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Description
Boat
Aldebaran is a 35m long and 7.8m wide wooden hull liveaboard, with 2 Caterpillar 764 HP engines, cruise at 12 knots per hour. It was launched on the 12th of December 2007. Onboard, there are 4 decks in total :
On the top Sky deck, there is an open place with sofas for sunbathing, a great palce for thoese who enjoy the sun.
On the upper deck, there are 2 relaxation area : at the front and back of the boat, the front sundeck is completely open. And the back deck, thre is an outdoor lounge with shaded area equipped with cushioned sofa-bed, benches, tables and drinking water supply.
On the main deck, there is an air-conditioned saloon, with plasma TV, DVD, music system, Book/Magazine/CD/DVD library for entertainment as well as a self-service bar that provide water/tea/coffee all day long.
Aldebaran has a dining area adjacent to the saloon in a separate area with 2 tables, 22 seats and a water dispenser. Guests will be served with meals three times a day in buffet style, which contiains Egyptian tranditional meal, French style dishes, and international cuisines.
Aldebaran has a well equipped dive deck, with personal gear boxes and an in-place fill station, camera storage area, large rinse tanks, 2 air compressors and 1 Nitrox Membran Compressor, as well as freshwater showers, fin storage area, a shared bathroom. Onboard, there are 2 speed boats used for diving.
Cabin
Aldebaran has 10 comfortable guest cabins, and, accommodating 20 - 22 guests in privacy and comfort.
All cabins have ensuite bathroom, individual AC, storage area, 220V power supply facilities.
2 Suite Cabins :
Located on the upper deck, each cabin comes with a double bed, mini fridge, sea view window.
6 Standard Cabins :
Located on the lower deck, each cabin comes with two single beds side by side, portholes.
2 Triple Cabins :
Located on the lower deck, each cabin comes with three single beds (2 in bunk style), portholes.
Diving
- Usually offer 3 dives per day, about 16 dives per week
- No night dives are allowed in the Egyptian Marine Parks
- Only 1 - 2 dives will be provided on the last diving day.
- No dives on the day of embarkation and disembarkation.
- All diving will provide experienced guide to lead the dive.
Other Information
- Nitrox：Available with additional cost
- 15L Tanks：Available with additional cost
- Technical Dive Available:Not available at the moment
- REBREATHER Dive：Not available at the moment
- Dive Equipment Rental：Available with additional cost
- Dive insurance：Divers must have valid dive insurance
- Wi-Fi Internet ：Complimentary for all guests
- Laundry Service：Not available at the moment
- Massage Service：Not available at the moment
- Payment on board：By cash (Euro/USD) ONLY
- Crew Number：14, include 2 dive guides
Itineraries
Hurghada North
The North route starts from:
- Hurghada’s port heading north to small Gobal island
- Moving to the famous wrecks of Abu Nuhas (Ghiannis D., Carnatic, Chrisoula K. and Kimon M.)
- Crossing the gulf towards Sinai Peninsula to Mahmoudat reef (Dunraven wreck)
- Sailing south to the most exciting WWII wreck of Thistlegorm Heading to the most famous national park Ras Mohammed (one of the most famous dive sites in the world)
- Back to dive in Hurghada’s beautiful and easy-going dive sites such as Gota Abu Ramada (literally an Aquarium) and small Giftun Island (spectacular drop off full of soft corals, gorgonians and hundreds of coral fishes, napoleon, turtles and eagle rays)
Saint John
The southerly and legendary dive sites of the Egyptian Red Sea.
- Route starts from Port Ghalib (Marsa Alam) or Hamata Port (Near Ras Banas)
- Check dive in a tranquil site at Marsa Alam
- Heading south to the superb Gota Sharm dive site
- Sailing south to the legendary Zabargad and Rocky Islands
- Sailing deeper south to St. John’s reefs near by the Sudanese border
- Heading back North to Fury Shoal reefs (Maksour, Claudio and Malahi) and snorkeling with a big family of Dolphins at Satayeh reef
- Ending the trip at the famous Elphinstone reef (Diamond of Marsa Alam)
Brothers - Daedalus
Route starts from Port Galib (Marsa Alam)
- Check dive in a tranquil site at Marsa Alam
- Sailing to the north east to reach Brother Islands (El Akhawein)
- Heading south to Deadalus reef (Abu El Kizan - House of Hammerheads)
- Sailing west to the superb Gota Sharm site
- Ending the trip at the famous Elphinestone reef (Diamond of Marsa Alam)
Daedalus - Zabargad
The wonderful southern sites of the Egyptian Red Sea Route starts from Port Galib (Marsa Alam) or Hamata Port (Near Ras Banas).
