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Red Sea & Egypt - Liveaboards


The Red Sea coast of Egypt offers some of the most amazing year round conditions all types of diving holiday both shore based or on one of our specially selected liveaboards. Red Sea dive holidays offer the best value and are perfect for non-divers too.

Egypt is the Land of the Pharaohs, with abundant historical sites to visit and is the perfect paradise for year round diving holidays. The choice of hotels is vast and there is something to suit all tastes and budgets. Why not explore some of the ancient sites with an excursion to see the Pyramids or Tuthankhaun’s tomb in the Valley of the Kings.

The crystal clear warm water and some of the best and most established dive centres in the world to choose from, make Egypt a wonderful experience for both first timers and annual ‘pilgrims’ alike. Each destination offers it own special character
and variety of diving.


M/Y Andromeda - Sudan, Red Sea & Egypt

NEW

Capacity: 26 persons
Length: 40 metres / 130 feet
Beam: 8 metres
Engine: 2 x MAN diesel 1150HP each
Generator: 2 x Mercedes 138Kw silent generators
Sweetwater:    15 tons plus desalination device (2 tons/day)
Fuel: 70 tons
Electricity: 220v in every cabin and in the salon
Navigation: Compass, GPS, depth sounder, VHF, radio, radar, EPIRB
Safety: 2 x life rafts, 40 x life jackets, 2 x 50L emergency Oxygen, medic First   Aid kit, 8 x fire extinguishers, satellite telephone, life bouys, SEA MARSHALL diver search and locate system.

Cabins 
There are 13 en-suite double cabins with 10 twin and 3 queen-bed accommodations on the lower and main deck. The spacious, elegantly designed cabins are perfect for relaxing

European Salon
The spacious lounge area is air-conditioned and well equipped with an LCD TV / VCR, DVD and CD player and furnished according to European style.

Arabian cafe
There is a separate room on the upper desk with an original Oriental coffee shop design with shisha (waterpipe) smoking possibility, coffee, tea and original Arabic music.

Sun deck & Covered deck
The comfortable 100m2 sun deck provides plenty of space for sun seekers, as well as shaded area. Comfortable deck chairs and cushioned seats make time more pleasant.  There is a smaller sun deck in front of the captain’s bridge. In front of the salon is a comfortable open but covered area for resting and chatting between dives and in the evening.

Dive deck
The large dive deck and dive platform area ensures a good amount of space for divers and groups who wish to enter the water at the same time. 2 hand-held showers on the platform allow for a rinse after diving or snorkeling. There is also storage for camera equipment. A bathroom with shower and marine head leads directly off the dive deck.

Equipment on Board: Tanks: 20x 12lt and 10x15lt aluminum tanks, K valves, DIN and INT with international adaptors. Weights are provided at no charge on the boat. Zodiacs: 2, each equipped with a 40HP engine. There is plenty of storage space for all the equipment.

Rental of diving equipment can be arranged but should be booked well in advance as rental gear is not kept on board.
 

Prices (7 nights) from:  Low  High 
M/Y Andromeda
£1595 £1895

Fact File

Diving Conditions

Liveaboard Wreck Diving Tech Diving

Suitability:

Beginners 

Intermediates 

Advanced 

Technical 

Best Time: September-April

Average Air temps: 30°C
(from 24°C winter - 38°C summer)

Average Water temps: 26-29°C

Visibility: 20-30m

Top Dive Sites: WWII Wrecks Umbria (Port Sudan) & Conshelf II, Sha'Ab Rumi, Sananeb (Sharks (Hammerheads Feb-Mar), Mesharifa (Mantas Aug-Dec).

Great Reasons to Dive in Sudan

  • Variety of dives
  • Quality liveaboard options
  • Vast numbers of fish species, large pelagics & Schooling fish.
  • Moray eels, giant Parrott fish, Spotted Stingray & Barracuda.
  • Scalloped Hammerheads
  • Mantas, Humpback Jul/Aug