Northern Red Sea – Additional Information

  • 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

      • Cash for Uber (you can pay on your Uber app)
        • Minimum fare is 8.00 EGP ($0.30 USD)
        • Price per km is 2.80 EGP ( $0.10 USD)
        • Price per minute is .42 EGP ($0.015 USD)
        • FYI… An UberX from Hurghada International Airport to the harbor is ~63.00 EGP (~$2.30 USD)
        • Uber tipping is 10-15 EGP (less than $1.00 USD) for good service
        • Note: If you have a local SIM, the driver will be able to call you if needed
        • Useful info on Uber usage in Egypt