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PADI Tec 40 course in Hurghada

PADI's entry-level technical certification — extended-range and decompression diving. At 71 Guardians in Hurghada, the PADI Tec 40 course usually takes 3-4 days. Prerequisites: PADI Advanced Open Water Diver. Age: 18+. Course price from €390 per person, everything included.

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“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 mana…”
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PADI 26 - TecRec Warm Water (image: PADI) Technical diver with a torch descending into dark water Technical diver with twin cylinders and stage tanks in the Red Sea Two sidemount technical divers with stage cylinders Black-and-white photo of a technical diver with stage cylinders Sidemount diver descending along a deep Red Sea reef Diver hovering in sunbeams in dark blue water Oceanic whitetip shark swimming beside a sidemount diver

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PADI 26 - TecRec Warm Water (image: PADI)
Technical diver with a torch descending into dark water
Technical diver with twin cylinders and stage tanks in the Red Sea
Two sidemount technical divers with stage cylinders
Black-and-white photo of a technical diver with stage cylinders
Sidemount diver descending along a deep Red Sea reef
Diver hovering in sunbeams in dark blue water
Oceanic whitetip shark swimming beside a sidemount diver

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What is the PADI Tec 40 course?

PADI's entry-level technical certification — extended-range and decompression diving.

PADI Tec 40 Diver — prerequisite for Tec 45.

Who can take PADI Tec 40?

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.

Age: 18+.

How does PADI Tec 40 run, day by day?

PADI Tec 40 usually takes typically 3-4 days.

  1. Before training

    Prerequisites and equipment

    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.

  2. Training

    Course programme

    Seven knowledge-development sections, four practical applications and four training dives.

  3. Limits

    Depth and qualification

    Maximum 40 m / 130 ft with limited decompression, using decompression gas up to 50% oxygen.

    • Plan and run your first limited decompression dives
    • Switch to a decompression gas at the right depth
    • Gas sharing and a missed-switch drill
  4. Completion

    Assessment and outcome

    PADI Tec 40 Diver — prerequisite for Tec 45.

Your instructor sets the sequence around the specific programme, your progress and suitable training conditions.

How deep will you dive?

Maximum 40 m / 130 ft with limited decompression, using decompression gas up to 50% oxygen.

How much does PADI Tec 40 cost?

PADI Tec 40 is from €390 per person, with everything included and no hidden extras. You pay in cash when your course starts.

What's included in PADI Tec 40?

  • Training with a qualified PADI instructor
  • Course materials and certification or recognition processing
  • Full equipment for the course's training sessions
  • Tanks and weights for in-water training
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off on dive days

Equipment, materials and certification or recognition processing are included in the course price — no hidden extras.

What should I bring for PADI Tec 40?

  • 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
  • All the gear is included; bring your own mask or computer only if you prefer them
  • Your own technical kit, if you prefer to use it
  • A cutting device and a spare mask

PADI Tec 40 — the questions we get most

How much is PADI Tec 40 in Hurghada?

From €390 per person, with everything included and no hidden extras.

What do I need before starting PADI Tec 40?

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.

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 book?

Message us on WhatsApp with your preferred start date and current certification. We confirm your place, and you pay in cash when your course starts.

What divers say

Amal I. ★★★★★
“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!”
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Ahmed H. ★★★★★
“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!”
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