Sea Friend

The following services are included in the tour price per person:

• Accommodation in a half-double cabin with shower and toilet
• Full board, instant coffee, water, tea, and bottled 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 at 5:00 p.m. (cabin)
• Check-out on the day of departure at 10:00 a.m. (cabin)
• Diving: up to four dives per day, two dives on the last day, 12-liter aluminum tank, weights, guide
  • NO night dives are permitted at the marine park’s reefs!
• Transfer
  • Transfer on the day of arrival from Marsa Alam or Hurghada Airport to the boat
  • Transfer on the day of departure from the boat to Marsa Alam or Hurghada Airport
• Wi-Fi (subject to internet coverage)
• Free Nitrox
  • If the nitrox system is unavailable for technical reasons, there is no entitlement to a refund
• Free ENOS
  • 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:

• Surcharge for cabins on the upper deck (sundeck) and lower deck suites
• Cabin for single occupancy: 50% of the current safari price
• Visa: 30 USD (must be obtained independently at the bank counter upon arrival at the airport)
  • (If the Egyptian government increases visa fees, the visa price will be adjusted)
• Visa: 35 EUR, payable on site, if you wish to use our "Meet & Greet Service" directly in the airport building
  • One of our staff members will be waiting for you right inside the airport building upon arrival, hand you your Egyptian visa, and accompany you to your transfer (if the Egyptian government increases visa fees, the visa fee will be adjusted) 
• Additional fees package payable on-site in cash (included are: diving permit and Coast Guard authorization for the boat / local fees / reef tax / local tax / port fees / fuel surcharge
  • In the event of government-mandated price increases (fuel, taxes, fees), we reserve the right to adjust prices accordingly)
    • 200 EUR per week
    • 285 EUR for 10 days
    • 350 EUR for 12 days
    • 400 EUR for 14 days
    • 100 EUR extra for the Elba diving area
    • 50 EUR flat fee for the Sataya Reef
• Private transfer available upon request
• 115-liter aluminum tanks must be pre-ordered and cost 50 EUR per week, 70 EUR for 10 days, and 90 EUR for 12–14 days (surcharge)
• Rental equipment (please reserve in advance)
• Tips for the crew and guides (a minimum of 150 EUR for the crew and guides is recommended)
• Alcohol
• Flight
• On board, payment is accepted only in cash in euros, U.S. dollars, or Egyptian pounds. Unfortunately, credit card payments are NOT accepted at this time!

Cabins:

There are seven spacious cabins on the lower deck, one of which has been converted into a suite with a large double bed. One cabin features a large double bed, and the remaining cabins are equipped with two single beds. There are six cabins on the upper deck/sundeck. Of these, the two single cabins have a double bed (1.40 cm), one cabin has a king-size bed (1.80 cm), and the other three cabins each have two single beds. Each cabin has air conditioning and its own spacious bathroom with a shower and separate shower access, so the bathrooms aren’t constantly flooded after showering. Every cabin has portholes that can be opened. We recommend that you open them as often as possible to let fresh air into your cabin. The air conditioning system does not provide fresh air circulation! Please keep the portholes closed while the ship is underway. Towels and bed linens are provided.

Dining:

The tastefully decorated dining area is the ideal place to enjoy homemade Egyptian and international cuisine. If you have any special requests—for example, if you’re vegetarian or have allergies—please let us know when booking so we can inform the chef. A Nespresso capsule machine and a drip coffee maker are available (we do not have any capsules or drip coffee on board! Please bring your own Nespresso capsules and drip coffee!)

Saloon:

The outdoor terrace, featuring sofas and beanbag chairs, is perfect for enjoying the sea breeze with a drink at the end of the day. The previous salon has been extended by one meter. This space has now been transformed into a separate dining area as well as a lounge area for relaxation and unwinding.

Sun Deck:

The sun deck features a wind-protected area for guests with ample seating and lounging space.

General Information:

Generally, 220-volt AC power is available. We recommend bringing a Euro-standard plug. Please note: Automatic chargers are not suitable for use on board due to frequent voltage fluctuations.

On board our ships, we carry a small selection of essential medications (for nausea, diarrhea, and earaches). Please bring your own small first-aid kit if necessary. However, please check in advance whether the medications are compatible with diving.

We require each diver to have a valid certification and logbook, as well as a valid medical certificate, if available (not required!). Your last dive should not have been more than 1 year ago. The dive guide reserves the right to prohibit guests who do not meet these requirements or who lack sufficient diving experience from diving at certain locations (current, depth, etc.) without compensation.

Diving:

The dive deck and dive platform are equipped with freshwater showers, sinks, restrooms, and lockers—or ample storage space—for your gear. Diving takes place either from one of the two spacious Zodiacs (6 m long and 2.45 m wide, equipped with environmentally friendly Yamaha 4-stroke engines) or from the dive platform. The maximum diving depth prescribed by Egyptian law and CDWS regulations is 30 meters. However, under certain conditions, dives up to 40 meters are permitted. This requires a Deep Dive certification. Night diving, as well as swimming and snorkeling, are prohibited in marine park areas. The use of a dive computer and a signal buoy is mandatory!

Equipment for Divers:

In addition to standard equipment, the following items and documents are mandatory for every diver:

Dive computer, depth gauge, and watch; safety buoy; snorkel; logbook; dive certification; regulator with an alternate air source; and dive light

Group discount:

For groups of eight or more full-paying participants, we offer a 10% discount. For groups of 13 or more, there is a 10% discount and one free spot for the group organizer. However, the group organizer is responsible for any additional fees.