Description
Boat
Dolce Vita is a 38m long, 8 meter wide twin-engine wooden vessel. It is part of the Seafari International fleet that sails and dives the Red Sea. It means “Life is nice”, once you get on board, you will certainly agree that this is true.
Dolce Vita has three decks as well as an uppermost open sundeck. All these makes it an excellent choice to discover the Red Sea in maximum comfort and safety.
The main deck is the saloon area and the dining area. The spacious saloon area is equipped with comfortable seating and TV, DVD player, and audio system for entertainment. This area is for relaxing after diving or for socialising and relaxing. Dining area is just located behind the salon. At the very rear of the main deck is the large dive deck & long dive platform - loads of space for kitting up.
On the upper deck there is a covered sun-terrace area, with comfy bench-seating and smart bamboo chairs and tables. This is the perfect place to enjoy your meal al-fresco or to socialise while having a drink, or just viewing the sea.
On the top deck is for those who are fond of sunbathing during the day and to count the stars in the evenings.
Diving facilities include two tenders (Zodiac style boats) with outbound motors, Nitrox compressor onboard as well as a very large dive deck and dive platform with teak wood decking.
Dolce Vita offers local and western food. Meals are served buffet-style, with snacks available all day. Dinner is served on the first day, and breakfast is served on the last day of the cruise. A variety of fresh juices, as well as coffee, tea, and soft drinks, are available and are served with meals.
Cabin
Dolce Vita has 12 cabins and it can accommodate 24 guests :
All cabins have adjustable airconditioning, private bathrooms and toilets.
2 Deluxe Cabin ：
Located on the upper deck, each comes with two single beds side by side, sea view windows.
2 Deluxe Cabins ：
Located on the upper deck, each comes with one double bed, sea view windows.
8 Standard Cabins：
Located on the lower deck, each comes with two single beds side by side, portholes.
Diving
- Usually offer 3 dives per day, about 16 dives per week
- No night dives are allowed in the Egyptian Marine Parks
- Only 1 - 2 dives will be provided on the last diving day.
- No dives on the day of embarkation and disembarkation.
- All diving will provide experienced guide to lead the dive.
Other Information
- Nitrox：Complimentary for Nitrox divers
- 15L Tanks：Available with additional cost
- Technical Dive:Not available at the moment
- REBREATHER Dive：Not available at the moment
- Dive Equipment Rental：Available with additional cost
- Dive insurance：Divers must have valid dive insurance
- Wi-Fi Internet ：Complimentary for all guests
- Laundry Service：Not available at the moment
- Massage Service：Not available at the moment
- Payment on board：By cash (Euro/USD) ONLY
- Crew Number：Unknow, include 2 dive guides
Itineraries
Daedalus, Rocky, Zabargad, Elphinstone
DEADALUS: Located 80km off Marsa Alam, this reef offers a multitude of opportunities to dive. Gray sharks, longimane and hammers can be seen here, under the keen eye of an army of clown fishes in an anemone field.
ROCKY: The reef completely surrounds Rocky Island. Keep an eye in the blue to see the pelagic pass or hunt.
ZABARGAD: Amazing diving spot of beauty. This turquoise lagoon, which surrounds huge peaks coming out of the water, leads to extraordinary reefs and is home to a large population of coral and reef fish. Several wrecks are also present.
ELPHINSTONE: Two plateaus follow each other at 25m and 45m to form a majestic arch around which you can see schools of jacks, tuna and even hammerhead sharks.
B.D.E
BROTHERS: Only accessible by cruising, the two Brothers islands are rooted at more than 500m of depth but only surmount the surface by a few meters. Often exposed to the currents, pelagic life abounds, making it one of the best sites of the Red Sea.
DEADALUS: Located 80km off Marsa Alam, this reef offers a multitude of opportunities to dive. Gray sharks, longimane and hammers can be seen here, under the keen eye of an army of clown fishes in an anemone field.
ELPHINSTONE: Two plateaus follow each other at 25m and 45m to form a majestic arch around which you can see schools of jacks, tuna and even hammerhead sharks.
Best of Tiran
Embark on our comfortable yachts and discover the best sites in the region of Hurghada, Sharm El Sheikh, the Gubal Strait and the Strait of Tiran in the Gulf of Aqba.
Lovers of colors and shipwrecks will find their happiness on this popular circuit that combines perfectly dizzying drop-offs, great coral, wrecks and pelagic life.
St John's
From Marsa Alam or Hamata, the circuit focuses on the southern area of Egypt. The reefs are very varied, alternating walls and diving in the middle space. All divers will enjoy the drifts, photos, pelagics, colors ...
Gold Loop (North/Brother)
Designed by our experts in the region, the golden ring takes you from Hurghada to the Brothers Islands and Sharm El Sheik. Some of the best dives in Egypt are on schedule, which will delight sharks, sharks and dolphins addicts.
Marine Park-Simply the Best (2 weeks)
Thoroughly prepared by our experts from Egypt, this two-week tour offers a full range of the best sites in Egypt, from Sinai to beyond the tropics of cancer.
