Hurghada

The SSI Try Scuba program is the best way to try scuba diving for the first time. You will be in confined water and well looked after by your instructor, so you can enjoy those first unforgettable breaths underwater and experience the magic of scuba diving. At the end of this short course, you will have earned your SSI Try Scuba recognition card and undoubtedly want to go diving again. Endless scuba diving adventures are waiting for you and this course is where it all begins. Start today!

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Overview: This workshop is designed specifically for local dive professionals to explore the operational benefits, safety standards, and business potential of rebreather diving. Key Event Highlights: The "Silent" Advantage: Live demonstration of the lack of bubbles and noise, showcasing why CCR is the ultimate tool for underwater photography and marine life interaction. Operational Efficiency: Discussing how rebreathers provide the "optimal gas mix" at every depth, significantly extending no-decompression limits and reducing gas costs (especially for Trimix). Professional Growth: An overview of the pathway to becoming a Rebreather Instructor and the benefits of offering CCR courses to existing student bases. Proposed Agenda: Gear Setup Workshop: Step-by-step assembly using checklists and pre-dive "pre-breathing" procedures. Business Q&A: Discussing maintenance, local support, and ROI for dive centers adding rebreathers to their fleet.

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One thing is undoubtedly necessary to be able to breathe safely underwater: correctly mixed gas. In the SSI Gas Blender Instructor course, you will learn all you need to organize and conduct both the Nitrox and Trimix Gas Blender courses, which provide custom mix gases for technical diving. Get certified to teach divers to blend custom nitrox and helium-based gases safely with this invaluable program. Start this certification now!

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SSI CCR Extended Range Trimix (AP Diving) This course bridges the gap between recreational rebreather diving and full technical diving using AP Inspiration/Evolution units. Depth: Maximum 45 meters. Gas: Introduction of Trimix diluent to reduce gas density and eliminate nitrogen narcosis for clearer thinking. Decompression: Training to manage up to 25 minutes of staged decompression. AP Focus: Expert mastery of Vision Electronics and scrubber monitoring as detailed by AP Diving. Pro Path: Essential step for professionals aiming for CCR Instructor ratings at Alysés Plongée.

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SSI Extended Range Sidemount (often called the "foundation" or technical sidemount course in SSI's XR lineup) is the advanced/intro-to-technical sidemount program, focusing on streamlined configuration for deeper, staged, or overhead environments—not the recreational version.Benefits: Flawless trim, superior streamlining, efficient multi-cylinder (stage) management, better redundancy, ideal for tec/cave/wreck diving.Requirements:Minimum age: 16 (typically)Prerequisite: Open Water Diver + usually Advanced/Deep or equivalent experience (check with instructor; often needs Recreational Sidemount or strong skills)Max depth: 40 m / 130 ft (with decompression procedures)Structure:4 academic sessions 1 confined water session4 open water divesDuration: ~16–24 hours (typically 4–5 days)Core skills: Precise sidemount rigging (harness, tanks, stages), don/doff underwater, advanced trim/buoyancy/propulsion, stage cylinder handling, gas switching, valve drills, out-of-gas & deco protocols, emergency procedures.This is the proper foundation for SSI's technical/extended range path (leads into XR Foundations, Cave, Trimix, etc.). It's more demanding than Recreational Sidemount (which is entry-level, 30 m max, 3 OW dives).

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SSI Extended Range Sidemount Instructor certifies you to teach the SSI Extended Range Sidemount course (technical sidemount with stage cylinders).Key points:Teach Recreational + Extended Range Sidemount programsShare advanced sidemount skills: streamlining, trim, multi-stage handling, redundancy for extended/deco divesPrerequisites (SSI standards):At least 20 logged sidemount divesTypically: Active SSI instructor (e.g., Open Water Instructor) + Extended Range Nitrox Instructor (or equivalent) + Recreational SidemounStructure:Seminar (usually 2 days)Academic review + teaching methodsEquipment workshops1 confined water session1 open water sessionMax depth: 40 m / 130 ftDuration: ~16 hours

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The SSI Extended Range Foundations program provides you with an opportunity to enhance your advanced diving skills in a workshop environment. Learn more about using tec diving gear with any total diving system you are certified to use and build upon your basic skill set to master buoyancy, trim, finning techniques, positioning, and communication. The Extended Range Foundations program provides supplementary training to existing certifications to increase your confidence and in-water control. All in-water sessions are completed in a pool/confined water environment at depths less than 12 meters. You will earn the SSI Extended Range Foundations certification after completing this program.

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North & Wrecks Tour Departure: Hurghada Back: Hurghada This tour takes you to the famous wrecks in the north of the Red Sea, where fans of old sunken ships are guaranteed to get their money's worth. First, the tour goes to Shaab El Erg, then the wrecks of Abu Nuhas are on the agenda, including the Carnatic, Chrisoula K., and Ghiannis D. The next wreck speaks for itself: the Thistlegorm, one of the most famous wrecks in the entire Red Sea. The freighter, which sank in 1941, with its motorcycles, trucks, and the locomotive lying apart, captivates every diver. If weather and current conditions permit, it may be possible to dive the Rosalie Moller on the way back – a wreck that sank on the same night as the Thistlegorm and lies in the Strait of Gubal. After arrival in Hurghada, transfer to the ship in Hurghada, dinner and departure the following morning. Price: €1000 Includes services: * Nitrox * Eat * Non-alcoholic beverages * Airport transfer to the boat on arrival and departure included Not included: * Reef taxes and marine fees: (200-250) € * Upper deck room: additional €100 per person * Single cabin: additional €400 Rental equipment (per person) (per week): BCD: €35 Regulator: €35 Suits: €35 Mask: €15 Rivers: €15 Torch: €35 If you require any equipment, please let us know so we can have it available.

