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SCUBA HOLIDAYS TO REDSEA
REDSEA LIVEABOARD
OVERVIEW
THE BOATS
SPECIALS

 

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.

 

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

ASMAA
RATING (1 - 5) 4+
LENGTH 28m
MAX DIVERS 16
EN-SUITE CABINS YES
DOUBLE BERTHS NO
NITROX yes

 

BLUE FIN
RATING (1 - 5) 5
LENGTH 39m
MAX DIVERS 26
EN-SUITE CABINS YES
DOUBLE BERTHS YES
NITROX YES

 

BLUE HORIZON
RATING (1 - 5) 5
LENGTH 41m
MAX DIVERS 26
EN-SUITE CABINS yes
DOUBLE BERTHS yes
NITROX yes

 

BLUE MELDOY
RATING (1 - 5) 5
LENGTH 37.5m
MAX DIVERS 26
EN-SUITE CABINS yes
DOUBLE BERTHS 3 suites
NITROX yes

 

BLUE PEARL
RATING (1 - 5) 5
LENGTH 36m
MAX DIVERS 20
EN-SUITE CABINS YES
DOUBLE BERTHS 2 CABINS
NITROX YES

 

BLUE PLANET 1
RATING (1 - 5) 4
LENGTH 36m
MAX DIVERS 18
EN-SUITE CABINS yes
DOUBLE BERTHS no
NITROX yes

 

BLUE SEAS
RATING (1 - 5) 5
LENGTH 40m
MAX DIVERS 20
EN-SUITE CABINS YES
DOUBLE BERTHS 2 KING SIZE
NITROX YES

 

BLUE WAVES
RATING (1 - 5) 4
LENGTH 37m
MAX DIVERS 20
EN-SUITE CABINS yes
DOUBLE BERTHS yes
NITROX yes

 

CYCLONE
RATING (1 - 5) 4
LENGTH 32m
MAX DIVERS 20
EN-SUITE CABINS YES
DOUBLE BERTHS NO
NITROX YES

 

DIAMOND
RATING (1 - 5) 4+
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.

 

DOLCE VITA
RATING (1 - 5) 5+
LENGTH 36m
MAX DIVERS 22
EN-SUITE CABINS YES
DOUBLE BERTHS YES
NITROX YES

 

EXCEL
RATING (1 - 5) 4
LENGTH 36m
MAX DIVERS 20
EN-SUITE CABINS YES
DOUBLE BERTHS NO
NITROX YES

 

EXCELLENCE
RATING (1 - 5) 5
LENGTH 33m
MAX DIVERS 20
EN-SUITE CABINS YES
DOUBLE BERTHS 2 QUEEN SIZE
NITROX YES

 

FRASER
RATING (1 - 5) 4
LENGTH 29.5m
MAX DIVERS 18
EN-SUITE CABINS YES
DOUBLE BERTHS 1 cabin
NITROX YES

 

GRAND SEA SERPENT
RATING (1 - 5) 5+
LENGTH 41m
MAX DIVERS 24
EN-SUITE CABINS YES
DOUBLE BERTHS YES
NITROX YES

 

HURRICANE
RATING (1 - 5) 5
LENGTH 36m
MAX DIVERS 22
EN-SUITE CABINS YES
DOUBLE BERTHS YES
NITROX YES

 

HYATT
RATING (1 - 5) 3+
LENGTH 36m
MAX DIVERS 21
EN-SUITE CABINS yes
DOUBLE BERTHS yes
NITROX yes

 

INFINITY
RATING (1 - 5) 4
LENGTH 38 metres
MAX DIVERS 20
EN-SUITE CABINS yes
DOUBLE BERTHS 1 suite
NITROX yes

 

JULIET
RATING (1 - 5) 4
LENGTH 38m
MAX DIVERS 14
EN-SUITE CABINS yes
DOUBLE BERTHS yes
NITROX yes

 

