Ocean Window

On arrival in Hurghada or Marsa Alam you will be met by an employee or representative of the Ocean Window GmbH received. In an air-conditioned bus you will get from the airport to the
Brought yacht. Transfer times: from Hurghada airport to Port Ghalib approx. 3 hours, to Marina Hurghada approx. 10min. From Marsa Alam airport about 10 minutes to the port of Ghalib.

Once on board, the first thing to do is take off your shoes. Then a
Welcome drink the check-in formalities done. Then everyone can go straight to the cabin
move in and possibly get to know his / her roommate. Then the diving equipment unpacked and assembled. This way we can ensure in good time that all material is on board. When all guests are on board, there is a boat briefing and further information.

Please do not throw the used toilet paper or other hygiene articles in the toilet, Instead, use the appropriate containers, which the cleaning crew empties daily will. Otherwise the on-board toilets would clog and then it would be very uncomfortable …The hose next to the toilet is typical of the country and replaces the toilet paper.

One shower and one bath towel per person are available in all cabins. Upon request, each guest receives a poncho (diver’s bathrobe), which is after the first Dive is released.

Credit cards and checks are not accepted on board! Bring enough cash with you. Our The currency on board is euros or Swiss francs.

Please take the briefings seriously and, above all, be present at the safety briefings. The briefings are important to let you know what to expect on your next dive. After that everyone can decide whether he wants to dive or relax. The group division and division of the Buddy teams can thus be organized efficiently. The first briefing usually takes place very early in the morning! But with a coffee in hand, is not that bad.

The cabins on board all have portholes. Please keep this in mind while driving or are closed in stormy sea conditions.

Yes, every diver, no matter how experienced, has to do a buoyancy check with us (Buoyancy control). For the experienced divers among you, this might be a bit ridiculous, but we want to invest the few minutes that such a check takes in order to then use the right amount of lead and knowing that everyone is enjoying the dive, submerge.

On the day of arrival, the cabins are ready from around 3 p.m. On the day of departure we ask our guests to To vacate the cabins by 10 a.m. so that the crew can prepare them for the new guests. You can still make yourself comfortable on the various decks. Who after the week at sea would like to enjoy some more pool life, we would be happy to organize a day stay in the Harbor hotel. This can be discussed and booked on board.

The crew on board speaks English and partly German. If you have a question, don’t hesitate Ask the crew or the guides. They are happy to show you what you want or to help you where they can.

If you have problems with someone, please speak to our office or your Dive guide:

Ocean Window office in Switzerland: +41 (0) 56 410 11 41

Ocean Window Satellite Phone: +882 1644942702 (for emergencies)

Our dive guides take care of your safety during the liveaboard, both over and over Underwater. If you wish, you can have your own private dive guide to organize. This would be particularly appropriate if you are unsure about your level of experience to be able to dive safely. Please contact us for more information or questions.

A tip is a thank you to the crew. If you think the crew did a good job for you then it’s a nice gesture. Egypt is a poor country and we should put it in the right proportion do. Approximately 1 euro per crew member / per day is appropriate. On board take care of them during the Safari average 11 crew members and 2 dive guides to your wellbeing. So are depending on Satisfaction, appropriate between 70 and 100 euros per week for the crew. But this is natural Left to each guest themselves. You can also give something to the individual or to the whole Group.

During our travels, the D.E.C.O. International (Diving Emergency Center Organization) Insurance can be purchased with which you can use the decompression chamber in the event of diving accidents can. This insurance costs 6 euros and is valid for 4 weeks from the date of issue.

The fresh water tanks are constantly refilled. Still, you should keep in mind that we are on the boat have limited capacities. Therefore please do not use the fresh water wasteful.

During the diving cruise, tea, coffee, water and soft drinks are always available free of charge Available. Alcoholic beverages and Nespresso are chargeable.

The vaccination regulations are subject to constant change. For reliable information is Your family doctor will determine the right contact person. In general, adequate vaccination protection against Tetanus and hepatitis A are recommended.

