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SSI Dive Guide course in Hurghada
Professional pathway for guiding certified divers and developing leadership skills; may be an SSI professional prerequisite for Divemaster. At 71 Guardians in Hurghada, the SSI Dive Guide course usually takes 2–4 weeks. Prerequisites: Typically 18+, adequate logged-dive experience, required specialties or proof of related dive experience, current first-aid qualification and SSI prerequisites. Age: 18+. Course price from €850 per person, with inclusions confirmed on booking.
What is the SSI Dive Guide course?
Professional pathway for guiding certified divers and developing leadership skills; may be an SSI professional prerequisite for Divemaster.
SSI Dive Guide professional qualification, as applicable.
Who can take SSI Dive Guide?
Typically 18+, adequate logged-dive experience, required specialties or proof of related dive experience, current first-aid qualification and SSI prerequisites.
Age: 18+.
Medical: Professional medical/first-aid requirements and appropriate fitness.
How does SSI Dive Guide run, day by day?
SSI Dive Guide usually takes usually 2–4 weeks.
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Phase 1
Check-in and knowledge
We confirm your prerequisites and logged dives, then work through dive theory, physics and physiology at professional level.
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Phase 2
Water skills and stamina
Swim and tow assessments, and demonstration-quality skills that students can copy.
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Phase 3
Practical workshops
Site mapping, dive briefings, emergency plans and running a dive from the deck.
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Phase 4
Working with real divers
Assist our instructors on courses and guide certified divers on daily trips.
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Finish
Final assessment
Exams and a final evaluation, then your application to the agency.
Timing depends on your experience and the dives you still need to log — we map it out with you before you start.
How deep will you dive?
No extension beyond personal certification; guide duties follow agency and local law.
How much does SSI Dive Guide cost?
SSI Dive Guide is from €850 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 Dive Guide?
- Mentoring from our instructors throughout
- Training dives during the programme
- Tanks and weights
- Hotel pickup and drop-off on dive days
Extras & add-ons
- Agency materials, application and membership fees Ask us
- Accommodation in Hurghada 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 Dive Guide?
- 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
- A notebook — there's theory most days
SSI Dive Guide — the questions we get most
How much is SSI Dive Guide in Hurghada?
From €850 per person. Inclusions are confirmed in writing when you book.
What do I need before starting SSI Dive Guide?
Typically 18+, adequate logged-dive experience, required specialties or proof of related dive experience, current first-aid qualification and SSI prerequisites.
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 SSI Dive Guide
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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