- 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)
- 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):
- Pre-Voyage Recommended Hotel – Hurghada
- 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
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- 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
- Cash for Uber (you can pay on your Uber app)
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- 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
- Cairo and Giza pyramids