FAQ – Sambo Divers

Are swimming skills required for scuba diving?

Swimming skills are not required for "Try Scuba Diving", as all you need to do is move your legs while being accompanied by one of our DiveMasters / Instructors. However, if you are to entrol for a course, you are required to have basic swimming skills.

Will I afford to change euros or another currencies in Egypt?

There are many banks and Exchange Offices for changing monetary checks for visitors in Egypt. Moreover, there are many tourism shops, restaurants and inns already accepting dollars or euros for rates relatively similar to the official rates. Make sure that you know the current exchange rate of dollar or euros for Egyptian Pound.

What is the time for registering arrival at hotels in Egypt?

As the case with many hotels worldwide, the time for recording arrival in most hotels in Egypt is almost at mid-day, 12:00 or 1:00 PM , If you arrived the hotel lately overnight or on early morning, you may be required to pay for additional night to reach your room immediately without having to await till the usual time for registering arrival.

Could I take photos to people, streets and otherwise in Egypt?

Egyptians are known all over the world for their tolerance and hospitality. However, It is always recommended to seek request before taking the photos for people, especially women, warehouses or products. Photographing is un permitted around army bases, airports, barriers , bridges and in Metro. In most places where photographing is forbidden, their will be posters available to inform you.

Does Egyptians speak another language beside Arabic?

English Language is taught at schools all over Egypt. Therefore, Most Egyptians, living in the cities, are speaking or understanding some English terms or expressions at least. Little Egyptians may speak French, Italy, Spanish and German Languages. However, the professionals working in Tourism Sector, used to deal with visitors does not speak Arabic, as they shall speak enough English and another language to fulfill the requirements of most visitors.

What should be made to book and confirming the booking?

booking a simple tour. You may contact our representatives through one method of the above-mentioned methods in question 4. As you shall receive a fast answer determining available options to you, hence, you may select the trip appropriating your needs in respect of the balance, number of days, and the interesting points by the assistance of our advisors. As we shall send the details of trip selected by database to you as well as the required plans for your trip. It shall be made available to you in order to confirm your booking in addition to paying the advance payment for booking the trip. Sambo Sea Trips will not confirm booking until receiving this amount. A copy will be sent to you for confirming the trip.

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