Independence 2

The following services are included in the tour price per person:

• Accommodation in a half-double cabin on the lower deck with shower and toilet
• Full board, instant coffee, water, tea, and soft drinks
  • Full board begins on the day of arrival with dinner and ends on the day of departure with breakfast
• Check-in on the day of arrival starting at 3:00 p.m.
• Check-out on the day of departure by 10:00 a.m.
• Diving: up to four dives per day; two dives on the last day; 12-liter aluminum tank, weights, guide
• Free Wi-Fi access
  • (as long as there is cell service. However, this service cannot be guaranteed!)
• Free nitrox
  • If the nitrox system is unavailable for technical reasons, there is no entitlement to a refund
• ENOS included
  • If the ENOS system is unavailable for technical reasons, there is no entitlement to a refund

The following services per person are not included in the tour price:

• Surcharge for upper deck and main deck cabins: 100 EUR
• Single cabin supplement: 65% of the safari price
• Visa: 35 EUR (if the Egyptian government increases visa fees, the visa price will be adjusted)
• Permit fees for all routes: 235 EUR / 9–14-day safari: 275 EUR
  • (included in this amount are: diving permits, local fees, port fees, and surcharges)
  • In the event of government-mandated price increases (fuel, taxes, fees), we reserve the right to adjust prices accordingly. Should government-mandated price increases (fuel, taxes, fees) occur, we reserve the right to adjust prices accordingly
• Transfer:
  • HRG Airport – Port Ghalib Ferry – HRG Airport: 35 EUR each way
  • RMF Airport – HRG Ship – RMF Airport: 35 EUR one way
  • HRG Airport – HRG Ship – HRG Airport: 10 EUR each way
  • RMF Airport – Port Ghalib Boat – RMF Airport: 20 EUR one way
• 15L aluminum tank / 12L steel tank / 15L steel tank cost an additional 30 EUR per week / 9–14 days: 40 EUR (must be pre-ordered)
  • Our standard 12L aluminum tanks are not equipped with special sidemount valves, rigging kits, or similar accessories. For special sidemount tanks with right-left valves, rebreather support, or other special requests, please inquire well in advance.
• Rental Equipment
• Alcohol
• Tips for crew and guides (recommended amounts: 75 EUR per week, 120 EUR for a 9-day tour, 130 EUR for a 10-day tour, and 150 EUR for a 14-day tour)
• Flight
• Payments on board can be made in cash using EUR, US dollars, and CHF. Credit cards (Mastercard/Visa) are accepted. The boat owner charges a 3% fee for this (the amount due is converted to Egyptian pounds for this purpose). However, we may not be able to offer this service at all times. Please check with us for the latest information!

Cabins:

The Independence II can accommodate 20 guests. There are six double cabins with twin beds and four double cabins with double beds, one of which is located on the upper deck. On the main deck, there are three additional cabins, two of which each have twin beds, while the owner’s cabin features both a double bed and a single bed. All cabins are equipped with a very spacious bathroom and feature individually controlled air conditioning.

Upper and Sun Decks:

All decks are finished with fine teak. The first upper and sun decks feature lounging and seating areas, as well as tables in the covered section and the bar. There is ample space for sunbathing in the bow and stern areas, as well as on the second upper deck. The huge flybridge is shaded and equipped with a seating area, sunbathing areas, and teak loungers. For entertainment, the air-conditioned salon features a flat-screen TV with a DVD player and a stereo CD player. Free Wi-Fi is available as long as cell phone reception is available. However, this service cannot be guaranteed!

Dining:

The air-conditioned restaurant is located on the main deck. A Nespresso coffee machine is on board—please bring your own capsules!

Diving:

Aluminum tanks—and, upon request, steel tanks (12 L / 15 L as well as twin 10 L)—are available for diving. Additionally, there is, of course, a restroom and a shower, as well as plenty of space for gear boxes and equipment on the mid-deck. The large dive platform is accessible via two sets of stairs and features two stainless-steel freshwater basins for rinsing gear, as well as two handheld showers.

Safety:

Another reason to choose the “Independence 2” is the ENOS electronic emergency call and tracking system. The system operates independently and, unlike other systems, does not rely on support from additional rescue services. It consists of two units: a receiver and one transmitter per diver. Transmitters are provided free of charge to divers on the “Independence 2.”

1. Marine
Parks The prerequisite for participating in dives at the marine parks is a minimum of 50 logged dives; this now also applies to St. John’s. If guests cannot provide proof of this minimum number, we must exclude them from diving in these areas. Night diving, as well as swimming and snorkeling, are prohibited in marine park areas.

2. Depth Limits
Dives during the liveaboard will be conducted in accordance with the depth limits applicable to a diver’s respective certification level, and these limits must be observed; that is:

• The depth limit for an Open Water Diver is a maximum of 18 m
• The depth limit for a CMAS* diver is a maximum of 20 m
• For Advanced Open Water Divers, the depth limit is 30 m
• A deep diving certification is required for dives up to 40 m

3. Wreck
Diving A wreck diving specialty is required to dive through a wreck. If this specialty is not held, the wreck may only be dived from the outside.

Non-divers receive a 10% discount on the safari price; however, non-divers are still required to pay the full permit fees.

Repeat Guest Discount: Guests who participate in two liveaboard trips within a calendar year receive a 10% discount on the second trip.

Group discount: A 10% discount is offered for group bookings of at least eight participants.