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Travel Information |
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Depending on the time of year you want to travel, you have a choice of cheap charter flights or package holidays to all major Red Sea destinations.
Those of you travelling with your diving equipment, please check your baggage allowance when booking your trip. For details of your departure or flight confirmation please contact your tour leader. |
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| There are no required vaccinations for Egypt but Tetanus and Hepatitis A are generally recommended. Travel first-aid kits should contain the standard products. Doctors fees will be charged locally and receipts can be handed into your insurance agent on returning home.
In case of any diving related medical emergency there is a recompression chamber situated in Marsa Shagra, 22km north of Marsa Alam. This facility is manned 24hr. aday, throughout the year by a team of quailified and experienced medical personel. BARO Medical offers visiting divers the option of enrolling in the CSP (Chamber Support Programme) where for the nominal fee of 7 Euro's any required emergency recompression treatment will be conducted free of charge. This CSP is valid for 3 weeks from date of issue and is only valid for the Marsa Shagra Chamber. Divers traveling between various destinations are recommended to ask for advice at the diving centre.
More information about BARO Medical can be found by E-mailing
info@baromedical.de
or by phoning
Dr. Hossam Nasef 0020 122187550
Dr. Wael Nasef 0020 121653806
Dr. Nabil El-Alfy 0020 124455127
Fax: 0020-65-354 1503 |
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| The official currency is the Egyptian Pound (L.E.)
In the Orca Dive Club payment is accepted in most major currencies (Euro, US$, GBP Sterling, SFR), as well as traveller cheques and Visa/Mastercard. |
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| The climate enjoyed throughout the Red Sea allows for year round diving. The best times of the year for a visit are either spring or autumn. In the summer the temperature will go into the high 40's (degrees Celsius). In the winter the temperature does not usually fall below 20 degrees Celsius.
Water temperatures range from 29 degrees Celsius in the summer to not usually below 20 degrees Celsius in the winter. |
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| In the summer months (May until October) a shorty,3-5mm overall, or Long John are adequate. Gloves are not required and are prohibited at most dive sites.
In the winter months (November until April) you will be looking at using a 5-7mm overall with hood or a semi-dry. In the months of December upto Febuary some guests are now opting to using drysuits as the prevailing north winds are very cold making getting changed unpleasent onboard the dive boat. |
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| The official language is Arabic. Most locals understand and speak English, German and French depending on the destination. |
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| The electrical power supply is usually 220v at 50Hz. For electrical devices you will require a two pin adapter (European standard). |
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| Tipping also known as "baksheesh" is standard practice especially in Egypt. On all hotel and restaurant bills there is a 12% service charge included. 5-10% on top of this is an acceptable tip.
Note: Keep plenty of small notes for tipping purposes as "baksheesh" is generally expected by anyone who offers you any kind of service or assistance. |
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| The official day of rest is Friday where all official and governmental offices will be closed.
Banks: 9.30am-12.30pm
Shops: 9am-10pm
Museums: 8am-1pm (in the winter 9am-4pm) |
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