Large selection of Liveaboard in the Red Sea
Liveaboard is a diving cruise that gives you the opportunity to experience diving in the clear waters of the Red Sea, in a very comfortable way. Whatever route you choose, you will not be disappointed. Scuba diving in the Red Sea offers beautiful corals, fascinating animals and exciting shipwrecks.
Choosing a routeEgypt has quite a long coast on the Red Sea and the boats depart from several different ports. Liveaboards in the Red Sea are divided into a variety of routes.
- North Safari (Classic Cruise eller Reef & Wreck)
Du dyker i norra delen av Röda havet, området mellan Hurghada och Sharm el-Sheikh. Du dyker på kända dykplatser som bl.a. skeppsvraken runt Abu Nuhas Reef, det berömda vraket Thistlegorm och nationalparken Ras Mohammed.För vem passar resan?
Dykare med ett certifikat över grundkursnivån (PADI Advanced owd
eller CMAS 2 stjärnig) samt med erfarenhet av 15-20 dyk. För dig som saknar certifikatskravet kan vi
erbjuda PADI Advanced Open Water Diver kursen ombord. Hör med oss!
Påstigning/Avstigning i Hurghada
- North & Tiran
You dive in the northern part of the Red Sea, the area between Hurghada and Sharm el-Sheikh. You dive on famous dive sites such as shipwrecks around Abu Nuhas Reef, the famous wreck Thistlegorm and the Ras Mohammed National Park.For who do we recommend this trip?
Diver with a certificate above the basic course level (PADI Advanced owd
or CMAS 2 star) and with experience of 15-20 dives. For those who do not have the certificate requirement, we can
offer the PADI Advanced Open Water Diver course on board. Contact us!
Boarding / Descent in Hurghada
Start/Finish in Hurghada
- The Brothers
The Brother Islands, the tops of two undersea mountains rising from the depth, can be explored while diving the Red Sea about 50 nautical miles off-shore, near the town of Quseir. Part of the Marine Park, they offer breathtaking underwater scenery, wall diving along their entire perimeter and the possibility to spot a wide variety of pelagics.
Their walls are covered in soft corals of all colors, black corals and forests of fan corals, creating a true feast for the eyes. Big tuna, shoals of jack fish and snappers cruise in the blue accompanied by hammerheads, grey reef, silver-tip, silky and oceanic white-tip sharks and mantas.
The thresher shark, an oceanic species, as well as the magnificent Whale shark, occasionally spotted close to the reef, circle the walls of the Brothers on a regular basis. While diving in this part of the Red Sea also several times huge and spectacular moon fish have been spotted near the reefs.
The Aida II, an Egyptian supply vessel and the Numidia, a cargo ship, lie on the walls of the Big Brother and can be explored on this Red Sea diving safari. They are covered in soft and hard corals and they are a real treat.For who do we recommend this trip?
We recommend this trip for divers with above basic training (PADI
Advanced OWD or CMAS 2 stars) along with at least 30-50 logged dives.
For divers with no advanced training, we can gladly offer you an
Advanced OW course onboard. Looking forward to hearing from you!
- Simply The Best
(Brothers, Daedalus reef och Elphinstone)
This route is a combination of the Brothers Islands, Daedalus reef and Elphinstone.Daedalus Reef, also part of the Marine Park, is the most off-shore of all the dive reefs in the Egyptian Red Sea. It is a big oval reef with a lighthouse and its perimeter of walls offers some of the most stunning diving in the Red Sea. Typical of Daedalus are its huge and pristine hard coral formations and the possibility to spot schooling hammerheads. Thresher sharks, mantas and whale sharks can also be spotted while diving here.Last but not least, this diving safari finishes with Elphinstone, a truly legendary reef where you can expect the unexpected, with its north and south plateaus and its walls covered in soft corals. Hammerheads and grey reef sharks can also be spotted here on a regular basis, not to mention close encouters with the famous oceanic white tip sharks
For who do we recommend this trip?
We recommend this trip for divers with above basic training (PADI
Advanced OWD or CMAS 2 stars) along with at least 30-50 logged dives.
For divers with no advanced training, we can gladly offer you an
Advanced OW course onboard. Looking forward to hearing from you!
