Egypt

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The Red Sea boasts more species of fish than any other proportional body of water. Join us onboard Asmaa for the most colourful swimming holiday you've ever had.

Duration

7 Nights

Distance per day

2-5km

Water temperature

22°C

Max. group size

Ability level

Intermediate

Swim type

Open Water, Sea

Non-swimming Partners

Welcome - 10% discount

Technique coaching

Included

This tour has been designed as a live-aboard to give us the best possible access to the swimming spots in the Red Sea. Your home for the week will be the MV Emperor Asmaa, with all rooms equipped with en suite bathrooms, mini bars and towels. Upper deck cabins have large windows with views over the ocean.

The Red Sea is one of the most spectacular places on earth to put your face in the water. Expect vivid coral gardens, kaleidoscopic reef fish, rays, turtles, and if you’re lucky – dolphins. Visibility can stretch to 30 metres or more, making every swim feel like flying through a living aquarium.

Highlights

Close encounters

If we are lucky, this trip is a great opportunity to see dolphins in the wild.

Sunset over the desert

There's something particularly special about watching the sun set from a boat deck. Enjoy a drink from the deck as the golden sun sinks over the desert cliffs.

Unmatched visibility

The Red Sea is legendary for its clarity - on a calm day, visibility can reach 30 metres or more, giving you the sensation of swimming through glass. A colourful assault on the senses.

Itinerary

Day 1

Welcome

On landing in Hurghada, you will be transferred to Hurghada jetty where Emperor Asmaa will be waiting for you to board. A transfer from the airport to the boat will run at 18:00 on the first day, and is free of charge. Once everyone is on board and settled in, we will assemble in the ship’s lounge for the safety briefing.

Day 2

Explore coral reefs

Enjoy a 1.5-2km swim around the coastline and the lagoon of Ras Abu Soma, with beautiful sandy bottoms and lots of little reefs and colourful fish. After a delicious lunch on board, the afternoon swim offers a chance to look out for blue spotted rays and enjoy a kaleidoscope of marine life on this stunning stretch of reef (1km). Slow down and snorkel afterwards.

Day 3

Gobal Island swim

In the early hours, the ship’s anchor will be lifted and we will cruise towards our first swim spot of the day: Abu Mongar - a beautifully shallow swim (approx. 1km – 1.5km). After lunch the afternoon offers a stunning shallow swim along the coastline of Gobal Island, and also a great chance for the guides to film you swimming underwater and provide feedback on your swim technique if you wish (2km).

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Accommodation

WIFI ENSUITE AIR CON DINING DECK SUN DECK

This tour has been designed as a live-aboard to give us the best possible access to the swimming spots in the Red Sea. Your home will be the Marine Yacht Emperor Asmaa, a 30m custom built live-aboard. All rooms are equipped with ensuite bathrooms, mini bars and towels. Upper deck cabins have large windows with views over the ocean. Decorated in contemporary style, the boat has an air conditioned salon and bar area, and a sundeck for sun bathing, sunrise yoga or simply kicking back.

Rooms

Bookings are based on a twin share basis. If you wish to book your own private cabin, cabins for sole use are charged at the normal rate + £450 single supplement.

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What's included

Included

Accommodation on the liveaboard MV Emperor Asmaa in a twin share cabin (sole use available)
Full swimming itinerary
Marine Park fees
Port departure fees
One-to-one swim coaching and video analysis
All meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
Red wine or a soft drink with evening meals
Afternoon snacks
Unlimited drinking water, tea and coffee
Safety boats
Swim guides and an eight-strong boat crew
Snorkeling equipment
Swim feeds and wet boat refreshments
SwimQuest swim cap and SwimQuest gift
Transfers to and from Emperor Asmaa from Hurghada airport
Government taxes and bed tax
VAT
ABTOT Financial Protection

Not included

Flights to Hurghada or additional onward transfers
On board extras
Purchase of any alcohol / soft drinks outside of those provided with dinners
Single room supplement
Upper deck room upgrades
Cost of a scuba dive (available on a set day during the trip, for PADI certified divers only) c. £80

Getting there

On landing in Hurghada, at 6pm you will be transferred to Hurghada jetty where Emperor Asmaa will be waiting for you to board.

Fly to Hurghada

Fly to Hurghada airport (HRG). For help finding flight information and prices, you may wish to try a flight search engine such as Skyscanner or Kayak.

Transfer to Hurghada Jetty

- A transfer from the airport to the boat will be at 18:00 on the first day, and is included in your trip price. This takes approximately 20 minutes by car. If you need a transfer after this time, this is possible and is paid locally. The cost of this depends on the number of passengers, but as an idea, a transfer for 1 or 2 people will cost 12 Euros. If there are more passengers, a larger vehicle will be required and so the price will change slightly.
- Please note that should separate flights arrive within a short time of each other, you may be requested to wait until all the guests have arrived before departure. This prevents unnecessary journeys to and from the airport. If you are already in Egypt you should contact us for transfer details.
- The boat moors near Hurghada and departs early on the morning following the check-in day.

Transfer back to Hurghada Airport

Check out is at 9am on the last day of the cruise, with a transfer back to the airport for the whole group at 9:30am.

For guests continuing their holiday in the Red Sea at a resort, hotel or another liveaboard, your on-going transfers need to be arranged by you from the airport. We will not be able to arrange direct transfers from the liveaboard to resorts.