The Red Sea has a dry desert climate. Expect especially during the summer months temperatures around 38 ° C during the day. In the winter months it cools down sensitively in the evening. On Casual clothing and a warm sweater are sufficient for the ship for cool evenings. You should forget but definitely not a protection for your ears (hat). We ask you, not in the saloon Sitting in a swimsuit or wet clothing.

Here are a few more things for which you may still have some cash (preferably euros) with you should: – Beer or wine, as alcoholic beverages are not included on the boat – Nespresso – Souvenirs and possible shore excursions – local fees (depending on route and tour) – Course fees and / or equipment rental – Crew tip (tip)

There is usually very little rental equipment on board. You can rent the equipment from us on site. Please do this no later than 14 days Departure contact us. (Price list: www.oceanwindow.ch/downloads/preisliste_zusatz.pdf) Beware of diving suits: As we do not have a large selection on board due to limited storage space it is advisable to try on and rent the suit at home at a dive shop. The sizes of the diving equipment specified when ordering are binding. (see also Diving equipment)

We need your brevets and your logbook from you in order to briefly discuss your experiences with you to look at. A medical certificate is also recommended. This should not be done for people under 40 years of age Be older than 2 years, for persons over 40 years not older than one year. In any case you have to Fill out and sign a health form on board.

You are welcome to use our portable boxes with your mp3 player or mobile phone via Bluetooth connect. Just ask the guides or the crew, they will be happy to help you.

You are of course very welcome on board. Because all routes are different and some not many Offer snorkeling opportunities, contact us prior to booking. We would be happy to advise you on this. Relaxation and fun are of course always included!

Nitrox is given on board to appropriately certified divers without payment. However, it is not an integral part of the booking. Should it not be possible for us for unforeseeable reasons To deliver Nitrox, there is no entitlement to a reduction in the travel price. For security reasons (often deep dives) and depending on the workload, we dive with about 29% nitrox.

All data and information requested by us must be available no later than 14 days before the start of the journey. Please note: If data is transmitted incorrectly or too late, it can lead to various complications come. For example, if the passport number in the permit is incorrect, the Coast Guard could use the Refuse to leave the port. Ocean Window GmbH assumes no liability for incorrect transmitted information and data. The resulting consequences and additional work can be done separately will be billed. Also make sure that the pass is valid for at least 6 months. take please bring a copy of your passport.

The following rescue equipment is on board: life jackets (2 in each cabin), life rafts and several lifebuoys available. You can find them in all cabins, in the saloon and engine room Fire alarms and fire extinguishers for emergencies. We will contact you on arrival on the yacht Inform the exact location and handling of the rescue equipment. As a rule, in an emergency, that everyone gets to the upper deck as quickly as possible.

Especially in the hot summer months it is wonderful to sleep under the starry sky and enjoy the mild breeze. ☺ Yes, with us you can use the blankets from the cabins. These but have to go back to the cabin in the morning.

Can hit anyone. Most of the time, symptoms subside after a day. But we still have always have some useful medication with you. Anyone who needs special medication must do so Make an effort to start your journey yourself.

Depending on the port where the ship will enter and exit, there is the possibility of a shopping tour. Hurghada is definitely worth a stroll and the port of Ghalib is blooming more and more to life.

The dive guides speak German and English, the crew mainly English.

Minimum 220 volts / maximum 240 volts. AC and European sockets.

The water temperatures in the Red Sea range between 21-30 degrees, depending on the area and Season. However, you have to keep in mind that when you dive several times a day your body moves quickly cools down. We therefore recommend between 5mm and 7mm all year round and recommend a shorty Security reasons! Gloves are not allowed.

For diving equipment, there is a box for every diver on the diving platform. In this box include booties, weight belts etc. but not diving torches and computers. For this it has extra Storage option on the platform. The diving suits are hung up and stands for everyone a 12l aluminum tank with DIN or INT connections is available. 15l tank can be used for an extra charge be hired. Please register when booking. Signal buoy and dive computers are mandatory for every diver. (see also rental equipment)

In addition to the normal rules for every diver, you should do 30 dives (Marine Park tours 50 dives) show it in the logbook or talk to us in advance whether the tour is suitable with fewer dives. It might be appropriate, or there is a possibility that you can do your own private guide dives and so also under the prescribed number of dives, safely can dive.

