Question 1

What Nitrox and diving courses are available on board?

Accepted Answer

Nitrox up to 32% is free of charge, whereas mixes above 32% incur an extra cost. Nitrox is offered in 12-litre and 15-litre tanks, but requests must be made in advance by email. Nitrox courses and other diving certifications, including Advanced Open Water and various specialties, are available during the trip. Such courses pre-booked at least a week in advance, subject to an instructor being available. In the event of a Nitrox system failure, there are absolutely no refund and regress options

Question 2

Which climate and what clothes will suit me in the Red Sea?

Accepted Answer

The Red Sea region has a dry desert climate with large temperature differences. During summer months, the daytime temperatures often exceed 35°C while the winter evenings may get cool. It is recommended to bring light, summerly clothes for daytime and a warm sweater or windbreaker for cooler evenings. In windy conditions, it is recommended to bring ear protection and warm socks

Question 3

What are the requirements for a liveaboard safari?

Accepted Answer

Divers should have completed basic training and have at least 30 dives. For marine park safaris, 50 dives are required, according to Egyptian Water Sports and Diving Authority regulations. A dive should be made within one year prior to the trip. Dive guides may limit participation in certain dives for failure to fulfill these requirements. Guests are required to fill out a heath record form prior to departure. A medical diving certificate is required to confirm fitness to dive if any of the above conditions apply

Question 4

Food and Beverages on Board

Accepted Answer

Meals are buffet style on this liveaboard, and choices available are meat, poultry, fish, pasta, rice, potatoes, vegetables, tea, coffee, water, and soft drinks. Alcohol is available for an extra cost. It is forbidden to consume any alcohol between dives. Diet preferences or requirements such as vegetarian or vegan can be catered to and should be notified in advance via e-mail. There is a Nespresso machine on board, but guests must provide their own coffee capsules

Question 5

What are the routes and dive sites available for chargers and groups?

Accepted Answer

North Wreck Route: The two most famous wrecks along this route include the SS Thistlegorm, a British WWII cargo ship lying at 32 meters with military equipment, and Abu Nuhas reef, which houses four different wrecks, Giannis D, Carnatic, Chrisoula K, and Kimon M. The Ras Mohammed National Park hosts some breathtaking dive sites such as the Shark Reef and Yolanda Reef that boast nutrient-rich waters with rich marine life.

South Safari: The route to Fury Shoals is known for its encounters with dolphins and turtles.

Brother Islands-Daedalus-Elphinstone: Advanced diving in the Brother Islands offers wall diving covered with corals, hammerheads, thresher sharks, and silvertips. Daedalus Reef has steep walls and a southern plateau, commonly known to be frequented by reef and hammerhead sharks. Elphinstone has the north and south plateaus that are quite iconic, featuring soft corals and a possible encounter with oceanic white-tip sharks and grey reef sharks

Question 6

What is the marine life in the Red Sea? When to Go?

Accepted Answer

The Red Sea has approximately 1,238 species of fish, including reef fish, turtles, and pelagics such as hammerhead sharks and oceanic white-tip sharks. Resident sightings of clownfish, moray eels, Napoleon wrasse, and parrotfish are common, and a variety of schooling fish and predators visit coral gardens and wrecks. Varies seasonally and with location.

Diving can be done here throughout the year, but conditions and marine life do vary with the seasons. During the period between November and March, there is a general coolness of weather; fewer people result in crowds, and water temperature fluctuates between 22-24°C. April to June usually presents warmer waters, better manta ray, and whale shark encounters during plankton blooms. The summer months see active marine life, while September to early November brings warmer waters and good visibility for the variety of marine life