From: Hurghada (Egypt)
Straits of Tiran Dive Safari in the Red Sea
Sailing tour introduction
Sailing Cruise Itinerary
**This is a sample itinerary. The actual itinerary may be adjusted by the captain or the service provider due to weather conditions or other reasons.
Day
1
Hurghada
Upon arrival in Hurghada, transfer to the boat. Check-in, dinner, and the first night is spent in the harbor.
Day
2
Umm Gammar
Departure in the morning. Boat briefing, dive, safety, and equipment briefing. Dives at Umm Gammar and Abu Nuhas – Carnatic.
Day
3
Ras Mohamed
Dives at the Dunraven wreck, Ras Mohamed, and Tiran – Gordon Reef.
Day
4
Woodhouse
Dives at Woodhouse – Thomas Reef and Jackson Reef. Night dive at Gordon Reef.
Day
5
SS Thistlegorm Wreck
Dives at Ras Mohamed – Yolanda Reef and the SS Thistlegorm wreck.
Day
6
SS Thistlegorm
Dive at SS Thistlegorm. Dives at Shag Rock Reef, Abu Nuhas – Giannis D, and Small Giftun Island.
Day
7
Hurghada
Two dives. Return to the harbor. Breakfast and check-out by 10:00 AM. Transfer to the airport or hotel. For safety reasons, you should not dive within 24 hours before your return flight.
Cruise Boat Details
Power boat 41m (2025)
Cabin Charter Types
Cruise Price Details
Price includes
- Transfers from / to airport
- Full board during safari (arrival day: dinner /departure day: breakfast)
- Soft drinks, Tea/coffee, water
- 3 Dives per day (last day 2 dives) + night dive
- 12 l Tanks, weights, guides, last night (7th) on board or in a 4* Hotel "HP-BASIS" (depending on the booking situation of the boat)
- NITROX
Price does not include
- Safari package
- 15L Tanks or other extras e.g. equipment
- Visa Euro 30 incl. airport and luggage service
- Renting equipment upon request
Good to Know
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Location
- Hurghada, Egypt
The departure base depends on the sailing dates you select.
Check-in / Checkout
Check-in: Saturday from 16:00
Check-out: Saturday until 10:00
Cruise duration is 7 days / 7 nights.
Accommodation
Private cabin
Private cabin for 2 guests. If the cabin is booked for 1 guest only, a single accommodation surcharge will apply.
Crew
The sailing tour from Hurghada is operated by a professional crew of 5: captain, chef or hostess, and additional crew.
The captain of the Custom Built is responsible for: the safety of guests during Straits of Tiran Dive Safari in the Red Sea, handling of the Motor boat, navigation and adjusting the itinerary according to weather conditions.
Meal Plan
Full Board
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included in the price. Meals are prepared by the chef and served onboard of the yacht. Soft drinks are included during meals.
Alcoholic drinks can be purchased on board of Custom Built at an additional cost. Guests are not allowed to bring their own alcohol on board.
If you have food allergies or intolerances, please inform us in advance so the crew can take them into consideration.
Options & Fees
Mandatory fees
Marine Park Fees: $175 per person, Service Charge: $116 per person
To be paid in advance in addition to the cabin or berth price. This fee typically covers: port fees, tourist taxes, fuel costs, marina fees in Egypt and basic provisioning.
Sailing Itinerary & Weather Conditions
The 7 days itinerary is planned in advance; however, Straits of Tiran Dive Safari in the Red Sea may be adjusted depending on weather conditions, port availability, and the captain's safety decisions.
The captain may modify the route or change the order of stops to ensure a safe and comfortable sailing experience on board of Custom Built.
Payment & Cancellation
No-obligation reservation (3 day hold).
No payment is required until the booking agreement is signed.
Payment terms:
- Down payment: 30%
- Balance: due 60 days before departure
- Extras: payable in advance, at least 60 days before the charter
Cancellation policy:
- 30% of the charter fee is retained for cancellations made 61 days before departure
- 100% of the total charter fee is non-refundable for cancellations made 60 days or less prior to the charter
Payment and cancellation terms are provided for reference only. Final terms are defined in the booking agreement.
Customer reviews
How customer reviews and ratings work
We use the Average with Prior (also known as Bayesian Average) to calculate the total rating for each sailing cruise
Since new cruises could have very few reviews, each review can significantly impact the average score, potentially leading to misleading representations of the total score (e.g., one very positive or very negative review skewing the overall rating). To mitigate this, we use a "prior" or "default" score.
This means that each cruise, by default, starts with a rating of 4, which is calculated from 5 hypothetical reviews, each rated 4. This assumption provides a baseline level of performance that is neutral-to-positive.
For example, if a new cruise receives a 5-star review, the total rating will be adjusted to 4.17. Here's how it is calculated: (4 × 5) + 5 = 25 and then divided by the total number of reviews 6 (5 default + 1 actual review), resulting in 4.17
As more reviews come in, the weight of the actual reviews increases, and the influence of the prior diminishes.