All dive training will take place directly in the sea (no pool needed!) in one of our shallow and sheltered dive sites – Lighthouse and/or Mashraba – allowing you to experience Dahab’s vibrant coral reef system on your first dive!
The try dives are not full courses so there is no certification after completion. Divers who enjoy their try dives and wish to become certified can enroll in the Open Water Course which is the first certification dive level.
What's Next?
Loved learning to breath underwater while gliding along Dahab’s coral-rich reefs and now want to become a certified diver? We’ve outlined all the options for your next step below.
