Dive the Red Sea in a Small Group!

Why We Love It

Dive the Red Sea in a small group! With a maximum of 18 divers on board, this liveaboard is one of the friendliest, and also one of the most affordable in Egypt. Embark on the less frequented South with Rocky and Zabargad, the classic BDE or the Northern route. In summer, the boat also organizes special family cruises.

Conservation

The company is a member of Hepca, an NGO committed to environmental protection in Egypt. Hepca has installed and maintained almost 900 mooring buoys in the Red Sea, is in charge of the entire solid waste management strategy for Hurghada and the Marsa Alam coastline, and has several community development and public awareness programs too. On board, the team avoids the use of plastic as much as possible.

Who Is It For?

From Open Water to more experienced divers, the livebaoard offers several itinerary - ask us.

Prices and Dates

Dive Briefing!

Marine Life

• Egypt's reefs are home to over 1000 fish species, 20% of which are endemic to the Red Sea. With a varied topography, stunning wrecks, and incredible marine life, Egypt caters to all levels of divers. Get ready to drift dive on dramatic walls and pinnacles.

• If you go to the South, you'll see some exciting pelagic life with thresher sharks, oceanic white-tips, and some hammerhead sharks!

• In the deep south, near Sudan, keep an eye out for bottlenose dolphins, hammerheads again, leopard sharks, manta rays, and more!

Dive Conditions

• Season: year-round
• Currents: little or no currents
• Visibility: 15 to 35 m (50 to 115 ft)
• Water Temperature: ranges 22° to 30°C (72° to 86°F) depending on the month
• Depth: shallow and deep dives depending on the itinerary

Dive Sites

• In the Northern Red Sea, the most famous dive sites are Shark and Yolanda Reef, Ras Mohamed National Park, and the SS Thistlegorm, a ship that sank in 1941 bombed by German aviation, stretching over 128 meters long (420 ft).

• In the Southern Red Sea, the most famous dive sites are Big Brother, Daedalus, and Elphinstone Reef. The reefs are healthier than in the north, and the topography is varied, with deep walls, tunnels, and even a few wrecks to look at!

• In the Deep South Red Sea, St. John's Reef and the marine parks of Zabargad and Rocky islands are relatively remote and not visited frequently by liveaboards. The area offers what is considered the most spectacular diving in Egypt with varied topography and some big pelagic life as you get closer to Sudan.

• Dive sites may change according to local conditions

The Team

• German operation created in 2009
• Number of boats: 2
• PADI courses - ask us
• Languages spoken: English, German, Arabic

Safety Information

• Equipment Recommended: a rashguard and/or a 3mm wetsuit, an SMB, and the usual diving equipment
• Insurance: both dive insurance and travel insurance are mandatory. We recommend DAN Europe which has plans to cover both - ask us for a quote
• Nearest Hyperbaric Chamber: in Marsa Alam

Visas, Flights, and More!

Visa Requirements

• You must have a passport valid for at least six months, and create an e-Visa Application for Egypt at least 7 days before departure
• Tourist visa is granted for up to thirty days.

How to Get There

• Fly to Marsa Alam (RMF) international airport or Hurghada International Airport (HRG)
• The liveaboard team will pick you up and drop you off at the airport:
  • on the day of arrival, the boat will be ready for check-in from 3 PM
  • check-out from the boat is until 10 AM on departure day

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• Bring some reef-safe sunscreen, a hat, and a rash guard to protect yourself from the sun, and a light sweater.