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SSI Decompression Diving course in Hurghada
SSI course teaching planned limited decompression diving under its specific standards. At 71 Guardians in Hurghada, the SSI Decompression Diving course takes 15–20 hours. Prerequisites: Open Water, Deep Diving, Enriched Air Nitrox 40 and at least 24 logged dives. Age: 18+ typical. Course price from €550 per person, with inclusions confirmed on booking.
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What is the SSI Decompression Diving course?
SSI course teaching planned limited decompression diving under its specific standards.
SSI Decompression Diving certification within its limits.
Who can take SSI Decompression Diving?
Open Water, Deep Diving, Enriched Air Nitrox 40 and at least 24 logged dives. Technical programme typically 18+.
Age: 18+ typical.
Medical: Technical-diving medical screening, robust buoyancy/team skills and appropriate kit.
How does SSI Decompression Diving run, day by day?
SSI Decompression Diving usually takes 15–20 hours.
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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 40 m
Progressive dives from our day boats with deco support on board — each one planned, briefed and debriefed.
- Plan and carry out staged decompression stops
- Hold your stop depth on a line or in open water
- Missed-stop and lost-gas contingency drills
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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?
Maximum training depth 40 m / 130 ft and up to 15 minutes decompression under stated qualification recommendations.
How much does SSI Decompression Diving cost?
SSI Decompression Diving is from €550 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 SSI Decompression Diving?
- Training with a certified SSI 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
- 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 SSI Decompression Diving?
- 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
SSI Decompression Diving — the questions we get most
How much is SSI Decompression Diving in Hurghada?
From €550 per person. Inclusions are confirmed in writing when you book.
What do I need before starting SSI Decompression Diving?
Open Water, Deep Diving, Enriched Air Nitrox 40 and at least 24 logged dives.
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.
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