Lower deck Classic Twin cabin
Redecorated in 2016, these light and bright twin cabins offer comfortable accommodation for two people on the lower deck of this majestic vessel.
Blue Horizon Red Sea Liveaboard
This impressive 41m liveaboard accommodates up to 26 guests. MY Blue Horizon is fully equipped for technical diving, and features the latest diving and safety equipment. Four disabled-friendly suites feature king-sized beds, while nine further cabins are twin bedded. All cabins are air-conditioned and are fitted with en-suite facilities, mini bar and TV screen with built in media player. There is a hard disk attached with a selection of movies and TV programmes available. The main saloon and Sky Lounge are large and luxurious, each with their own plasma screen TV and entertainment system, air-conditioning and bar facilties. The Sky Lounge is fully carpeted. MY Blue Horizon boasts two spacious sundecks and an open-air freshwater jacuzzi for ultimate relaxation after a day's diving. All divers are required to use a dive computer. Combine Blue Horizon with Scuba Travels flights and ATOL bonding for a fabulous red sea holiday. More dates available on request. Day 1: Embarkation at 18:00 followed by dinner and briefings Day 2: Visit dive sites local to your departure port for three dives (a check dive, practice zodiac dive and night dive) before heading out to the marine parks. Day 3-6: We normally plan to spend a day each at Big Brother, Small Brother, Daedalus and the Elphinstone area. Normally you will have the opportunity to make three dives per day (night dives are not permitted in the marine parks). A typical diving day is scheduled as follows: ߦ Light Breakfast, followed by a briefing & Dive 1 ߦ Full Breakfast, relaxation period, briefing & Dive 2 ߦ Lunch, relaxation period, briefing & Dive 3 ߦ Snack, relaxation period, briefing & 1 night dive per week ߦ Dinner Day 7: After a week of drop-offs, enjoy two relaxed morning dives local to your arrival port allowing you to cruise into harbour in the early afternoon. Take advantage of an evening onshore to purchase souvenirs and enjoy Egypt's famous hospitality before your journey home the next day. Day 8: Following breakfast on board, disembarkation is scheduled for between 09:00 and 10:00.
Lower deck Classic Twin/Double Cabin
Located on the lower deck of M/Y blue Horizon, these cabins offer flexible accommodation for two guests with a double or single bed to choose from.
Mid Deck Premium Cabin
Situated on the mid deck, these king suites offer accommodation for two people in a large and comfortable bed as well as plenty of storage space.
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Covid Information for Blue Horizon
Updated 29 JUN Although Egypt does not have any covid testing or vaccination requirements for any travellers, please be respectful of your fellow passengers and do not travel if you are ill. You should make sure you have travel insurance that covers all eventualities (including cancellation due to illness)Country Covid Travel Information
View entry requirements here Entry requirements for Egypt are the same for all travellers, regardless of COVID-19 vaccination status. You do not need to provide proof of your vaccination status for entry to Egypt. From 18th March, when you travel to England from abroad you: do not need to take any COVID-19 tests before you travel or after you arrive do not need to fill in a UK passenger locator form do not need to quarantine when you arrive This applies whether you are vaccinated or not. It includes people who are transiting through England. Updated 21 JUN 2022
Frequently Asked Questions
Location
The Red Sea is between 4-5 hours flying time direct from the UK. Scuba Travel have over 20 year's experience in the Red Sea and have carefully selected a fleet of luxury liveaboards and superb hotels that meet our exacting standards.
Explore the sheer beauty of the Red Sea on a Red Sea liveaboard from North to South. Sharm el Sheikh, Hurghada and El Gouna are popular resort locations, whilst Marsa Alam, El Quesir and Hamata are perfect for those looking for quiet escapism.
