Boat Accommodation
The Cruise boat is a fully fitted Live-aboard Safari vessel, with 8 en-suite twin bedded cabins. The well equipped galley serves freshly prepared international cuisine. It is spacious and beautifully presented vessel.
The bright and airy salon inside has a TV and video and is used at meal times.
The boat amply accommodates all passengers. Sundecks allow room for relaxing.
The Boat ~ M/Y Amsterdam was built in 2001 and renovated in 2006
Arriving onboard:
Salon
It is air-conditioned, also it is dry area; no one allowed entering wet, you should dry yourself before entering the salon.
Cabins
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All the cabins are air-conditioned and have portholes to open to let fresh air in. However, make sure that the portholes closed while cruising.
We provide towels to use on deck, please bring your own towel to use for the bath.
To recharge any batteries please use the recharging facility on the dive deck as this is matter of safety.
Sleeping on deck
It is not allowed to take bed sheets, pillows, blankets or mattresses out of the cabins. If you like to sleep outside on deck, please bring your sleeping bag and use the sun beds.
Bathrooms
The water on board is desalinated water and not drinking water. Please use the water sparingly and choose biodegradable soap to help us to protect the environment.
Please do not throw any toilet paper or sanitary rubbish into the toilet, as it will cause a block up of the pluming.
(It is almost impossible to solve this problem during the safari; also, it is unfair towards the crew who has to do this job).
Shoes
Wearing shoes in the salon and the cabins is prohibiting. Outside you can wear light sailing shoes or beach shoes, as well; it is good idea to bring worm socks from late autumn until early spring.
Electricity
220 volt AC, the sockets are European standard (2 pin).
Recharging facilities are on the dive deck, do not use any chargers in the cabins.
Food
The three main meals per day on board served as open buffet; the menu is well balanced with a variety of international cuisine as well as oriental food specialties, snacks between the main meals.
For special dietary request, please inform us prior to arrival. Feel free to bring your favourite snack with you.
Beverages
Mineral water, coffee, tea and soft drinks are complimentary and available 24 hours. Local beer and wine purchased on board.
It is forbidden to consume alcohol before the last dive of each day.
Smoking on board
Smoking is strictly forbidden in all closed rooms the fire alarm system is sensitive to any smoke, as well the dive deck is non-smoking area.
Outside please use the ashtrays, do not throw the cigarette stub over board.
Health
On board there is a medical kit, but it is advisable to bring your own small first aid contains pain killers, stomach and diarrhoea medication, sea sickness tablets, ear drops and plaster.
Make sure that the medicine is compatible with diving.
Check with your local doctor for recommended vaccinations and remember to bring any prescribed medicines.
Navigational and Safety equipment
There are enough life jackets for all passengers and crew onboard, as well life rafts (self-inflatable). Smoke detectors and fire extinguishers placed in all cabins, salon, galley, engine room and bridge. International satellite radio, radar system, VHF marine band radio and mobile phones secure the contact to the coast and other boats.
You will have an introduction to the safety system and emergency plan during the boat briefing.
Emergency cases
For case of emergency, there is a 50l oxygen tank on board with mask and a first aid kit.
Each diver is supposed to have an international decompression insurance, which covers medical evacuation and hyperbaric treatment.
Languages & qualifications
The crew on the boat speaks English in parts; the dive guides are speaking English, Italian and German.
The guides are diving instructors and have an excellent knowledge about the area, as we are specialists only at Hamata.
The guiding ratio is 8:1, if 9 divers are going to the water, then 2 guides will join them.
Contribution to nature reserve, statement of the environmental law:
- No fishing or spear fishing
- No feeding fishes or birds
- Do not walk on the reef
- No gloves or knifes
- No anchors
- Do not throw any waste to the sea, even a filter of a cigarette,
- No corals, shells or else collecting
Always remember this say: ‘leave nothing but bubbles and take nothing but memories’
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Rental equipment & spare parts
Equipment is available for rent, should be requested before arrival. The rental equipment is not insured, you are responsible for any damage or loss.
It is recommended to bring the most important spare parts for your own diving equipment like mask strap, fin strap, o-rings for your regulator, spare batteries.
On the boat there are 12l aluminium tanks with DIN fitting (adapters for INT regulators are available) and weights.
15l aluminium tanks are available for rent; please request it before arrival.
Climate, clothes & water temperature
It is a dry desert climate at the area of the red sea. Water temperatures range from 20°C in winter month to 30°C in summer. The air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C from May to September and from October through to April between 22°C
and 29°C.
From December to February the nights can be quite cold (we recommend to bring a sweater or jacket with you), but in summer the nights are warm. Divers can use a 3mm suit or shorty during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter a 5mm two pieces or 7mm suit is suitable.
Culture
With consideration of the Muslim religion and culture, it is not allowed to lay topless and walk around undressed. Please respect the culture and religion of the country.
Tips on board
We believe that tips should be on voluntary basis, depending on the quality of service from the guide and the crew, as a recommendation you can consider 25 € per week and per guest.