Traveling to Egypt with DPV

[fozzeltof]

Hi,

Does anyone have previous experience with travel to Egypt with DPV? Specifically with Egypt Air?. I recently purchased the Seacraft GO and want to take it on my travel. The batteries are lithium 97Wh segments x6 and fall within the aviation guidelines for lithium batteries of under 100 Wh. The baggage restrictions on Egypt Air websight has one paragraph that concerns me slightly: ‘no personal mobility devices such as hover boards allowed, in checked or unchecked baggage’. Could a DPV be lumped in this category?

 

[RedSeaDiver2]

Send an email to the liveaboard operator - they may have a scooter available or be able to organise one

It is possible that there might be a ban in Sinai - but there certainly isn't one in Hurghada. Scroll down to the third photo and tell me what you see? Soma Bay - ORCA Dive Clubs or watch this video which was filmed yesterday in Makadi Bay
Everyone needs to remember that a lot of rules for living and diving in the Sinai don't apply elsewhere in Egypt.

 

[Karel_de_Goeiste]

I know nothing about a ban. But yes, it is definitely possible to dive and rent a DPV in Egypt.

Two other options:
- Red Sea Explorers (liveaboard) offers the opportunity to rent a DPV (see Onboard Prices | Red Sea Explorers under Specialised Gear)
- And Scubaseekers (Dahab) offers a DPV course: Prices – Scuba Seekers Dahab (and maybe also DPV's for rent)