Mistral 24th April - Dive guides Tamer and Reda

The Boat: 

“This is my first live aboard experience and The Mistral has become home in every sense of the word during the last week.  The boat is in very good condition with very comfortable cabins which are kept lovely and clean by the housekeeping staff.  The sun deck has provided a place of rest for the weary diver, with enough space for sleeping, reading and sunbathing.”

 “The dive deck is lovely and has lots of room; each diver has enough space to get ready for dives and enough storage for all your kit.  I like the idea of the camera room, the protected and clutter free space is excellent for setting up camera gear and other dive accessories.  The layout also provides for lots of pre and post dive banter with other divers and boat crew.”

 “We have cruised around the Red Sea and not once wished we were on board another vessel.  Ours is lovely, big and shiny. A boat to be proud of.”

The Dive Guides & Crew

“As with any dive trip, the experience has a lot to do with the level of experience and attitudes of the guides. Reda and Tamer have proven to be enthusiastic and knowledgeable about diving in the Red Sea.  As a slightly nervous diver I was happy to join the guided groups on many occasions and enjoyed having interesting bits and pieces pointed out to me, my inexperienced eyes would have missed a lot of it without these eagle eyed guides.”

 “I can honestly say that I am leaving at the end of this week having learned a lot from the guides and other divers on board.”   

 “The one comment I have heard over and over this week is how the Guides on this boat runs a very tight "ship", the crew are busy with tasks at all times and the appearance and smooth efficiency of this live aboard is testament to the Guides and crews hard work.  There is always someone around to offer a hand or point you in the right direction.”

 “When it comes to dive time, there is always a member of the crew to give you a hand with your kit (or ready with the odd prank to make you laugh). The crew very quickly become as familiar with your kit as you are, with a quick reminder if you have forgotten something.  The tanks are filled very efficiently straight after your dive in readiness for the next time.”

 The Food:

“How do you keep 20 divers and a crew happy and well fed?

Ask the chef on board, he has done a brilliant job with providing our meals on time and with plenty to go around. Omelettes made fresh and on demand for breakfast, a fish meal for lunch and a variety of dishes for dinner, what more could a hungry diver wish for? It is with little wonder that the wetsuit fits a little tighter at the end of the week.”