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Technical Diving in the Red Sea - Tek Diving Safaris
12 May 2008
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Tekstreme
Emperor Divers
Rosetta Hotel, Naama Bay
Sharm El Sheikh, South Sinai
Egypt
Phone: +20 (0) 122340995
Fax +20 (0) 69601735
E-mail: info@tekstremediving.com
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RED SEA TEK DIVING SAFARIS
Seven-day liveaboard safaris give the perfect opportunity to discover and explore some unknown wrecks and reefs of the Red Sea.
Leaving from Sharm El Sheikh, the week is spent diving on unspoiled deep wrecks around the Straits of Gubal, breath-taking drop-offs in the Ras Mohammed Marine Park and long penetration dives on world-class wrecks like the Thistlegorm or the Rosalie Moller.
The water temperature and the dive sites make it possible to do two dives in one:
The first part being a deep dive exploring a wreck, a surprising canyon or an astonishing wall in crystal clear water. The second part of the same dive is spent in shallow water, swimming around colourful coral reefs, teeming with marine life, while completing the decompression stops.
Night dives are also a great opportunity to discover surprising wrecks in shallower water.
Important Note:
This trip is only open to certified and experienced Tek divers as some dive sites are deep and beyond the capabilities and range of the recreational diver.
It is designed to fulfil the needs of Extended Range and Trimix divers, using open circuit scuba or rebreather.
The dive sites are selected according to the experience, qualification and wishes of our guests.
The safari boat is specially adapted to offer a full range of Tek diving services:
- Comfortable diving area, with convenient ladders, large boat deck with ample space. For obvious reasons, the trip is limited to a maximum of 8 divers, on a boat with a 14-person capacity.
- A very helpful crew, ready to provide you with the most enjoyable diving environment, to help you exit the water or carry heavy gear.
- All types of mixes (from Nitrox to Trimix) blended by a certified gas blender according to your needs.
- CCR-friendly services with the possibility to get Sodalime, batteries, O2 sensors or spare parts on board (on request).
- All the necessary equipment on board (Analysers, deco station, tow lines, one Nitrox and two Air compressors).
- A very well equipped rental department, if you have any particular needs (all Tek gear, lift bags, computers, CCR Inspiration, SCR Dolphin).
- Reliable first aid procedures and equipment. All our crew is trained to understand the specific needs and procedures of Tek divers.
- An experienced guide who can also train you, if needed, to specific techniques (mixed gas diving, rebreather, advanced wreck penetration).
- Comfortable cabins and lounge with VCR, TV and music… and the much appreciated food and drink.
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Price List Safaris
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NITROX up to 40%
NITROX up to 80%
NITROX up to 100%
HELIUM per liter
INSPIRATION O2 fills
TWINSETS per day
INSPIRATION cylinders per set per week
SOFNOLIME per kilo
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5 Euros
8 Euros
12 Euros
0.07 Euros
5 Euros
15 Euros
30 Euros
11 Euros
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Examples of schedules
(Remember, this is always weather dependent)
NORTH SAFARI DEP/ARR SHARM
Spend first night on the boat in the marina.
Depart next morning to Ras Katy for warm-up/kit check dive.
Sail in afternoon across to Gobal Island & sleep at Small Gobal barge wreck.
On Day 2 make 1 or 2 dives on the wreck of the Rosalie Moller.
Sleep at Umm Usk.
Day 3 spent either on deep wreck at Abu Nuhas or 'Seastar' on north of Small Gobal Island.
Sail in afternoon back to alternatives for night.
Day 4 diving round Ras Mohammed - deep walls at Shark reef or Shark Observatory, or the deep caves at Jackfish Alley.
Day 5 is another day at Ras Mohammed to either do a new site or repeat day 4.
Day 6 will be spent with 1 dive in the deep canyon at Thomas Reef (Tiran) before returning to the jetty.
Day 7 - Disembark.
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NORTH SAFARI DEP/ARR HURGHADA
Guests spend first night on the boat in the marina.
Depart the next morning for warm-up/kit check dive at Shaabruhr Umm Gamar with the patrol boat wreck at 35-50m.
Travel up to Umm Usk for night.
Day 2 diving deep wreck at Abu Nuhas.
Sleep at Gobal Island barge wreck.
Day 3 spent with 1 or 2 dives on Rosalie Moller.
Travel across & sleep at alternatives.
Day 4 Diving at Ras Mohammed, either deep wall or deep caves.
Travel back over to Hurghada & sleep at Shaab El Erg.
Day 5 Diving on deep wreck at Shaabruhr Umm Gamar.
Sleep at Giftun.
Day 6 Deep reef dive at Small Giftun with it's archway & canyon.
Return to jetty.
Day 7 - Disembark
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DEEP SOUTH SAFARI DEP/ARR MARSA GHALIB
Guests spend first night on the boat in the marina.
Depart the next morning for warm-up/kit check dive at Elpinstone reef with it's stunning walls & plateaus and the archway at 60m.
Sail overnight to Daedalus reef.
Day 2 diving on wreck of Zealot at 80-110m or the walls of Daedalus with a good chance of seeing hammerhead sharks.
Sail overnight to Rocky Island.
Day 3 diving on wreck of the Maiden at 120m (experienced trimix divers only) or the walls on the north side of the island.
Sleep at St. Johns.
Day 4 Diving on one of the stunning pinnacles of St. John's with walls plunging to over 100m and a good chance of sharks, mantas etc.
Sleep at Mikawa Island.
Day 5 spent with 1 dive on the wreck of a fishing trawler at 30-50m then another dive on either a shallow world war 2 wreck or a reef wall depending on weather.
Travel overnight up to Shaab Sharm.
Day 6 diving the walls & plateaus of Shaab Sharm with a cave system at 48-55m and another chance of big fish.
Afternoon spent travelling to marina for last night BBQ.
Day 7 - Disembark
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SOUTH SAFARI DEP/ARR MARSA GHALIB
Guests spend first night on boat on the marina.
Depart next morning for warm-up/kit check dive at Elphinstone.
Sail overnight to Brother Islands.
Day 2 Diving on wreck of Aida (30-56m) or Numidia (12-80m) at Big Brother.
Day 3 Diving on walls & plateau at Small Brother.
Sail overnight to Daedalus.
Days 4 & 5 will be diving on either the wreck of the Zealot at 80-110m or the deep walls of Daedalus with a good chance of seeing hammerheads.
Sail overnight back to Elphinstone.
Day 6 gives another chance to experience one of the top dive sites in the world at a deeper level.
Return to marina.
Day 7 - Disembark
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PLEASE NOTE:
ALL THE ABOVE ROUTES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE DEPENDING ON A NUMBER OF FACTORS WHICH INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
- The weather
- The time of the year (Length of daylight hours)
- The ability & experience levels of the divers
- Any special needs of the guests (training sites, specific depths etc)
It should also be made clear that on the southern routes divers will be a long way from the nearest medical recompression facility (up to 12 hours at the furthest points). In Egypt you cannot rely on any speedy air evacuation, but must assume on the safari boat having return to the nearest port for an evacuation by road.
In addition, the 2 southern routes involve A LOT of travelling, with up to 12 hours at a time of overnight travelling times, and up to 6 hours travelling in the daytime on occasions.
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