Red Sea 2024

Red Sea 2024

TRIP UPDATES BELOW 
(Updated 1-1-2024) 

Howdy Divers!

A few items we are ready to update as the trip gets closer, a little over 8 months away!

Based on the events in the region, and lack of response during the sign up window, I’m not planning on doing pyramid tours or other land excursions. If you choose to, I fully support you, but any land events will need to be planned separate from All-Star (not enough response during the window to confirm it).

Final payment was due January first, 2024, so at this point, all divers need paid in full. A reminder the trip is fully non-refundable, so if you think that there is any chance you’d drop out, I cannot recommend DAN insurance enough, specifically not just the DAN insurance that covers you in the case of a dive accident, but travel insurance. This is the only method of potential refunds for this trip, so I can’t recommend it strongly enough. On top of that, the payment window is wrapping up, so if you’re not paid in full, please get that in right away. Any trips not paid off by Janaury 14th are subject to a cancellation, as ALL-Star will need the chance to sell the tickets we aren’t using. Thanks!

Random other updates- the boat has changed, and if you haven’t seen the new pics, check them out at https://allstarliveaboards.com/red-sea-liveaboard/ There’s even a 360 video tour of the boat that is super cool! Check it out!

The pricing update is a good one overall- we do have a slight adjustment though- the price for any seat on each of the two weeks is 1710, and they PREFER that I don’t take the port fees, but rather those be paid in person on the boat. SO- if you have not yet paid fully the trip, please adjust accordingly. For those who have already full paid up, I’ll have your overage with me. For all else, please adjust to pay me slightly less overall, but now bring the 225 port fees in cash with you to the boat. Thanks for the flexibility!

I look forward to this crazy trip with you all! It’s going to be amazing! You all are the best travel buddies anywhere, and I can’t wait to get out there with you!

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Original Trip Info / Invite

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So it’s time! We’re going to do something special and different, and in 2024, for the first time, I’m going to lead a trip that isn’t to the Bahamas! All- Star liveaboards now has a boat in the Red Sea, Egypt- and it’s SWANKY! Check out these pictures:

You can read more about the vessel information here.

We have booked the 2 weeks (August 12th and August 19, 2024) for seven days each trip, with a custom itinerary of diving the northern Red Sea, as well as the Brothers area.

August 12th is Brothers – Daedalus – Elphinstone (two bunks remains)
August 19th is North and Brothers (one bunk remains)

The trip is more expensive than our normal Blackbeards shindig- (and subject to change)

1700 for a twin bed room (double occupancy),
1800 for the king cabin. (VERY limited number of those cabins, and must be double occupancy). The NON REFUNDABLE deposit is 500, and the payment schedule is:

500 – Initial deposit
500 – January 2023
500 – June 2023
Remainder- January 2024
(depends on which week and which room how much you’ll have remaining)

The park fees are different per week since the boat will be going to different locations: The week of the 12th, 225 in fees.
The week of the 19th, 200 in fees.
It’s important to note the fees can change based on what the local entities are charging, so while the boat price is locked in, with this much of a gap between now and our trip, expect that the fee’s can change between now and our travel dates. And don’t forget a 20% tip for the crew on board.

This trip is a great one to bring non diving significant others on- as it’s a beautiful boat, many places to relax and enjoy even if you’re not into diving. BUT do keep in mind, it’s still a dive cruise, so lots of amazing world class diving to be had. Water temps during the time of year we are going BOTTOM OUT at 83 degrees, and max at 90, so this could be pretty amazing for nice warm middle-eastern temperatures (bring the sunscreen!)

Verbal confirmation is nice, but no spots are reserved until I’ve received the full deposit. I’m expecting that this trip will sell out, and end up with a waitlist. Being so far out makes the payment schedule very approachable too, so even though it’s more spendy, we’re leaving plenty of time to budget and make the trip happen- so even if you think this trip might be out of reach, I encourage you to plan ahead and join us on this one-time trip! (2025, I’m almost certainly heading back to Blackbeards in the Bahamas).

To sign up, you can do VENMO (jimmynemo42) or CASHAPP (jimmynemo2), or Zelle. Payments after the initial deposit must be done by check or cash only.

Checks must be made out to / Sent to:

STEVEN SMITH
5113 Klamath Ct SE
Salem, OR 97306

Once you put in your deposit, please email me, and I need your NAME, EMAIL, and PHONE Number, and lastly if you’re wanting the king room or twin room (king rooms are now sold out, so all remaining will be twin rooms). If you’re wanting to bunk with a certain person, please do let me know so I can put people in proper rooms. You can email me at Jimmynemo2@gmail.com You can also call me at 541-971-3328 if you have questions, and I’m happy to help in any way I can.

I’ve been thinking of trying a different trip for years, and so many cool memories and people in the Bahamas, but I know some want to try something new, something different, and this boat, trip, dive roster- it all lines up to being too good to pass up!

For more information about the whole trip, you can check out the site for the trip here.

I can’t wait to go dive with you!