Independence 3

The tour price includes the following services per person:

• Accommodation in a half-double cabin with shower and toilet
• Full board, instant coffee, water, tea, and soft drinks
  • Full board begins with dinner on the day of arrival and ends with breakfast on the day of departure
• Check-in on the day of arrival starting at 3:00 p.m.
• Check-out on the day of departure by 10:00 a.m.
• Diving: up to four dives per day (two dives on the last day), 12-liter aluminum tank, weights, guide
• Free Wi-Fi access
  • (as long as there is cell phone reception. However, this service cannot be guaranteed!)
• Free nitrox
  • If the nitrox system is unavailable for technical reasons, there is no entitlement to a refund
• ENOS included
  • If the ENOS system is unavailable for technical reasons, there is no entitlement to a refund

The following services per person are not included in the tour price:

• Single cabin supplement: 65% of the safari price
• Visa: 35 EUR (if the Egyptian government increases visa fees, the visa price will be adjusted)
• Permit fees for all routes: 235 EUR / 9–14-day safari: 275 EUR
  • (included are: diving permit/local fees/port fees/surcharges)
  • In the event of government-mandated price increases (fuel, taxes, fees), we reserve the right to adjust prices accordingly. Should government-mandated price increases (fuel, taxes, fees) occur, we reserve the right to adjust prices accordingly
• Transfer:
  • HRG Airport – Port Ghalib Ferry – HRG Airport: 35 EUR one way
  • RMF Airport – HRG Ship – RMF Airport: 35 EUR one way
  • HRG Airport – HRG Ship – HRG Airport: 10 EUR per trip
  • RMF Airport – Port Ghalib Boat – RMF Airport: 20 EUR one way
• 15L aluminum tank / 12L steel tank / 15L steel tank cost an additional 30 EUR per week / 9–14 days: 40 EUR (must be pre-ordered)
  • Our standard 12L aluminum tanks are not equipped with special sidemount valves, rigging kits, or similar accessories. For special sidemount tanks with right-left valves, rebreather support, or other special requests, please inquire well in advance.
  • Rental Equipment
• Alcohol
• Tips for the crew and guides (recommended amounts: 75 EUR per week, 120 EUR for a 9-day tour, 130 EUR for a 10-day tour, and 150 EUR for a 14-day tour)
• Flight
• Payment on board can be made in cash with EUR, US dollars, and CHF. Credit cards (Mastercard/Visa) are accepted. The boat owner charges a 3% fee for this (the amount to be paid is converted into Egyptian pounds for this purpose). However, we may not be able to offer this service at all times. Please check with us for the latest information!

Cabins:

The Independence III has enough space for 24 guests. There are eight double cabins with twin beds on the main deck. Four double cabins with double beds are located on the first upper deck. All cabins are equipped with a very spacious bathroom and feature a shower, a bathrobe, and individually controlled air conditioning.

Dining:

The air-conditioned restaurant, which offers a varied buffet-style meal, and the bar are located below deck. A Nespresso coffee machine is available on board—please bring your own capsules!

Salon:

On the first upper deck, there is an air-conditioned salon equipped with a DVD player, flat-screen TV, and a stereo CD player for entertainment.

Upper and Sun Decks:

On the first upper deck, the shaded deck invites you to relax with a large, comfortable seating and lounging area and a bar. On the huge fly deck (2nd upper deck), you’ll also find a shaded seating area. For those who love the sun, there’s plenty of space on the teak loungers and sunbeds. All decks are finished with fine teak.

Diving:

Aluminum tanks—and, upon request, steel tanks (12 L / 15 L as well as twin 10 L)—are available for diving. In addition, there is, of course, a restroom and a shower, as well as plenty of space for boxes and equipment on the midship deck. The large diving platform is accessible via a staircase and features two stainless-steel freshwater tanks as well as two handheld showers for rinsing equipment.

Safety:

Another reason to choose the “Independence 3” is the Electronic Emergency Call and Location System (ENOS). The system operates independently and, unlike other systems, does not rely on support from additional rescue services. It consists of two units: a receiver and one transmitter per diver. The transmitters are provided free of charge to divers on the “Independence 3.”

1. Marine Parks
The requirement for participating in dives at the marine parks is a minimum of 50 logged dives; this now also applies to St. Johns. If guests cannot provide proof of this minimum number, we must exclude them from diving in these areas. Night diving, as well as swimming and snorkeling, are prohibited in marine park areas.

2. Depth Limits
Dives during the liveaboard will be conducted in accordance with the depth limits for a diver’s respective certification level, and these limits must be observed; that is:

• The depth limit for an Open Water Diver is a maximum of 18 m
• The depth limit for a CMAS* diver is 20 m
• For Advanced Open Water Divers, the depth limit is 30 m
• A deep diving certification is required for dives up to 40 m

3. Wreck
Diving A wreck diving specialty is required to dive through a wreck. If this specialty is not held, the wreck may only be dived from the outside.

Non-divers receive a 10% discount on the safari price; however, non-divers are still required to pay the full permit fees.

Repeat Guest Discount: Guests who participate in two liveaboard trips within a calendar year receive a 10% discount on the second trip.

Group discount: A 10% discount is offered for group bookings of at least eight participants.