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Nemo is a professional dive yacht running by the famous French liveaboard operator - Dune Fleet. It provides guests quality time and pleasant moments in the Red Sea. It was originally built in 2003, and completely renovated in 2011 and 2013, again during late March - mid Sep 2017, it will have another completely renovate and modernise.
Nemo measuring 31 meters in length and 8 meters in width, it is a traditional wooden yacht from the Safaga shipyard. With 550CV, it cruises at 10 knots per hour.
On the Sky deck, there is an open place with sofas for sunbathing, a great palce for thoese who enjoy the sun.
On the upper deck, there are 2 relaxation area : at the front and back of the boat, the front sundeck is completely open, equipped with sun bed/sofa. And the back deck, thre is a larger outdoor lounge with shaded area equipped with lots of cushioned sofa-bed, benches, tables and drinking water supply.
On the main deck, there is an air-conditioned saloon, with plasma TV, DVD, music system, Book/Magazine/CD/DVD library for entertainment as well as a self-service bar that provide juice/water/tea/coffee all day long.
The dining area is adjacent to the saloon in a separate area, guests will be served with delisous meals three times a day in buffet style, which contiains Egyptian tranditional meal, French style dishes, and international cuisines.
Nemo has a spacious and well equipped 2 floor dive deck, with personal gear boxes and an in-place fill station, camera storage area, large rinse tanks, 2 air compressors and 1 Nitrox Membran Compressor, as well as freshwater showers, fin storage area, a shared bathroom. Onboard, there are 2 speed boats used for diving.
Nemo will provide FREE NITROX for certified Nitrox divers during the whole crusie, complete full set of diving equipments are available for rent onboard.
Cabin
Nemo has 11 comfortable guests cabins, and it can accommodate up to 22 guests in total:
All cabins have ensuite bathroom, individual AC, storage boxes, 220V power supply facilities, saftey box.
1 VIP Suite：
Located at the lower deck, the largest cabin onboard, equipped with one double bed, extra storage area, portholes.
4 Deluxe Cabins:
Located on the upper deck, with two separate single beds, seaview window.
6 Standard Cabins：
Located at the lower deck, each with two separate singel beds, portholes.
Diving
- Usually offer 3 dives per day, about 16 dives per week
- No night dives are allowed in the Egyptian Marine Parks
- Only 1 - 2 dives will be provided on the last diving day.
- No dives on the day of embarkation and disembarkation.
- All diving will provide experienced guide to lead the dive.
- Divers should be AOW with at least 30 logged dives
Other Information
- Nitrox：Complimentary for Nitrox divers
- 15L Tanks：Available with additional cost
- Dive Equipment Rental：Available with additional cost
- Dive insurance：Divers must have valid dive insurance
- Wi-Fi Internet ：Complimentary for all guests
- Laundry Service：Not available at the moment
- Massage Service：Not available at the moment
- Payment on board：By cash (Euro/USD) ONLY
- Crew Number：9, include 2 dive guides
Itinerari (V.O)
DJIBOUTI'S WONDERS | 8D/7N
Day 1 : Arrive at the airport, transfer to the boat
Day 2 : 2 dives at Moucha Island, then move to the 7 Brothers Islands
Day 3 - Day 5 : During those 3 days, 8 or 9 dives in Djibouti's top sites.
Day 6 to Day 7 : 2 days in the Golfe of Gubet whith the amazing whale sharks.
Day 8 : After breakfast, guests will disembark from the boat around 8 Am.
Sudan | 11D/10N
Starting from Port Sudan, this itinerary stretches from the site of Abington in the North, to Shaab Ambar in the South, passing through the famous sites of Shaab Rumi, Sanganeb and the mythical wreck of Umbria.
This route was created tailored in order to follow the migratory path of the animals. If the hammerhead sharks have already left the south, you will find them north of the destination!
This circuit has a minimum of 25 dives on the program. Dives on pristine sites which offer the possibility of meeting schools of more than 50 hammerhead sharks. This cruise will remain anchored forever in your memories as the fauna is dense and the corals extraordinary.
