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Q.
What is the best time of the year for diving?
A. You can dive the Red Sea all year
round. |
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What sort of equipment is provided on board?
A. Tanks, weights and belts. Rental
dive gear is available before sailing. Charges at
US$20 per day for a full gear. Torches
for night dives might be rented on board during
the trip. |
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Q.
What is the water temperature? Do I need a wet
suit?
A. From January to April you will
need a full 6mm wet suit as the water could go
down to 19°C. From July
to October with a water temperature of app.
26°C a 3mm wet
suit might be very comfortable. |
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How much diving experience do I need?
A. Diving in
the Red Sea is rather easy in favorable
condition, even newly certified divers will have
no trouble.VIP One Instructors offer PADI
continuing education on board. |
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What is meant by unlimited diving?
A. Unlimited diving means that you
can go diving any time the boat is not in transit
and according to diving safety rules. You can
dive up to 4 times a day. |
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Can I do wreck diving?
A. In the Northern routes you will
discover the most popular wrecks in the Red Sea:
the Thistlegorm, a military World War II supply
ship, and Dunraven, a steam and sail-powered
vessel which used to transport spice and timber.
The Wreck of Chrisoula K., a Greek cargo ship,
and the Giannis D., are located at Sha'ab Abu
Nahas in the Straits of Gubal. Wreck diving
depends on the weather condition. |
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Can I have privacy on board?
A. VIP One offers the same privacy
as in a hotel with its comfortable and spacious
social area, elegant cabins with queen-sized beds
and en-suite bathroom. |
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Q. What kind
of cuisine is served?
A. You are
offered a delicious choice of Egyptian and
international meals. They can be enjoyed at your
liberty in the air-conditioned dining room or on
the sun-deck. |
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What can I do apart from diving?
A. VIP One is equipped with Music
system, TV / VCR and a large selection of video
tapes. You can choose to relax on the sun-deck
listening to the music or reading a book in the
lounge. |
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Q.
Can I be contacted in the event of emergency?
A. You can be
contacted via our Head Office in Sharm El Sheikh
at 20-62-600865 from 8 am to 6 pm daily/local
time or by fax at 20-62-600176. |
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Is First Aid and Oxygen material available?
A. Yes, and our crew is fully
qualified to use it. |
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Q.
Where is the nearest Recompression Chamber
located?
A. Sharm El Sheikh and Hurghada
are equipped with state of the art Recompression
Chamber and highly qualified doctors to run them.
Special diving insurance is highly recommended. |
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