Northern Egypt Liveaboard Scuba Diving

Wreck & Reef Diving

A Red Sea Liveaboard will undoubtedly get you to the best dive sites but due to the more advanced nature of the diving we recommend that divers have at least 40 logged dive and / or there PADI Advanced Open Water qualification. On some of the easier north itineraries, where there is an on board instructor, we can offer AWO course for the less qualified but this must be approved first by us.

Dive the famous four wrecks of Abu Nuhas, the Ships' Graveyard. This reef lies close to the ship-lane towards the Suez Canal, and has claimed more ships than any other in the Red Sea. They are very scenic, fantastic for photography, and covered in corals, especially the Carnatic, that sunk in 1869.

The very famous SS Thistlegorm and the recently discovered Rosalie Moller are Second World War wrecks, and one of the highlights of this cruise. The SS Thistlegorm sunk in 1941; bombed by the Germans, while on a mission to deliver a cargo of ammunition and war material to the British troops in North Africa. The Rosalie Moller, a British coal cargo, suffered the same destiny only two days later.

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Itinerary / Highlights

This itinerary combines the most famous wrecks in the northern Red Sea with stunning wall and hard coral garden reef diving.

Close to the Port of Safaga lies the wreck of the ferry Salem Express that tragically hit a reef 10 years ago, when coming back from Saudi Arabia, claiming over a thousand deaths. Many fish and corals have made it there home now, especially famous is a big red Frog Fish.

This cruise will also take you to Ras Mohamed National Park, at the tip of Sinai, famous for its breath-taking walls, rich in soft and fan corals, and populated with huge shoals of fish. Nutrient-rich sediments from the Golf of Aqaba, attract many fish species and also feed the coral polyps, creating a paradise for divers.

In between wrecks you will also visit the reefs off Hurghada and Safaga, which are very rich and wide-ranging. A variety of colorful walls and hard coral gardens with plenty of colorful fish make them well worth a visit.

WRECK & REEFS DEPARTING HURGHADA

Day 1: Arrive HURGHADA: Check-in & overnight on board at Marina.

Day 2: Sailing to Sha'ab El Erg for check dive. Sailing to Umm Usk for dives. Overnight at Umm Usk.

Day 3: Sailing to the wrecks in Abu Nuhas, dives including Giannis D, Carnatic, Chrisoula K . overnight at Bluff Point.

Day 4: Sailing to Sha'ab Mahmud to dive the Small Crack, The Alternative / Sting Ray Station and the wreck of the Dunraven.

Day 5: Sailing to Sha'ab Ali for morning dives on the Thistlegorm wreck, then sailing to Shag Rock diving the wreck of Sarah H, overnight at Shag Rock south.

Day 6: Sailing to Gubal Island, dive at Umm Usk then sailing to Geziret Um Gammar & Carless reef south.

Day 7: Sailing to Hurghada for last 2 dives & disembark for last night at Hotel, or stay on board the vessel, (subject to Hotel availability).

Day 8: Check out from Hotel (or Liveaboard) and transfer to airport
Environmental Tax US$ 15

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Accommodation Details

Liveaboards:-
M.V. AL FAROUK II

M.V. ASMAA
MV Asmaa is a custom motor yacht, designed with the diver in mind and comfortably accommodating 16 people in 8 twin-berth cabins, all ensuite. The cabins and salon are fully air-conditioned and there is a large dive deck and sun deck.

The cabins and salon are fully air-conditioned and there is a large dive deck and sun deck.

M.V. BLUE FIN
Powered by two 764HP engines her performance benefits divers of a fast and comfortable passage between dives. blue Fin´s two large sundecks provide a great space to relax, soak up the sun and enjoy the company of your fellow divers. The saloon incorporates a large seating area, fully-stocked bar and an entertainment system boasting a 42” Plasma Flat screen television, DVD, CD and AV output adapters. Divers will enjoy the beautifully crafted dinning area where a choice of menu´s, including an organic option are served-up by the dedicated crew.

M.V. BLUE HORIZON
Blue Horizon is due to float in October 2005. At 40m she will be a superior diving vessel, with all the luxuries expected from a blue o two live aboard.

Newly put in the water this superb vessel pushes the boundaries of luxury in the Red Sea live aboard market.

M.V. BLUE MELODY
The newest of the 'Blue' fleet launched mid 2007. A superior class vessel in line with the other luxury end Red Sea Liveaboard offerred by Planet.

M.V. BLUE PEARL
A first class vessel worthy of the a five start rating with all the facilities you would expect from a top class Red Sea liveaboard.

Bar and dining buffet. TV, video, DVD, sound system, video player, book library, E6 auto film processing, video edit suite, slides light table, slide projector.

