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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Getting There, Passports & Visa Documentation:

The Hurghada International Airport is approximately 290 miles from Egypts capital city of Cairo. The flight time between Cairo and Hurghada is 1 hour. Below are the airlines that fly into both airports. There are many other airlines that offer direct flights.

Hurghada International Airport (HRG): Turkish Air, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa & Condor, Egypt Air, Air Berlin

Cairo International Airport (CAI): Egypt Air, Swiss International Airlines, Air Berlin, Air Arabia, Lufthansa, Austrian Airways, Turkish Airlines, Air France, Alitalia, Royal Air Maroc, Ethiopian Airlines, British Airways, Emirates Airlines, Etihad Airlines, Gulf Air, Kuwait Airways, Middle East Airlines, Saudi, Royal Jordanian, Oman Air, Russian Airlines/Aeroflot, China Airlines, Ukraine Airlines, Aegean Airlines, Tunis Air

Passports/Port Clearance to Travel: (Required 10 Days Prior to Charter Start Date) All passport and detail information must be entered into the GIS (Guest Information System) and completed 10 days prior to the departure date. The yacht requires a scanned copy of each guest’s passport to be uploaded through the GIS 10 days prior to the yacht departure so it can be sent to local authorities to secure permission for guests to board. Egyptian citizens must scan a copy of their ID and passport no less than 14 days prior to arrival for port clearance.    

Visitors must have a current passport, adequate funds to support themselves, and a return airline ticket. US citizens require a passport that must be 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.

Minimum Age: The minimum age is 5 years old for Aggressor Floating Resort, Hurghada Itineraries only. Does not apply to Southern Red Sea Diving Itineraries

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.

Arrival/Boarding/Departure:

Transfers: 14 days prior to boarding the yacht, advance transportation reservations are required for complimentary pick up from the Hurghada International Airport.

Airport transfers are included and complimentary if arriving and departing from the Hurghada Airport on the charter start/end dates to and from where the yacht docks. If you are part of the complimentary transfer from the Hurghada Airport to the yacht, an English-speaking guide will meet and greet you to assist with your luggage inside the airport and another English-speaking guide will be waiting for guests outside the airport.

Transfers are provided from the Hurghada Airport to where the yacht docks when the guests arrive. The transfer to the Hurghada Airport after the charter is at 8 am Saturday morning (for 7-night charters).  This transfer is only for guests who have flights that depart within 2 1/2 hours. Guests cannot arrive at the airport more than 2 1/2 hours prior to their departing flight (airport rules)

If you are already in Hurghada and making your own way to the Aggressor Floating Resort, boarding starts at 3 pm. Please be sure to include your arrival time and/or hotel reservations when completing your online paperwork through the GIS. (Taxis can be arranged to other locations.)

We highly recommend arriving in Hurghada at least one day prior to boarding. Early arrival will not only help you get acclimated to the local climate but ensure a timely arrival and that all bags have arrived.

Arrival Back to Port
Sunday to Thursday, the AFR yacht departs early morning for the daily diving and snorkeling water activities and arrives back to Hurghada each evening by 6:00 pm. Tuesday and Friday  the Aggressor Floating Resort remains moored in Hurghada. Between 4 – 5 pm Friday night,  a sunset cocktail party will be held, then guests may go ashore for dinner at one of the many wonderful restaurants in Hurghada. (only meal not included in your cruise) 

For guests on the Deep South itinerary -  The Yacht returns to Port Ghalib Saturday Morning around 8am. Dinner Friday night will be served on the yacht.



Local Fees/Taxes

There is a per person USD $90 port fee and $100 marine park fee (for 5 days of diving and snorkeling). These fees will be paid at check out.

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, scuba gear rental, dive courses, clothing sales and nitrox.

Upon arrival to Egypt, all guests must pay an entry visa of $25. They do not offer a multi-entry visa. (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.


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.