| Safaris ... good to know ... |
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| New boats, new rules - but everybody needs to know the rules! |
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| To prevent any unpleasant surprises during the safari, we have listed the most important information and rules for the diving safari below. |
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| ADDITIONAL DIVING EQUIPMENT |
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In addition to the normal equipment, the following is also compulsory:
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| Diving computer (its not allowed to dive without computer) |
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| Emergency buoy per diver |
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| Snorkel |
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| Medical statement maximum 1 year old (according to the egyptians law) |
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| Logbook |
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| Valid diving brevet |
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| Regulator with octopus |
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| One torch per buddy team at every day dive |
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| Diving accident insurance |
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Please bring 2 copies of your passport!
Any guest without a valid brevet may be excluded from diving. |
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| Please reduce soap consumption because the waste water goes directly into the sea. Please don’t throw anything into the toilets (even paper). You will find special containers for it. This helps prevent blocked pipes which are almost impossible to fix during safari and also helps to preserve the natural environment. |
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| During the safari you will find tea, coffee and water for free the whole time. You can buy cold soft drinks and beer at the bar on board. (Prices on board since June 2009: beer 0,5 litre 2 Euro, bottle of wine 10 Euro, Cola/Cola light/Sprite/Schweppes Lemon 0,33 litre 0,5 Euro, cup from special nespresso coffee maker 1 Euro). It is not allowed to bring privat beer on board and put it in the fridge of the boat. It is forbidden to drink alcohol between the dives. |
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| Each Cabin has portholes. We recommend that you open them as often as possible in order to renew the air in the cabin. The air-conditioning only uses the available air, and without fresh air, the air will re-circulate in the cabin. Please make sure that each porthole is closed during sailing. |
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| A dry desert climate is normal for the region of the Red Sea. During summertime you can expect around 35 degrees per day. During wintertime it becomes cold in the evenings and even during the day it is sometimes useful to have a warm sweater. Don’t forget something to protect a hat or similar to provide protection against the wind for your ears. |
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| CONTRIBUTION TO NATURE RESERVE |
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| Abstract from the law of environment: |
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| Hunting, fishing, collecting of corals, shells and other marine life is strictly forbidden |
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| Throwing of any waste into the sea (rubbish, oil, fat) is forbidden |
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| It is generally forbidden to anchor in protected areas |
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| Feeding fish and birds is forbidden |
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| It is forbidden to walk on the reefs and over corals |
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| Using gloves for divers is only allowed for protection |
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Any violation can lead to fines and/or prison sentences. Also, the authorities reserve the right to ban the respective captain and guide from their profession, as well as to confiscate the boat license for a certain period of time.
The maximum dive depth for diving with compressed air is 40 m! (by sight of the corresponding brevet). For any technical diving the rules from CDWS obtain (Chamber of Diving and Watersports, www.cdws.travel/diving/redsea-rules-regulations.aspx). |
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The prow area of the boat is for crew members only, where they have their meals and pray. We would be grateful if you could respect this.
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In case of emergencies, we carry on board a 50 litre Oxygen tank with mask and a first aid kit. Furthermore there is a transportable oxygen case for the treatment of maximum 4 persons simultaneously. The gear for it is with the captain or the dive guide. A medical kit can also be found on board.
Since 01.01.05 by law, every diver must have an international decompression insurance. If you don't have your own, you can arrange a decompression insurance on the boats, which is valid for 3 weeks and costs 7 Euro. This insurance covers the treatment at a DECO-Chamber on site. |
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You will have 24 hours 220 Volt alternating current on board. On the diving deck there is a charge station for torches and cameras. To charge cameras etc. in the cabines is strictly forbidden - fire hazard!
Note: Automatic chargers can cause variation in the voltage not optimal. |
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During the safari you have the chance to buy hoodies (Euro 35 each), polo shirts (Euro 20 each) and ladies tops (Euro 12 each) in dark blue, as well as our "DBC-Shirt" (Euro 15 each) in blue. Furthermore we offer fleece jackets (Euro 40 each) in black. Payment is made on board.
Upon request your name can be embroidered on the jacket or polo. The surcharge for this service is Euro 5 per item. Simply preorder at info@deepblue-cruises.com and you will receive it on the boat at the beginning of your safari.
The embroidery is free of charge for group pre-bookings of min. 10 pax.
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| On board there are only small supplies of medication. Please bring with you your own medical supplies. It is your responsibility before you come on the safari to check that these medicines are compatible with diving. |
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| INTERNET |
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On both boats you have the possibility to use the internet - 30 minutes are for free for each guest. If you want to use it longer you have to pay an internet-fee.
