December in the Red Sea. Leave a beginner, come home an Advanced diver.
While everyone else is scraping ice off the windscreen, you're breathing underwater at 24°C, surrounded by clownfish. Seven days in Egypt, two PADI certifications, and me next to you on every dive.
- Between 5 and 17 December
- 7 days on site
- Only 8 places
- From €1,190
Why the Red Sea in December
For learning to dive, it's hard to beat, only a few hours from Europe.
The water is still warm
Around 24°C in December. You learn in comfortable water, wetsuit provided.
It's close
About 5 hours' direct flight from Paris, and just one hour of time difference. No day lost in transit.
Great visibility
Clear water and living reefs in the shallows: ideal for your first dives.
It has everything
Turtles, clownfish, rays, wrecks. Enough to make your Advanced unforgettable.
One clear price for your whole course
No hidden extras for gear, boat or certifications. You know now exactly what you'll spend.
Full course, Open Water + Advanced
€1,190
Launch price for the first 4 sign-ups- My teaching and supervision all week, in English or French
- PADI eLearning to study the theory at home
- Both PADI certifications, Open Water and Advanced
- All dive gear, wetsuit included
- Boat trips and tanks
- Pool or lagoon sessions to get started
- Photos of your dives, taken by me
- A prep call before you leave, and the trip WhatsApp group
- The whole group in the same hotel, chosen by me
Already Open Water? Advanced only: €650. Deep, Wreck or Nitrox specialties: on request.
| Aquavana full coursePaid to Aquavana: everything listed on the left | €1,190 to €1,290 |
| Return flightBooked by you. Depends on your departure city and when you book | €250 to €450 |
| Hotel, 7 nightsBooked by you, at the group hotel, shared room with breakfast | €300 to €500 |
| Visa on arrivalAbout $25, paid at the airport | ≈ €25 |
| Meals and extrasEating out is very affordable there | ≈ €150 |
| Total for a week in the sun and two certifications | ≈ €1,900 to €2,300 |
How it compares
Anyone can get certified. Here's what actually changes with Aquavana.
| At home in Europe | On your own on site | With Aquavana | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water | Cold in winter, often a quarry or lake | 24°C, reefs | 24°C, reefs and wrecks |
| Instructor | Whoever is on duty | Changes from day to day | The same one, from start to finish |
| Group | Varies | Mixed with strangers of all levels | 8 people max, all beginners |
| Before you go | Nothing to organise | You sort it all out yourself | Prep call, recommended flights |
| Evenings | Everyone goes home | Everyone in their own hotel | The whole group in one hotel |
| Memories | Rarely any photos | Photos as a paid extra | Photos of your dives included |
How it works
Pick your 7 days between 5 and 17 December to fit your holidays. I'll handle the rest.
We talk
A 15-minute call to get to know each other, answer your questions and set your dates.
You book
A €300 deposit by bank transfer secures your place. I send you recommended flights and the group hotel.
You study the theory
PADI eLearning at your own pace, from your sofa. Three or four evenings are enough.
You dive
Pool, reef, then Advanced. On the last day, no diving before your flight home.
Your guarantee: the trip is confirmed from 5 participants. If it doesn't run, I'll offer you another date or refund your deposit in full.
Practical info
Documents
A passport valid for at least six months after your return, and a visa bought on arrival. Check your own government's current travel advice before booking your flight.
Health
You fill in the PADI medical questionnaire before the trip. If you answer yes to any question, you'll need a doctor's sign-off.
Insurance
Dive insurance is required. I'll tell you which one to take during our call.
In your bag
Swimwear, reef-safe sunscreen, and your own mask if you have one. Everything else is provided.
Coming with someone?
A partner or friend who doesn't dive is welcome: snorkelling, beach and sun are on the menu for them too.
The whole group in one hotel
We all stay in the same place: evenings together, debriefs over a drink, heading to the boat without waiting around. That's what makes the difference. The hotel is confirmed as soon as numbers are known.
Coming alone?
Lots of people do. The WhatsApp group lets you get to know each other before you even leave.
Book your place
8 places left, 4 of them at the launch price. Leave your details and I'll call you within 48 hours, no commitment.