Sea Horse Diving Cruises
Calling all groups!
We will take care of organising your complete trip and will accompany
your diving trips to the northern part of the Red Sea.
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 M/Y SEA HORSE ESPRIT         

Construction method: Wood / Motor Cruiser

Year of construction: 2002

Length: 20,5 m

Beam: 6,5 m

Salon: Cosy salon splitted in dining area and lounge area with TV and DVD

Sundeck: 30 qm, large shaded sundeck

Dive Deck: 30 qm, Shower/WC, diving banches with tankholders

Cabins: 3 double cabin + 2 triple cabin

Bathrooms: 4 (3 lower deck + 1 main deck)

Fresh Water: 7 tons

Fuel: 5 tons capacity

Engine: MAN Turbodiesel, 500 hp

Power Supply: Onan "silent", 17,5 kw, 220 + 12 V

Diving Compressors: Bauer Verticus, "silent", 240 l

Diving Tanks: 12 lt. Aluminiumtanks, DIN / INT Connection

Safety Equipment: Fire Extinguishers, First Aid, Oxygen, Life Jackets

 TRAVEL INFORMATION
With the following information and suggestions we want to advise you on your travel requirements, give an example what you should expect on arrival and give some general information including the progress of your journey.
Important precautions: Travel passport - Valid at least 6 months after arrival in Egypt - For the necessary diving permission we have to know name, surname, nationality and passport number of every participant at least one week in advance. - As well, please bring a copy of your passport
Diving licence, logbook, medical certificate Cash (US$ or Euro) Diving insurance / insurance for foreign countries.
Special luggage: Bathing towels, sun lotion, sun glasses, medication (f. i. anti-motion-sickness pills), calcium- / magnesium substances
Diving luggage: Mask, snorkel and fins, wetsuit, booties, BCD, weight belt, regulator, diving computer, watch, compass
Important “extra-equipment: DIN/INT-adapter (sometimes required), signal buoye, emergency flash, emergency whistle.
After arrival in Hurghada you should expect the following: In the airport terminal you have to buy your entrance visa (price 01/08: 15,-- US $). Afterwards you pass the passport control, where you receive the entry stamp. After you pick up your luggage head torwards the exit. On the way out you will pass the customs where you might get checked by random selection. At the exit of the terminal an operator from “Sea Horse Diving Cruises” will be waiting for you to take you to your transfer vehicle.
General rules on liveaboards: Salon, cabins and sun-deck are dry-zones.  Don’t throw any trash in the sea.  Smoking is absolutely forbidden in the cabins and the salon.  Alcohol consumption only after the last dive of the day. Don’t put any toilet-paper in the toilet. Use as less fresh water as possible – it’s limited. Turn off the lights in the cabin if you don’t need them. When the boat is moving, keep the port-holes closed. Secure any objects to avoid them falling down. Your communication partner is the dive guide.
The transfer to our harbour takes abaut 15 min. When you enter the boat you have to take off your shoes. On deck you walk either barefoot or with slippers. After the welcome by the dive guide he will finish the paperwork with you and give you a briefing about the route and the rules on board.
The food on liveaboards is mostly a mixture of european and egyptian cuisine. If you appreciate eating untypical Egyptian products which are not available here you should bring them yourself. The variety of beverages usually includes instant coffee, tea, water, cola, sprite, beer and wine.
Power supply: The voltage is 220 Volts. At nighttime the generators are usually turned off. It’s an advantage to bring quick-reloaders which can handle low-power periods.
Tips: Please plan in your budget to bring along an appropriate tip for the crew of your boat. The usual tip is about 30 Euro for one week in the sea. In Egypt it is the custom to give “Baksheesh” (tip) and it will be expected.

Climate: The summer in Egypt is almost free of clouds and rain. At this time you can have temperatures up to 45 degree Celsius. In winter the temperature reaches a maximum of 25 degrees Celsius. From November to march it can get quite cold during the night. The surface temperature of the water reaches 30 degrees Celsius in summer and doesn’t sink below 21 degree Celsius in winter. All in all, it is windy throughout the year. Most of the time the wind comes from the north causing a slightly troubled sea. It is quite seldom that there is no wind and a calm sea. Choose your clothing depending on the season of the year. If you prefer to sleep on deck, a sleeping-bag is recommended during the the wintermonths. We hope our information and suggestions were of help to you and wish you a nice and exiting diving vacation!
 SAFARI ROUTES
Wrecksafari - Start / End Hurghada Reefs around and north of Hurghada until Shab Ali and varied dive spots of the southwest Sinai (combination of reef and wreckdives) (f. i. Shab Rur Umm Gamar, Umm Gamar Island, Carless Reef, Shab el Erg, Aruk Shiban, Abu Nu Has, Umm Usch, Sijul Kebir, Sijul Saghira, Gubal Kebir, Gubal Saghira, Shab Ali, Shab Mahmoud) or
Safagatour - Reefs around and south of Hurghada until Safaga (f. i. Giftun Island, Abu Ramada Island, Gotha Abu Ramada, Abu Haschish, Abu Soma, Panorama Reef, Abu Kifan, Shab Shear) 
The final safariroute depends on the weather and presently circumstances during the trip!