Please ask for details the responsible guide on bord.
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| The crews speak English and our dive guides are Europeans, mostly speaking English and German. |
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| Night diving is forbidden in the Marine Park areas. It is also forbidden to enter any island. |
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| NITROX , TRIMIX AND REBREATHER DIVING |
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Those who would like to dive with Nitrox, Trimix or Dolphin Rebreather or take a course are kindly asked to inform us in writing 14 days prior to arrival. The payment is made on board.
Other courses such as Nitrox-, Specialties- or AOWD are to be registered in advance, otherwise we cannot guarantee availability. |
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| All prices on board are shown in Euro. Please take enough cash money with you. We recommend Euro as the foreign currency exchange rate on board might not be in your favour. Payments with credit cards (Visa and MasterCard) are usually possible. |
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| PREREQUISITE FOR DIVING SAFARIS |
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| To join one of our diving safaris you must be a certified diver with at least 30 logged dives for the safaris north, south and St. Johns, and 50 logged dives for all the Marine Park routes. Your last dive should have been within one year. In case of unqualified divers, our dive guides reserve the right to forbid certain dives or change the route for everyone to one which is adjusted to their experience and training. |
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| RENTAL EQUIPMENT AND SPARE PARTS |
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| We do not carry rental equipment on board. Please order anything you need at least 14 days before your departure as last minute rentals are almost impossible. Please carry with you the most important spare parts for your equipment like strips for mask and fins. Also, don’t forget batteries, films and light bulbs for the torches. |
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| On board are lifejackets and life rafts (self inflating system). In all cabins, in the saloon and in the engine room there are fire extinguishers for use in case of an emergency. You will have an introduction to the safety systems on board when you arrive at the boat. |
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| Please don’t wear wet diving or swimming clothes in the saloon as the furniture takes a long time to dry due to the high humidity. |
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| Wearing shoes is forbidden in the saloon and the cabins. Outside it is allowed to wear light sailing or beach shoes. |
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| It is not allowed to take pillows, blankets or mattresses out of the cabin. If you like to sleep outside on deck please bring your own sleeping bag and use the sun mattresses. |
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| In all closed rooms smoking is strictly forbidden. For your safety there are on board fire alarm systems, which are very sensitive to any smoke. Outside, please use the ashtray and don’t throw the butts into the sea. The cigarette filters will stay and decorate the reef for years to come and some zodiacs have been victims of cigarettes that have been carelessly thrown. |
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| It is customary in Egypt to give "Baksheesh". We recommend 30 Euro per week per person but the tip is always voluntary. |
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On the arrival day you will check in around 3 pm on the boat. The departure from the harbour will be the following morning, 6 days on sea with 2-4 dives per day depending on the schedule and the weather. On the last day there will be 2-3 dives. The boat returns to the harbour one day before departure day around 3 pm.
Please notice, that the booked fullboard accomodation starts with check-in on the boat and ends with check-out from the boat.
Transfer to the airport is arranged on departure day but check out from the boat is at 10 am after breakfast. Depending on the time of your flight home, you may choose to stay in a hotel on a day room basis. The cost of 20 Euro is not included in the price of the boat and will need to be covered by you.
We reserve the right to accommodate our guests on their last night in a hotel, due to organisational or engineering reasons. |
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Your assigned tour leader will pick you up at the airport. He/she will be holding a sign with the boat’s name.
The tour leader is there to help you in word and deed. Transfers from Hurghada to Port Ghalib are collective onces. This can lead to waiting times in Hurghada. In such a case you can lodge your luggage in our office in Hurghada. Beach or day use in hotels can be arranged for payment upon request.
For those, who don't want to take the risk with longer waiting times we gladly organise special transfers. These transfers have to be booked 14 days prior safaristart and to be paid on bord.
HRG to Port Ghalib 1-8 Pax flat Euro 80,-
HRG to Port Ghalib 9-16 Pax flat Euro 100.-
Airport HRG to Hurghada Marina 1-8 Pax flat Euro 15,-
Airport HRG to Hurghada Marina 9-16 Pax flat Euro 25.-
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| If you have any questions or problems on your diving safari please inform the crew or the dive guides. They will be happy to assist you. |
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Deep Blue Cruises
Hurghada / Red Sea
Tel. Office +20-10-1712004
Tel. Mobile +20-10-1712005 |
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