How Long Is the Rescue Diver Course?
How long is the Rescue Diver course? At Chloe’s Diving Center in Hurghada, the PADI Rescue Diver course usually takes 2 to 3 days. If you also need Emergency First Response, plan about one extra day.
Rescue Diver is one of the most rewarding courses in diving, and it is worth taking your time to learn it well. Want to plan your dates? Tell us when you arrive in the form below.
The Short Answer: 2 to 3 Days
The course includes knowledge development, rescue exercises in the water and realistic rescue scenarios. Most students complete everything in 2 to 3 days.
| If you have… | Plan for |
| Advanced Open Water and recent EFR or first aid | 2–3 days |
| Advanced Open Water, no recent first aid | 3–4 days (EFR + Rescue Diver) |
Sample 3-Day Schedule
| Day | What you do |
| Day 1 | Theory: stress, accident management and rescue techniques; first in-water exercises |
| Day 2 | Rescue exercises at sea: tired diver, panicked diver, searching, bringing an unresponsive diver to the surface |
| Day 3 | Full rescue scenarios, final review and certification |
If you need EFR, it usually takes place the day before the Rescue Diver course.
What Affects the Duration?
- Theory before you arrive: completing reading early saves time.
- Your fitness and comfort: some exercises are physical, so we move at a safe pace.
- Weather: strong wind may change the order of in-water sessions.
- Group size: smaller groups often allow more practice time.
Fitting Rescue Diver into a Holiday
A week in Hurghada is enough for EFR and Rescue Diver, with time left for fun dives. Remember to keep at least 18 to 24 hours between your last dive and your flight.
A popular plan: EFR on day 2, Rescue Diver on days 3 to 5, fun dives on day 6, and a dive-free day before you fly.
Price
At Chloe’s Diving Center, the PADI Rescue Diver course costs €500 and the PADI Emergency First Response course costs €200. See all prices on our diving prices in Hurghada page and course details on our PADI Rettungstaucher page.
Book Your Rescue Diver Course
Now you know how long the Rescue Diver course takes, choose your dates and start training. Book your course or message us on WhatsApp.
Can I do Rescue Diver in 2 days?
Sometimes, if you already have recent first-aid training and conditions are good. Most students take 2 to 3 days.
Do I need EFR first?
You need CPR and first-aid training within the last 24 months. EFR is the easiest way to meet this.
Is the Rescue Diver course tiring?
It includes physical exercises, but instructors pace the training safely.
Can I combine Rescue Diver with fun dives?
Yes. Many divers add fun dives after the course on the same holiday.
