Northern Red Sea – Additional Information

Guest Information System (GIS)
- This form will be emailed to each person individually closer to departure date. You will need to provide/accept the following information, so have all info handy when filling out the form (a sample can be viewed here):
  - Guest information
  - Waiver (read and accept)
  - Policies (read and accept)
  - Emergency contact
  - Requests (i.e., dietary restrictions, etc.)
  - Rentals & courses (if you’ll be renting gear or signing up for continuing education)
  - Diving (Accident) insurance (DAN, Dive Assure, etc.)
  - Trip insurance (DAN, Dive Assure, Travel Guard, Allianz, etc.)
  - Confirmation information (review the data you’ve entered for accuracy)
  - Travel information (flights, hotels)

Transportation:
- The complimentary transfer from the Hurghada airport to the Old Sheraton Harbor is for Saturday, August 5 arrivals only. Once we get our flights booked, we can figure out how many of us have a Friday, August 4 arrival into Hurghada and work with Bob Thompson to book a group transfer for Saturday to the harbor
- Uber is very cheap and efficient in Hurghada; there is also an app call Careem that is owned by Uber (see below for Uber pricing estimates)
- Departing flights before 11am on August 12 will have a complimentary transfer to the airport; for departing flights after 11am, we will need to arrange our own transfers

Currency:
- USD, EGP, Euros, GBP as well and Master and Visa cards are all accepted on the yacht
- You can pay by card or USD anywhere in Egypt
- Exchanging USD to Egyptian (EGP) is best done at a local ATM as you get the proper exchange rate
- Funds you will need for the trip:
  - $25 USD cash for Visa (if purchasing upon arrival in Egypt)
  - The following will be paid to Aggressor at the end of the trip (Visa*, Mastercard*, USD, Euros, or EGP):
    - $50 port fee
    - $100 marine park fee
    - $50 fuel surcharge
    - 14% Value Added Tax (VAT)
    - $100 nitrox
    - 15% crew tips (remember, you are tipping for your care and feeding for the week – dive guides, meals, housekeeping, problem solving, special requests, etc.)

* 3% charge for use of credit cards

Documentation:
- If you don’t want to apply for your Visa in advance, you can do it upon arrival in Cairo or Hurghada ($25 USD cash). Please ensure you have the proper documentation with you to do so. https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Egypt.html

On Board the Aggressor:
- You can request any rental equipment (including 100cf tanks) on the GIS form that will be emailed directly to you closer to departure date

Tour Options:
- Cairo and Giza pyramids
  - Add Pyramid of Djoser at Saqqara if possible
  - Recommended hotels (great views and food) in Giza: Best Pyramid View Hotel and The Great Pyramid Inn
  - Egyptian Museum in Cairo
  - Half Day Tour To Memphis Sakkara And Dahshur Pyramids
  - 4-day excursions from Aggressor: Aug 2-5 or Aug 12-15
- Nile River cruise (Luxor to Aswan)
  - Itinerary: Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Valley of the Nobles, Colossi of Memnon, El Kab,Edfu, Gebel Silsileh, El Bashier Island, Kom Ombo, Aswan
  - 6-day excursions from Aggressor: July 29-Aug 3 or Aug 12-17
- Luxor and Valley of the Kings
  - a visit to Aswan is also a good option (3 hours from Cairo); included in Nile River cruise
- Petra, Jordan
  - Recommended hotels: Petra Guest House and Kempinski Hotel Aqaba Red Sea
- 6 hour Quad Bike Safari Trip to Sahara with Dinner, Show, and Star-Gazing