Trip Highlights:
BARGE: Lovely to see George and Georgina as promised, and some of the biggest lionfish Ive ever seen. One of the more memorable dives as a pod of 4-5 dolphins zoomed straight through our group and out into the blue as we were on our safety stop. Hard to beat that.
Dolphins! Who needs more? Worth the whole trip. Even without them the Barge is a pretty good dive on its own.
The barge was great for me because I am only 13 and the max depth was 15. Abundance of life, some massive lionfish, some huge morays George and Georgina. DOLPHINS the highlight of my trip they where only with us for about 5 minutes but that was the best 5 minutes of this trip!!
THISTLEGORM: Incredible dive. Truly an underwater museum. Having never dived a wreck prior to this trip, I was so excited to see this one. Second day had great vis and perfect conditions to see the holds and view the locomotive on the sea floor. Thanks to Yasser for guiding us so well on this dive.
Guest comments:
THE BOAT:
Excellent – I had no idea dive boats like this even existed
Fantastic – it has everything you could wish for and more
Excellent boat, very well laid out and equipped.
Nothing compares – or rather I’ve nothing with which to compare it – but very happy
THE DIVE GUIDES AND CREW
Very impressed with the whole set up here on Whirlwind. We were made to feel very welcome by both the crew and guides. We were very well looked after both on the dive deck and in the Saloon. The crew were fantastic, always on hand to help, very aware of our needs, which was very much appreciated. Moreover, they were great fun especially Mr Mahgoub. The guides D & Yasser were excellent; very knowledgeable, professional, safe, patient and helpful. Available to answer questions, concerns and to guide. Very thorough briefings and nothing was too much for them to deal with. It is obvious that both the crew and the guides work very hard. Both crew and guides went above and beyond their duties to make this a fabulous holiday. Very impressed overall. We would definitely recommend this liveaboard.
All as good – if not, better than could have been hoped for – Friendly, helpful – nothing too much trouble really – Guides D & Yasser very supportive – Instructions clear and well presented briefings – Would recommend and / or return
Far outdid expectations, excellent. High level of knowledge of all dive sites, very safe, but not patronising like many guides can be. I was particularly pleased with the option of guided or un-guided.
Excellent in every way, the Instructors D & Yasser gave clear detailed briefings, very supportive and friendly. We did some excellent diving, my favourite was the night dives on the Barge and the Thistlegorm, the Ulysses and Jackson The crew are great too, looking after kit, putting on fins, friendly and happy, fun to be around. Would definitely recommend diving with Tornado.
THE FOOD:
The food was good all round and enjoyable. Again, the crew were most accommodating.
Much better than expected, entertained my tastebuds, and unlike most Egyptian food I’ve had in the past. Very pleased. A lot of variety too.
Great choices for all, anything we asked for they made, very enjoyable all week.
Food was great. Plenty of options, and something different everyday. Lots of protein/carb combinations for the starving diver.
Loved it. Haven’t had seconds in years. Must be the sea air.
Very high standard and very accommodating to the non meat eater and those who were a little indisposed.
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