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| getting there |
The Egyptian Red Sea Liveaboards depart from either Sharm (Northern trips), Hurghada (North & Brothers) and Ras Galeb / Marsa Alam (South and Southern Marine Parks). The liveaboards are set around the following direct flights
SHARM: Thursday and Sunday from Gatwick, Luton or Manchester.
HURGHADA: Friday flights from Gatwick ro Manchester.
MARSA ALAM: Thursday from Gatwick in Summer 2005 switching to Fridays for Winter 2005/6 from both Gatwick and Manchester.
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| when to go |
The Northern itineraries can be dived year around. The more remote southern itineraries can be limited by heavy seas from Late december to March. |
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RATING (1 - 5) |
4+
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| LENGTH |
28m |
| MAX DIVERS |
16 |
| EN-SUITE CABINS |
YES |
| DOUBLE BERTHS |
NO |
| NITROX |
yes |
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RATING (1 - 5) |
5
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| LENGTH |
39m |
| MAX DIVERS |
26 |
| EN-SUITE CABINS |
YES |
| DOUBLE BERTHS |
YES |
| NITROX |
YES |
|
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RATING (1 - 5) |
5
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| LENGTH |
41m |
| MAX DIVERS |
26 |
| EN-SUITE CABINS |
yes |
| DOUBLE BERTHS |
yes |
| NITROX |
yes |
|
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RATING (1 - 5) |
5
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| LENGTH |
37.5m |
| MAX DIVERS |
26 |
| EN-SUITE CABINS |
yes |
| DOUBLE BERTHS |
3 suites |
| NITROX |
yes |
|
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RATING (1 - 5) |
5
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| LENGTH |
36m |
| MAX DIVERS |
20 |
| EN-SUITE CABINS |
YES |
| DOUBLE BERTHS |
2 CABINS |
| NITROX |
YES |
|
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RATING (1 - 5) |
4
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| LENGTH |
36m |
| MAX DIVERS |
18 |
| EN-SUITE CABINS |
yes |
| DOUBLE BERTHS |
no |
| NITROX |
yes |
|
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RATING (1 - 5) |
5
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| LENGTH |
40m |
| MAX DIVERS |
20 |
| EN-SUITE CABINS |
YES |
| DOUBLE BERTHS |
2 KING SIZE |
| NITROX |
YES |
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RATING (1 - 5) |
4
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| LENGTH |
37m |
| MAX DIVERS |
20 |
| EN-SUITE CABINS |
yes |
| DOUBLE BERTHS |
yes |
| NITROX |
yes |
|
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RATING (1 - 5) |
4
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| LENGTH |
32m |
| MAX DIVERS |
20 |
| EN-SUITE CABINS |
YES |
| DOUBLE BERTHS |
NO |
| NITROX |
YES |
|
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RATING (1 - 5) |
4+
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| LENGTH |
34m |
| MAX DIVERS |
22 |
| EN-SUITE CABINS |
YES |
| DOUBLE BERTHS |
YES |
| NITROX |
YES |
Diamond is a brand new liveaboard launched in May 2005. One of the highest standard liveaboards operating from Sharm El Sheikh.
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RATING (1 - 5) |
5+
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| LENGTH |
36m |
| MAX DIVERS |
22 |
| EN-SUITE CABINS |
YES |
| DOUBLE BERTHS |
YES |
| NITROX |
YES |
|
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RATING (1 - 5) |
4
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| LENGTH |
36m |
| MAX DIVERS |
20 |
| EN-SUITE CABINS |
YES |
| DOUBLE BERTHS |
NO |
| NITROX |
YES |
|
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RATING (1 - 5) |
5
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| LENGTH |
33m |
| MAX DIVERS |
20 |
| EN-SUITE CABINS |
YES |
| DOUBLE BERTHS |
2 QUEEN SIZE |
| NITROX |
YES |
|
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RATING (1 - 5) |
4
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| LENGTH |
29.5m |
| MAX DIVERS |
18 |
| EN-SUITE CABINS |
YES |
| DOUBLE BERTHS |
1 cabin |
| NITROX |
YES |
|
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RATING (1 - 5) |
5+
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| LENGTH |
41m |
| MAX DIVERS |
24 |
| EN-SUITE CABINS |
YES |
| DOUBLE BERTHS |
YES |
| NITROX |
YES |
|
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RATING (1 - 5) |
5
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| LENGTH |
36m |
| MAX DIVERS |
22 |
| EN-SUITE CABINS |
YES |
| DOUBLE BERTHS |
YES |
| NITROX |
YES |
|
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RATING (1 - 5) |
3+
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| LENGTH |
36m |
| MAX DIVERS |
21 |
| EN-SUITE CABINS |
yes |
| DOUBLE BERTHS |
yes |
| NITROX |
yes |
|
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RATING (1 - 5) |
4
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| LENGTH |
38 metres |
| MAX DIVERS |
20 |
| EN-SUITE CABINS |
yes |
| DOUBLE BERTHS |
1 suite |
| NITROX |
yes |
|
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RATING (1 - 5) |
4
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| LENGTH |
38m |
| MAX DIVERS |
14 |
| EN-SUITE CABINS |
yes |
| DOUBLE BERTHS |
yes |
| NITROX |
yes |
|
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RATING (1 - 5) |