ST JOHN'S REEFS | 8D/7N
St John's reef offers a large number of dive sites that look like submarine islands. This set of reefs lies 200 km South of Marsa Alam, on the tropic of Cancer in the southern part of the Egyptian Red Sea. Pristine drop-offs covered with hard and soft corals, gardens of gorgonian sea fans, a huge variety of pelagic fishes and a visibility of 50+meters is what you will be thrilled to find there.
The colourful coral gardens and their pinnacles resting on a sea bed made of white sand, the anemones and their clown fish, the pelagic fishes slowly cruising the blue : your breath will surely be taken away ! Whether you are an amateur or truly fond of marine biology, a photographer or video maker, do not search any longer : this itinerary is what you are looking for!
Northern Reefs and Ras Muhammed | 8D/7N
This cruise is a good compromise between the most beautiful wrecks in northern Egypt, Ras Mohamed and the drop-offs on the Brothers Islands. Ideal for fans of pelagics and wrecks.
You will dive the wonderful Ras Muhammad National Park (480 km2 of sea and desert). This park is home to an extraordinary fauna and has one of the most beautiful coral ecosystems on the planet with more than 150 different coral species.
B.D.E | 8D/7N
You will make fabulous dives on the most legendary sites of Egypt. The name Golden Triangle refers to the geographical position of the dive sites that will be visited during the cruise, placed in the shape of a triangle.
These three dive sites are : the Brothers Islands, Daedalus Reef, and Elphinstone Reef...hence the acronym BDE.
DAEDALUS - ROCKY/ZABARGAD - SJ | 8D/7N
Daedalus - Rocky Island - Zabargad - Saint John's
This safari will take you to the discovery of Rocky and Zabargad Islands, 2 hours of navigation east of the St John's Reef area. They are part of the marine park. As well as the Daedalus!
Nord Brothers | 8D/7N
This cruise is a good compromise between the most beautiful wrecks of northern Egypt, Ras Mohamed and the drop offs of the Brothers Islands. Ideal for pelagic and wreck enthusiasts.
Diving area include : the Detroit of Gubal, Thistlegorm, the Ras Mohamed reserve, the Brothers Islands.
Altro
| Destinazioni | Africa e Medio Oriente, Gibuti, Egitto |
|---|---|
| Disponibili a bordo | Supporto Nitrox, Sidemount Friendly, Camera Station, Wi-Fi |
| Lingue parlate a bordo | English, French |
Orari & percorsi
PREZZI E CONDIZIONI
Incluso
- Trasferimenti dall'aeroporto e/o dall'hotel allo yacht
- Pensione intera, Snack / Spuntini
- Acqua minerale, Tè e caffè
- Bibita analcolica
- Attività subacquea (incl. Cilindri, cinghia e pesi)
- Dive guide service
- Immersioni nitrox
- Land excursions and activities throughout the trip
- Boat accident insurance
- Teli cabina e set di cortesia
- Servizio di pulizia della cabina
- Wi-Fi
Non incluso
- Domestic flights in destination country
- Tasse del parco marino / Tasse portuali
- Bevande alcoliche
- Noleggio attrezzatura subacquea
- Larger tank (15 L)
- Dive courses on board
- Assicurazione subacquea (requisito obbligatorio)
- Travel insurance (trip cancellation insurance)
- Mancia dell'equipaggio
INFORMAZIONI UTILI
Africa e Medio Oriente
Sudan
Best time for diving
January to May & September to October, liveaboards operate all year round in Sudan. Hammerhead season peaks from January through April when the sea is at its coolest, while August to October might be the best time for you who want to see mantas. Visibility ranges from 20 meters during the rainy season from May to October to beyond 35 meters during the dry season from November through June.
About temperatures
Air : Sudan experiences mean annual temperatures between 26°C and 32°C, with summer temperatures in the north often exceeding 43°C. Rainfall in Sudan is unreliable and erratic, with great variation experienced between northern and southern regions.
Sea : winter months are between 23°C - 26°C, summer months are between 29°C - 32°C.
Wetsuit Recommendation
In the winter months, a 3 - 5 mm full wetsuit is recommended. In summer months a rash vest or 3 mm shorty wetsuit is recommended.
Diver requirement
Intermediate to Advanced, the Sudanese government requires divers to have logged 50 dives before diving in the country, and AOW certification is a good idea as currents in this region can be strong and some points of interest, such as wrecks and schools of hammerheads, can be deep.