This program will alternate the impressive drop offs and their pelagic population, wrecks and preserved colorful reefs! To make it short : big, macro… two weeks of emotion in its purest state!
Zabargad /Rocky/St John's Reef
The sites of Rocky and Zabargad constitute the first stage of the trip with spectacular coral gardens, colourful drop offs and the chance to see the typical pelagics of the region evolve: sharks, barracudas... The second part of the trip will focus on the sites of St Johns, where the topographical beauty of the sites combined with the abundance of coral and fauna will not leave you indifferent, as will the encounter with dolphins, which remains a magical moment for any ocean lover.
North
The northern Red Sea will delight divers of all levels, including wreck enthusiasts. Departing from Hurghada, you will head north and reach the Suez Canal between Gubal and Shadwan Islands. You will continue to the point of Sinai and the famous reserve Ras Mohamed which is among the most beautiful dives in the world with its vertiginous walls dropping down to over 800m!
More
| Destinations | Egypt |
|---|---|
| Facilities | Nitrox support, Sidemount Friendly, Camera Station, Wi-Fi |
| Languages spoken | English, French |
Schedules & routes
Prices & conditions
Included
- Transfers from airport and/or hotel to the yacht
- VAT and local taxes
- Full-board meal plan (including snacks)
- Complimentary beverages (water, tea, coffee)
- Soft drinks
- Diving activity (incl. tanks, weights, weight belts)
- Dive guide service
- Nitrox fills
- Land excursions and activities throughout the trip
- Boat accident insurance
- Cabin towels and complimentary toiletries
- Cabin cleaning service
- Wi-Fi
Not included
- Domestic flights in destination country
- Marine park fees & Port fees
- Alcoholic beverage
- Dive equipment rentals
- Larger tank (15 L)
- Dive courses on board
- Dive insurance (mandatory requirement)
- Travel insurance (trip cancellation insurance)
- Crew gratuity
Useful information
Egypt
Best time for diving
March to May & September to October, however, Egypt can be good for scuba diving any time of the year. The whale shark season occurs from the end of May until the end of July in the northern Red Sea. The plankton blooms bring manta rays in to feed from May to August. From May to July, there is a higher chance to spot schooling of hammerheads in Daedalus, then the hammerheads move to Jackson Reef from July to September. And the turtle nesting season also happens from late May to early July. The Thresher Shark can be best spotted in winter. Grey reef sharks, dolphins, and dugongs can be spotted year-round.
About temperatures
Air : winter months are between 18°C - 25°C, summer months are between 32°C - 40°C.
Sea : winter months are between 20°C - 24°C, summer months are between 27°C - 30°C.
Wetsuit Recommendation
In the winter months, a 5 - 7 mm full wetsuit is recommended. In summer months a rash vest or 3 mm shorty wetsuit is recommended.
Diver requirement
Suitable for all levels depending on which route you are heading to. We do recommend a minimum of 30 logged dives with AOW or equivalent level to enjoy the dives in Egypt.
You can find out more information about diving in Egypt here : Egypt.
Embarkation / Disembarkation
Depending on which route you are heading to, the embarkation and disembarkation can be from Hurghada (HRG), Marsa Alam (RMF), or Sharm El Sheikh (SSH).
Visa Requirements
Most nationalities can obtain a visa on arrival at Egypt’s international airports. If you opt for a visa on arrival, you’ll need a passport that’s valid for at least six months from your arrival date, a travel itinerary, and documentation to prove accommodation or any booked tours.
Vaccinations
A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required if traveling from a country with a risk of YF virus transmission and ≥9 months of age, including transit >12 hours in an airport located in a country with a risk of YF virus transmission. This includes Eritrea, Rwanda, Somalia, Tanzania, and Zambia.1 In the absence of a vaccination certificate, the person will be detained in quarantine for up to 6 days after departure from an area at risk of YF virus transmission. An overview of the countries to which this applies can be downloaded here: Yellow Fever Risk Countries.
Money Matters
The local currency is the Egyptian Pound (EGP), and ATMs are common, especially in the main tourist areas. Major hotels will usually accept payment by credit card. However, smaller hotels may expect cash and hard currency payments (USD/EUR).
Drones
To bring a drone to Egypt and fly it, you need to receive permission from the country’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). If you do not have documentation of authorization, your drone will be confiscated at customs. However, getting permission to fly a drone from the CAA is difficult. Should you somehow manage to get your drone in, the onboarding screening will detect your drone and one of two things will happen: 1. your drone will be confiscated at the point of arrival and stored at the airport. 2. the drone will be detected and confiscated when you are leaving the country and you’ll be sanctioned for bringing an illegal commodity to Egypt. - So don't risk it, and leave your drone at home if you’re planning to travel to Egypt.
Extending your holiday
We offer a range of hotels/resorts, land-based diving packages, and excursions that can be arranged before or after your liveaboard holiday. Just ask us if you need such a service.
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