From Hurghada to St Johns & Fury Shoals
The Red Sea needs no introduction to scuba divers. These world famous dive sites are on every divers bucket list! Still reeling from the amazing service from Emperor Fleet in the Maldives we have chosen this same company again for the Red Sea.
Spoilt for choice with 21+ dives at the most remote and rewarding reef systems of the south. A less arduous itinerary for a more relaxed diving pace. Stunning typography with coral gardens, walls, overhangs and swim-throughs. Expect to see turtles, sharks, grey reef sharks, reef fishes, macro, shoals of glass fish, snappers, butterfly fish and barracuda.
This is a great itinerary for everyone regardless of your experience level. You don't need a minimum number of dives to join this trip, but you should be comfortable diving in current as they can be unpredictable and strong. Many dives are below 18m therefore it is recommend having advanced experience or taking your PADI Advanced Open Water course on board to maximise your enjoyment from the trip.
Divers may find some dives challenging and may be asked by the Cruise Director to skip dives that are not suitable for their diving experience. Diving is from a dhoni to give precise entry and exit points.
Thursday 10 - Thursday 17 October 2024
6 days diving 7 nights
Embark Hurghada Disembark Port Ghalib
Prices per person in Euro
Main Deck and Upper Cabin 5 Cabins € 1,300
Lower Deck Cabin 6 Cabins € 1,200
Check In - Check Out - No Fly Before Dive
Emperor offers a courtesy shared transfer on the day of arrival from Hurghada airport (HRG) or local hotels to the ship and the day of departure from Port Ghalib to Marsa Alam airport (RMF) and Hurghada
Please note Hurghada is about a 3 hour drive from Port Ghalib approx. 220 km. Port Ghalib to Marsa Alam International Airport approx. 15 minutes 8 km
Check in starts around 18:00 on 10th October and the boat sails early morning next day. The last dive is around noon on 16th October. The boat comes back to the port this last night at 17:00 and the check out is following day at 09:00 AM.
Cabin Specifications
All cabins have twin beds side side by side, en-suite bathroom with shower and 2 cabin towels per guest. Lower Deck have port hole windows Upper Deck have large windows.
Included: Shared cabin, 7 nights on board. 6 days diving, local transfers, guide, 12 litre tanks, weights, full board & soft drinks, red wine with dinner, environmental tax, Marine Park fees and port departure fees. Free Nitrox on all boats, subject to availability.
Not included: Flight/visa, diving equipment, tanks other than 12 litres and alcohol. Dive equipment rental: Full range (25 Euro per day for full set)
Itinerary Highlights
Sailing to the southernmost reefs, you’ll depart from Hurghada and dive some nearby sites before sailing overnight to the south. On the way to Fury Shoals, we’ll dive Sha’ab Sharm with its wall dives and white tip reef sharks. At Fury Shoals, dive Sha’ab Claude with its famous swim-throughs and huge porite corals. White tip reef sharks and an anemone and clownfish settlement can be seen a little off the reef to the South. Abu Galawa Soraya has a fantastic coral garden and a wreck of a private sailing boat populated with glass fish.
About the MV Asmaa
Emperor Divers are the leading live-aboard operator in the Red Sea with 4 beautiful marine vessels in operation. Asmaa Main Deck: Air-conditioned lounge/dining; comfy sofas, TV with USB and locally stocked bar offering beer, wine and premium coffees; espresso, latte and cappuccino. Dive Deck and dive platform. Upper Deck: Locally stocked bar offering beer and wine. Outdoor seating area with deckchairs and tables. Sun deck: Deckchairs, sunbeds, bean bags WiFi: Complimentary and limited-data package for single device. Additional codes available on board.
MV Asmaa Diving Facilities
2 dive guides. Dive Deck: Spacious dive deck and 7m x 7m dive platform. 3 x Bauer compressors under deck. Diving tender: 2 x Zodiac 40 HP. Dive equipment rental: Full range on offer; must be arranged before arrival. All divers are required to use a dive computer and SMB for every dive and a torch each for night dives. Dive tanks: Equipped with 12 litre Aluminium tanks as standard and 15 litre Steel tanks on request. FREE Nitrox; up to 40% plus partial pressure system and filling equipment for Tech purposes
PADI courses available: Skills Review, Advanced Open Water, Adventure Dives and Specialties. Technical & Re-breather diving: On request. Medical: Oxygen, comprehensive First Aid and AED available. Camera facilities: Charging stations, air gun, rinse tanks and camera table
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