Description
Bateau
L'Elegante est un bateau de plongée qui a été intégralement rénové en 2009 et conçu pour vous assurer une sécurité et un confort maximum pendant votre séjour. Mesurant 25 mètres de long pour 6.5 mètres de large, il est équipé d'un moteur Diesel Fiat Iveco AIFO 260hp. Sa vitesse de croisière est de 10 nœuds et il fournit à bord de l'électricité 220V.
L'expérience et les compétences reconnues des membres d'équipage vous garantiront une croisière haut de gamme. L'équipage se compose d'un skipper italien et de 4 personnes, dont le chef. Sont également toujours présents un guide et un instructeur de plongée : il vous sera possible de passer les diplômes "Open Water" et "Advanced". Deux annexes seront utilisées pour vos plongées (respectivement de 4.6 et 4.8 mètres de long).
L'Elegante est équipé de trois groupes électrogènes et de deux compresseurs d'air, alimentés par moteurs à essence et électrique. Ce double système permet d'éviter toute panne éventuelle et vous assurera une croisière sans encombre.
Vous trouverez dans le grand salon / bar / salle à manger tout ce dont vous aurez besoin pour vous divertir : une TV, un magnétoscope et une chaîne stéréo. L'ensemble du bateau est climatisé.
L'Elegante possède un vaste pont en tek dont l'avant constitue la plate-forme de plongée. A l'arrière, vous pourrez prendre vos repas, vous relaxer ou profiter du soleil.
Vous profiterez également du soin tout particulier apporté à la cuisine : même les palais les plus délicats seront ravis, grâce à des menus riches et variés principalement composés de spécialités italiennes et internationales.
Cabines
L'Elegante compte 7 cabines pouvant héberger jusqu'à 14 personnes.
Toutes les cabines disposent de la climatisation individuelle.
3 doubles cabines matrimoniales : Equipées d'une salle de bain privative avec douche, de serviettes et peignoirs. Deux d'entre elles sont des suites et comprennent un réfrigérateur, un mini-bar et des enceintes stéréo.
4 cabines doubles : Equipées d'une salle de bain privative avec douche, de serviettes et peignoirs.
Plongées
16 plongées par semaine, incluant 2 plongées nocturnes, dans le respect des normes de sécurité.
Plombs et bouteilles incluses (avec valves étriers et DIN).
Toutes les plongées seront guidées par un professionnel et effectuées depuis les deux annexes.
Autres informations
- Assurance de plongée:Les plongeurs doivent avoir une assurance valide.
- Membres d'équipage:6 ou 7, incluant 1 ou 2 guides de plongée.
- Paiement à bord:En espèces uniquement (EUR/USD), les cartes de crédit et les Travelers Chèques ne sont pas acceptés au Soudan.
Parcours ( V.O )
Sudan
THE CRUISES IN SUDAN :
We organise diving safari for 8D/7N, 12D/11N or more weeks, with different itineraries. During the trip will be possible to dive in the amazing diving spots, It is also possible to visit a fabulous islands like The Snake's island , Mesharifa where is possible to make birdwatching. For to reach the diving sites we always use a rubber dinghy which will be moored close to the diving point until the emergence of the divers.
CLASSIC ITINERARY
This itinerary is available all the year, you can visit what we consider the historical sites in Sudan. Reef always full of life offer enormous emotions . They are perfect for those who visit the Sudanese Red Sea for the first time given the relative proximity to Port Sudan and comfortable anchorage points.
You will have the opportunity to see the fabled shark point of Shab Rumi and Sanganeb , the famous " laboratory submerged " Cousteau Precontinente II and the legendary wreck of Umbria, Wingate reef-Umbria wreck, Sanganeb reef (North and South) and Sha’ab rumi reef (North, South and precontinente 2).
NORTH ITINERARY
From August to the second week of November and from Middle of March will be possible to make in one week the itinerary until the reefs of Ras abu Shagara (Angarosh, Merlo and Abington Reefs). During september and october will be possible to see many mantas closed to Mesharifa Island (Manta’s point). You will also visit Sanganeb, Umbria wreck (wingate), Shab Rumi, Shab Suedi, Qita el Banna, Angarosh (Mother of the sharks), Merlo, Abinton.
SOUTH ITINERARY
From the end of February will be possible to make in one week the south itinerary where is possible to dive in Suakin's Archipelago . The cruise start from Shab Rumi to the south toward Suakin archipelago (Old Port).
