Where to learn water & sailing

24 places to learn water & sailing properly, in 17 countries: Egypt, Honduras, Indonesia and Thailand and others. A typical course runs 7 days and starts around $575; the full spread is $300 to $4,000. The shortest is padi open water certification in Utila at 4 days, the cheapest advanced diver and nitrox in Dahab from $300. 16 carry a recognised certification.

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22 cities

From
$300

median $575

Typical length
7 days

2–90 day range

Certified
16 of 24

end with a named qualification

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