Description
Boat
Red Sea Aggressor II is a 42 metres long and 8 meters wide professional dive yacht, built and powered for comfort, safety and stability. It is diesel-powered, cruise at 10 - 12 knots and have 220-volt power onboard.
Red Sea Aggressor II features a beautiful spacious salon, large sun deck with shading, Jacuzzi, chaise lounges and deck chairs, bar and a complete photo/video center. The onboard video format is both NTSC and PAL.
On the top Sky deck, there are lots of chaise longues, Jacuzzi, cushioned benches for sunbathing and relaxe between the dives. On the upper deck, there is a morden designed indoor lounge with TV, CD player & Tape player, comfortable sofas, self-service tea & coffee table, a indoor bar, and lots of charging shelf with 220v power supply facilities. Outside of the indoor lounge, there is a cozy outdoor lounge with sofas where you can get a cool drink while sea watching.
On the main deck, there is a beautiful air conditioned main salon with a separated dining area, equipped with sound system, 2 TVs, DVD/VCR connected with home theatre audio system, Book/Magazine/CD/DVD library.
The chefs onboard will offer guests delicious meals in various styles of American feasts, barbecues and local cuisine. From appetizer to dessert all with love. If you have any special dietary requirements, please let our booking agents know, so we can put an note for you.
The onboard beverages selection includes fruit juices, soft drinks, iced water, iced tea, coffee, and a limited selection of local beer and wine, which are complimentary. Due to the high duty charged on liquor, we suggest you bring your special brand from the last duty free point. Once you consume alcohol, you become a snorkeler until the next day.
Red Sea Aggressor II's dive deck is spacious and well equipped, onboard there are 12 L aluminum tanks, weight belts, and weights and has both K-valves (American type), and DIN (International) valves provided for guests.
Cabin
Red Sea Aggressor II has 11 spacious staterooms, it can accommodate up to 22 guests per trip :
All cabins have independently air-conditioned, a private head and shower , porthole view window, mirrored cabinet, hair dryer, fresh towels and volume controls, a 32-inchflat screen TV offering a selection of 400 movies, TV shows and documentaries.
1 Suite Saterooms: (# 11)
Located on the lower deck, this cabin with one queen bed, separated toilet and shower, portholes.
2 Master Saterooms: (# 9 - 10)
Located on the upper deck, each cabin comes with one queen bed, picture window.
1 Deluxe Saterooms: (# 8)
Located on the main deck, with two single beds side by side, picture window.
7 Deluxe Saterooms: (# 1 - 7)
Located on the lower deck, with two single beds side by side, portholes.
Diving
- 3 - 4 dives per day, an average of 21 dives per trip.
- No dive on the embarkation and disembarkation day.
- Only 1 - 2 dives will be provided on the last diving day.
- All diving will provide experienced guide to lead the dive.
Other Informations
- Nitrox：Available with additional cost
- 15L Tanks：Available with additional cost
- REBREATHER Dive：Not available at the moment
- Technical Dive：Not available at the moment yet
- Dive Equipment Rental：Available, rate on request
- Dive insurance：Divers must have valid dive insurance
- Wi-Fi Internet ：Not available at the moment
- Laundry Service：Not available at the moment
- Massage Service：Not available at the moment
- Payment on board：By cash (USD) or credit cards.
- Crew Number：12, include 2 dive guides
Itineraries
Get Wrecked Itinerary
Guests will spend the week diving up to 12 wrecks in the northern Red Sea. Up to 19 wreck dives are offered and 2 reef dives.
The Red Sea is known to have had one of the most important waterways in the world even before the Suez Canal. It was an important trade route between Africa, Arabia and others. With the Suez Canal being built in 1869 and joining the Red Sea to the Mediterranean and Europe to Asia, the Red Sea became one of the most important trade routes in the world. With the offshore reefs almost invisible at times, as the shipping traffic increased, many ships were lost.
Northern Red Sea
The Northern Red Sea and Straits of Tiran provide some of the most historic wrecks like the Thistlegorm, Rosalie Moller, and Abu Nuhas. Ras Mohamed National Park includes many pristine coral reefs as well as abundant marine life. The Straits of Tiran are the narrow sea passages between the Sinai and Arabian peninsulas which separates the Gulf of Aqaba from the Red Sea. These reefs, named after British cartographers (Jackson, Woodhouse, Thomas, Gordon), are world famous for their extraordinary diversity of corals and pelagics.
