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SSI Divemaster course in Hurghada

SSI professional programme to guide certified divers and assist with selected recreational training. At 71 Guardians in Hurghada, the SSI Divemaster course takes 43–57 hours of programme learning. Prerequisites: 18+. Age: 18+. Course price from €820 per person, with inclusions confirmed on booking.

Divemaster
Agency SSI
Level Professional
Duration 43–57 hours of programme learning
Prerequisites 18+
Price from €820

What is the SSI Divemaster course?

SSI professional programme to guide certified divers and assist with selected recreational training.

SSI Divemaster qualification after all logged-dive, performance and certification prerequisites.

Who can take SSI Divemaster?

18+; minimum 60 logged dives/40 hours and Dive Guide certification plus Science of Diving; Rescue and specialty/experience prerequisites also apply.

Age: 18+.

Medical: Medical, first-aid/CPR and professional paperwork current as required.

How does SSI Divemaster run, day by day?

SSI Divemaster usually takes 43–57 hours of programme learning.

  1. Phase 1

    Check-in and knowledge

    We confirm your prerequisites and logged dives, then work through dive theory, physics and physiology at professional level.

  2. Phase 2

    Water skills and stamina

    Swim and tow assessments, and demonstration-quality skills that students can copy.

  3. Phase 3

    Practical workshops

    Site mapping, dive briefings, emergency plans and running a dive from the deck.

  4. Phase 4

    Working with real divers

    Assist our instructors on courses and guide certified divers on daily trips.

  5. 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?

Personal certification limits apply; professional rating does not automatically authorise technical/overhead dives.

How much does SSI Divemaster cost?

SSI Divemaster is from €820 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 Divemaster?

  • 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 Divemaster?

  • 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 Divemaster — the questions we get most

How much is SSI Divemaster in Hurghada?

From €820 per person. Inclusions are confirmed in writing when you book.

What do I need before starting SSI Divemaster?

18+.

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 Divemaster

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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