7N Red Sea Aggressor IV - Brothers/Daedalus/Elphinstone Sept 21-28, 2024

Aggressor 'Know Before You Go' https://www.aggressor.com/kbyg_document/RedSea-South

 

 

Dives/day: Up to 3-5 dives per day, 20-23 per trip. 

 

Nitrox: Unlimited Nitrox is $100 per week.

 

Expected water temp: Usually averages 82 - 83°F

 

As a general rule, the visibility is good in Egypt, rarely dropping below 65'. 

When microscopic creatures such as plankton are in the water it can reduce vis, but these often bring in filter feeders like manta rays and whale sharks, so poor visibility can actually be a blessing in disguise.

Depending on the dive site, the visibility in Egypt can be exceptional hitting 130 ft or more.

Tanks, weights: 80 cubic ft. tanks, weight belts, and weights are provided.

 

 

Dive guides: While in the water, you and your buddy are in charge.  Every dive starts with a dive briefing from the yacht staff. On some dive sites a staff member will offer to lead a group and assist them in locating specific points of interest.   However, the yacht does not offer direct supervision of dives. 

 

Expected diving: While onboard, you may pick a buddy of your choice, or dive with one of the crewmembers.  Some divers are made from the 10-passenger dive skiff, some from the back of the boat.

 

Nearest hyperbaric chamber: Marsa Shagra which is 40 kilometers/24 miles from Port Ghalib and 20 kilometers/12 miles north of Marsa Alam

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Yacht

 

Style/Comfort: Nice. All staterooms are air-conditioned and fitted with private toilets, showers and sinks. 

 

Alcohol: Beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) are complimentary while onboard. The Aggressor’s selection includes fruit juices, soft drinks, iced water, iced tea, coffee, and a limited selection of local beer and wine, which are complimentary. We suggest you purchase your favorite liquor (s) from the duty-free shop at the airport prior to departing to Egypt. D

 

Food: Breakfast (cooked to order), buffet lunch and an elegant meal at dinner with tableside service are served in addition to fresh midmorning and mid-afternoon snacks. 

 

 

 

External Communication: Email is not available, however, there is a satellite phone available for incoming/outgoing calls for a fee. Wi-fi is only available when the yacht is at port or in the Marina.

 

Electricity: The voltage aboard the yacht is 220v and the plug sockets around the boat will accept American plugs. You should bring a voltage adaptor. Most electrical devices are either 110 or 240 volts (look on your cable on the charger that plugs into the wall to verify).

 

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Logistics

 

Airport: HRG Hurghada, Egypt

 

 

Getting here, Friday Sept 20 recommended

• "We recommend guests arrive in Egypt prior to the start day of the charter. Once guests are onboard and the yacht is given clearance to leave the port by the local authorities, no one can board the yacht after this time or deliver any lost luggage. We recommend you prepare for this if you are scheduled to fly in the day of the charter by packing a mask, fins, swimsuit, change of clothes, medication and toiletries in your carry-on bag. Having these few items with you can make an unexpected luggage more bearable."
• It is recommended that one flies into Hurghada (HRG) 1-2 days before boarding, get over jet lag (10 h difference), and make sure all bags arrive. With advance notice we can have Aggressor arrange the 3 hour ground transport directly to the boat arriving at the 3pm boarding time Saturday. Hurghada is a safe, clean coastal city, comparable to those in the Caribbean (like Cozumel). 
• Transportation between HRG and Port Ghalib (through Aggressor) is $69 for groups of 2+ people, and $143 for a single traveler. 
• Alternatively, one can fly into RMF, (Marsa Alam), which is 10-15 min from Port Ghalib, but this isn't recommended. 

 

Boarding, Saturday Sept 21

• Arrival Marsa Alam or Hurghada, boarding from 3:00 pm. (Guests may board any time after 3 pm as the boat departs the dock Sunday at approximately 6 am.)

Friday Sept 27

• The Red Sea Aggressor III returns to Port Ghalib Friday afternoon between 2 – 4 pm. A sunset cocktail party will be held then guests may go ashore for dinner at one of the many restaurants at Port Ghalib. Dinner Friday night is the only meal not provided with the cruise. After the Red Sea Aggressor returns to port guests may also visit Port Ghalib for shopping and nightlife.

Departure, Saturday Sept 28

• Check out: 8 am Saturday morning. Estimated arrival to Hurghada International Airport is 12 pm.

 

Flights:

• Departure: *​

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Money

 

Travel insurance: We strongly recommend travel insurance. We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip. In the event you cancel your trip, please be familiar with Aggressor cancellation policies, which can be found on www.aggressor.com. More information can be found on travel insurance and dive accident insurance on the Aggressor website."

 

 

 

The Red Sea Aggressor III accepts cash, Visa and MasterCard. (no personal checks or travelers’ checks).

 

Staff gratuities are not included in the charter. "We believe gratuities should be voluntary and based upon the quality of service the staff has provided. When settling your account, the Captain will have an envelope for gratuities that will be divided equally among the staff. Payment can be made by cash (USD, Euros, English pounds or EGP - Egyptian pounds), Visa or MasterCard. Traveler’s checks or personal checks are not accepted. (Egyptian banks don’t accept them) When traveling abroad, it is a common occurrence for a credit card charge to be declined due to a fraud alert. To help avoid this, it is recommended you contact your credit card company prior to traveling to notify them of the countries you are visiting. "

 

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Before you go

 

 

 

Passport: Please ensure your passport is valid at least six months after your return date to the US.  

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