Frequently asked questions

Welcome to our FAQ section! Here, you’ll find answers to common questions.

Environmental Law

1. Hunting, fishing, collecting or destroying corals and shells is prohibited.
2. It is prohibited to throw anything in the sea including oil, garbage, grease, etc…
3. It is prohibited to use boat anchors in protected areas.
4. Feeding fishes and birds is forbidden.
5. It is forbidden to use diving gloves and knives.
6. It is not allowed to walk on corals or reef.
7. The use of drones is prohibited
8. The maximum depth of diving according to the law is 40 m.
9. A minimum of 50 logged dives is required for trips to the marine parks.

Insurance

1. Our boat is insured.
2. We recommend obtaining international health insurance for your trip.
3. A diving accident insurance (e.g., DAN, AquaMed) is highly beneficial.
4. You can purchase D.E.C.O. cards (Diving Emergency Center Organization) through. These cards cover the cost of the first hyperbaric chamber treatment in case of a diving accident and are valid for two weeks from the date of issue.

Documents for the Journey

To enter Egypt and participate in the liveaboard, you will need the following documents:

1. A passport valid for at least 6 months after your departure or a national ID card with two passport photos (also valid for at least 6 months after departure) and a copy of it.
2. Your diving certifications.
3. A medical certificate of diving fitness, not older than one year.

Diving Equipment

Each diver must have the following equipment:

• Dive computer
• Surface Marker Buoy (SMB)
• Basic equipment (mask, snorkel, fins)
• Regulator with alternate air source (octopus)
• Buoyancy Control Device (weight-integrated or with weight belt)
• Wetsuit (long suits are recommended year-round)
• Dive light for night dives

If equipment is missing, it can be rented for an additional fee. Please notify us at least 2 weeks before departure, as rental gear is not stored onboard.

We also recommend bringing essential spare parts and repair kits for your equipment. Extra batteries for computers, cameras, lights, and other devices should be included.
Rechargeable devices can be charged onboard at any time.

Gratuities

As is customary in most countries, we encourage you to reward the crew and dive guides for their service if you were satisfied.
We recommend planning €100 per trip, to be shared between the crew and the guides.

Safety Equipment on the Boat

• Camera system
• Fire alarms
• Emergency hatches
• 2 Life Rafts (each with a 25-person capacity, annually maintained)
• Fire extinguisher
• Sprinkle fire extinguisher for the kitchen (foam) & engine room
• Rescue boats in the north (SOS boats)
• Marine signals & flares + rescue rope starter
• Emergency evacuation plan – posted on each dive deck
• First aid kit
• Oxygen bottles
• Captain & at least one crew member, MFA certified & trained

Cabins, salon & amenities

Salon
Please refrain from wearing wet diving gear in the salon or cabins, as these are considered dry areas.

Cabins
All cabins are equipped with individually adjustable air conditioning. Please keep the portholes closed during travel and when not in use.

Bathrooms and Toilets
Do not throw toilet paper or other sanitary waste into the toilet. Use the provided bin to avoid blockages and minimize pollution in our seas. Since wastewater goes directly into the sea, we recommend using biodegradable products to protect the Red Sea ecosystem.

Smoking on the Boat
Smoking is prohibited in all interior areas and the dive platform. Ashtrays are available in the lounge areas on the decks. Please do not throw cigarette butts into the sea!

Check in & out

Check-In
Before the check-in, we require time to prepare the boat, clean, and perform minor maintenance. Please understand that check-in on the arrival day is not possible before 4 PM. If you arrive before 4 PM, we appreciate your patience if the team is still working. You will spend the first night in the harbor, and the boat departs the next morning.

Check-Out
On the afternoon of the day before departure, the boat will enter the harbor. Your luggage will be brought from storage to prepare your personal items. Details for your return journey will be provided by our team on-site. You will stay on board overnight, with check-out after breakfast on the last day.

Food & Beverages

Three meals are served daily in buffet style on board, with snacks provided between dives.

Water, coffee, tea, cola, sprite, and fruit juices are available for free during the safari. Canned drinks and alcoholic beverages are excluded. Own beer cannot be brought on board, but there is ample beer and wine available.

Catering starts with dinner on the first day and ends with breakfast on the last day.