Scuba Travel Holiday Details | TRP 48256

Holiday Reference: TRP 48256

Holiday information : TRP 48256

  • The Ghazala Explorer was completed in 2021 and is one of the premier vessels in the Red Sea under the operation of Ocean Tribe Fleet.
  • The Ghazala Explorer is meticulously designed with divers' comfort and pleasure in mind. It offers plenty of room for socialising, relaxing, and sunbathing.
  • The Ghazala Explorer has 12 cabins available, offering a welcoming and well-appointed space. All cabins are equipped with air conditioning, en-suite bathrooms, hot water showers, wifi, towels, toiletries, and daily housekeeping.
  • The Ghazala Explorer offers diving enthusiasts a remarkable scuba experience surrounded by thousands of fish species in the stunning waters of the Red Sea.
  • 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. Recreational nitrox is included in your package
  • Depending on your package, flights are included from UK regional airports with Easyjet or TUI
  • Niitrox, Marine Park fees, Port fees
  • NITROX is included
  • Rental kit hire and 15lt tanks are available for a supplement
    Rental kit hire can be requested onboard however it is preferable to pre book. 15lt tanks may not be available if not prebooked
  • 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
  • Cabin supplements
    Suite upgrade £150pp
    Upper deck double cabin £150pp
    Upper deck twin cabins £100pp
    Single cabins available on request for £800 supplement

Liveaboard Details

Ghazala Explorer is part of the Ocean Tribe Liveaboard Fleet and is one of the newest liveaboard yachts in the Red Sea built in 2021. We are excited to work with this modern boat and her hardworking crew. Departing from Hurghada the Ghazala Explorer ...

Ghazala Explorer is part of the Ocean Tribe Liveaboard Fleet and is one of the newest liveaboard yachts in the Red Sea built in 2021. We are excited to work with this modern boat and her hardworking crew. Departing from Hurghada the Ghazala Explorer offers both Northern and Southern itineraries. Combined with Scuba Travels ATOL bonding and the possibility of regional UK departures, it really is a superb choice.

Ghazala has 12 cabins, including three suites. On the lower deck there are 5 twin bed cabins and he majestic king suite stretches across the width of the boat. Make your way up to the upper deck and you'll find 4 upper deck twin cabins and new for 2023 two lovely twin or double suites. All cabins are air-conditioned and with en-suite bathrooms, all are furnished with a towel and dressing gowns for your use on board. A refillable water bottle will be given to you to use during your stay and to keep when you go back home. If you want to request a cabin just request it at the time of booking.

One of the first things you will notice walking on board the Ghazala Explorer is how wide she is. This width gives you extra space not just inside the boat but most importantly, on the dive deck and dive platform too.

Inside the Ghazala Explorer is bright and airy with a modern decor. The saloon and dining area are very spacious and a natural place to hang out between dives. If sitting inside is not your style then there is a bar area with music on the upper deck, and if you head further up to the top deck you find enough seating and tables for outdoor lunches and dinners. There are tea and coffee making facilities on the upper and top deck. On the upper deck you will find sun loungers and beanbags.

Three tasty and well-planned meals served through the day, served buffet style. Most food allergies are taken into consideration in meal planning and preparation. Please inform us about any potential allergies you may have. You can find plenty of outdoor seating with 4 separate areas on the upper deck and fly deck for relaxing. It's time to switch off, relax catch some rays or enjoy the view out to sea.

The saloon leads onto a large, well appointed dive deck where everyone can gear up in comfort, with a charging station, camera table and rinse tanks too. There are typically 3 dive guides on board with a ratio of 1:8 divers in a group. Air and recreational nitrox (free of charge for 2023). Diving from the zodiacs? You will love the zodiac ladders! Please book any specialist tanks, gas fills or PADI courses in advance. Rebreather diving is not available

The temperature in summer can be high; it is recommended to bring hats, sunglasses and sunscreens (environment-friendly products are advised). Nights could be cold during winter; beanies and warm clothes are highly recommended

The Red Sea has year-round appeal:


The Red Sea is an all-season diving destination. Its crystal-clear waters boast unbeatable visibility, and marine life thrives year-round. Whether you're a novice or a seasoned diver, the Red Sea offers something extraordinary.

