Katharina M.  sailing boat (Red Sea)

Tourists have the chance to cruise in the Red Sea with coordination with “Katharina M.”

“Katharina M.” is a fascinating wooden teak ketch built in 1994 following the ancient maring techniques. A trip under sail with “Katharina M.” gives you the opportunity to combine sailing adventure with full comfort.

“Katharina M.” can accommodate 10 guests in 5 cabins (1 suite, 4 double cabins) each one equipped with WC, washbasin, separate shower and air-condition.

The guests will also enjoy a variety of recreational activities such as; water-skiing, snorkeling, scuba diving or just lie down on the comfortable sun deck. TV with video recorder and stereo equipment are available on board.

Specifications:

Capacity :	10 pax
Length:	36.50 meters
Beam:	7.15 meters
Draft:	3.15 meters
Year of construction	1994
Maintenance level:	Top level
Last dry dock:	01/01/2002
Safety equipment :	As required from Lloyd Register of shipping
Air compressors:	Two electrical 150lt. Of air per minute at 200 Atn.
Air condition System:	Each cabin has its own A/C temperature controller.
Desalination:	Two for a total of 240 lt/hour
Engine:	Volvo Penta 425 HP
Generators:	Two (25KW 380/220V) + (20KW 200V)
Cabins:	1 Suite cabin (Kind size bed – 200 x 280) 2 Twin bedded cabins (200 x 90) 2 Double bed cabins (200 x 160)
Tenders:	One 550 mt powered by Yamaha 90 HP engine One 470 mt powered by Yamaha 40 HP engine

 

A: Tentative Boat Schedule (from Sunday to Sunday every week)  

However we can offer less or more period under special request.

Standard package of 7 days cruise on board Katharina M. (group of min. 2 people – max 10 people)

Sunday	Departure from Sana’a to Salif. Board Katharina Maha. Lunch and begin cruising through the beautiful Archipelagos of Kamaran, Zubayr and Hunaish.
Monday	Cruise with anchorage and excursions to the beautiful coral beaches, DIVING, FISHING, SNORKELING, WATER SKIING, WALKING, and CLIMBING THE VOLCANO WITH UNFORGETTABLE EATING OF FRESH FISH.
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday	Breakfast at 0800, disembark and return form Salif to Sana’a.

 

KAMARAN Island in the Red Sea.

The tourists may enjoy during their stay in this small and peaceful Island fishing and excursions in the island and to the islands nearby. Part of the Island is rocky and the rest is desert. The population of the Island is about 7000 and most of them are fishermen.  

At present the following activities are available for tourists.

        ·           Fishing tour

        ·           Fishing tour to the near Islands

        ·           Excursion to mangrove with boat

        ·           Excursion round the Island

        ·           Donkey trip

        ·           Diving                                                                       

  (diving materials are available in Kamaran diving Center, client can rent them upon his arrival to Island)

· Accommodation in huts with modern furnishing with sharing room.

· Full board is served

No Air-conditioning available

The way of fishing and fishing materials available are local. It is recommended that clients bring their own materials. 

The ideal season for diving between April and October. 

We offer you here under our proposal.

Day 1:                                                                                   

Departure to Kamaran Island via Salif. Transfer to the Island by boat, lunch on the way, dinner and overnight Kamaran island

Day 2:                                                                                       

Fishing tour, lunch, dinner and overnight.

Day 3:                                                                                   

Fishing tour, lunch, dinner and overnight.

Day 4:                                                                                  

Fishing tour, lunch, dinner and overnight.

Day 5:                                                                                   

Return to Sanaa, lunch on the way.