5
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| LENGTH |
30m |
| MAX DIVERS |
18 |
| EN-SUITE CABINS |
YES |
| DOUBLE BERTHS |
6 CABINS |
| NITROX |
YES |
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RATING (1 - 5) |
5
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| LENGTH |
36m |
| MAX DIVERS |
20 |
| EN-SUITE CABINS |
YES |
| DOUBLE BERTHS |
NO |
| NITROX |
YES |
|
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RATING (1 - 5) |
4+
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| LENGTH |
28m |
| MAX DIVERS |
20 |
| EN-SUITE CABINS |
Yes |
| DOUBLE BERTHS |
no |
| NITROX |
Yes |
|
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RATING (1 - 5) |
5
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| LENGTH |
36 |
| MAX DIVERS |
20 |
| EN-SUITE CABINS |
Yes |
| DOUBLE BERTHS |
Yes |
| NITROX |
Yes |
|
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RATING (1 - 5) |
3+
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| LENGTH |
27m |
| MAX DIVERS |
12 |
| EN-SUITE CABINS |
YES |
| DOUBLE BERTHS |
1 CABIN |
| NITROX |
NO |
|
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RATING (1 - 5) |
3+
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| LENGTH |
25m |
| MAX DIVERS |
16 |
| EN-SUITE CABINS |
NO |
| DOUBLE BERTHS |
NO |
| NITROX |
YES |
|
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RATING (1 - 5) |
4
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| LENGTH |
28 |
| MAX DIVERS |
18 |
| EN-SUITE CABINS |
YES |
| DOUBLE BERTHS |
NO |
| NITROX |
YES |
|
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RATING (1 - 5) |
3+
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| LENGTH |
22m |
| MAX DIVERS |
10 |
| EN-SUITE CABINS |
yes |
| DOUBLE BERTHS |
no |
| NITROX |
no |
|
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RATING (1 - 5) |
4+
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| LENGTH |
29m |
| MAX DIVERS |
16 |
| EN-SUITE CABINS |
No |
| DOUBLE BERTHS |
yes |
| NITROX |
Yes |
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.
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RATING (1 - 5) |
5+
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| LENGTH |
39m |
| MAX DIVERS |
24 |
| EN-SUITE CABINS |
yes |
| DOUBLE BERTHS |
2 suites |
| NITROX |
yes |
|
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RATING (1 - 5) |
5
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| LENGTH |
33m |
| MAX DIVERS |
20 |
| EN-SUITE CABINS |
YES |
| DOUBLE BERTHS |
2 CABINS |
| NITROX |
YES |
|
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RATING (1 - 5) |
4
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| LENGTH |
36M |
| MAX DIVERS |
26 |
| EN-SUITE CABINS |
YES |
| DOUBLE BERTHS |
YES |
| NITROX |
YES |
|
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RATING (1 - 5) |
4
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| LENGTH |
27m |
| MAX DIVERS |
16 |
| EN-SUITE CABINS |
YES |
| DOUBLE BERTHS |
NO |
| NITROX |
YES |
|
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RATING (1 - 5) |
4+
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| LENGTH |
31 |
| MAX DIVERS |
18 |
| EN-SUITE CABINS |
YES |
| DOUBLE BERTHS |
1 CABIN |
| NITROX |
YES |
|
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RATING (1 - 5) |
4+
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| LENGTH |
36m |
| MAX DIVERS |
20 |
| EN-SUITE CABINS |
YES |
| DOUBLE BERTHS |
NO |
| NITROX |
YES |
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!
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RATING (1 - 5) |
4
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| LENGTH |
25m |
| MAX DIVERS |
12 |
| EN-SUITE CABINS |
YES |
| DOUBLE BERTHS |
NO |
| NITROX |
YES |
|
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RATING (1 - 5) |
4+
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| LENGTH |
32m |
| MAX DIVERS |
20 |
| EN-SUITE CABINS |
YES |
| DOUBLE BERTHS |
2 CABINS |
| NITROX |
YES |
|
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RATING (1 - 5) |
5
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| LENGTH |
44m |
| MAX DIVERS |
20 |
| EN-SUITE CABINS |
yes |
| DOUBLE BERTHS |
yes |
| NITROX |
yes |
|
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RATING (1 - 5) |
5
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| LENGTH |
33m |
| MAX DIVERS |
20 |
| EN-SUITE CABINS |
YES |
| DOUBLE BERTHS |
2 CABINS |
| NITROX |
YES |
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.
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RATING (1 - 5) |
4+
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| LENGTH |
30m |
| MAX DIVERS |
18 |
| EN-SUITE CABINS |
YES |
| DOUBLE BERTHS |
1 CABIN |
| NITROX |
YES |
|
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RATING (1 - 5) |
5+
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| LENGTH |
30m |
| MAX DIVERS |
14 |
| EN-SUITE CABINS |
YES |
| DOUBLE BERTHS |
3 CABINS |
| NITROX |
NO |
|
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RATING (1 - 5) |
5
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| LENGTH |
36m |
| MAX DIVERS |
20 |
| EN-SUITE CABINS |
YES |
| DOUBLE BERTHS |
NO |
| NITROX |
YES |
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.
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