Question 1

How many technical diving instructors are there in Cairo, Egypt?

Accepted Answer

TecDiveTools lists 12 technical diving instructors in Cairo, Egypt. The directory is not a census — it lists the instructors we have been able to verify, and grows as more are added.

Question 2

Why learn technical diving in Cairo, Egypt?

Accepted Answer

Egypt's Red Sea pairs deep, clear water close to shore with genuine technical wrecks. Dahab offers deep shore diving where decompression and trimix training need no boat; near Hurghada, the Rosalie Moller sits upright at about 50 m, beyond recreational reach; and liveaboards reach the Numidia at Big Brother, which runs from 8 m to about 80 m. Visibility is often excellent.

Question 3

Which technical diving agencies can I train with in Cairo, Egypt?

Accepted Answer

TDI (12), counted by how many of the 12 instructors listed in Cairo, Egypt teach each. The agency sets the standards and issues the card; the instructor sets the price and schedule.

Question 4

Can I learn rebreather (CCR) diving in Cairo, Egypt?

Accepted Answer

Yes — 2 of the 12 instructors listed in Cairo, Egypt teach rebreather courses. Most often: TDI Air Diluent CCR (2), TDI Air Diluent CCR Decompression Procedures (2), TDI Helitrox CCR Decompression Procedures (2) and TDI Helitrox CCR (1). CCR training is unit-specific, so check which units a listing supports.

Question 5

When is the best time of year for technical diving in Cairo, Egypt?

Accepted Answer

Diving is year-round, with hot summers and cooler winters; strong northerly winds can close some exposed boat sites.

Question 6

How warm is the water in Cairo, Egypt, and what do technical divers wear?

Accepted Answer

In the northern Red Sea the water runs from about 21–22°C in winter to 28°C or more in summer. Many technical divers use a drysuit in winter for long decompression and a 5–7 mm wetsuit in summer.

Technical Diving Instructors in Cairo

Sherif Khairat

Ahmed Gabr

Haitham Afifi

Abdel Rahman O. El Mekkawi

Ahmed Hussien

Ahmed Rashad

Ahmed Zaky

Hesham Tawakol

Mohamad Shamala

Mohamed Osman

Tamer Hussein

Tamer Seleem