The SSI Open Water Diver course is one of the most popular and well-known entry-level courses in the world of scuba diving. It opens the door to the fascinating and exciting world beneath the surface. The Red Sea around Hurghada offers ideal conditions for this. You can expect an incredible variety of marine life and pleasant water temperatures all year round. The course lasts 4 days and consists of 8 dives. Day 1: Theoretical introduction to the basics of diving, 2 dives to a depth of 5 meters in a lagoon with practical exercises. Day 2: Diving to a depth of 5 meters with further practical exercises and preparation for the theoretical exam. Day 3: Diving to a depth of 12 meters and consolidation of the knowledge already acquired. Day 4: Diving to a depth of 18 meters and the theoretical exam. After passing the exam, you are allowed to dive to a depth of 18 meters. Prerequisites: Minimum age: 10 years Sufficient swimming skills Good physical condition Medical certificate

The SSI Open Water Diver course is one of the most popular and well-known entry-level courses in the world of scuba diving. It opens the door to the fascinating and exciting world beneath the surface. The Red Sea around Hurghada offers ideal conditions for this. You can expect an incredible variety of marine life and pleasant water temperatures all year round. The course lasts 4 days and consists of 8 dives. Day 1: Theoretical introduction to the basics of diving, 2 dives to a depth of 5 meters in a lagoon with practical exercises. Day 2: Diving to a depth of 5 meters with further practical exercises and preparation for the theoretical exam. Day 3: Diving to a depth of 12 meters and consolidation of the knowledge already acquired. Day 4: Diving to a depth of 18 meters and the theoretical exam. After passing the exam, you are allowed to dive to a depth of 18 meters. Prerequisites: Minimum age: 10 years Sufficient swimming skills Good physical condition Medical certificate

The SSI Open Water Diver course is one of the most popular and well-known entry-level courses in the world of scuba diving. It opens the door to the fascinating and exciting world beneath the surface. The Red Sea around Hurghada offers ideal conditions for this. You can expect an incredible variety of marine life and pleasant water temperatures all year round. The course lasts 4 days and consists of 8 dives. Day 1: Theoretical introduction to the basics of diving, 2 dives to a depth of 5 meters in a lagoon with practical exercises. Day 2: Diving to a depth of 5 meters with further practical exercises and preparation for the theoretical exam. Day 3: Diving to a depth of 12 meters and consolidation of the knowledge already acquired. Day 4: Diving to a depth of 18 meters and the theoretical exam. After passing the exam, you are allowed to dive to a depth of 18 meters. Prerequisites: Minimum age: 10 years Sufficient swimming skills Good physical condition Medical certificate

SSI Advanced Open Water Diver Course The SSI Advanced Open Water Diver course is an advanced diving course that builds on the SSI Open Water Diver certification and expands your diving skills through adventure dives. The course offers an exciting and challenging experience for divers who already have basic diving experience and is suitable for both newly certified divers and more experienced divers. Under the supervision of one of our professional SSI instructors, you will be guided through various training areas. If you are already certified as an SSI Adventure Diver, you only need to complete two more adventure dives to receive the Advanced Open Water Diver certification. Course content The SSI Advanced Open Water Diver course consists of five adventure dives, which are usually completed within two days. Underwater navigation and deep diving are compulsory parts of the course, the other three dives are optional. Examples of adventure dives are: Wreck diving Drift diving Night diving Perfect buoyancy control Depending on your interests, you can also choose specialty dives such as fish identification, digital underwater photography or other available adventure dives. Our diving instructors will be happy to advise you. On the deep dive, you will learn how to plan and carry out dives safely, taking into account the physiological effects and challenges of depths of up to 30 metres. The navigation dive teaches you how to orientate yourself underwater, use natural landmarks and navigate safely with a compass. Requirements SSI Open Water Diver certification or equivalent Minimum age: 12 years Sufficient swimming skills Good physical condition

SSI Advanced Open Water Diver Course The SSI Advanced Open Water Diver course is an advanced diving course that builds on the SSI Open Water Diver certification and expands your diving skills through adventure dives. The course offers an exciting and challenging experience for divers who already have basic diving experience and is suitable for both newly certified divers and more experienced divers. Under the supervision of one of our professional SSI instructors, you will be guided through various training areas. If you are already certified as an SSI Adventure Diver, you only need to complete two more adventure dives to receive the Advanced Open Water Diver certification. Course content The SSI Advanced Open Water Diver course consists of five adventure dives, which are usually completed within two days. Underwater navigation and deep diving are compulsory parts of the course, the other three dives are optional. Examples of adventure dives are: Wreck diving Drift diving Night diving Perfect buoyancy control Depending on your interests, you can also choose specialty dives such as fish identification, digital underwater photography or other available adventure dives. Our diving instructors will be happy to advise you. On the deep dive, you will learn how to plan and carry out dives safely, taking into account the physiological effects and challenges of depths of up to 30 metres. The navigation dive teaches you how to orientate yourself underwater, use natural landmarks and navigate safely with a compass. Requirements SSI Open Water Diver certification or equivalent Minimum age: 12 years Sufficient swimming skills Good physical condition

Start your scuba journey at Swiss Wellness Hurghada! Our SSI Open Water course combines expert personalized training with the comfort of our on-site facilities. Gain your international license through confined water practice and stunning Red Sea boat dives. Join us to become a confident, certified diver in a relaxing resort setting.

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Many freedivers share a passion for diving deeper. The SSI Advanced Freediver program teaches you everything you need to know to increase your average dive time by improving your freediving breath-hold training. SSI Advanced Freediver teaches you the concept of freediving efficiency, which makes your body stronger and more effective in the water. Discover exciting freefall and Frenzel techniques, refined buddy system skills and much more. Log in to your MySSI account and get started online today!

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