M.V. BLUE PLANET 1
Although the baby of the Blue Planet fleet, she is fast, spacious and beautifully fitted out. There is ample dining and living area for her birth. With a well planned dive area and deck. All cabins are en suite and air conditioned. She is a friendly boat and ideal for the smaller groups.

M.V. BLUE SEAS
Drawing on many years of involvement in liveaboard diving operations in combining our experience and knowledge to provide what promises to be an unparalleled level of diving service and comfort. Fully air conditioned saloon and furnished throughout with teak. Spacious Dining Room. TV/DVD/Stereo in comfortable lounge. Salon bar on the Sundeck.

M.V. BLUE WAVES
A sophisticated boat design with teak decking, state of the art navigational equipment, eight talented crew members and experienced dive guides. Her cabins are spacious with plenty of storage space and her twin bedded rooms are noticeably large. She introduces a new level of diving comfort and safety to the Egyptian Red Sea which, combined with a luxurious interior, provides the highest standards in Liveaboard diving.

M.V. CONTESSA MIA
The Sea Serpent fleet know the Red Sea. This first class boat operator has a wealth of experience and knows just what it takes to create the perfect platform for divers, and they have not disappointed with Contessa Mia. This luxurious liveaboard takes pride of place on any reef and is filled with all the creature comforts today's diver demands. Sail into the sunset on this 5 star liveaboard and experience a week of sheer diving delights.

M.V. CYCLONE
Built in 1998 she incorporates all of the latest diving technology and safety features. The sleek exterior is matched by the highest standards of interior construction. The vast dive deck has individual stations for each diver and the large platform gives convenient access to the twin inflatables or the water. Nitrox is pumped on board.

M.V. DIAMOND
Diamond is a brand new liveaboard launched in May 2005. One of the highest standard liveaboards operating from Sharm El Sheikh.

M.V. DOLCE VITA
The building of Dolce Vita has seen no budget restrictions. The best materials and machines have been made available for the number one shipyard in Alexandria. A real "no expense spared" superyacht!

The interior is styled on a simple, modern and functional Scandinavian line. The light coloured materials give an already large boat an even bigger feeling. The decks have been designed to be "guest freindly" - a massive dive deck at water level, a roomy gearing up area (with the all-important shade!) and 2 large comfortable sundecks with shaded areas, bar facilities and full length sun loungers are there for your enjoyment.

M.V. DREAMS
Sea Serpent Fleet have a hard earned reputation for their professional service and with Dreams, they have delivered once again. From the monogrammed bathrobes to the immaculate interior décor, no stone has been left unturned. Dreams is the smallest of the Sea Serpent vessels and operates primarily in the Northern Red Sea out of Hurghada. This is high class sailing on a variation of the classic northern route.

M.V. EXCEL
Up to twenty guests are accommodated in spacious twin cabins, with individually controlled air conditioning and large en-suite bathrooms. There are two saloons, one on the main deck that includes the dining area and another bar and relaxation area on the bridge deck. There are two huge sundecks with area to relax both in and out of the sun.

M.V. EXCELLENCE
Excellence is one of a new generation of luxury wooden yachts, built by the best shipyard in Alexandria with a new hull design to improve performance, stability and speed. Launched in May 2002 M/Y Excellence is a majestic looking vessel measuring 33 meters (110 feet) and 8.5 meters width, which cuts through the Red Sea archipelago at 15 knots per hour (powered by 2X V-12 cylinders, MAN 880HP medium range propulsion engines). This specification brands her the fastest and most stable luxury cruiser in the Red Sea.

M.V. FRASER
Comfortably accommodates 18 people. The dining and saloon areas are air-conditioned with state-of-the-art sound and video equipment.

Three decks: large upper sundeck, sundeck bar/BBQ deck and dive deck with dive platform. Nitrox on board, rebreather courses available.

M.V. GRAND SEA SERPENT
As the name suggests Grand Sea Serpent is spectacular in all aspects. Launched in April 2005 she is the latest addition to the Sea Serpent Fleet, a culmination of many years of building and operating superb luxury Red Sea Liveaboards. At 40m overall this boat is huge by any standards. And luxurious! The interior decoration is a sumptuous blend of inlaid woods and custom-made fabrics. The elegant saloon and dining area are reminiscent of a 19th century gentleman´s classic yacht, with Victorian style furnishings, cut glass chandeliers and marine paraphernalia. This contrasts with the modern all “mod cons” approach in the cabins. Music, fridge and ensuite bathroom are standard in all cabins. The large bathrooms all feature multiple jet showers.