- South St. Johns (Deep South)This diving safari covers the coastal section of the southern Red Sea offering stunning diving on a huge variety of reefs, walls as well as hard coral gardens teeming with fish life. Some of the best dives are made in the early morning when you are most likely to find hammerhead and grey reef sharks circling around the tips of reefs such as on the north plateau of the famous and exposed reef of Elphinstone with its shear walls covered in soft corals.St Johns is a collection of small reefs offering some of the best diving in the Red Sea. Habili Ali will make even the most experienced of divers sigh with wonder when admiring the forests of huge fan corals and black corals that populate its walls. At its western end grey reef, silver-tip and big schools of hammerhead sharks may be observed. Have also a look out for the curious and impressive Hump-head parrot fish that are typical for the St Johns area.
Shaab Sataya, the largest reef system in Fury Shoal, has it all – shear walls, ancient amphorae and yet another possibility to swim with big pods of friendly and playful spinner dolphins.
Shaab Abu Galawa Saghira with its wonderful hard coral garden in the shape of an amphitheatre is truly memorable.
For who do we recommend this trip?
We recommend this trip for divers with above basic training (PADI
Advanced OWD or CMAS 2 stars) along with at least 10-20 logged dives.
For divers with no advanced training, we can gladly offer you an
Advanced OW course onboard.
Looking forward to hearing from you!
Travel information
The trip
Up on arrival in Egypt you will be welcomed by the boat representatives at the airport who will transfer you to the boat. First night is spent onboard at the Port. The boat will leave the Port the following morning. Weather and conditions permitting, 3-4 dives are offered per day, including a night dive( Note that night dives are prohibited at the Brothers & Daedalus reef). The boat will return to port on the day prior to your flight back home. Last night is spent onboard at the Port. Check out is after breakfast on the last day, after which you will be transfered back to the aiport.
Cabins
the price offered includes a share in a twin beds/double bed cabin. Single accommodation is available for a surcharge. the rates can vary so kindly check with us!
Meals
3 Meals are offered per day, international cuisine, buffet style. Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Cookies, snacks, coffee and tea are available all day. As well as water and soft drinks. You can buy wine and beers onboard.
Diving
3-4 dives per day (including a night dive). On the last day only 2 dives are offered, And for Marine Park destinations such as the Brothers and Daedalus only 3 day dives are offered as night dives are prohibited. Apart from the crew, 2 experienced local dive guides are at your service. 12 Ltr tanks and weights are available for no charge
Health & diving
Scuba Diving requires good health. It is important that the diver has good health and is healthy for scuba diving. The Responsibility lies on the travelers to check up their health. Especially the travelers who have reached the age of 45 are advised to do a health check for diving before the trip. Form to bring to healthcare doctors can be found in the following link. https://www.divingtravel.se/medicform.pdf
Equipment rental onboard
Only loans of weights and 12 liters scuba tanks are included in the package. Our recommendation is that you bring your own scuba equipment. For those who do not have their own diving equipment there is the possibility to rent on board. Ask us, We can forward your request to the boat.
Extra fees to be paid onboard
Each boat and route has its own extra fees which need to be paid on site. When we package our tours, we can, at your request, include these fees in the package price. For example, a North Safari has approx. 130 Euro in fees. boats that do not include Nitrox will charge an additional 50 or 60 Euro. The Brotherss and South marine parks have an additional 100-150 Euro extra fees.
Payment
Deposit 25% be paid within 8 days of receipt of trip’s invoice
Outstanding balance payable at least 60 days before trip’s starting date
Egypt is located in the northeastern corner of Africa and shares borders Libya in the west, Sudan in the south, Israel and the Gaza Strip in the northeast.
Climate
In Egypt the sun shines all year long. Summer is extremely hot (May-September) where it is not uncommon for temperatures to reach above 40 degrees. Only in December will it be cool again, especially in the nights. January is the coldest month with daytime temperatures averaging between 15 and 22 degrees.
The water temperature in the Red Sea along the Egyptian coast rises in summer (July, Aug, Sep, Oct) to about 30 degrees. In winter it can be around 20-22 degrees.
Passport and visa
Citizens of the European Union do not need a visa for Egypt. You will need a passport that is valid for at least another six months after returning home.
Currency
Egyptian Pound
100 SEK = approx. 200 EGP
(spring 2018)
Electrical power
220 V. 2 pin plug same as here
Language
Arabic. Most people who work with tourists speak very well English.
Local time
Swedish time +1 hour. Egypt changes to summer time / winter time at times other than Sweden