Start from Port Sudan to Shab Rumi, Sanganeb (light house) Jumna. In the following days will be possible to dive in: Pinnacle, Shab Quseir, Seil Ada kebir (turtle's island),Kery reef, every nights the boat will go back to shab Abambar as is the only safety place for spend the night in that area, all the others reef are too small. Wingate reef /Umbria wreck. Port Sudan. last day is possible to organize an excursion to the old Port (by bus) .
Djibouti
Djibouti is far from the beaten track for most scuba divers but if it is whalesharks you want to see, there is no place better. Whilst most whaleshark encounters are close to shore, we stingily recommend a liveaboard here so you can escape the crowds of day boat snorkelers and focus on these stunning plankton eating sharks.
There is no doubt as to what the main attraction is here. Each and every year whale sharks cruise into Djibouti's waters, stopping off on their annual migrations. If you have not yet managed to see these formidable beauties - or just want to see them again - then our Djibouti Liveaboard is the trip for you.
Day 1 : arrival in Djibouti (boarding after dinner) the program is based with arrival by Turkish Airlines at 23:05.
Day 2 : Start of the cruise: check dive at MOUSHA ISLAND, second dive at FAON wreck, overnight at Mousha islands.
Day 3 : first dive in RAS EIRO, snorkelling with whale sharks, second dive at ILE DU REQUINS, night dive and overnight in Ras Eiro
Day 4 : first dive at THE DOM, snorkelling with whale sharks, second dive at BAIE DES ETOILES, overnight at Baie des Etoiles.
Day 5 : in the morning land excursion to Lac Assal with 4x4 jeeps (extra cost), lunch on board and dive at the FOULT.
Day 6 : first dive at SEC DE LA PASS, second dive at RAS CORALLI, snorkelling with whale sharks, overnight at Baie de l'Etoile
Day 7 : snorkelling with whale sharks, second dive at FAON wreck, night in Djibouti with visit of the city
Day 8 : breakfast on board, transfer to the airport
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Destinations | Afrique et Moyen-Orient, Djibouti |
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Disponible à bord | Station pour Photographe |
Langues parlées à bord | Anglais, Français, Italien |
Horaires & trajets
Date | Durée | Destination | Départ - Arrivée | Prix | |
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30/03/2024 au 06/04/2024 | 7 nuits | Djibouti | Djibouti Marina - Djibouti Marina | A partir de $1,216.24 | Détail |
06/04/2024 au 13/04/2024 | 7 nuits | Djibouti | Djibouti Marina - Djibouti Marina | A partir de $1,216.24 | Détail |
13/04/2024 au 20/04/2024 | 7 nuits | Djibouti | Djibouti Marina - Djibouti Marina | A partir de $1,216.24 | Détail |
20/04/2024 au 27/04/2024 | 7 nuits | Djibouti | Djibouti Marina - Djibouti Marina | A partir de $1,216.24 | Détail |
27/04/2024 au 04/05/2024 | 7 nuits | Djibouti | Djibouti Marina - Djibouti Marina | A partir de $1,216.24 | Détail |
04/05/2024 au 11/05/2024 | 7 nuits | Djibouti | Djibouti Marina - Djibouti Marina | A partir de $1,216.24 | Détail |
11/05/2024 au 18/05/2024 | 7 nuits | Djibouti | Djibouti Marina - Djibouti Marina | A partir de $1,216.24 | Détail |
18/05/2024 au 25/05/2024 | 7 nuits | Djibouti | Djibouti Marina - Djibouti Marina | A partir de $1,216.24 | Détail |
25/05/2024 au 01/06/2024 | 7 nuits | Djibouti | Djibouti Marina - Djibouti Marina | A partir de $1,216.24 | Détail |
01/06/2024 au 08/06/2024 | 7 nuits | Djibouti | Djibouti Marina - Djibouti Marina | A partir de $1,216.24 | Détail |
08/06/2024 au 15/06/2024 | 7 nuits | Djibouti | Djibouti Marina - Djibouti Marina | A partir de $1,216.24 | Détail |
15/06/2024 au 22/06/2024 | 7 nuits | Djibouti | Djibouti Marina - Djibouti Marina | A partir de $1,216.24 | Détail |
22/06/2024 au 29/06/2024 | 7 nuits | Djibouti | Djibouti Marina - Djibouti Marina | A partir de $1,216.24 | Détail |
29/06/2024 au 06/07/2024 | 7 nuits | Djibouti | Djibouti Marina - Djibouti Marina | A partir de $1,216.24 | Détail |
06/07/2024 au 13/07/2024 | 7 nuits | Djibouti | Djibouti Marina - Djibouti Marina | A partir de $1,216.24 | Détail |
