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SSI Sidemount Diving course in Hurghada
Fit and use side-mounted cylinders, control trim and practise gas/cylinder management. At 71 Guardians in Hurghada, the SSI Sidemount Diving course usually takes 2–3 days. Prerequisites: Open Water Diver or qualifying certification. Course price from €245 per person, with inclusions confirmed on booking.
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What is the SSI Sidemount Diving course?
Fit and use side-mounted cylinders, control trim and practise gas/cylinder management.
Sidemount specialty completion.
Who can take SSI Sidemount Diving?
Open Water Diver or qualifying certification; minimum age/experience depends on equipment variant.
Medical: Normal medical screening and buoyancy proficiency.
How does SSI Sidemount Diving run, day by day?
SSI Sidemount Diving usually takes usually 2–3 days.
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Day 1
Theory and first dives
Why divers wear their cylinders at their sides, and how to rig, trim and manage two independent regulators.
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Training dives
3 dives
Each dive has one clear goal, briefed before and reviewed after.
- Assemble and adjust a sidemount harness
- Entries and exits with side-slung cylinders
- Regulator switches and a balanced gas plan
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Finish
Certification
Knowledge review signed off and your certification processed.
Boat days follow our daily schedule — 07:00 hotel pickup, back at your hotel around 13:30 — and the plan shifts if wind or sea conditions say so. Your instructor sets the final pace.
How deep will you dive?
Within recreational certification; no decompression privileges.
How much does SSI Sidemount Diving cost?
SSI Sidemount Diving is from €245 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 Sidemount Diving?
- A certified SSI instructor
- Digital learning materials
- Full scuba gear for every confined and open-water session
- Tanks and weights
- Hotel pickup and drop-off on dive days
- SSI certification processing
Extras & add-ons
- Sidemount harness and second 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 Sidemount 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
SSI Sidemount Diving — the questions we get most
How much is SSI Sidemount Diving in Hurghada?
From €245 per person. Inclusions are confirmed in writing when you book.
What do I need before starting SSI Sidemount Diving?
Open Water Diver or qualifying certification.
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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Check dates for SSI Sidemount Diving
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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