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Description
Boat
Andromeda is a comfortable standard dive liveaboard that built based on a unique design, meeting divers’ every need, it is 40 meters in length and 8 meters in width, with 2 diesel 1150HP engines, and all international standard navigation system and safety system. It cruises at 10 - 12 knots per hour, onboard, it provide 220-volt power.
Andromeda has an indoor European Salon which is air-conditioned and well equipped with an LCD TV, VCR, DVD and CD player and furnished according to European style. There is also a lovely shisha room that follows the original Oriental coffee shop design with shisha (waterpipe) smoking possibility, coffee, tea and original Arabic music.
There is a covered open deck in front of the salon, a comfortable open but covered area for resting and chatting between dives and in the evening. The top sundeck is 100sqm in size, provides plenty of space for sun seekers, as well as shaded area, with omfortable deck chairs and cushioned seats make time more pleasant. There is a smaller sun deck in front of the captain’s bridge as well.
The large dive deck and dive platform area ensures more-than-adequate space for divers preparing for their next plunge into the Red Sea. 2 hand-held showers on the platform allow for a rinse after diving or snorkeling. A bathroom with shower and marine head leads directly off the dive deck.
Cabin
Andromeda has 13 tastefully decorated guest cabins, accommodating up to 26 guests per trip:
All cabins are air-conditioned and have en-suite bathroom, storage place.
1 Suite Cabin :
Located on the main deck, this cabin is the largest cabin onboard, with a double bed, seaview windows.
2 Deluxe Double Cabins :
Located on the main deck, each cabin comes with one double bed, seaview windows.
2 Deluxe Twin Cabins :
Located on the main deck, each cabin comes with two single beds side by side, seaview windows.
8 Standard Twin Cabins :
Locatd on the lower deck, each cabin comes with two single beds side by side, 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.
- Divers should be AOW with at least 50 logged dives.
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：Not available at the moment
- 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 (EUR/USD/EGP)
- Crew Number：Unkown, include 2 - 3dive guides
Itineraries
Sudan - Far North tour
All the way to Abington, including Umbria, Shaab Rumi, Precontinent II, Sanganeb, Shaab Suedi, Gota el Bana, Angarosh, Abington
Day 1: arrival in Port Sudan, transfer from the airport to the boat, embarkation, night onboard in the marina
Day 2: sailing out in the morning, 2 day dives and 1 night dive
Day 3: at sea, 3 day dives and 1 night dive
Day 4: at sea, 3 day dives and 1 night dive
Day 5: at sea, 3 day dives and 1 night dive
Day 6: at sea, 3 day dives and 1 night dive
Day 7: 2 day dives, returning to the marina, night onboard
Day 8: disembarkation, transfer to the airport, departure
Ultimate Sudan tour
Including Umbria, Shaab Rumi, Precontinent II, Shaab Ambar, Sanganeb, Pinnacle Reef, Keary Reef, Jibna Reef
Day 1: arrival in Port Sudan, transfer from the airport to the boat, embarkation, night onboard in the marina
Day 2: sailing out in the morning, 2 day dives and 1 night dive
Day 3: at sea, 3 day dives and 1 night dive
Day 4: at sea, 3 day dives and 1 night dive
Day 5: at sea, 3 day dives and 1 night dive
Day 6: at sea, 3 day dives and 1 night dive
Day 7: 2 day dives, returning to the marina, night onboard
Day 8: disembarkation, transfer to the airport, departure
Sudan - Deep South - 2-week tour
Including Umbria, Bara Musa, Dahrat Abid, Dahrat Qab, Karam Masamirit, Shaab Ambar, Sanganeb, Shaab Tawil, Shaab Jibna, Shaab Loka, Miyum, Pinnacle Reef, Protector Reef, Keary Reef, Ed Domesh Shesh Island
Sudan - Deep South - 1 week tour
Including Jibna Reef, Dahrat Qab, Darraka, Karam Masamirit, Loka Island, Miyum, Shaab Ambar, Dahrat Abid
Embarkation & Disembarkation
Tours depart from Port Sudan. There are flights from Dubai, Cairo and Jeddah. Transfers are provided between Port Sudan airport and the boat.
Sudanese Visa
Visas may be obtained from the Sudanese Embassy in the passengers' country of residence. We also arrange the visas in Port Sudan, in advance, upon request.
Visa copies are sent to passengers, must be printed out and presented at the check-in. Actual visas are placed into the passports at Port Sudan airport.
Visas not arranged by embassies are valid only in the Red Sea State (Port Sudan area) and only for the tour duration
Diving in Sudan
Diving in Sudan is at its best in the spring, from mid-February until late May.
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)
- 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
- Marine park fees & Port fees
- Fuel surcharge
- Alcoholic beverage
- 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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