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Wyjazdy nurkowe - Eco-Dive Safari

Peter - 28-03-2007, 15:30
Temat postu: Eco-Dive Safari

The underwater environment is very different from everything we are used to above water. A multitude of colours, shapes, swimming patterns and behaviours meet us when we dive along a reef. To most people, all the different shapes and colours of coral and fish beg an explanation. Differences in behaviour between different fishes, as well as obvious differences in where you find different reef creatures usually also are questions that come to mind. But how do you take the first step in understanding this fascinating world under the surface?

Now you have a chance of getting a head start in understanding underwater ecology. Emperor Divers now launch Eco-dive safaris. On Eco-dive safaris we will explore the underwater world in lectures as well as during dives. Subjects will be Corals and coral reef ecology, Fish and fish ecology, Symbiosis, Sex on reefs, Sharks and marine mammals as well as Reef conservation. Typically, an Eco-dive safari day will include one lecture, three dives focused on the subject of the talk of the day, and, finally, an informal evening picture show with a discussion session. The lectures will be held at an introductory level and questions will be most welcome. The pace of dives will be relaxed and at moderate depths, as most of the interactions and many of the animals we study will not be noticed during standard diving speeds. Apart from being optimal for studying details on the reef, this pace also fits the need of uw-photographers, which makes it a great chance for photographers to combine a course on underwater ecosystems with photography. So, if you want to learn about underwater ecology while still enjoying a relaxed vacation, join us for our Eco-safaris.

Now you have a chance to join Bent Christensen (PhD in Aquatic Ecology and uw-photographer) and Peter Bergquist (PADI Instructor and uw-photographer) onboard M/Y Emperor Asmaa for a week long Eco-dive Safari at four different dates during 2007.

Eco-dive Safari fact sheet:

Dates:
Thursday 28/06 – 05/07 and
Friday 06/07 – 13/07 (last night in Hotel)

These dates are Retail 970 Euro Per person in shared twin bed cabin.

And

Thursday 22/11 – 29/11 and
Friday 30/11 – 07/12.

These dates are in the low season offer and will be 900 Euro Per person in shared twin bed cabin only.

Prices are including:
Transfer Airport (Hurghada and Marsa Alam Airport) – Boat – Return
6 nights onboard My Asmaa, last night onboard or in hotel subject of following booking
6 days of Diving, 3 Dives/Day, 2 dives last day
Safari guide, tanks, weights
Full board, all soft drinks, snacks
Tax

Not include is:
Flight / Visa
Diving Equipment
Alcohol
20 Euro port fees to be paid on board
Nitrox ( 5 Euro.tank, package pay 8 plus 2 are Free, to be paid on board )

Schedule:
* First day flight day, transfer, embarkation, boat briefing, course overview.
* Next morning start sailing and diving, following safari itinery.
* Last diving day 2 dives in the morning and boat will then come back to port or stay out at sea what depends on the flight times of all guests.

Or

Boat comes back and guests will be transferred to the Coral Beach Hotel in Marsa Ghalib (5 min transfer time only) with accommodation in shared twin rooms/ half board. Subject of following booking.

The itinery of the safari will include the following dive sites in no specific order. The dive sites are changeable due to weather conditions.

Marsa Abu Dabab (For Dugoung)
Elphinstone (For Sharks)
Shaab Sataya (Dolphin Reef) (For Dolphins)
Shaab Claude
El Malahi
Umm Aruk
Abu Ralahib (St John’s Caves)

If you have any questions. Feel free to contact me.

Janek - 28-03-2007, 21:16
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Interesting proposition. Would be nice to know something about standard which represents M/Y Emperor Asmaa.... maybe some photos of a boat?
Frankly speaking within proposed price you can easily find offers inculding flight tickets - Warsaw-Hurghada-Warsaw for example...
Planned dive sites are worth to explore indeed.
Regards
Janek

Beeker - 28-03-2007, 22:49
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Janek napisał/a:

Frankly speaking within proposed price you can easily find offers inculding flight tickets

Let's be really frank - it's not f...ing cheap. Standard Polish safari is ca. 700 euro

300 euro extra ..
I could consider it as a fee for the UW photo/Aquatic eco workshop ... but not yet ... Mr. Green

Well, I do really like the itinery. sunny

Wish some you nice dives.

Peter - 29-03-2007, 11:10
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I don't think you would find any safari for 700 euro that includes eco-dive and/or uw-photo workshops.

It will be 1 to 3 eco seminars each day depending on the route and weather.

I will supply you with some pictures of the boat tomorrow since I'm sitting on a borrowed computer right now.

Regards

Peter

M/Y Emperor Asmaa - Technical Detail

Silver Class Boat - Sailing from Marsa Ghalib, near Marsa Alam
Dive routes include: South & St Johns; Fury & Friends.

Specification
Type: Wooden hull - Year built: 2003 - Refitted: Spring 2005
Length: 28.0m - Beam: 7.0m - Draft: 2.1m
Engines: 2 x 420 HP MAN - Generators: 1 x 38kw Perkins, 1 x 48kw Perkins
Navigation and Communication system: GPS/Echo Sounder/VHF Marina Radio/ Satellite Phone
Fresh water capacity: 10 tonnes plus 7 tonnes per day from Desalination/water maker

Diving facilities
Air compressors: 2 x Coltri Sub
Nitrox diving: NEW EAB's Membrane filling station
Technical diving: On request
Dive deck: Dive deck equipped with 12 litre Aluminum tanks as standard and 15 litre Steel tanks on request. 3.5m x 5.5m dive platform
Dive equipment rental: Full range (25 Euro per day for full equipment)
Medical Oxygen and comprehensive First Aid available: Oxygen/Medic First Aid Kit

Photography
Power sockets for battery chargers and flash
Camera rinsing tank and camera preparation area

Hospitality
Accommodation:

2 x 2-berth (bunk beds) with air conditioning and ensuite facilities (Upper Deck)
6 x twin beds (beds side by side) with air conditioning and ensuite facilities (Lower Deck)
Maximum guests: 16 - Number of crew: 8 plus 2 dive guides
Salon & Dining room: Air conditioned
Entertainment: TV/Video/DVD/CD
Sundecks: 1 x Sundeck, 1 x Fly Bridge
Towels: 2 towels + 1 bathrobe per guest
Special diets catered for on request

Additional
Life jackets & life rafts
2 x Zodiacs 25hp
Fire Alarm System

Dorota i Wojtek - 02-04-2007, 05:59
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Hej!

Na prośbę Peter'a pierwsza część zdjęć:

Janek - 02-04-2007, 11:12
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no tak, standard łódki wygląda na rzeczywiście bardzo przyjemny Smile

Jakbyście dali jeszcze jakieś zdjątka całości z zewnątrz i choć za dwa pokładu nurkowego... Wink

Dzięki
Janek

Dorota i Wojtek - 05-04-2007, 05:51
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no to jeszcze z zewnątrz...