Overview of Ghazala I
Ghazala I, already a legend, was the first luxury live-aboard diving vessel build for Sinai Divers. After a total rebuild in 2004, she cruises the Northern Red Sea operating out of Sharm el Sheikh. World famous dive sites like Ras Mohammed, the Straits of Tiran and the World-War-II wreck Thistlegorm are just some of the dive sites on her itinerary. The guests of Ghazala I quickly will feel at home, enjoying the uncrowded comfort of 28 meter/91 feet length and 3 deck levels. The beam of 7 meter/22 feet guarantees 12 to 16 passengers spacious living areas and staterooms with private facilities and throughout air-conditioning.
Accommodation at Ghazala I
The vessel offers four triple cabins and two double cabins, all located on the lower deck.
All the cabins have:
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Individually controlled air-conditioning
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En-suite bathroom with hot-water shower and hand basin
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Portholes
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Bedding & towels provided
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Cabinets
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Shelves
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Mirror
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Reading lights
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24-hour, 220v/380v Electricity supply
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Life jackets
Guest facilities include an air-conditioned saloon with well-stocked bar and big-screen TV, DVD and music players as well as a library with movies, magazines, novels and fish ID books. Outside, you can enjoy a 20m² sun deck with matresses.
Drink & Dine
On board, you will find international cuisine and local delicacies. Main meals comprise breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks in between. Snacks consist of biscuits, bread/toast, cake and fruit. Tea, coffee, drinking water juice are available on board and are complimentary. Soft drinks, beer and wine are available for purchase onboard.
Please send advanced notice for all dietary requirements, including Halaal diets.
Technical Specification
Built: 1987, rebuilt in 2004
Length: 25m
Breadth: 7m
Engines: 2 x 430 hp
Generators: 1 x 40 + 1 x 35 KW
Water Capacity: 6,000 litres
Fresh Water Capacity: 9,000 litres
Max of guests: 16
Number of cabins: 6
Number of crew: 9 (including 2 Dive instructors)
Safety Equipment: 2x30 person capacity life rafts, Bilge pump alarm, Search light, Energency lights, Fire alarms / detectors, Life jackets / fire extinguishers throughout, MFA box and trained staff, Continuous flow oxygen on board
Diving Facilities
At a max speed of 14 knots she is no slouch and remains a popular choice among divers due to the free nitrox, and the spacious 30m² dive deck which has 10 equipment spaces so you need not be on top of each other as the pre-dive excitement mounts. There are also hot fresh water showers on the dive deck for your comfort.
Includes:
Tanks, Weights, Weight belts, Nitrox
Excludes:
Scuba equipment, Dive insurance, Torches