The team at Aggressor Adventures provides guests with the most up-to-date information regarding upcoming trips. Please check this page and the Know Before You Go document at the time of booking and in advance of your adventure to ensure you have everything you will need before you leave.
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Facts About The Red Sea, Egypt
- Official language is Arabic. Many in tourist areas also speak English and French
- Population: Over 90 million
- Capital city: Cairo
- Day Temperatures: Summer time 33C/ 91F-Winter time 21C/69F
- Night Temperatures: Summer time 26C/78F -Winter time 17C/62F
Getting There, Passports & Visa Documentation
The Hurghada International Airport is located 25 minutes from downtown Hurghada where the yacht docks at the El Foly Marina, located on Arabia Rosd next to Beirut Hotel. For assistance, Aggressor Adventure Travel has two travel agents who specialize in airline travel, tours and hotel stays.IMPORTANT: Due to new regulations related to visiting the islands in the North the yacht will need to present a copy of each guests passport 4 days prior to the yacht departure to local authorities to secure permission for the guest to board.
Visitors must have a current passport, adequate funds to support themselves, and a return airline ticket. Citizens from all countries are required to have a passport that is valid for 6 months from date of entry. It is the travelers’ responsibility to ensure they have the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary as well as for re-entry and return to their country. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement.
Long Distance Ground Transfers between Cairo, Luxor, Hurghada & Port Ghalib:
Long distance ground transfers between main regions of Egypt must be arranged in advance and require a minimum of 7 days advance notice. Due to Egyptian security regulations, these transfers require advance authorization with Egyptian Government officials. The transfer company must provide trip specifics includingNumber of Pax, Guests Names, Nationality, Departure Time, Hotel or Boat Name to/From, -Coach Information, Driver Name and Representative or Tour Guide Name in order to obtain written permission for the trip to occur. Because of this last-minute reservations or changes to a transfer (such as changing departure times, revising the destination, or adding a new friend at the last minute) are not permitted.
Hurghada International Airport (HRG): Turkish Air, Pegasus Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Swiss Air, Lufthansa & Condor, Egypt Air
Arrival/Boarding/Departure
Guests should fly into the Hurghada International Airport (HRG) and take a taxi, Uber or a private transfer (Aggressors Detour Dept can arrange private transfers) to the El Foly Marina where the yacht docks. It is about a 20 minute drive.For those with a private transfer, an English-speaking guide will meet and greet you to assist you with your luggage inside the airport and another English-speaking guide will be waiting for guests outside the airport.
If you are already in Hurghada you may board the yacht Saturday afternoon anytime between 3 pm - 6 pm and through the evening. The yacht will depart the dock early Sunday morning after the Port Authorities have checked all guest's passports. Once port authority boards the yacht, no one can board.
At the end of the week when guests disembark; the staff can assist with helping to arrange transportation with a taxi or Uber.
Last Diving Day/Departure
After a full week of diving, the Red Sea Aggressor II returns back to El Foly Marina Friday afternoon between 2 - 4 pm. Friday evening after the sunset cocktail party, guests may go ashore and enjoy one of the many fine restaurants, cafes or pubs in the Hurghada.Check-out is Saturday morning at 8 am.
Please note the Hurghada Airport allows guests to enter the airport 3 to 4 hours prior to their departure flight time and no sooner than that.
Local Fees/Taxes
There is a per person USD $50 Port Fee and a USD $100 Marine Park fee (Ras Mohamed and Straights of Tiran).
These fees are paid onboard the yacht and may be paid by Visa, Mastercard, or cash. The yacht does not accept travelers checks due to the banks not accepting them. There is a 14% Value Added Tax (VAT) required by the Egyptian Federal Law for all onboard billings for any retail or service added to your bill that includes port fees, marine park fees, dive courses, clothing sales and nitrox.
Upon arrival to Egypt, all guests must pay (cash only) an entry visa of $25. (subject to change without notice) If guests would like to purchase a visa in advance, please visit: https://visa2egypt.gov.eg/eVisa/FAQ
Please Note: Drones are not allowed in Egypt. The Egyptian Government forbids international tourists from carrying drone aircraft into the country. If you do enter Egypt with a drone aircraft, the Egyptian Government warns they will confiscate the drone.
Taxes and fees paid onboard the yacht are subject to change without notice.
Please Note: Safety sausage (SMB) and reel are mandatory. You can rent the set for $20 per week or purchase the set on the yacht for $65 if you do not have your own.
GRATUITIES
Gratuities are not included at all Aggressor destinations. Tipping is voluntary and based on the service the staff has provided you. The Manager will provide envelopes for gratuities upon settling your account at the end of the week. Gratuities are shared equally among all staff. All Aggressors accept cash, Visa, and MasterCard payments for gratuities.