KAWARTY II
RATING (1 - 5) 5
LENGTH 30m
MAX DIVERS 18
EN-SUITE CABINS YES
DOUBLE BERTHS 6 CABINS
NITROX YES

 

MAJESTY
RATING (1 - 5) 5
LENGTH 36m
MAX DIVERS 20
EN-SUITE CABINS YES
DOUBLE BERTHS NO
NITROX YES

 

MISS NOURAN
RATING (1 - 5) 4+
LENGTH 28m
MAX DIVERS 20
EN-SUITE CABINS Yes
DOUBLE BERTHS no
NITROX Yes

 

OBSESSION
RATING (1 - 5) 5
LENGTH 36
MAX DIVERS 20
EN-SUITE CABINS Yes
DOUBLE BERTHS Yes
NITROX Yes

 

ORCHID
RATING (1 - 5) 3+
LENGTH 27m
MAX DIVERS 12
EN-SUITE CABINS YES
DOUBLE BERTHS 1 CABIN
NITROX NO

 

PEGASUS
RATING (1 - 5) 3+
LENGTH 25m
MAX DIVERS 16
EN-SUITE CABINS NO
DOUBLE BERTHS NO
NITROX YES

 

ROSETTA
RATING (1 - 5) 4
LENGTH 28
MAX DIVERS 18
EN-SUITE CABINS YES
DOUBLE BERTHS NO
NITROX YES

 

ROSINANTE
RATING (1 - 5) 3+
LENGTH 22m
MAX DIVERS 10
EN-SUITE CABINS yes
DOUBLE BERTHS no
NITROX no

 

ROYAL EMPEROR
RATING (1 - 5) 4+
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.

 

ROYAL EVOLUTION
RATING (1 - 5) 5+
LENGTH 39m
MAX DIVERS 24
EN-SUITE CABINS yes
DOUBLE BERTHS 2 suites
NITROX yes

 

SEA SERPENT
RATING (1 - 5) 5
LENGTH 33m
MAX DIVERS 20
EN-SUITE CABINS YES
DOUBLE BERTHS 2 CABINS
NITROX YES

 

SHALKAMY EXPLORER
RATING (1 - 5) 4
LENGTH 36M
MAX DIVERS 26
EN-SUITE CABINS YES
DOUBLE BERTHS YES
NITROX YES

 

SIR COUSTEAU
RATING (1 - 5) 4
LENGTH 27m
MAX DIVERS 16
EN-SUITE CABINS YES
DOUBLE BERTHS NO
NITROX YES

 

SNAPDRAGON
RATING (1 - 5) 4+
LENGTH 31
MAX DIVERS 18
EN-SUITE CABINS YES
DOUBLE BERTHS 1 CABIN
NITROX YES

 

SUPERIOR
RATING (1 - 5) 4+
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!

 

TEMPEST
RATING (1 - 5) 4
LENGTH 25m
MAX DIVERS 12
EN-SUITE CABINS YES
DOUBLE BERTHS NO
NITROX YES

 

TIGER LILY
RATING (1 - 5) 4+
LENGTH 32m
MAX DIVERS 20
EN-SUITE CABINS YES
DOUBLE BERTHS 2 CABINS
NITROX YES

 

TRANQUILITY
RATING (1 - 5) 5
LENGTH 44m
MAX DIVERS 20
EN-SUITE CABINS yes
DOUBLE BERTHS yes
NITROX yes

 

TYPHOON
RATING (1 - 5) 5
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.

 

VALERIE
RATING (1 - 5) 4+
LENGTH 30m
MAX DIVERS 18
EN-SUITE CABINS YES
DOUBLE BERTHS 1 CABIN
NITROX YES

 

VIP ONE
RATING (1 - 5) 5+
LENGTH 30m
MAX DIVERS 14
EN-SUITE CABINS YES
DOUBLE BERTHS 3 CABINS
NITROX NO

 

WHIRLWIND
RATING (1 - 5) 5
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.