- Check dive in a tranquil site at Marsa Alam
- Heading south east to Deadalus reef (Abu El Kizan - House of Hammerheads)
- Sailing south to the legendary Zabargad and Rocky Island
- Heading back North to Fury Shoal reefs (Maksour, Claudio and Malahi) and snorkeling with a big family of Dolphins at Satayeh reef
- Ending the trip at the famous Elphinestone reef (Diamond of Marsa Alam)
Check-in & Check-out
Check-in on board starts at 14:00 on the embarkation day.
Check-out is at 09:30 on the disembarkation day.
Diving Experience
Diving Safaris require a minimum level of experience of at least 30 logged dives. Brothers, Zabargad, Daedalus & Rocky (Marine Park) require 50 logged dives according to the Egyptian Law.
Schedules & routes
Prices & conditions
Included
- Transfers from airport and/or hotel to the yacht
- VAT and local taxes
- Full-board meal plan (including snacks)
- Complimentary beverages (water, tea, coffee)
- Soft drinks
- Diving activity (incl. tanks, weights, weight belts)
- Dive guide service
- Land excursions and activities throughout the trip
- Boat accident insurance
- Cabin towels and complimentary toiletries
- Cabin cleaning service
- Wi-Fi
Not included
- Domestic flights in destination country
- Marine park fees & Port fees
- Alcoholic beverage
- Dive equipment rentals
- Larger tank (15 L)
- Nitrox fills
- Dive insurance (mandatory requirement)
- Travel insurance (trip cancellation insurance)
- Crew gratuity
Useful information
Egypt
Best time for diving
March to May & September to October, however, Egypt can be good for scuba diving any time of the year. The whale shark season occurs from the end of May until the end of July. The plankton blooms bring manta rays in to feed from May to August. From May to July, there is a higher chance to spot schooling of hammerheads in Daedalus, then the hammerheads move to Jackson Reef from July to September. And the turtle nesting season also happens from late May to early July. The Thresher Shark can be best spotted in winter. Grey reef sharks, dolphins, and dugongs can be spotted year-round.
About temperatures
Air : winter months are between 18°C - 25°C, summer months are between 32°C - 40°C.
Sea : winter months are between 20°C - 24°C, summer months are between 27°C - 30°C.
Wetsuit Recommendation
In the winter months, a 5 - 7 mm full wetsuit is recommended. In summer months a rash vest or 3 mm shorty wetsuit is recommended.
Diver requirement
Suitable for all levels depending on which route you are heading to. We do recommend a minimum of 30 logged dives with AOW or equivalent level to enjoy the dives in Egypt.
You can find out more information about diving in Egypt here : Egypt.
Embarkation / Disembarkation
Depending on which route you are heading to, the embarkation and disembarkation can be from Hurghada (HRG), Marsa Alam (RMF), or Sharm El Sheikh (SSH).
Visa Requirements
Most nationalities can obtain a visa on arrival at Egypt’s international airports. If you opt for a visa on arrival, you’ll need a passport that’s valid for at least six months from your arrival date, a travel itinerary, and documentation to prove accommodation or any booked tours.
Vaccinations
A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required if traveling from a country with a risk of YF virus transmission and ≥9 months of age, including transit >12 hours in an airport located in a country with a risk of YF virus transmission. This includes Eritrea, Rwanda, Somalia, Tanzania, and Zambia.1 In the absence of a vaccination certificate, the person will be detained in quarantine for up to 6 days after departure from an area at risk of YF virus transmission. An overview of the countries to which this applies can be downloaded here: Yellow Fever Risk Countries.
Money Matters
The local currency is the Egyptian Pound (EGP), and ATMs are common, especially in the main tourist areas. Major hotels will usually accept payment by credit card. However, smaller hotels may expect cash and hard currency payments (USD/EUR).
Drones
To bring a drone to Egypt and fly it, you need to receive permission from the country’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). If you do not have documentation of authorization, your drone will be confiscated at customs. However, getting permission to fly a drone from the CAA is difficult. Should you somehow manage to get your drone in, the onboarding screening will detect your drone and one of two things will happen: 1. your drone will be confiscated at the point of arrival and stored at the airport. 2. the drone will be detected and confiscated when you are leaving the country and you’ll be sanctioned for bringing an illegal commodity to Egypt. - So don't risk it, and leave your drone at home if you’re planning to travel to Egypt.
Extending your holiday
We offer a range of hotels/resorts, land-based diving packages, and excursions that can be arranged before or after your liveaboard holiday. Just ask us if you need such a service.
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