Question 1

What happens on the arrival day of a liveaboard trip?

Accepted Answer

After boarding, guests attend a safety briefing, meet the crew, and fill out paperwork for the check dive. Cabins are assigned, and an orientation serves as a tour to familiarize everyone with the boat. The boat remains moored in port on arrival day and departs early the next morning. The first dive is conducted near the port as a check dive

Question 2

How is the diving in Egypt?

Accepted Answer

Diving in Egypt is done all year round, but conditions change a bit with the seasons. The cooler water temperatures of 22°C in February rise to 30°C by June through August. Hammerhead sharks, mantas, and nesting turtles can be spotted during the summer months, while divers enjoy better visibility and milder air temperatures during winter. Whale sharks sometimes appear in the northern Red Sea between May and July. The exposure suit will depend on the season: for winter, a 5-7mm wetsuit is suitable, but during summer, a 3mm shorty or full suit is enough

Question 3

What makes the Brother Islands-Daedalus-Elphinstone itinerary special?

Accepted Answer

Brother Islands, situated 60 kilometers from the Egyptian shoreline, is one of the best known diving destinations globally. Little Brother is then faced with walls covered in sponges, anemones, and a bright display of corals that attract reef fish and predators such as hammerheads, thresher sharks, and white-tip reef sharks. Big Brother boasts its lighthouse, and Numidia-a coral-covered cargo ship between 5 and 80 meters, and Aida-a scattered wreck found between 34 and 60 meters.

Daedalus Reef is 180 km south of the Brother Islands. Its steep walls and southern plateau are known for hammerhead sharks, reef sharks, and schools of fusiliers. Another legendary reef is Elphinstone, separated into north and south plateaus and walls covered in coral, where oceanic white-tip sharks, hammerheads, and grey reef sharks can be seen

Question 4

What is special about the North and Straits of Tiran itinerary?

Accepted Answer

This itinerary combines iconic wreck dives and vibrant coral reefs. The SS Thistlegorm, resting at 32 meters, is a must-see because of its preserved cargo of tanks, trucks, and motorcycles. Abu Nuhas reef features wrecks such as the Giannis D, a Greek cargo ship, and the Dunraven, a vessel which has split into two sections on the seabed.

It also includes four coral reefs- Gordon, Thomas, Woodhouse, and Jackson-across the Straits of Tiran, each offering a different diving experience. Gordon Reef has its shark amphitheater; Thomas Reef boasts colorful soft corals and a deep canyon; Woodhouse Reef has excellent coral cover with sandy patches deeper down; while Jackson Reef, with its steep walls and dense coral growth, is a favorite hangout spot of pelagic fish, barracuda, and schooling jacks

Question 5

What marine life can be seen in the Red Sea, and when?

Accepted Answer

The biodiversity of the Red Sea includes reef fish, dolphins, turtles, and sharks. Grey reef sharks, threshers, and hammerheads are resident all year, although cooler water during winter attracts some species, such as threshers. Summer months see the plankton blooms that attract mantas and nesting turtles. Whale sharks are more frequently seen from May to July, while grey reef sharks and dolphins may be seen all over the year

Question 6

Environmental regulations for diving in Egypt

Accepted Answer

Egypt protects marine ecosystems and enforces strict environmental laws. Hunting, fishing, collection of corals, or shells, and reef walking are not allowed. The use of diving gloves is prohibited; anchoring in protected areas is also not allowed, and feeding fish and birds has been forbidden as well. Maximum depth allowed - 40 meters: penalty is imposed with fines or imprisonment if violated. To protect the environment, please use reef-friendly toiletries and do not flush toilet paper; instead, throw it in the trash cans provided