This three-day safari is a best seller for more experienced divers, you will dive top spots like Ras Mohamed and the World War II wreck of the Thistlegorm
At least 9 and up to 11 dives are planed, 2 of them will be at the wreck of Thistlegorm
You wish to combine your stay in Sinai with land-based activities while avoid the crowds of daily boat diving
There is a variety of wreck and reef diving with beautiful coral gardens, drop offs, endless walls and colorful slopes rich in marine life and a good chance to swim with dolphins
To enjoy diving you are an Advanced Open Water certified diver with at least 20 logged dives, an Advanced Open Water license and 20 logged dives are mandatory to dive the wreck of Thistlegorm
Sample Itinerary
1. Day
In the evening, starting from 18:00 H (6 PM) onwards transfer to New Marina (El Wataneya) port and embark. Welcome on board, cabin arrangement and boat briefing. Permission work with port authority, sailing very early next morning.
2. Day
Early morning check dive at Temple or Ras Katy. Next dive is Jackfish Alley where you can easily enter the small caves there. The third dive will be the Alternatives, a chain of seven pinnacles with numerous sand patches and resident leopard sharks. Night Diving is very popular here.
3. Day
Very early morning the boat will sail to the wreck of the Thistlegorm, the most famous of the Red Sea wrecks, maybe even worldwide. There is so much to explore so the plan is a minimum of two dives. The first one is an orientation of the outside and the second dive a penetrating one. For the third dive your boat will sail to Small Passage where two channels cut the reef system of Shaab Mahmoud and connect the sheltered lagoon to the open sea. A night dive inside the lagoon is optional.
4. Day
First dive of the day will take you to the historical wreck of the Dunraven, which sank in April 1876 - an old wooden wreck with plenty of room for passing through thousands of glass fish that live here in the shade of the wreck. Next dive is Shark and Yolanda Reef, the southernmost tip of the Sinai Peninsula with an endless wall unique in the Red Sea. Sailing back towards Sharm for your third dive at Ras Zatar, Ras Ghazlani or may be in Ras Um Sid. Return to New Marina (El Wataneya) port and disembark till 16:00 H (4 PM) latest.
Important Info
You need to be an Advanced Open Water certified diver with at least 20 logged dives. Advanced Open Water diver is mandatory to join the penetration dive the wreck of the Thistlegorm. You must have dived in the last year and recorded this in your log book to join this safari, if needed Scuba Review is available onboard.
The itinerary is an example so if you have a special wish for a certain place in this area just let your dive guide know. Live aboard itineraries are subject to various unpredictable changes including weather conditions. All dives and especially some wreck dives are subject to divers experience and weather permitted. Live aboard itineraries depend on the Egyptian Government, Coast Guard and/or Marine Police approval. Every effort is made but we cannot guarantee diving at specific sites. The final decision lies with the captain and guide. Safety always comes first!
Complementary, shared transfers to/from liveaboard at embarkation/disembarkation times
Transfers are as a round trip in the area of Sharm El Sheikh (from Hotel or Airport)
Accommodation in shared twin berth, double bed cabin or Master Suite according to booking
Full board: 3 meals, starting with dinner on arrival day, ending with lunch on last day
Snacks between meals and after dives - Water, Tea, Coffee and Soft Drinks throughout the day
Fuel surcharge
*) Should an additional and substantial increase be enforced by the government we keep the right to review rates.
3-4 dives per day including Night dives, not on arrival/departure day - 20+ dives are planed
Dive Guide, 12 L Alu Tank DIN/INT, weight belts, weight
Snefro Pearl, Snefro Spirit, Snefro Target, Snefro Love: filling of Nitrox up to 32 % is free for certified divers
*) FREE NITROX: as it is complementary in case of technical problems no refund
Your liveaboard is leaving the Aqaba Coast and the area of Sharm El Sheikh.
A Visa to all Egypt (25 USD - 01/2023) is mandatory to join this itinerary. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy if, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please also see Evisa service: https://visa2egypt.gov.eg/eVisa/Home. King Snefro Fleet does not take any liability for guests that are refused entry to the country due to failure to carry correct documentation.
Mandatory Local Fees (National Park, Environmental & Departure Fees) 45 EUR per person
*) All fees according to local rules and regulations, changes are possible on short or even without prior notice
Courses, Equipment Rental, 15 L Tanks, Twin Sets & Manifolds
Local Alcoholic Beverages, Espresso (if available) – Guest can bring own alcohol and consume after leaving port
Recommended gratitude for the crew and guides per guest: 40 EUR on this mini safari
Port of Departure: New Marina Sharm El Sheikh (known as El Wataniya, Army Jetty or Port Jerry on Google maps)
Port of Return: New Marina Sharm El Sheikh
Nearest Airport: Ophira, Sharm El Sheikh International (SSH)
Ferry Service: Sharm El Sheikh to Hurghada is not working
Bus Service: regularly from Cairo, Taba, Nuweiba, Dahab (online booking possible with several companies)
Information on complementary transfers:
Only transfer to and from the liveaboard at the given embarkation/disembarkation times in the area of Sharm El Sheikh are included with the liveaboard booking (either from hotel or Airport). Transfer from or to Taba / Dahab are not included.
Transfer are shared transfers, round trip and not private transfers. The actual pick up time might vary as delays could occur while picking up other customers joining the transfer. Guest have to wait at the hotel reception or at the airport pick up point (according to booking, for transfer only meeting point is in front of the arrival hall. Guides are presenting a welcome sign stating King Snefro Fleet and client or/and group name beside the name of the booking travel agency.
We have extreme difficulties collecting guest from public places, restaurants or coffeeshops, places inside pedestrian areas, parking lots, private villas or so-called guest houses. We therefore will not collect from such places, if suitable we will advise a meeting point at the area, otherwise guest will have to make their own way to port.
Call the emergency number only if the pickup delay is greater than 15 minutes. For now, guests departing on an International flight are required to be at the airport at least 3 hours before their flight and 2 hours before a domestic flight.
If you do not want to miss a dive, arrange flight respecting the 24-hour no-fly time, same if your going to altitude (Mountain areas in Sinai, in special St. Catherine) after the last dive!
If arrival transfer information is not provided latest 7 days prior to start date of the trip, guest need to arrange on their own. Any additional cost related to own transfer arrangements e.g. port entrance fee is not covered by King Snefro Fleet.