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Description
Boat
Blue Pearl was built in November 2003, at a length of 36m and breadth of 8m, with crusing speed at 12 to 14 knots. It cruises all routes from the North to the South taking in the most famous and sought after itineraries from the classical Northern Wrecks & Reefs down to the marine parks of Brothers, Daedalus, Zabargad & Rocky offering you up to 21 dives per week.
Blue Pearl offers a comfortable lounge and dining area equipped with TV, DVD and CD player, outside you can find 2 spacious partly shaded cushioned sun decks allowing ample space for relaxation.
Twin staircases leading to a large dive platform with a charging station for your torch and camera batteries, equipment rinsing facilities and on deck showers.
Blue Seas offers 3 freshly prepared meals per day, selected snacks between dives, bottled soft drinks, mineral water, tea and coffee. Extras available to purchase on board are local wines, beers, mixers and diet drinks.
For diving, there is 20x 12 l Alu Tanks with DIN/INT valve, 15-litre Steel tanks on request. 2x Bauer Compressor (Mariner 200 litre/min) + NRC Nitrox Membran System (NRC Extreme 7).
Cabin
Blue Pearl has 10 guest cabins, it can welcome up to 20 guests per trip：
All cabins have ensuite bathrooms, individually controlled AC, reading lights, and storage space.
2 Deluxe Cabins：
Located on the upper deck, cabin size 10 m², each cabin comes with one double bed, seaview windows.
8 Standard Cabins：
Located on the lower deck, cabin size 10 m², each cabin comes with two single beds side by side, portholes.
Diving
- 3 - 4 dives per week + include sunset/night dive(s).
- 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.
- AOW with min, 20 dives needed for "North and wrecks" route.
- AOW with min, 30 dives needed for "St. John`s" route.
- AOW with min, 50 dives needed for "Brothers, Daedalus, Rocky and Zabargad".
Other Information
- Nitrox：Complimentary for Nitrox divers
- 15L Tanks：Available with additional cost
- 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：Cash(USD/EUR/GBP), credit card
- Crew Number：15 - 17, include 2 dive guides
Itineraries
North & Wrecks
This safari allows you to take in some of the most iconic wrecks that the Red Sea has to offer. An ideal itinerary for those new to SCUBA diving or the Red Sea, allowing you to experience world-famous wrecks and pristine reefs.
Diving area : SS. Thistlegorm – Shaab Ali, Small Crack – Shaab Mahmoud, Gubal Island, Abu Nuhas, Shag Rock.
North & Tiran
Diving area : SS. Thistlegorm – Shaab Ali, Small Crack – Shaab Mahmoud, Abu Nuhas, Shag Rock, Ras Mohamed Reef, Jackson Reef – Tiran, Woodhouse Reef – Tiran, Thomas Reef – Tiran, Gordon Reef – Tiran, Laguna Reef – Tiran.
North & Brothers
Diving area : SS. Thistlegorm – Shaab Ali, Abu Nuhas, Giannis D – Abu Nuhas, Carnatic – Abu Nuhas, Big Brother Island, Small Brother Island, Small Crack, Gubal Island.
Brother Island
A great all-round tour for divers with slightly more experience; this safari offers challenging dives, big drop offs, beautiful coral walls and plenty of large fish. There is so much to see you are spoilt for choice, but don’t forget to keep an eye out in the blue. Brother Islands is a must for all die-hard Red Sea divers!
Brothers & Elphinstone
A great all-round tour for divers with slightly more experience; this safari offers challenging dives, big drop offs, beautiful coral walls and plenty of large fish. There is so much to see you are spoilt for choice, but don’t forget to keep an eye out in the blue. Brother Islands & Elphinstone is a must for all die-hard Red Sea divers!
Diving area : Big Brother Island, Small Brother Island, Elphinstone Reef.
Brothers, Daedalus & Elphinstone
Explore three of the finest dive sites in the Red Sea. A great all-round tour for divers with slightly more experience. There is so much to see that you’re spoilt for choice, but don’t forget to keep an eye out in the blue. This safari offers challenging dives, big drop offs, beautiful coral walls and plenty of large fish. Brother Islands, Daedalus & Elphinstone is a must for all die-hard Red Sea divers!
Diving area : Big Brother Island, Small Brother Island, Elphinstone Reef, Daedalus.
Daedalus & Fury Shoal
A great all-round tour for divers with slightly more experience. This safari provides you with some of the best diving in the Red Sea offering challenging dives, big drop offs, beautiful coral walls and plenty of large fish. In the Fury Shoals system, the Sha’ab Claudio captivates divers and enthrals photographers with its shallow swim-through system, perfect for leisurely exploration. With five entrances and exits and shallow in depth, you’re never ‘lost’ and can just enjoy the shafts of light dancing through the caverns. Rays, nudibranchs, large Napoleon wrasse and morays are all frequently spotted here; you may even see a white tip reef shark or turtle pass by.
Sha’ab Sataya is situated at the very south of Fury Shoals; this huge natural lagoon is formed by a massive reef (sha’ab) rising from the depths. The fame of Sataya is its steep drop offs along with pelagic sightings and protected pinnacles smothered in soft and hard corals. But the real stars can be the huge pods of spinner dolphins that frequent here, meaning Sataya has become the ‘Dolphin House’ of Hamata.
St. John’s
This tour is slightly more challenging, offering big drop-offs overgrown with huge gorgonians and colourful soft corals. On this safari divers will have the opportunity to explore a variety of truly unique dive sites home to some very interesting and…
St. John’s Reef, St. John’s Reef North, Fury Shoal.
Daedalus, Zabargad & Rockys
Best of the Red Sea is exactly what it is called. This tour takes in the best of what the Red Sea has to offer with a collection of some of the best dive sites, including Elphinstone, Daedalus, Rocky Island and the Island of Zabargad. World famous dive sites make up this memorable itinerary as interesting as it is unique…
Diving area : Elphinstone reef, Daedalus Reef, Zabargad, Rocky Island.
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
- Nitrox fills
- 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
- Fuel surcharge
- Alcoholic beverage
- Dive equipment rentals
- Larger tank (15 L)
- Dive courses on board
- 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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