This three-day safari is a very popular option if you are not sure if a live aboard cruise will be the right thing for you
You wish to combine your stay in Sinai with land-based activities while avoid the crowds of daily boat diving
9 to 11 dives are planed at various sites such as coral gardens, drop offs, shallower plateaus and colorful slopes rich in marine life
To enjoy diving you are an Open Water certified diver with at least 15 logged dives, an Advanced Open Water license is recommended for some of the more demanding dive sites visited on this safari
Sample Itinerary
1. Day
Starting from 18:00 H (6 PM) 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
Check dive at Temple or Ras Katy. The boat will then sail towards the Strait of Tiran. The second dive of the day will be either Woodhouse or Jackson Reef. Third dive of the day can be Gordon Reef. The boat will moor at the South Lagoon for the evening where you may join a night dive.
3. Day
First dive will take you to Jackson Reef, the most northern site in the Strait of Tiran. After breakfast, we visit Woodhouse Reef, which is perfect for a drift dive along the sheltered eastern side. Your third dive of the day will be depending on sea conditions either at North or South Lagoon with an optional night dive at the South Lagoon. During summer more dives at Jackson Reef will be offered to look out for the school of hammerhead sharks.
4. Day
First dive of the day is usually Thomas Reef, the smallest of the four Tiran reefs but probably the most interesting and richest in marine life. Next dive is Gordon Reef, which gently slopes to the south and forms a large plateau. After lunch you will leave the reefs of Tiran towards Sharm for your third dive at Ras Nasrani, Ras Ghamila or maybe Ras Um Sid – the decision is made onboard. Return to New Marina (El Wataneya) port and disembark till latest 16:00 H (4 PM).
Important Info
You need to be an Open Water certified diver or equivalent with at least 15 logged dives. Advanced Open Water diver or equivalent is recommended for some of the more demanding dive sites visited on this safari. 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.
Open Water Divers are able to join night dives if they have previous night dives logged.
This trip is suitable for snorkelers to join and snorkel at allowed sites, however priority is given to diving activities.
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
Visa required is the so called, free of charge "Sinai Only" Visa valid for Aqaba Coast only.
The free of charge entry stamp is only available arriving to Egypt in Taba or Sharm El Sheikh to certain nationalities (please check the visa regulations that apply to you). 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.