Covid Travel Information
View entry requirements here Entry requirements for Egypt are the same for all travellers, regardless of COVID-19 vaccination status. You do not need to provide proof of your vaccination status for entry to Egypt. From 18th March, when you travel to England from abroad you: do not need to take any COVID-19 tests before you travel or after you arrive do not need to fill in a UK passenger locator form do not need to quarantine when you arrive This applies whether you are vaccinated or not. It includes people who are transiting through England. Updated 21 JUN 2022
Weather and Climate
Fine weather is the order of the day pretty much throughout the year, with rainfall quite rare and short lived. The hottest time of the year is July to August with air temperatures over 30°C. Even in Egypt's so called 'winter' the average rarely falls below 20°C. Water temperature varies from 20°C in February to 29°C in September. Please choose your exposure suit accordingly, depending on your personal preferences.
Travel
Flight options
Our holiday packages are inclusive of flights from London Gatwick for a fully ATOL bonded holiday. A supplement may apply for regional departures if possible. Times and any applicable supplements will be confirmed by your travel consultant before you finalise your holiday. Unfortunately, not all regional flight routings are compatible with liveaboard schedules. Our advertised liveaboard packages with Emperor and Aggressor fleets exclude flights. Please ask for a quote to add these to your booking. If you wish to make your own flight arrangements to Egypt, let us know and we can arrange transfers as required. Please do not confirm any flight arrangements yourself before your boat space is confirmed by us.
Stopovers
As flights are direct between the UK and Egypt, there are no stop over options available.
Arrange before you go
Visa requirements
All UK visitors to Egypt need an entry visa (valid for a 30 days.Do ensure your passport has 6 months validity from your return date to prevent any issues with immigration. This can be obtained on arrival with cash payment. Or you can now apply online by clicking here Save time and prebook your visa with Scuba Travel's prepaid visa service. It is your responsibility to ensure your passport is valid and you fulfil entry requirements. Regulations can change: please review current FCO advice: click here
Insurance
Scuba Travel requires all of our customers to have diving insurance. Please make sure that you have appropriate cover for your diving activities. We also strongly recommend you have travel insurance. It's worth taking out travel insurance once you have paid your deposit to ensure you are covered for unforeseen events and cancellation. Find out more about our combined dive and travel policy click here
Immunisations
Your covid proof of vaccination must match your passport name and flight ticket name. Please speak to your local GP or check out the latest NHS advice on updating your NHS details or for other travel immunisations: click here
Preparing to fly
Seating
Flights to Egypt are charter flights with TUI or EasyJet. TUI seating is allocated at check in and you cannot check in online. For EasyJet flights you will be able to manage your booking online with the airline directly and select any payable seating/baggage extras.
Check in
Egypt does not permit digital boarding passes. You must print your boarding passes/flight coupons for both flights. TUI do not enable online check EasyJet allow online check in via their website
Lounge
An airport lounge is a great way to start your holiday or to while away flight connections in comfort. Scuba Travel works with Lounge Pass to offer a huge range of affordable airport lounges around the world. click here
Parking
Prebook your airport parking to save money! If you have a long way to travel, why not also look at booking an airport hotel. These aren't as expensive as you might think. click here
What happens when I arrive?
On arrival in Egypt, you will need to clear immigration and collect your baggage. Our representative will be waiting either airside around the baggage carousel or in the arrivals hall. They will be holding a board with either Scuba Travel, your destination or your name on it. If you have prepaid for our visa service, you will be given your visa on arrival. If you have any issues at all locating your rep, please contact us. We have an emergency contact, manned by a member of the team here in the UK. Call 0044 7747 488 002. We will be able to help your rep locate you in the airport.
Transfers
Airport transfers are always included in your liveaboard or resort holiday package when using our flights. Our representatives will advise where to find your transfer outside of the airport. We try to keep transfer times as short as possible, with most being no more than 30mins travel time from the airport to the boat/hotel. If you have made your own flight arrangements to land in Egypt, please confirm at the time of booking if airport transfers are included or available at an additional cost
Departures
At the end of your holiday, your return transfer details will be advised locally. There is currently no departure tax leaving Egypt.
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Tipping
Tipping is entirely at your discretion. We do not make recommendations as to how much to tip. Should you wish to leave a tip for the guides and crew, it should reflect the level of service you have enjoyed.
Currency
All onboard prices are in Euro, but Sterling, US Dollars are accepted (subject to onboard exchange rate). The boat does not have a working card machine. Cash is preferred.
