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Seems I'm going there in june (16)
 
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yup - will be there 17th to july 3rd


Out of interest I noticed this:​

Do I need to bring a medical statement?
We ask all our divers to show a current medical statement upon check-in. The statement must not be older than two years, if you are 40 or younger; or not older than one year, if you are over 40.
You can also go to one of the hotel doctors for your medical (extra fees apply).


I have never had to provide a medical statement before (other than what I fill out at the Dive Centre) is this common? Is it just a note from your Doctor? Sounds like a cash grab to me... anyone have any insight? Is there a standard format? I found this... is that what they want?
http://www.eco-divers.com/pdf/padimed.pdfhttp://www.ansechastanet.com/images/medical_form.pdf
 
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Thanks Asser - I finally got hold of the dive centre - apparently only an issue if you book through a third party (eg a travel agency), otherwise the standard self-declaration is fine.... assuming you don't answer YES to any of the questions of course.

I do have another question...as a Red Sea noob.... what is the best currency to have in your pocket... US$, GBP or Egyptian Pounds? I have tended to rely on credit cards abroad.... I am not so sure that is good for the Red Sea?
 
We stayed at Marina Lodge 2 weeks ago and dived with Emperor. The hotel do their bills in LE, the dive centre in €, but it doesn't really matter. Pick the best exchange rate for you!
 
https://www.shearwater.com/products/swift/

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