Go beyond the recreational line.
Staged decompression, twinsets and sidemount, mixed gas and helium — the full technical ladder in the warm, clear, wreck-rich water off Hurghada. From your first deco dive at 40 metres to 65 metres on trimix.
Serious training, honestly priced.
PADI TecRec — and TDI
We teach both the PADI TecRec ladder and the TDI technical pathway. As an SDI/TDI centre we can route you the way that best fits your logbook and goals.
All-inclusive kit & gas
Twinsets, stage and deco cylinders, and every gas fill — up to 100% oxygen — are in the price. No stripped-down headline rate with surprises added on the boat.
Deep Red Sea playground
The Salem Express, Rosalie Moller and Abu Nuhas wrecks and dramatic offshore walls put world-class technical dives minutes from our boats.
Pick your level.
Each course builds on the last, from your first staged-decompression dive to helium-based deep diving.
PADI Tec 40
Your first real step into technical diving — cross the line from recreational limits into staged decompression.
PADI Tec 45
Full decompression diving to 45 metres — single stage and deco cylinders, real staged stops.
PADI Tec 50
The top of the PADI Tec Deep ladder — 50 metres, two deco gases, full mixed-gas decompression.
PADI Tec Trimix 65
Break past 50 metres with helium — clear-headed deep diving to 65 m on normoxic trimix.
Compare the levels.
| Course | Depth | Gas & deco | Length | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tec 40 — Entry | 40 m | 1 deco gas · limited deco | 3 days | €600 | Details → |
| Tec 45 — Deco diver | 45 m | 1 deco gas · full staged deco | 3 days | €650 | Details → |
| Tec 50 — Tec Deep | 50 m | 2 deco gases to 100% O₂ | 4 days | €850 | Details → |
| Trimix 65 — Helium | 65 m | Normoxic trimix · extended deco | 4 days | €1400 | Details → |
All prices are per person, all-in (instructor, twinset, stage & deco cylinders, all gas, eLearning & certification). Trimix 65 is quoted per project because helium price varies. Prices are indicative and confirmed on enquiry.
PADI TecRec or TDI — your choice.
We teach both. The in-water skills are near-identical; the difference is the card, the price and your onward pathway. As an SDI/TDI centre, the TDI route is a natural fit too.
| PADI TecRec | PADI from | TDI equivalent | TDI from | What it certifies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tec 40 | €600 | Intro to Tech + Advanced Nitrox | €240–300 | First staged decompression, twinset & one deco gas to 40 m |
| Tec 45 | €650 | Decompression Procedures | €~350 | Full staged deco to 45 m with a stage cylinder |
| Tec 50 | €850 | Extended Range | €~500 | Two deco gases, deep air/nitrox deco to 50–55 m |
| Trimix 65 | €1400 | Trimix (Normoxic) | €600+ | Helium bottom gas for clear-headed diving past 50 m |
TDI prices are regional benchmarks and depend on gas and dive count — ask us for a firm quote on the TDI pathway.
Sidemount & scooter.
Go beyond backmounted doubles — dive independent cylinders on your sides, or cover vast reef on a diver propulsion vehicle.
Package the pathway.
Take the ladder as one continuous course and pay less than booking the levels separately.
Tec Deep Diver package
Tec 40, 45 and 50 taken together over about a week — the complete air/nitrox decompression pathway to 50 m. One continuous progression, one instructor, and a package price well below the three separately.
Tec Sidemount + Tec 40
Learn decompression diving and sidemount as one integrated system — earn both certifications together in 3–4 days. The most efficient way into technical diving if you want the sidemount configuration from day one.
Kit & gas — included in your course.
Every tec course price already covers the rig and all the gas you'll breathe. These rates are only for certified tec divers joining fun dives.
Nitrox Tank
Enriched air (EANx 32%) for longer bottom times. Certification required.
Twinset Hire (Manifolded Doubles)
Manifolded twin cylinders with backplate & wing for technical diving. Included in all Tec courses; available for certified tec fun dives.
Stage / Deco Cylinder
Additional stage or decompression cylinder with regulator, rigged and ready. Included in Tec 45/50; add to any technical dive.
Deco Gas Fill (EAN50 / O₂)
Enriched-air or pure-oxygen decompression gas fill, blended to your plan. All course deco gas is already included; this covers extra fun-dive fills.
Technical diving questions, answered.
What is technical (tec) diving?
Technical diving goes beyond recreational no-stop limits — deeper, longer, and with planned (staged) decompression. It uses redundant equipment (twinsets or sidemount), multiple gases, and rigorous planning. Our courses take you from your first deco dive at Tec 40 all the way to 65 m on trimix.
Do I need to be a very experienced diver to start?
You need Advanced Open Water, ideally Enriched Air and Deep, and around 30 logged dives to begin Tec 40 (more for the higher levels). If you are not quite there yet we can build a plan — Deep Diver and Nitrox are the natural stepping stones.
Should I choose PADI or TDI?
Both are globally respected and the in-water skills are near-identical. PADI TecRec (Tec 40/45/50) is the most recognised brand; TDI often prices a little lower and is the natural path from SDI. Tell us your certifications and where you want to go and we will recommend the cleaner route.
Is all the equipment provided?
Yes. Every course includes the twinset or sidemount rig, stage and deco cylinders, and all gases. If you own a technical rig you are welcome to dive it once we have checked the configuration.
How much does trimix cost?
Helium is expensive and its price moves, so we quote Tec Trimix 65 per project once we know your gas plan and dive count — with a firm, all-in figure rather than a fixed advertised rate that would not hold.
Ready to cross the line?
Tell us your certification level, dive count and goals — we'll map the right technical pathway, PADI or TDI, and get you planning your first deco dive.