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At 25 metres and with a capacity of 16 divers, the MY Ghazala I is one of the smaller Sharm El Sheikh liveaboards. It is one of the old school boats of Egypt and was totally rebuilt in 2004. Now it operates dive charters around the Sinai Peninsula to sites such as the Thistlegorm and the Straits of Tiran.Notes: Divers need at least 25 logged dives or at least an Advanced Diver certified.
Cruise price per person includes: Cabin accommodation with air-conditioning, breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, water, hot drinks, return transfers from Sharm airport/hotel to boat, dives (as detailed in the trips above), experienced English-speaking divemaster(s) for every 10 divers, tanks, weights and weightbelts, nitrox, all permissions and harbour fees (except those listed in excludes).
Cruise price per person excludes (mandatory, unless customer provides own): Scuba equipment, dive insurance, fuel surcharge, national park fees and permissions for charter trips including Ras Mohamed for Ras Abu Galum, donations to Hyperbaric Medical Centre. Unless otherwise stated, all the listed items need to be paid on arrival (cash only).
Optional extras: Soft drinks, alcoholic drinks, torches. Unless otherwise stated, all the listed items need to be paid on arrival.
How to get there: MY Ghazala I liveaboard departs from Sharm El Mina and return transfers from Sharm El Sheikh airport to the departure point are included. There are direct flights from Cairo to Sharm (1 hour) via Egypt Air. From certain destinations in the UK and Europe it is possible to fly into Sharm El Sheikh direct. For more information see our Red Sea travel information section.
The first and last nights of the cruise may be spent in the harbour depending on the time of guests' arrival on the first day. The boat may leave the harbour on the morning of the second day. Full tourist visas for Egypt are available only at the airport for citizens of certain countries, unless obtained in advance. Please ensure you understand the tourist visa requirements that apply to you. The last dive of the trip will be at around 12 noon on the second last day of the trip. Please wait at least 18 hours before flying after diving.
Non-diver rate: None.
Single supplement (if you do not want to share accommodation): This is optional - single travellers may choose to share a cabin or pay a supplement of 100% of the published price.
Dive clubs and group discounts: Pay for 10 guests and 1 additional person can join the cruise in a Triple cabin free of charge (total 11 guests).
Whole boat charter rate (per night): Please ask us.
Add-on package: If you have time, we strongly recommend that you consider some of the wonderful antiquities tours in Egypt which can add a whole new dimension to your Sharm El Sheikh liveaboard holiday.
Cairo museum's royal mummies, the pyramids of Giza, the Great Sphinx, a glorious cruise down the Nile staying in a luxury cabin, The Valley of the Kings, all of these and more can be seen in packages starting at 6 nights' duration. Other activities such as 4x4 safaris and camel tours are also available as are custom-made packages to suit your needs.
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