You can find out more information about diving in Sudan here : Africa & Middle East.
Embarkation / Disembarkation
Liveaboards diving in Sudan typically sails from an Egyptian port - Hurghada (HRG), Marsa Alam (RMF), clearing customs at Port Sudan before diving within Sudanese waters begins.
Visa Requirements
Guests need two Egyptian Visa entries, one upon your arrival at the Airport, and the other one upon your arrival back from the Sudan trip. The first Egyptian entry visa you can get on arrival at the International airport. The second one will be arranged & paid onboard. For the Sudan entry Visa, most of the liveaboards will organize for you in advance before arrival to Port Sudan and will be issued & stamped on your passport upon our arrival to Port Sudan.
Vaccinations
The CDC and WHO recommend the following vaccinations for Sudan: hepatitis A, hepatitis B, typhoid, yellow fever, rabies, meningitis, polio, measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR), Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis), chickenpox, shingles, pneumonia, and influenza.
Money Matters
The local currency is the Sudanese pound (SDG). However, since Sudan liveaboard trips start and end in Egypt, you will not need any SDG. The only chance you’ll touch Sudan land is when you decide to visit the lighthouse of Sanganeb reef.
Drones
Drone operations are not regulated in Sudan. Please refer to Drone Laws in Sudan for more details.
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.
Gibuti
Visa : All visitors to Djibouti are required to have a visa. Nationals of any country - except India, Syria and Yemen - can obtain a visa on arrival, valid for one month and granted on single entry basis. The cost is 90 USD. Tourist visa can also be obtained at the Consulate of Djibouti in your home country. However, if you need more information about visas, please contact the Sir Lanka embassy or consulate near you.
Diving Period : Year-round, the best Whaleshark encounters are especially common from mid October to early February evey year. Visit from mid October‘s visibility is poor. Visibility during summer time is better, but there's less chance of seeing the whale sharks and weather is very hot. October to January is whale shark season. During February to October liveaboards visit other regions.
Currents : Currents can be strong on the exposed dive sites, especially the 7 Brothers dive sites.
Depth Range : 5 - 40 meters
Visibility: 5 - 30 meters
Suitable Level : Intermediate to Advanced. Some dive sites are deep and currents can be strong. (For Non-Whaleshark Encounters itinerary)
Water Temperature : Averages 27 - 29°C throughout the year, 3mm wetsuit or rash guard or lycra suit recommended for diving.
What to Expect : Whalesharks, dolphins, Grey and Nurse Sharks, Bat fish, eagle ray, and manta rays, reef fish, beautiful corals. Tiger and Blue Sharks have occasionally been seen.
Getting there : Djibouti-Ambouli International Airport (JIB) is the main airport, connects Djibouti with Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It also has flights to Ethiopia, Eritrea, Somalia, Puntland, Somaliland, Tanzania, Egypt, Madagascar, Saudi Arabia, Oman and Yemen. Air France and Djibouti-based Daallo Airlines operates flights to Paris.
Egitto
Periodo : Le crociere si possono fare tutto l'anno con l'alta stagione da marzo a novembre.
Visto : Tutti i visitatori devono avere un visto per entrare in Egitto, per molte nazionalita' puo' essere comprato all'arrivo negli aeroporti internazionali e costa 25 USD. Contattate l'ambasciata o consolato piu' vicino per maggiori informazioni.
Clima : Il clima di Marsa Alam ed Hurghada e' subtropicale desertico con inverni miti ed estati calde.
- Temperatura diurna: Estate 33C - Inverno 21C
- Temperatura notturna: Estate 26C - Inverno 17C
Acqua : La temperatura media in estate e' di 27/29 gradi mentre d'inverno scende a 23 gradi.
Abbigliamento : Bisogna vestirsi secondo la stagione, vestiti leggeri d'estate e piu' caldi d'inverno.
Prese : Tipo C (Europe standard) 220V @ 50Hz
Voli : Molti voli internazionali arrivano dall'Europa ed Asia per Hurghada e Sharm El Sheikh.
Valuta : La monte locale e' Egyptian Pound (EGP), le altre valute possono essere cambiate facilmente in banca o in vari cambi. I bancomat sono disponibili ed le carte di credito Mastercard/ Visa) sono largamente accettate.
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