13/07/2024 au 20/07/2024 | 7 nuits | Djibouti | Djibouti Marina - Djibouti Marina | A partir de $1,216.24 | Détail |
20/07/2024 au 27/07/2024 | 7 nuits | Djibouti | Djibouti Marina - Djibouti Marina | A partir de $1,216.24 | Détail |
27/07/2024 au 03/08/2024 | 7 nuits | Djibouti | Djibouti Marina - Djibouti Marina | A partir de $1,216.24 | Détail |
03/08/2024 au 10/08/2024 | 7 nuits | Djibouti | Djibouti Marina - Djibouti Marina | A partir de $1,216.24 | Détail |
10/08/2024 au 17/08/2024 | 7 nuits | Djibouti | Djibouti Marina - Djibouti Marina | A partir de $1,216.24 | Détail |
17/08/2024 au 24/08/2024 | 7 nuits | Djibouti | Djibouti Marina - Djibouti Marina | A partir de $1,216.24 | Détail |
24/08/2024 au 31/08/2024 | 7 nuits | Djibouti | Djibouti Marina - Djibouti Marina | A partir de $1,216.24 | Détail |
31/08/2024 au 07/09/2024 | 7 nuits | Djibouti | Djibouti Marina - Djibouti Marina | A partir de $1,216.24 | Détail |
07/09/2024 au 14/09/2024 | 7 nuits | Djibouti | Djibouti Marina - Djibouti Marina | A partir de $1,216.24 | Détail |
14/09/2024 au 21/09/2024 | 7 nuits | Djibouti | Djibouti Marina - Djibouti Marina | A partir de $1,216.24 | Détail |
21/09/2024 au 28/09/2024 | 7 nuits | Djibouti | Djibouti Marina - Djibouti Marina | A partir de $1,216.24 | Détail |
28/09/2024 au 05/10/2024 | 7 nuits | Djibouti | Djibouti Marina - Djibouti Marina | A partir de $1,216.24 | Détail |
05/10/2024 au 12/10/2024 | 7 nuits | Djibouti | Djibouti Marina - Djibouti Marina | A partir de $1,216.24 | Détail |
12/10/2024 au 19/10/2024 | 7 nuits | Djibouti | Djibouti Marina - Djibouti Marina | A partir de $1,216.24 | Détail |
19/10/2024 au 26/10/2024 | 7 nuits | Djibouti | Djibouti Marina - Djibouti Marina | A partir de $1,216.24 | Détail |
26/10/2024 au 02/11/2024 | 7 nuits | Djibouti | Djibouti Marina - Djibouti Marina | A partir de $1,216.24 | Détail |
02/11/2024 au 09/11/2024 | 7 nuits | Djibouti | Djibouti Marina - Djibouti Marina | A partir de $1,216.24 | Détail |
09/11/2024 au 16/11/2024 | 7 nuits | Djibouti | Djibouti Marina - Djibouti Marina | A partir de $1,216.24 | Détail |
16/11/2024 au 23/11/2024 | 7 nuits | Djibouti | Djibouti Marina - Djibouti Marina | A partir de $1,216.24 | Détail |
23/11/2024 au 30/11/2024 | 7 nuits | Djibouti | Djibouti Marina - Djibouti Marina | A partir de $1,216.24 | Détail |
30/11/2024 au 07/12/2024 | 7 nuits | Djibouti | Djibouti Marina - Djibouti Marina | A partir de $1,216.24 | Détail |
07/12/2024 au 14/12/2024 | 7 nuits | Djibouti | Djibouti Marina - Djibouti Marina | A partir de $1,216.24 | Détail |
14/12/2024 au 21/12/2024 | 7 nuits | Djibouti | Djibouti Marina - Djibouti Marina | A partir de $1,216.24 | Détail |
21/12/2024 au 28/12/2024 | 7 nuits | Djibouti | Djibouti Marina - Djibouti Marina | A partir de $1,216.24 | Détail |
28/12/2024 au 04/01/2025 | 7 nuits | Djibouti | Djibouti Marina - Djibouti Marina | A partir de $1,216.24 | Détail |
Prix & conditions
Destination | Durée | Cabine | Prix |
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Djibouti | 7 nuits | Twin | From $1,216.24 |
Inclus
- TVA et taxes locales
- Formule repas pension complète (y compris les collations)
- Dispensaire d'eau, café instantané, thé
- Activité de plongée (y bouteilles, ceinture et plombs)
- Guide de plongée
- Assurance accident de bateau
- Serviettes de cabine et articles de toilette
- Service de nettoyage de cabine
Non inclus
- Transferts de l'aéroport et/ou de l'hôtel au yacht
- Frais de parcs marins et de port
- Boissons alcoolisées
- Boissons non alcoolisées
- Location d'équipement
- Excursions terrestres et activités
- Assurance de plongée (exigence obligatoire)
- Assurance de voyage
- Pourboires
Informations pratiques
Afrique et Moyen-Orient
Sudan
Best time for diving
January to May & September to October, liveaboards operate all year round in Sudan. Hammerhead season peaks from January through April when the sea is at its coolest, while August to October might be the best time for you who want to see mantas. Visibility ranges from 20 meters during the rainy season from May to October to beyond 35 meters during the dry season from November through June.