High Season (May to November):
Ideal months for diving enthusiasts.
Water temperatures are comfortable, ranging from 22C in March to 31C in September (especially in the far south).

Low season (December to February): Cooler water, quieter dive sites.
Mid-summer (July to August): Heat prevails but out on a liveaboard there is always a nice sea breeze.


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Itinerary Details

Combine the ultimate reef dives at the Brothers and Ras Mohammed for a sizzling week's luxury liveaboard diving in Egypt.

Brothers Islands and Sinai Reefs Description

Want to combine the spine tingling, world class reef dives of the Brothers Island, Ras Mohammed and Sinai reefs all in 1 luxurious liveaboard through the Egyptian Red Sea? Then make this exciting itinerary your choice for 2023. Mix up sharks, dolphins, turtles, schooling fish in their droves with opulent reefs, vast sea fans and even marvellous macro in a reef diving enthusiast's dream Red Sea liveaboard. This is reef diving at its undeniable best and with such a variety of iconic dive sites in one week of divine diving, you are sure of an adventure underwater that will be unlike any other Red Sea liveaboard.

Your week starts in Hurghada on Ghazala and the check dive. A short stop in Safaga at the classic Panorama or Abu Kafan Reefs and then you are on to the Brothers. Divers have long headed to these two tiny islands for the ultimate shark sightings and drift dives along the steep walls. The deep water draws hammerheads, silkies, grey reef, white tips and even oceanic whitetips throughout the year as they come in to hunt the endless swarms of tuna, barracuda, rainbow runners and snapper. The walls themselves are outstanding with some of the biggest sea fans you will ever find at Little Brother. Turtles, camouflage fish and even octopus... look closely and you can find everything here! After the adrenaline packed days at the Brothers the pace does not slack. Ras Mohammed with her almighty wall dives awaits. You never quite know what you will find here! The drop off is home to bat fish and snapper but head round the back of Yolanda to discover napoleons and huge morays. Shark Observatory and Ras Gozlani wrap up an exceptional day's diving. The final day sees your return towards Hurgada but not before you get a chance to look for dolphins at Shaab El Urg.

The Brothers Islands and Sinai reefs itinerary is best suited to more advanced divers. The Brothers Islands are remote and can experience strong currents. Whilst there are no minimum number of divers anymore required to visit the Brothers, divers should be comfortable with drift and boat diving. The sheer abundance and variety of marine life makes this the ideal voyage for photographers as well as fish enthusiasts. Sail away and see Egypt's ultimate reef dives in a single week for sightings that will make your log book sizzle!

We will also be running this itinerary from Sharm and in this case it will include Tiran islands and will not include safarga.

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Your holiday details

Ghazala Explorer is one of the newest liveaboard yachts in the Red Sea and we are excited to work with this modern boat and her hardworking crew. This is reef diving at its undeniable best and with such a variety of iconic dive sites including the magnificent Brothers Islands in one week of divine diving, you are sure of an adventure underwater that will be unlike any other Red Sea liveaboard. With up to 20 dives over the week. Departing from Hurghada, you will spend 7 nights on board on a full board basis (twin share cabin). 12lt tank, Nitrox, air fills and weights are included in your package - please prebook a 15lt tanks before travel. All trips are fully guided with up to 3 expert guides. Flights are with Easyjet or TUI from Gatwick (Regional airports are also available on request) A day use hotel on the last day with lunch can be prebooked for £75. Excluded are the Egyptian entry visa, alcohol, additional kit hire and any on board souvenirs. Please let us know if you would like to prebook any PADI courses on board or have any dietary requirements.

* prices are subject to change according to availability at the time of booking


 

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