Sample Itinerary
Day 1:
1st Dive – Poseidon Reef
2nd Dive Abu Nuhas (Wreck)
3rd Dive Abu Nuhas Reef (Night)
Day 2:
1st Dive – Abu Nuhas (Wreck)
2nd Dive – Gubal Island
3rd Dive – Beacon Rock
4th Dive - Beacon Rock (Night)
Day 3:
1st Dive – Sha’ab Mahmoud (Wreck)
2nd Dive – Ras Mohamed National Park
3rd Dive – Tiran Island
4th Dive – Tiran Island (Night)
Day 4:
1st Dive – Tiran Island
2nd Dive – Ras Mohamed
3rd Dive – SS Thistlegorm
4th Dive - SS Thistlegorm (Night)
Day 5:
1st Dive - SS Thistlegorm
2nd Dive – Kingston (wreck)
3rd Dive – Sha’ab El Erg
4th Dive - Sha’ab El Erg (Night)
Day 6:
1st Dive. – Umm Gammar
2nd Dive – Giften Island
ARRIV AL/DOCKING
Airport transfers are included (by request) if arriving and departing from the Hurghada International Airport to and from the Old Sheraton Harbor where the yacht docks.
For those with the complimentary transfer from HRG Airport to the yacht, an English-speaking guide will meet and greet you to assist you with your luggage inside the airport and another English-speaking guide will be waiting for guests outside the airport.
Saturday Charter End Date
After a full week of diving, the Red Sea Aggressor II returns back to Old Sheraton Harbor Friday afternoon between 2 - 4 pm. Friday evening after the sunset cocktail party, guests may go ashore and enjoy one of the many fine restaurants, cafes or pubs in the Hurghada. Check-out is Saturday morning at 8 am.
FEES & TAXES (USD)
There is a per person USD $50 Port Fee, a USD $100 Marine Park fee (Ras Mohamed and Straights of Tiran). Starting April 1, 2022 there will be a fuel surcharge of USD $50 pp. These fees are paid onboard the yacht and may be paid by Visa, Mastercard, or cash.
More
| Destinations | Egypt |
|---|---|
| Facilities | Nitrox support, Sidemount Friendly, Camera Station, Jacuzzi |
| Languages spoken | English |
Schedules & routes
| Date | Duration | Destination | Departure - Arrival | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27/04/2024 to 04/05/2024 | 7 nights | Egypt | Hurghada - Hurghada | From $2,760.00 | Detail |
| 04/05/2024 to 11/05/2024 | 7 nights | Egypt | Hurghada - Hurghada | From $2,760.00 | Detail |
| 11/05/2024 to 18/05/2024 | 7 nights | Egypt | Hurghada - Hurghada | From $2,760.00 | Detail |
| 18/05/2024 to 25/05/2024 | 7 nights | Egypt | Hurghada - Hurghada | From $2,760.00 | Detail |
| 25/05/2024 to 01/06/2024 | 7 nights | Egypt | Hurghada - Hurghada | From $2,760.00 | Detail |
| 01/06/2024 to 08/06/2024 | 7 nights | Egypt | Hurghada - Hurghada | From $2,760.00 | Detail |
| 08/06/2024 to 15/06/2024 | 7 nights | Egypt | Hurghada - Hurghada | From $2,760.00 | Detail |
| 15/06/2024 to 22/06/2024 | 7 nights | Egypt | Hurghada - Hurghada | From $2,760.00 | Detail |
| 22/06/2024 to 29/06/2024 | 7 nights | Egypt | Hurghada - Hurghada | From $2,760.00 | Detail |
| 29/06/2024 to 06/07/2024 | 7 nights | Egypt | Hurghada - Hurghada | From $2,760.00 | Detail |
| 06/07/2024 to 13/07/2024 | 7 nights | Egypt | Hurghada - Hurghada | From $2,760.00 | Detail |
| 13/07/2024 to 20/07/2024 | 7 nights | Egypt | Hurghada - Hurghada | From $2,760.00 | Detail |
