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Everything you need to know...
...or at least many of those questions you might have.
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BEFORE FLYING
Visa is payed just before passport control on your arrival.
Make sure you hold a passport with over 6 months validity remaining after returning back home.
You need a Pcr test not older than 72 hours before entering Egypt (96 hours for some Airports) Anti-gen test is not valid).
If you are traveling directly to Hurghada you can take the test upon arrival if the airline allows you to border without a test.
Booking flights
When and where do I need to arrive?

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You need to be in Hurghada on Saturday before 10 pm. Our transfer will be from Hurghada in Saturday morning. If you come with a flight on Friday you can stay one night Hurghada or El Quseir. Just let us know when you arrive an we can help you with all the arrangements. We will also drop you of in Hurghada on Saturday evening before 6 am. If you prefer to stay maybe in Quseir one or a few nights or combine your trip with visiting Cairo or horse riding in the desert we can put together a program for you.
Life on board

WHAT TO PACK
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Don't pack to much: 2-3 shorts, 3-4 tops/ t-shirts, 3 peaces of swim ware (at least), Maybe a dress for the evening if you want to dress up for dinner, A scarf, a personal towel can be good (and keep the towels provided to you in the cabins). Something to wrap around you in the evening (especially during yoga). Personal eco-friendly toiletries and reef proof sun lotion, sunglasses, log-book if you are a scuba diver,
Nighgown if you want to sleep on top deck under the stars.
A under water camera is golden to have. We are trying to capture the week the best way we can for you, but its really nice to have your own and they don't have to cost too much.

Rash guards or t-shirts for sun protection during snorkelling
Light clothes that can provide sun protection on deck
Shoes and socks is not necessary for a liveabord: We live barefooted onboard.
Fluid Replacements
Pills for sea sickness is provided by us if necessary.
Bags will be stuffed away for space clearance and storage is provided in the cabins.
IMPORTANT
I'm allergic
Don't worry. Our chef has a long experience in taking in requests and preparing meals that will suit you. Just let us know about your allergies, in the booking form or email and we will make sure you are looked after.

Passport copy and validation
We need a copy of your passport before your arrival. This is for the permissions for the coastguards. TO enter Egypt your passport needs to be valid through 6 month after leaving the contry.

Safety onboard and where are the nearest Hospitals?
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Will we stay all week in the boat?
Yes. Sometimes we go to an island close to Hamata Port and spend one night there, having a barbecue and doing a clean up.. It depends on the program.

Do we have internet onboard?
Wifi onboard depends on the boat but you can get a sim card for 20 euro. Just let us know before the trip and we will help you. Please keep in mind that we are out in the sea and internet connection is limited.

How Is the weather

I'm not in to yoga
That is alright. The

I can't swim
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Snorkeling and diving
I can't find my certification?
You must provide proof of your current certification before departure. If your certifications is lost you can contact the organisation that
If you are PADI or SSI certified we can search for you in their database. Let us know in good time before your trip.

I haven't been diving for a long time
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Not a mermaid?
I am really not a good swimmer.
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How Do WE GET FROM THE AIRPORT TO THE BOAT
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I WANT TO SEE EGYPT
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