M.V. HURRICANE
Hurricane was launched in May 2004. She is the latest and one of the most advanced Red Sea Liveaboard with a 36m steel construction giving a large and stable platform from which to explore the whole of the Egyptian Red Sea. The restaurant is situated on the main deck and provides a spacious and tasteful environment to enjoy the excellent cuisine. Above the restaurant on the bridge deck is the saloon and bar, a comfortable relaxation area with stereo, CD/DVD and a plasma screen for viewing the days digital shots and video footage or taking in a movie. The bar has wine and a selection of spirits and cocktails. The cocktail deck provides relaxation in or out of the sun, and for those real sun worshippers there are several sun decks.

M.V. HYATT
The Hyatt, built in October 2005, was 'refreshed' in dry-dock during January 2007, during which time an outside bar area was added, as well as revisions to the layout of the dining room and sundeck.

The 'Hyatt' has all the latest equipment & comforts that the discerning Red Sea diver has come to expect. With a length of 36 metres and 4 decks, she is a large and stable vessel able to cover all of the popular Red Sea diving areas. The Hyatt's twin engines produce 1200 HP each, making her one of the most powerful and fastest liveaboard boats in the Red Sea.

M.V. INFINITY
Custom-designed and built to a superior standard, the EMPEROR INFINITY is a 38 metre boat accommodating a maximum of 20 guests in 9 twin-berth cabins and a double master suite, all with ensuite and air conditioning. For added comfort - and lighter luggage! - each guest receives two towels and a bathrobe! Add to that the two sundecks, dive deck with platform, air-conditioned salon, dining room and air-con bar on the sundeck level and you have a spacious vessel complete with all the diving and safety equipment, including two Zodiacs.

M.V. JULIET
A good value 28m twin-screw motor cruiser fully equipped to charter and dive the northern Red Sea. The Juliet is a big boat but she only caters for small groups. While the fashion of Red Sea liveaboards now is to accommodate up to 22, 24, 28 guests, and more! Juliet takes a maximum of 12 to 14 guests at any one time which means more space, more flexibility, and more personal attention.

M.V. KAWARTY II
Kawarty II, launched in 2003, offer a high standard of comfort and facilities comparable to other high end Red Sea Liveaboards.

M.V. MAJESTY
EMPEROR MAJESTY measures 36m and offers ten twin-berth cabins comfortably accommodating 20 people. FREE Nitrox on all trips on this boat.

M.V. MISS NOURAN
Miss Nouran is legendary in the Red Sea, one of the first high quality liveaboards to operate in the Southern Egyptian Red Sea. Build by master boat builder Alaa Dugayshi she has a classic elegance and style not always found in newer vessels, with deep keel for stability and a remarkable turn of speed. Whist retaining her original grace and style she has been completely refitted. The Bridge deck is totally redesigned with new accommodation, bridge and upper sun deck. The dive deck has also been extended and with the huge new dive platform she is actually 3meters longer than the original design, now 30 meters overall. The saloon has also been totally reconstructed, using the fine blend of inlaid woods and fabrics that are the hallmark of the fleet.

M.V. OBSESSION
Obsession was launched in July, 2004 combining all the factors that will make her worthy of her name. She is 36 metres in length and provides cruising and diving in unparalleled luxury.

The teak decks are carefully thought-out and interiors make her a pleasure to dive from. Obsession is available for any itinerary in the southern Red Sea and has been designed in order to take you between dive sites in the comfort that is expected by today's discerning liveaboard divers.

M.V. ORCHID
A purpose built liveaboard based in Sharm. With twin 325hp engines, Zodiac, VHF, echo sounder, wreck finder, chart plotter, radar and GPS, she is ideal for Northern Red Sea trips to reefs such as Ras Mohammed, Tiran, Abu Nuhas and the wrecks of Dunraven and Thistlegorm.

M.V. PEGASUS
Although quite basic is design the Pegasus is an extremely well operated liveaboard offering excellent value for money and great service.

Equipped with NITROX and a Zodiac 40HP, she has large dive and sun decks and takes up to 16 guests in comfort. The salon and dining room has TV, video and stereo.

M.V. ROSETTA
MY Rosetta was built according to the international marine regulations and is kept in perfect condition. The boat is fully air conditioned and has a spacious and stylish lounge where divers can meet in the evening. The ship's cook is also known to turn every buffet dinner into a surprise! The Rosetta is fully equipped for Nitrox diving.

M.V. ROSINANTE
A lovely and cozy 22m wooden Turkish ketch for great Kitesurfing and windsurfing holidays in Egypt.

The towels are not provided. No spirit on board, we can arrange for you to purchase local wine/beer. If you have some space left, pack some treats for the end of the day! (aperitif, sausage, wine, cheese...) Take wet boots (strongly advised), sunglasses, sun lotion, and lycra or shorts.