Phone coverage
Mobile coverage is itinerary dependent. Most of itineraries will have phone coverage when close to shore. WiFi is limited for browsing and connecting to communication applications only when a mobile signal is present normally nearby or in port. Signal strength can vary which may result in intermittent and/or slow connections. This service is provided as a courtesy but is dependent on the local mobile provider. Laptops/computers or other devices for using internet are not supplied on-board, you should bring your own computer to use the internet service
Plugs and electricity
2 pin European sockets.Plugs are located on dive deck, saloon and in cabins.
Extras
Hire equipment
We offer a very wide range of rental equipment onboard Sea Gypsy please request pre holiday
Extras
Sea Gypsy offers a wide range of courses on board. Please speak to your travel consultant for current course prices and options.
Souvenirs
There is an on board boutique selling t-shirts. All stock items are subject to availability.
Nitrox/Gas
We recommend all divers to dive with Nitrox when suitable. Nitrox can be prebooked up to 3 days before departure or paid for on a dive by dive basis onboard the boat.
Payments
Deposits and Balances
Over 180 days prior to departure a £500 deposit is required, with full balance due 90 days before departure.
Ways to pay
We accept mastercard and visa debit or credit cards. If you would like a pay by link to complete check out via email please let us know and it can be set up for you. We do not take AMEX. All non sterling card payments and UK business debit cards will be subject to the 3% surcharge. Alternatively, you are welcome to pay via bank transfer. Overseas bank transfers must add £8 to the sterling total to cover international handling fees. We are not able to accept PayPal transactions or personal cheques.
Group Payments
If you have booked as part of a group, you can still call and pay directly without needing to go via your group leader. Please have your trip reference number to hand to help us locate your holiday as quickly as possible. You will receive a transaction receipt - your group leader will forward your ATOL certificate and booking confirmation
Discounts
Repeat Guests
Are you one of Scuba Travel's repeat customers? Over 60% of our customers trust Scuba Travel to book their next diving holiday, time after time.
And we believe you deserve a huge thanks for your ongoing support over the years, which is what our repeater discount is all about! No forms, no numbers to remember, no fuss, just a good honest price reduction on your ATOL bonded Red Sea package.
Included
Airport transfers, 7 or 10 nights (depending on itinerary) accommodation on full board basis in a twin share cabin 12ltr tank, air fills, weights and all diving - the number of dives offered will depend on your chosen itinerary Depending on your package, flights are included from UK regional airports with Easyjet or TUI Port fees
Excluded
Rental kit hire, Marine Park Fees . These can be requested onboard however it is preferable to pre book. Egyptian entry visa - £30 pre paid service with our airport rep or USD cash at the visa windows on arrival at your entry point to Egypt Tipping is entirely at your discretion. We do not make recommendations as to how much to tip. Should you wish to leave a tip for the guides and crew, it should reflect the level of service you have enjoyed. alcohol is available on board - the boat will run an honesty tab to pay at the end of the trip
Blue Horizon Specifications
37m 2 x MAN 1100 Hp 2 x 95 KVA Cummins Construction - Steel
Safety Equipment
2 x 25 Man Life Rafts Life Jackets Full Fire Fighting and Alarm System Smoke Alarms and Extinguishers in cabins and at strategic points Yes Fully stocked First Aid Kit
Navigation Equipment
GPS Plotter, Radar 36 miles, Echo Sounder, SSB and EPIRB VHF Radio and MFHF SDC
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Blue HorizonRed Sea,Egypt
from price includes flts from UK £Your 2023 holiday includes return flights from Gatwick, 7 nights in a lower deck cabin on a same sex sharing basis, meals and soft drinks and port fees. Dives are guided with 12lt tanks, air fills and weights. Ask about upgrading to a upper deck cabin or suite, additional kit hire/tanks, Nitrox and adding the day use for your final day in Hurghada. Mandatory extras are Egyptian visa and Marine Park fees. Regional flights available for a supplement on selected dates.
Yes Scuba Travel have chartered Blue Horizon for a week in September 2023! We have added our flights and fully ATOL bonded your holiday. Other dates available on request
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