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Description
Boat
Odyssey is a 40 meters long, 8.5 meters wide professional dive yacht, built in 2012, it is a gorgeous yacht, built to venture the high seas and to discover the secrets of Neptun's realm in Hurghada
Odyssey differentiates itself from other liveaboards by providing the best in personalized accommodation, services and facilities.
The main deck has a huge air conditioned dining area with bar and a flat screen TV.
The upper deck has a beautiful air conditioned saloon with flat screen TV/DVD, stereo player and an assortment of movies and CDs. Outdoor is a half shaded terrace with sofas and cushions.
Odyssey believe that a delicious snack or dinner prepared with love is the best way to ensure there is enough energy for the next dive! Onboard, any special dietary requests, such as vegetarian or any allergies, please inform the boat prior to arrival.
And for those who want to relax is a partially shaded top level sun deck with chaise longues and hot tub.
The dive deck is spacious and well equipped with personal gear boxes and an in-place fill station. A camera table with low pressure air hose and shelves with electrical sockets are conveniently located for the cameras.
The aft of the dive deck is equipped with exit ladders, fin storage and freshwater showers.
Cabin
Odyssey has 13 cabins and, accommodating 26 guests :
All cabins feature an en-suite bathroom, air-conditioning, storage space, safe box, 220 volt European plug.
1 Queen Suite :
Located on the upper deck, cabin size 13 m², this cabin comes with 1 Queen size bed, mini bar, seaview windows.
1 Deluxe Twin Cabin :
Located on the upper deck, cabin size 9 - 11 m², this cabin comes with 2 single beds side by side, mini bar, seaview windows.
2 King Suites :
Located on the main deck, cabin size 13 m², each cabin comes with 1 King size bed, mini bar, seaview windows.
2 Deluxe Cabins :
Located on the main deck, cabin size 13 m², each cabin comes with 1 double bed and 1 single bed side by side, mini bar, seaview windows.
7 Standard Cabins :
Located on the main deck, cabin size 13 m², each cabin comes with 2 single beds side by side, mini bar, 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：Complimentary for Nitrox divers
- 15L Tanks：Available with additional cost
- 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 ：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：12 - 13, include 2 - 3 dive guides
Itineraries
Daedalus, Rocky, Zabargad, Elphinstone
DEADALUS: Located 80km off Marsa Alam, this reef offers a multitude of opportunities to dive. Gray sharks, longimane and hammers can be seen here, under the keen eye of an army of clown fishes in an anemone field.
ROCKY: The reef completely surrounds Rocky Island. Keep an eye in the blue to see the pelagic pass or hunt.
ZABARGAD: Amazing diving spot of beauty. This turquoise lagoon, which surrounds huge peaks coming out of the water, leads to extraordinary reefs and is home to a large population of coral and reef fish. Several wrecks are also present.
ELPHINSTONE: Two plateaus follow each other at 25m and 45m to form a majestic arch around which you can see schools of jacks, tuna and even hammerhead sharks.
B.D.E
BROTHERS: Only accessible by cruising, the two Brothers islands are rooted at more than 500m of depth but only surmount the surface by a few meters. Often exposed to the currents, pelagic life abounds, making it one of the best sites of the Red Sea.
DEADALUS: Located 80km off Marsa Alam, this reef offers a multitude of opportunities to dive. Gray sharks, longimane and hammers can be seen here, under the keen eye of an army of clown fishes in an anemone field.
ELPHINSTONE: Two plateaus follow each other at 25m and 45m to form a majestic arch around which you can see schools of jacks, tuna and even hammerhead sharks.
Best of Tiran
Embark on our comfortable yachts and discover the best sites in the region of Hurghada, Sharm El Sheikh, the Gubal Strait and the Strait of Tiran in the Gulf of Aqba.
Lovers of colors and shipwrecks will find their happiness on this popular circuit that combines perfectly dizzying drop-offs, great coral, wrecks and pelagic life.
St John's
From Marsa Alam or Hamata, the circuit focuses on the southern area of Egypt. The reefs are very varied, alternating walls and diving in the middle space. All divers will enjoy the drifts, photos, pelagics, colors ...
Gold Loop (North/Brother)
Designed by our experts in the region, the golden ring takes you from Hurghada to the Brothers Islands and Sharm El Sheik. Some of the best dives in Egypt are on schedule, which will delight sharks, sharks and dolphins addicts.
Marine Park-Simply the Best (2 weeks)
Thoroughly prepared by our experts from Egypt, this two-week tour offers a full range of the best sites in Egypt, from Sinai to beyond the tropics of cancer.
This program will alternate the impressive drop offs and their pelagic population, wrecks and preserved colorful reefs! To make it short : big, macro… two weeks of emotion in its purest state!
Zabargad /Rocky/St John's Reef
The sites of Rocky and Zabargad constitute the first stage of the trip with spectacular coral gardens, colourful drop offs and the chance to see the typical pelagics of the region evolve: sharks, barracudas... The second part of the trip will focus on the sites of St Johns, where the topographical beauty of the sites combined with the abundance of coral and fauna will not leave you indifferent, as will the encounter with dolphins, which remains a magical moment for any ocean lover.
Sudan
7D/6N trip : include 16 dives
10D/9N trip : include 25 dives
11D/10N trip : include 28 dives
14D/13N trip : include 32 dives
Please contact us for details about Sudan trips.
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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