M.V. ROYAL EMPEROR
In 2005 Tornado Marine bought the well loved Red Sea liveaboard Royal Emperor and proceeded to upgrade her layout and equipment bringing her into line with the fleet´s standards. She is the first, high specification, steel boat to operate in the Sudan. Built in 1998 to RINA Class, her range and speed will allow us to open up new dive sites in the area.

M.V. ROYAL EVOLUTION
Launched in February 2006 the Royal Evolution is one of the most sophisticated & high-Tec live aboard in the Red Sea area. No compromise in Safety, Facilities and professionalism in diving services is found, built according to SOLAS and under the full survey of the international surveyor Bureau Veritas.

M.V. SEA SERPENT
This top class of diving yacht is capable of even faster cruising speed than anything sailing in the Red Sea. The aerodynamic hull allows for optimum torque to displacement ratio allowing for greater speed and comfort even in high seas. The award for "Best Full Displacement under 38 meters" at the 1999 Showboats Awards held in Monaco was a fitting tribute to the practical use of the space and the outstanding decor and design created by Benetti and Zuretti.

M.V. SHALKAMY EXPLORER
M.V. Shalkamy Explorer I & II are 36 metre Liveaboard boats with a beam of 7.75 metres. Two 750 HP engines allow the boat to cruise effortlessley at 18-20 knots. Two compressors and two generator which supply 220v. She is run by ten crew including a Captain, Divemaster, chef, housekeeper, engineer and deck hands.

M.V. SIR COUSTEAU
MY Sir Cousteau was built in 1999 and has established a very good reputation for herself. The captain is very skilled and the kind of person you want to have with you on a long expedition. MY Sir Cousteau is nicely decorated with teak wooden decks and has an interior made out of mahogany. The boat is bigger than it appears. It has a spacious saloon with a bar and all the cabins are equipped with private bathroom facilities.The service on board the ship is highly appreciated by the guests. Diving tanks can swiftly be refilled with an unique compressor system.

M.V. SNAPDRAGON - FREE NITROX
Launched in 2004, the Snap Dragon offers excellent value for a such a high standard of liveaboard. There is a high degree of attention to detail on this boat backed up with excellent service track record by the operation.

M.V. SUPERIOR
Measuring 36m, she offers ten twin-berth cabins comfortably accommodating 20 people. All cabins have air-con and ensuite bathrooms (WC/shower). For added comfort, and lighter luggage, each guest receives two towels and a bathrobe!

M.V. TEMPEST
At 25 metres, and sleeping up to 12 guests in 6 deluxe, en suite cabins, M/Y Tempest brings a new level of luxury to the popular mini safari market. Her spacious and tastefully appointed interiors and large sun deck allow you to relax in style between dives.

M.V. TIGER LILY WITH FREE NITROX
Launched in 2001 and aimed specifically at the 'top end' of the market she operates out of Hurghada and with her twin 800hp engines she has all the speed required to reach even the most remote of the Red Seas dive sites. She is a purpose built Diving vessel, with hydraulic dive platform and can cater for up to 20 divers in a practical as well as comfortable environment. The cuisine is of the same high standard as the plush decor with the professional chef aboard coming direct from the Intercontinental Hotel in Hurghada.

M.V. TRANQUILITY
M/Y EMPEROR TRANQUILLITY, along with her twin, Emperor Serenity, is setting new standards in high-tech Red Sea liveaboard luxury. At a full 44m, these boats were designed from day one to create a superior, spacious vessel for both diving and relaxation.

M.V. TYPHOON
The first impression given is of space. Lots of it. All outer areas are teak laid. The upper sundeck is almost the entire length of the ship, with ample shaded and sunbathing areas alike. She also has the most spacious dive deck and platform.

M.V. VALERIE
The MV Valerie is Red Sea liveaboard offers a high standard of comfort with excellent facilities. She is fully equipped for both the Northern Red Sea and Southern Marine Parks expedition. One of her most outstanding features is the highly exeprines crew and dive guide, some of the best in the business.

M.V. VIP ONE
For the ultimate luxury in liveaboard diving, VIP One is a state of the art motor yacht which can accommodate 14 passengers in 7 spacious cabins each with private ensuite bathroom and shower. The boat is fully air conditioned with in-house saloon, dining room and a bar. The crew is dedicated to making your stay on board VIP One an unforgettable memory.

M.V. WHIRLWIND
Whirlwind was launched in May 2006 and is the latest addition to the Tornado Marine Fleets expanding "family". Tornado Marine Fleet are the owners and builders of the award winning Hurricane, Typhoon and Cyclone. One glance at Whirlwind and her impressive design and use of space proves that yet again Tornado Marine Fleet are the pioneers in building boats within the Red Sea.

Departure Dates, Options & Prices

All holidays are bespoke and can leave on any date (subject to availability). The price quoted above will vary dependent on departure date, accomodation option & selected course / dive pack.

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