About temperatures
Air : Sudan experiences mean annual temperatures between 26°C and 32°C, with summer temperatures in the north often exceeding 43°C. Rainfall in Sudan is unreliable and erratic, with great variation experienced between northern and southern regions.
Sea : winter months are between 23°C - 26°C, summer months are between 29°C - 32°C.
Wetsuit Recommendation
In the winter months, a 3 - 5 mm full wetsuit is recommended. In summer months a rash vest or 3 mm shorty wetsuit is recommended.
Diver requirement
Intermediate to Advanced, the Sudanese government requires divers to have logged 50 dives before diving in the country, and AOW certification is a good idea as currents in this region can be strong and some points of interest, such as wrecks and schools of hammerheads, can be deep.
You can find out more information about diving in Sudan here : Africa & Middle East.
Embarkation / Disembarkation
Liveaboards diving in Sudan typically sails from an Egyptian port - Hurghada (HRG), Marsa Alam (RMF), clearing customs at Port Sudan before diving within Sudanese waters begins.
Visa Requirements
Guests need two Egyptian Visa entries, one upon your arrival at the Airport, and the other one upon your arrival back from the Sudan trip. The first Egyptian entry visa you can get on arrival at the International airport. The second one will be arranged & paid onboard. For the Sudan entry Visa, most of the liveaboards will organize for you in advance before arrival to Port Sudan and will be issued & stamped on your passport upon our arrival to Port Sudan.
Vaccinations
The CDC and WHO recommend the following vaccinations for Sudan: hepatitis A, hepatitis B, typhoid, yellow fever, rabies, meningitis, polio, measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR), Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis), chickenpox, shingles, pneumonia, and influenza.
Money Matters
The local currency is the Sudanese pound (SDG). However, since Sudan liveaboard trips start and end in Egypt, you will not need any SDG. The only chance you’ll touch Sudan land is when you decide to visit the lighthouse of Sanganeb reef.
Drones
Drone operations are not regulated in Sudan. Please refer to Drone Laws in Sudan for more details.
Extending your holiday
We offer a range of hotels/resorts, land-based diving packages, and excursions that can be arranged before or after your liveaboard holiday. Just ask us if you need such a service.
Djibouti
Visa : All visitors to Djibouti are required to have a visa. Nationals of any country - except India, Syria and Yemen - can obtain a visa on arrival, valid for one month and granted on single entry basis. The cost is 90 USD. Tourist visa can also be obtained at the Consulate of Djibouti in your home country. However, if you need more information about visas, please contact the Sir Lanka embassy or consulate near you.
Diving Period : Year-round, the best Whaleshark encounters are especially common from mid October to early February evey year. Visit from mid October‘s visibility is poor. Visibility during summer time is better, but there's less chance of seeing the whale sharks and weather is very hot. October to January is whale shark season. During February to October liveaboards visit other regions.
Currents : Currents can be strong on the exposed dive sites, especially the 7 Brothers dive sites.
Depth Range : 5 - 40 meters
Visibility: 5 - 30 meters
Suitable Level : Intermediate to Advanced. Some dive sites are deep and currents can be strong. (For Non-Whaleshark Encounters itinerary)
Water Temperature : Averages 27 - 29°C throughout the year, 3mm wetsuit or rash guard or lycra suit recommended for diving.
What to Expect : Whalesharks, dolphins, Grey and Nurse Sharks, Bat fish, eagle ray, and manta rays, reef fish, beautiful corals. Tiger and Blue Sharks have occasionally been seen.
Getting there : Djibouti-Ambouli International Airport (JIB) is the main airport, connects Djibouti with Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It also has flights to Ethiopia, Eritrea, Somalia, Puntland, Somaliland, Tanzania, Egypt, Madagascar, Saudi Arabia, Oman and Yemen. Air France and Djibouti-based Daallo Airlines operates flights to Paris.