Intro to Tech
- Duration
- Usually 2–3 days
- Prerequisites
- Open Water Diver or equivalent and at least 24 logged dives
Technical Diving · Hurghada
Go deeper - Tec 40 to Trimix & CCR
Intro to Tech, decompression procedures, sidemount and closed-circuit rebreather diving, with in-house gas blending and deco support on every boat. Extended-range and deco dives run on the same day boats as our recreational trips. Tec-certified divers only (minimum Tec 40); Trimix and deco gas blended to order, priced to your certification and gas needs.
Technical courses — compare agency prices
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Technical
Advanced Nitrox
- Duration
- Usually 3–4 days
- Prerequisites
- Deep Diving and Enriched Air Nitrox 40 or equivalents, at least 24 logged dives, and Sidemount Diving certification when using sidemount
Decompression Procedures
- Duration
- 15–20 hours
- Prerequisites
- Deep Diving and Enriched Air Nitrox 40 or equivalents, at least 24 logged dives, and Sidemount Diving certification when using sidemount
Trimix
- Duration
- Often 4–6+ days
- Prerequisites
- At least 70 logged dives, including 20 deeper than 30 m and 10 non-training staged-decompression dives with a gas switch, plus Extended Range, Full Cave Diving or Technical Wreck Diving certification or equivalent
Advanced Nitrox + Decompression Procedures
- Duration
- Usually 4–6 days
- Prerequisites
- Nitrox Diver and SDI Advanced Adventure Diver or Advanced Diver, or equivalents, with at least 25 logged open-water dives
Helitrox
- Duration
- Usually 3–4 days
- Prerequisites
- SDI Advanced Diver with Deep specialty or TDI Intro to Tech, plus TDI Advanced Nitrox or equivalents and at least 50 logged dives
Extended Range
- Duration
- Usually 3–4 days
- Prerequisites
- 18+, TDI Advanced Nitrox and Decompression Procedures or equivalent, and 100 logged dives including 25 deeper than 30 m/100 ft
Advanced Trimix
- Duration
- Usually 5–6 days
- Prerequisites
- TDI Extended Range or Trimix Diver or equivalent, at least 100 logged dives including 25 deeper than 30 m, and experience with double cylinders and other equipment used
Technical Sidemount
- Duration
- 3 days
- Prerequisites
- Advanced Open Water Diver or qualifying certification, at least 30 logged dives and minimum age 18
Tec 40
- Duration
- Typically 3-4 days
- Prerequisites
- Advanced Open Water Diver, Enriched Air Diver, Deep Diver or ten dives to at least 30 m, at least 30 logged dives, and physician clearance within 12 months
Tec 45
- Duration
- 3 days
- Prerequisites
- Tec 40 Diver, Rescue Diver, CPR and first aid within two years, at least 50 logged dives including ten deeper than 30 m, and physician clearance within 12 months
Tec 50
- Duration
- 4 days
- Prerequisites
- Tec 45 Diver, Rescue Diver or qualifying certification, at least 100 logged dives or 75 hours, and physician clearance within 12 months
Overhead environment
Cavern Diver
- Duration
- Usually 2–3 days
- Prerequisites
- Open Water Diver or equivalent and at least 25 logged dives
Intro to Cave
- Duration
- Usually 3–4+ days
- Prerequisites
- TDI Cavern Diver or equivalent, or concurrent enrolment in Cavern Diver
Full Cave
- Duration
- Usually 5–7+ days
- Prerequisites
- TDI Introductory Cave Diver, Mine Diver Level 1 or equivalent
Advanced Wreck (penetration)
- Duration
- Usually 3–5 days
- Prerequisites
- SDI Advanced Diver or equivalent, at least 50 logged dives, and SDI Wreck Diver or TDI Cavern Diver or equivalent
Rebreather (CCR)
CCR Air Diluent
- Duration
- Usually 5–7+ days
- Prerequisites
- Nitrox Diver or equivalent and at least 20 logged open-water dives
CCR Mixed Gas
- Duration
- Usually 5–7+ days
- Prerequisites
- TDI Air Diluent Decompression Procedures or CCR Helitrox Diluent Decompression Procedures or equivalent, 50 rebreather dives totalling 50 hours, including 25 dives/25 hours on the unit and 10 staged-decompression CCR dives to at least 30 m.
CCR Decompression / Advanced CCR
- Duration
- Usually 3–5+ days
- Prerequisites
- TDI Air Diluent CCR Diver or equivalent with 30 hours on the unit and 6 months of CCR diving, or 50 logged dives with TDI Advanced Nitrox and Decompression Procedures or equivalent
What divers say about Technical Diving
“The Tech 50 course with 71 Guardians was a serious step forward in my diving journey. I gained a much better understanding of technical dive planning, gas management, decompression procedures, and the importance of staying disciplined underwater. What I appreciated most was the attention to detail and the focus on doing things properly, not just getting the certification. A challenging but rewarding experience that gave me a lot to take into my future dives!”
PADI Tec 50
Google
“Had an amazing experience doing the Tech 50 dive with 71 Guardians! Everything went perfectly, and the whole team was professional, supportive, and well organized. You can really feel the passion and experience behind what they do. It was a great dive with great people, and I’d definitely recommend them to anyone looking to take their diving to the next level. Looking forward to more dives together!”
PADI Tec 50
Google
Agencies
PADI
Level required
Tec-certified divers only (min. Tec 40)
Price
Tec 40 from €390
Gas
Trimix & deco gas blended to order
What technical diving courses and dives do you offer?
Intro to Tech, decompression procedures, sidemount and closed-circuit rebreather diving, with in-house gas blending and deco support on every boat. Extended-range and deco dives run on the same day boats as our recreational trips, no separate tec boat needed. Price is matched to your certification level and gas needs; message us on WhatsApp for a quote.
Do I need a separate boat or trip for tec diving?
No, extended-range and deco dives run on the same day boats as our recreational trips, with in-house gas blending and deco support on board. There's no dedicated tec-only vessel to book separately — book a technical diving day trip and dive your own plan with a tec guide.
Technical diving - the questions we get most
What level do I need to start technical diving here?
Tec-certified divers only, minimum Tec 40 (PADI). If you're not tec-certified yet, message us and we'll point you to the right entry course.
Do you blend Trimix and deco gas on site?
Yes, Trimix and deco gas are blended to order in-house, with support available on every boat, not just on request.
How much does technical diving cost?
Tec 40 starts from €390; further levels and gas needs are priced individually since deco gas cost varies by mix. Message us on WhatsApp for a quote matched to your certification.
What's the cancellation policy?
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your start date. If weather or sea conditions cancel a course day, we move it to another day at no charge.
How do I pay?
We confirm your booking on WhatsApp. Nothing is paid in advance: you pay in cash when your course starts.
Start your tec pathway
Tell us your current certification and what you want to work towards, Tec 40 through Trimix, sidemount or CCR.
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