Depending on the tour and weather conditions, 3 to 4 dives per day are possible. In the marine parks (Brothers – Daedalus – Rocky Island – Zabargad) night dives are not allowed.

In principle, all courses are possible, but should be discussed with us before the trip. who does not If you want to dive, you can also enjoy snorkeling.

Of course, our crew is equipped and trained for first aid. For the diving emergency there are several oxygen bottles with accessories and first aid equipment on the yacht. We recommend that you take out special insurance that will be yours in the event of a diving accident Rescue, pressure chamber costs and home transport takes over. You can use the pressure chambers on site support and take out insurance for it. The costs are EUR 6 for 30 days.

Of course, the transfer from the nearest airport to the yacht and back is for you organized and included in the price (e.g .: Marsa Alam Airport – Port Ghalib- Marsa Alam Airport). Since we try, whenever possible, several arrivals and departures in one transfer organize, there may be a waiting time of max. 1 hour at the airport. Transfer from then on The nearest airport will be organized by us, but must be calculated with a long-haul flat rate e.g. Hurghada Airport – Port Ghalib – Hurghada Airport). The You can find the current surcharge in our additional price list. www.oceanwindow.ch/downloads/preisliste_zusatz.pdf Individual transfers, e.g. from / to hotel, can be organized. The prices for this vary from Hotel to hotel. Please just ask us if you wish.

Unfortunately, there have been recent incidents where airport employees have asked for money to remove luggage to stow in the bus. If you need help with your luggage, please feel free to contact them Let airport employees help. An appropriate amount would then be 1 euro per piece of luggage. Should this gentleman actually cause you problems, we would be glad if you report this to us would. Unfortunately we don’t have airport employees under control, but we can through yours Information may try together with our transfer company to prevent this in the future becomes.

In the airport of Hurghada or Marsa Alam we have our supervisors (Ayman or Walid) who stand by and give you the entry visa for currently 30 euros. You can also do it at the bank counter Buy something cheaper, but then long queues are usually the result. Please let us know if you wish the visa service of our supervisors at the airport. They will then also support you with the Baggage claim and bring you to the transfer bus. Should we not receive any information from you whether you wants the service, we assume that you do not want it. In this case the driver is standing outside in front of the airport and takes you to the bus or limousine that drives you to the yacht. Both inside the airport and in front of the airport, our supervisors join in noticeable on an Ocean Window sign. The Egyptian government has long been talking about increasing the cost of the visa. So far, however, there is neither an official notification nor a deadline. Should the We will report accordingly on the increase in entry regulations or their costs.

The local currency is the Egyptian pound (EGP). In most shops, restaurants etc. you can can also be paid in euros. The current exchange rate can be researched on the Internet.

We have two Zodiacs with us for safety but also to close from the Zodiac, depending on the dive site dive or have us brought back on board.

On arrival in Hurghada or Marsa Alam you will be met by an employee or representative of the Ocean Window GmbH received. In an air-conditioned bus you will get from the airport to the
Brought yacht. Transfer times: from Hurghada airport to Port Ghalib approx. 3 hours, to Marina Hurghada approx. 10min. From Marsa Alam airport about 10 minutes to the port of Ghalib.

Once on board, the first thing to do is take off your shoes. Then a
Welcome drink the check-in formalities done. Then everyone can go straight to the cabin
move in and possibly get to know his / her roommate. Then the diving equipment unpacked and assembled. This way we can ensure in good time that all material is on board. When all guests are on board, there is a boat briefing and further information.

Please do not throw the used toilet paper or other hygiene articles in the toilet, Instead, use the appropriate containers, which the cleaning crew empties daily will. Otherwise the on-board toilets would clog and then it would be very uncomfortable …The hose next to the toilet is typical of the country and replaces the toilet paper.

One shower and one bath towel per person are available in all cabins. Upon request, each guest receives a poncho (diver’s bathrobe), which is after the first Dive is released.

Credit cards and checks are not accepted on board! Bring enough cash with you. Our The currency on board is euros or Swiss francs.