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Description
Boat
Felicidad II is a steel motor yacht, elegant and essential, specifically structured for diving liveaboard cruises. It is 32 meters in length and 6.5 meters in width, with cruising speed at 8 - 10 knots. Built in 1991 it has been COMPLETELY RENOVATED from July 2017 to February 2018.
Felicidad II has a cozy internal dinette on the main deck, with two tables for breakfast and lunch, equipped with minibar, TV, hi-fi, mp3 player, board games, video library and a well-stocked international library.
Felicidad II also has an outdoor lounge on the upper deck, comes with two lunch tables in the open air to enjoy the scenery that surrounds us, many sofas and large sundecks where you can read, chat and enjoy a well-deserved relaxation.
The top sundeck is where guests can enjoy the sun in extreme privacy, only with boat at anchor.
High quality services on board are assured by expert guides and diving instructors, supported by available local and italian speaking crew and by a very good chef who will delight you with his cuisine based on Italian, international and local specialties.
Felicidad II has a large diving area, with 2 Coltri MC H16 electric compressors and nitrox recharge, 24 x 15-litres tanks in steel DIN/INT, 2 5.75m Mar Sea outboard boats, 3 Yamaha 40HP outboard boats.
Cabin
Felicidad II has 8 guest cabins, it can welcome up to 16 guests per trip:
All cabins have air conditioning and a private bathroom with hot and cold shower, toilet equipped with a shower and towels are provided. The voltage onboard is 220V with a two pin socket.
6 Double Cabins :
Located on the lower deck, each cabin comes with one double bed and one single bed in bunk style, portholes.
2 Twin Cabins :
Located on the lower deck, each cabin comes with two single beds in bunk style, portholes.
Diving
- Usually offer 3 dives per day, 1 - 2 night dives per week.
- Only 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.
- Divers with AOW level with min. 50 logged dives is recommended.
Other Information
- Nitrox：Available with additional cost
- 15L Tanks：Complimentary for all divers
- Technical Dive: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 ：Not available at the moment
- Laundry Service：Not available at the moment
- Massage Service：Not available at the moment
- Payment on board：By cash only (EUR/USD)
- Crew Number：Unknown, include 2 dive guides
Itineraries
Know before booking
Embarkation and disembarkation : Saturday / Saturday (one week)
On request, a 10-day to 2 weeks cruise are possible.
Day to Day Planning :
Day 1 :
Arrival in Port Sudan, assistance at the airport by our agent, transfer to the port of embarkation by private bus, welcome cocktail on board and overnight stay in a double cabin with private bathroom.
Day 2 - Day 7 :
On board, with full board, tea and coffee included. Navigation, 3 dives per day including one or two night dives (compatibly with navigation and weather). Snorkeling, fishing and trolling and bolentino.
Day 8 :
Breakfast on board and transfer to the airport at approximately 8:00 am by private van and assistance by our agent for departure.
Classic Itinerary
Sanganeb, Sha'ab Rumi, Sha'ab Suedi and much more...
Ideal for those who go to Sudan for the first time, this itinerary, always fascinating, and presents the most famous dive sites.
North Itinerary Itinerary
One Way : Mersharifa, looking for manta rays, Merlo Reef and much more...
Suggested season: May, August, from October until mid-November, according to positive weather conditions.
These months are particular in the Sudanese Red Sea because periods of the plankton bloom and, in the lagoon around the island of Mersharifa , you can watch the show of the manta rays that gather to feed and mate. You can swim with them and admire them in all their elegance, experiencing an unforgettable emotion!
To fully enjoy this itinerary and avoid one of the two long transfers, boarding can be either in Port Sudan or in the north, in Mohamend Qol, with one of the two private bus routes.
Itinerary for those who want to make the most of the time of the holiday without having to make long navigations and for those who want to discover the elegance of Sudan's mantas .. their black and white wings that cut through the surface of the sea will be an indelible image of your trip.
Far North Itinerary
Quita el Banna, Shanabaya, Angarosh, Mersharifa and much more...
Suggested season: from August until mid-November and from March until June, according to positive weather conditions.
This amazing itinerary in the realm of the great pelagics, which includes the classic and the far North, is recommended as a One way itinerary, that is, with embarkation in Port Sudan and disembarkation in Mohammed Qall (or vice versa), thus making a section in boat and an overland with minibus.
Classic and South Itinerary
South Sha'ab Rumi, Sanganeb, Jumna, Sha'ab Ambar and much more...
In the months of April, May and June, when the weather conditions are favorable, you have the opportunity to carry out this intriguing itinerary designed specifically to complete - within a week - the most beautiful dives of the classic tour and the most beautiful of the South tour.
Perfect combination of the famous sites of the "The best of" itinerary and some of the South, this itinerary is dedicated to those who love new and original things, and offers the possibility of diving in places of extraordinary beauty reserved for a few .
Far South Itinerary
Jumna, the turtles island, Keary Reef and much more...
Suggested period: from April until June, according to positive weather conditions.
Then there are Protector Reef and Preserver Reef , two sites practically unexplored and very far in the deep South of Sudan. An unprecedented itinerary in very uncrowded but very interesting and very well preserved sites, far from the usual dive sites and dedicated to those who, still today, want to feel conquered by discovering unusual and wild places.
Schedules & routes
Prices & conditions
Included
- Transfers from airport and/or hotel to the yacht
- Full-board meal plan (including snacks)
- Complimentary beverages (water, tea, coffee)
- Diving activity (incl. tanks, weights, weight belts)
- Dive guide service
- Larger tank (15 L)
- Boat accident insurance
- Cabin towels and complimentary toiletries
- Cabin cleaning service
Not included
- Marine park fees & Port fees
- VAT and local taxes
- Fuel surcharge
- Alcoholic beverage
- Soft drinks
- Dive equipment rentals
- 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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