Terms & Conditions

Terms & Conditions
Diving & Boat Rules

Price includes : Airport transfers, 6 days diving & 7 nights accomodation (the last night either on boat or in 3* hotel), all meals, all non-alcoholic drinks (water, soft drinks, tea & coffee), Dive Guide, Marine Park Fees and Taxes.

Additional costs : Flights, Egyptian Entry Visa and alcohol. Alcohol can be bought on board.

Your Diving Requirements : A persons last dive should not be longer than one year prior to the safari start date. South Safaris require a person to have a minimum of 50 logged dives. The dive guide reserves the right to stop a person from diving a specific dive site if he/she believes the person is inexperienced.
Paperwork : Dive Insurance, Diving Licence & up-to-date Log Book are mandatory.
Equipment : Dive Computer OR Depth Guage, Depth Timer and Dive Table.
Full dive equipment and own personal 'Save-a-Dive' kit - spare mask strap, fin strap, tie wraps, O-rings, etc. The boats do not carry a large selection of spare equipment or parts.
Passports: All passports must have at least 6 months left before expiry.

Information We Require: Please send us the following details at least 1 week before departure, (preferably by email): Date of safari, Family Name, Forename, Nationality, Passport Number, Date and Place of Birth, Flight Number, Arrival Time and Departure Time.

Minimum Pax Policy : The boats will only leave with the requried number of pax, unless the full charter option has been taken in which case number of pax is irrelevant. Minimum number of pax per safari can be found on each boat's specification table. For clubs and groups who fail to meet the minimum number of pax for their desired safari, it is acceptable for them to divide the difference required for the safari to leave between themselves OR ask Gulf Divers to sell the remaining place(s).

Force Majeure : Actions of independent contractors such as Airlines and Tour Operators are not the responsiblity of Gulf Divers. We reserve the right to shorten a trip, change itineraries and/or substitute a vessel of similiar quality due to adverse weather or mechanical reasons.

Terms of Payment : A deposit of 30% of the safari trip is required to confirm a booking. The remaining balance is required 1 month before departure date.

Cancellation Fees :
75% of deposit if cancellation is 1 month or more of safari departure date
75% of total balance if cancellation is 1 month or less of safari departure date

Red Sea Regulations of Environmental Protection :
Hunting, fishing, collecting or breaking off corals or shells is prohibited.
Disposing of any materials into the sea is prohibited.
Boats are prohibited from anchoring inside protected areas.
No feeding of fish or birds.
Standing or touching the coral reefs is strictly prohibited.
By Egyptian Law, the maximum dive depth is 30 metres.

Diving & Boat Rules

As the majority of dive sites are remotely located, please limit your dives and your depth to your ability and always follow the guidelines of your Dive Guide. Please be aware that you are at least
4 - 5 hours away from the nearest recompression facility.

The maximum dive depth for all dives is 30 metres.

Make a safety stop whenever possible - 3 minutes at 5 metres. Ascend to your safety stop once you reach 50 bar/500 psi.

Please never remain under water with less than 30 bar/300 psi.

Your first dive will be a check-dive where you will be checked on the following: mask clearing, regulatory recovery, out of air situation, buoyancy control and general diving practices.

Always dive with and be aware of your buddy at all times. If you become separated underwater, remain where you are, look around 360 degrees for your buddy, for no more than one minute. If your buddy is not located, ascend directly to the surface at a safe rate. Your buddy will hopefully have done the same thing and you can reunite at the surface. If not, report your buddy missing to the Dive Guide or boat crew as soon as possible.

Please remove shoes when you board the liveaboard. Please do not enter the salon or your cabin of your liveaboard when you are wet. Please do not smoke in the salon or your cabin.

Fresh water on board is limited, therefore, please apply economic usage.

Your personal belongings are your responsibility - please ensure they are stored securely.

The electrical current on the liveaboard, as well as all over Egypt, is 220 V - 50 Hz.

Alcoholic drinks on board are extras. Please ensure you settle your bill before the end of the trip.

In order to avoid dehydration, please ensure you drink at least 3 litres of water per day.

If you are happy with the service you have received, please feel free to tip the boat crew and/or Dive Guide if you wish. This will be very much appreciated.

Have a great trip!