Policy - PCR Test - Safety on Board

Effective 17.06.2022, Covid-19 entry restrictions have been removed. All arrivals no longer need to complete any tests or show proof of vaccination.

We monitor the situation and if required Covid protocol will be implemented, we advise guest to bring Covid Self Test with them to be at hand if needed!

With travel restrictions and more inconveniences, we all want the pandemic behind us and be able to dive as soon as local guidelines allow. Responsible re-opening was the first step! Our team have studied and evaluated the daily work on our liveaboards under Covid 19. Since restart of operation in June 2020 precaution measurements are placed in a useful, safe, practical and environmentally friendly protocol that can be followed by everyone on board.

Safety of guests, guides and crew is important to us, as a team we can minimize the risk together!

EXAMPLE of Covid 19 Protocol on board King Snefro Fleet liveaboards

Most important is physical distancing on board which is easy to follow as we operate with full occupancy. A quick overview for the implemented protocol, this is subject to changes following the latest advice by authorities and risk assessment done:

·       Guest agree to the use of disinfection (chlorine), this is needed as we must disinfect with bleach (e.g. on bags).

·       Temperature will be measured directly before guest are allowed on board and will continue during the stay on board.

·       Wearing a mask on board can be requested, in closed areas of the salon it is recommended except during meal time.

·       Air conditioning in public closed areas can increase the spread of the virus. We will follow up according to pandemic level during the year.

·       Air conditioning in cabin will be operated as usual, each cabin has an independent system.

·       Guest are recommended to bring their own deck towels; cabin towels are provided but should stay in cabin.

·       We have successfully implemented served buffet style on board; guest do not have to bring their own plates etc.

·       Water dispensers are available again, bring your reusable bottles to be refilled, bottled water will be available as well.

·       Guest have to bring sufficient amount of single use mask for their period of stay on board.

·       Gloves are not required for guests, we prefer regular hand washing. Hand sanitizer are provided in all public and private areas.

·       Briefings might be held outside when possible; we move as many of the activities to be outside.

·       Additional liabilities are required to be signed as request by Egyptian authorities: e.g. Declaration before/on flight

Entry Requirements (as of 17.06.2022)

Visa: You will need a full visa to Egypt at the cost of 25 USD. Please review visa regulations for passport holders closer to trip, in case available upon arrival please make sure that you will receive the visa with the correct entry stamp, please hand passport opened on visa sticker to immigration officer and check for correct stamp. Please check out e visa now available, use only this official link (© 2018 - Ministry of Interior - Arab Republic of Egypt - all rights reserved)

Important: It is guest responsibility to check entry requirements to Egypt closer to travel date, first information can be found here IATA Travel

PCR/Antigen Testing prior to departure from Sharm El Sheikh (23.06.2022)

There is an official testing facility that issues a PCR Travel certificate in Sharm El Sheikh, several private Hospitals perform Antigen tests.
The Pyramid Hospital (Governmental Hospital) offers the PCR test daily between 09:00 H (9 AM) and 17:00 H (5 PM).
No appointment is needed. You need to bring original passport and flight ticket. Please take copy of all passport pages and entry stamp as well as flight ticket with you. PCR Test price is supported by Egyptian Authorities and is about 30 USD. The PCR Test result will be available within 24 hours, Antigen test within 2 hours, you have to bring your original passport and receive it in person, no email service is available.

If the airline you are booked with or the country you depart to requires a negative PCR test, plan enough time to receive the PCR Test certificate.

Divers Alert Networks guidelines on diving after Covid Vaccination (02.04.2021)

Following recommendations by DAN Europe and other diving medical organizations on diving after receiving the COVID-19 vaccination, all divers (practitioners, tourists, and employees in the diving sector) should consider a waiting period of minimum 7 days after each dose of COVID-19 vaccine, before engaging in compressed-gas or breath-hold diving activities.

Further information

DAN Guidelines for Diving after Covid Vaccination

CDWS ENGLISH Covid 19 guidelines

CDWS Health Declaration Covid 19 

MOT REGULATIONS FOR THE RESUMPTION OF TOURSIM TO EGYPT 2020

Last Updated 22.12.2022