I wanted to give an update to my boat scheduled for July 31st 2021
First of all there are procedures on my boat:
· Guest agree to the use of disinfection (chlorine), this is needed as we must disinfect with bleach (e.g. on bags).
· Guest present a printed PCR Test (same one used to enter Egypt) prior to boarding the liveaboard.
· Temperature will be measured directly before guest are allowed on board and will continue on daily base.
· Wearing a mask on board is requested, in closed areas of the salon it is mandatory except during meal time.
· Air conditioning in public closed areas can increase the spread of the virus. We will not run the AC in salon if guest do not follow mandatory mask wearing. Instead doors and windows will be open all time to allow air circulation.
· Air conditioning in cabin will be operated as usual, each cabin has an independent system.
· Guest are recommended to bring their own deck towels; cabin towels are provided but must stay in cabin.
· We have successfully implemented served buffet style on board; guest do not have to bring their own plates etc.
· Water dispensers are cancelled as we consider them super spreaders, water will be served in bottles.
· Guest have to bring sufficient amount of single use mask for their period of stay on board.
· Gloves are not required for guests, we prefer regular hand washing. Hand sanitizer are provided in all public and private areas.
· Briefings will be held outside whenever possible; we move as many of the activities to be outside.
· Additional liabilities are required to be signed as request by Egyptian authorities: e.g. Declaration before/on flight
PCR Testing prior to departure from Sharm El Sheikh (as of 14.02.2021)
- There is an official testing facility that issues a PCR Travel certificate in Sharm El Sheikh.
- The Pyramid Hospital (Governmental Hospital) offers the PCR test daily between 09:00 H (9 AM) and 17:00 H (5 PM).
- No appointment is needed. You need to bring original passport and flight ticket. Please take copy of all passport pages and entry stamp as well as flight ticket with you. PCR Test price is supported by Egyptian Authorities and is about 30 USD. The PCR Test result will be available within 24 hours, you have to bring your original passport and receive it in person, no email service is available.
- If the airline you are booked with or the country you depart to requires a negative PCR test, plan enough time to receive the PCR Test certificate.
The second part is that currently boats run at 50% occupation. I originally booked a boat for 12 people but the agreement I have is that I will get a boat for 20 in case the limitation is in place
I also had several cancellation last year. As the boat was already paid for and it is still running those ended up as write off of deposit and as such I still have 5 spaces price is unchanged at €1250
I also want to stress that being vaccinated does not matter to Egyptian authorities and even if it makes you safe there is still a risk one of the crew gets sick and the whole trip has issues so each guest has to check their own travel insurance arrangements
finally right now you cannot travel to Egypt and any insurance is void from UK and each market has different view of what essential travel is
