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PADI Tec 40 course in Hurghada
PADI's entry-level technical certification — extended-range and decompression diving. At 71 Guardians in Hurghada, the PADI Tec 40 course usually takes 3-4 days. Prerequisites: PADI Advanced Open Water Diver. Age: 18+. Course price from €390 per person, with inclusions confirmed on booking.
What is the PADI Tec 40 course?
PADI's entry-level technical certification — extended-range and decompression diving.
PADI Tec 40 Diver — prerequisite for Tec 45.
Who can take PADI Tec 40?
PADI Advanced Open Water Diver; PADI Enriched Air Diver with 10+ logged dives on enriched air below 18m; PADI Deep Diver OR 10 logged dives to 30m; 30 logged dives total.
Age: 18+.
How does PADI Tec 40 run, day by day?
PADI Tec 40 usually takes typically 3-4 days.
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Day 1
Theory and gas planning
Decompression theory, gas consumption and the dive plans you'll use, plus configuring and trimming your kit.
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Day 2
Skills day
Shallow-water drills until they are smooth: valve shutdowns, gas sharing, switches and SMB deployment.
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Training dives
Building to your course's depth limit
Progressive dives from our day boats with deco support on board — each one planned, briefed and debriefed.
- Plan and run your first limited decompression dives
- Switch to a decompression gas at the right depth
- Gas sharing and a missed-switch drill
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Final day
Debrief and certification
Review your dive logs and plans, then your certification is processed.
Extended-range and deco dives run on the same day boats as our recreational trips. The plan adapts to your progress and the sea.
How deep will you dive?
Extended-range diving beyond recreational no-decompression limits.
How much does PADI Tec 40 cost?
PADI Tec 40 is from €390 per person. We confirm exactly what's included — equipment, boat, agency materials and certification fees — in writing before you pay a deposit.
What's included in PADI Tec 40?
- Training with a certified PADI technical instructor
- Course materials and certification processing
- Training dives from our day boats
- Deco support on board and gas blended to order in-house
- Hotel pickup and drop-off on dive days
Extras & add-ons
- Decompression gas — priced to your gas plan Ask us
- Twinset and stage cylinder rental Ask us
- Private, one-to-one instruction Ask us
We confirm everything included in writing before you pay a deposit.
What should I bring for PADI Tec 40?
- Your certification card (or e-card) and logbook
- Swimwear and a towel
- Reef-safe sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses
- A warm layer for the boat — mornings at sea can be breezy
- Your own mask and computer, if you have them
- Your own technical kit, if you have it — or ask about rental
- A cutting device and a spare mask
PADI Tec 40 — the questions we get most
How much is PADI Tec 40 in Hurghada?
From €390 per person. Inclusions are confirmed in writing when you book.
What do I need before starting PADI Tec 40?
PADI Advanced Open Water Diver.
What's the cancellation policy?
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your start date. Weather or sea-condition cancellations are fully refunded or rebooked at no charge.
How do I book?
Message us on WhatsApp with your preferred start date and current certification. We confirm your place and send a secure invoice; a deposit reserves it.
Plan it with us
Check dates for PADI Tec 40
Send us your details on WhatsApp — a real person on our team confirms availability and sends a secure invoice. Nothing is charged until you agree.
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