| 20/07/2024 to 27/07/2024 | 7 nights | Egypt | Hurghada - Hurghada | From $2,760.00 | Detail |
| 27/07/2024 to 03/08/2024 | 7 nights | Egypt | Hurghada - Hurghada | From $2,760.00 | Detail |
| 03/08/2024 to 10/08/2024 | 7 nights | Egypt | Hurghada - Hurghada | From $2,760.00 | Detail |
| 10/08/2024 to 17/08/2024 | 7 nights | Egypt | Hurghada - Hurghada | From $2,760.00 | Detail |
| 17/08/2024 to 24/08/2024 | 7 nights | Egypt | Hurghada - Hurghada | From $2,760.00 | Detail |
| 24/08/2024 to 31/08/2024 | 7 nights | Egypt | Hurghada - Hurghada | From $2,760.00 | Detail |
| 31/08/2024 to 07/09/2024 | 7 nights | Egypt | Hurghada - Hurghada | From $2,760.00 | Detail |
| 07/09/2024 to 14/09/2024 | 7 nights | Egypt | Hurghada - Hurghada | From $2,760.00 | Detail |
| 14/09/2024 to 21/09/2024 | 7 nights | Egypt | Hurghada - Hurghada | From $2,760.00 | Detail |
| 21/09/2024 to 28/09/2024 | 7 nights | Egypt | Hurghada - Hurghada | From $2,760.00 | Detail |
| 28/09/2024 to 05/10/2024 | 7 nights | Egypt | Hurghada - Hurghada | From $2,760.00 | Detail |
| 05/10/2024 to 12/10/2024 | 7 nights | Egypt | Hurghada - Hurghada | From $2,760.00 | Detail |
| 12/10/2024 to 19/10/2024 | 7 nights | Egypt | Hurghada - Hurghada | From $2,760.00 | Detail |
| 19/10/2024 to 26/10/2024 | 7 nights | Egypt | Hurghada - Hurghada | From $2,760.00 | Detail |
| 26/10/2024 to 02/11/2024 | 7 nights | Egypt | Hurghada - Hurghada | From $2,760.00 | Detail |
| 02/11/2024 to 09/11/2024 | 7 nights | Egypt | Hurghada - Hurghada | From $2,760.00 | Detail |
| 09/11/2024 to 16/11/2024 | 7 nights | Egypt | Hurghada - Hurghada | From $2,760.00 | Detail |
| 16/11/2024 to 23/11/2024 | 7 nights | Egypt | Hurghada - Hurghada | From $2,760.00 | Detail |
| 23/11/2024 to 30/11/2024 | 7 nights | Egypt | Hurghada - Hurghada | From $2,760.00 | Detail |
| 30/11/2024 to 07/12/2024 | 7 nights | Egypt | Hurghada - Hurghada | From $2,760.00 | Detail |
| 07/12/2024 to 14/12/2024 | 7 nights | Egypt | Hurghada - Hurghada | From $2,760.00 | Detail |
| 14/12/2024 to 21/12/2024 | 7 nights | Egypt | Hurghada - Hurghada | From $2,760.00 | Detail |
| 21/12/2024 to 28/12/2024 | 7 nights | Egypt | Hurghada - Hurghada | From $2,760.00 | Detail |
| 28/12/2024 to 04/01/2025 | 7 nights | Egypt | Hurghada - Hurghada | From $2,760.00 | Detail |
Prices & conditions
| Destination | Duration | Cabin | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Egypt | 7 nights | Deluxe | From $2,760.00 |
| Egypt | 7 nights | Master | From $2,960.00 |
| Egypt | 7 nights | Suite | From $3,060.00 |
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)
- Alcoholic beverage
- Soft drinks
- Diving activity (incl. tanks, weights, weight belts)
- Dive guide service
- Land excursions and activities throughout the trip
- Boat accident insurance
- Cabin towels and complimentary toiletries
- Cabin cleaning service
Not included
- Domestic flights in destination country
- Marine park fees & Port fees
- Fuel surcharge
- Dinner ashore the night before disembarkation
- Dive equipment rentals
- Larger tank (15 L)
- Nitrox fills
- 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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