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Thirteen cabins across three decks

Emperor’s current description gives a capacity of twenty-six guests in thirteen cabins. A partner’s technical table still lists twenty-five, so confirm the sold capacity for your sailing. The old twenty-guest, twelve-cabin description is no longer the appropriate booking reference.

All cabins have air-conditioning and private bathrooms. The wooden boat is 37 metres long. Booking specifications list construction in 2004 and a 2015 refit; a newer whole-boat refit date was not verified. Request recent photographs if furnishings matter to your decision.

Emperor advertises same-sex cabin sharing and no single supplement if it cannot provide that match. Deliberately reserving sole occupancy is a different arrangement; obtain a quotation.

Space to relax between dives

Inside, the air-conditioned salon and dining room provide a comfortable break from the sun. Outside, lounge seating and sunbeds let you spread out with the rest of the group. Full-board meals, standard soft drinks and wine with dinner appear in the checked booking inclusions; premium drinks are extra.

Internet is a convenience rather than a reason to choose the boat. The operator describes a limited allowance, and offshore mobile coverage can disappear. Discuss dietary needs before booking.

Non-diving companions

North & Easy is explicitly intended for divers and non-divers, with more time at each mooring and opportunities chosen by the guides for swimming or snorkelling. That does not describe every Superior itinerary. Confirm the exact route, activities, fare and any introductory-dive arrangements before booking.

Four dated programme families

These seven-night examples establish programmes advertised specifically for Emperor Superior. They are not an exhaustive calendar. The operator and partner agree on the February Reefs & Wrecks example; availability and the final cabin allocation can change.

Reefs & Wrecks

This Hurghada programme mixes Abu Nuhas wrecks with Gubal, Ulysses, Kingston at Shag Rock and Dunraven at Beacon Rock. Ras Mohammed adds Shark and Yolanda, while Jackson, Thomas and Gordon provide the Tiran reef diving. Thistlegorm is a major highlight before returning towards Hurghada. The operator advertises 21 or more dives, subject to conditions and participation; this is a programme outline, not a guaranteed daily sequence.

Get Wrecked

Choose this for the concentration of wreck diving: the Abu Nuhas group, Rosalie Moller, Ulysses, Kingston, Dunraven and Thistlegorm are among the possibilities. Your certification and recent experience affect which dives are suitable.

Famous Five

This longer-ranging programme combines northern wrecks with Brothers and a return through Safaga. It demands more experience than a straightforward northern reef week; offshore crossings and currents are part of the choice.

North & Easy

More time moored in each area makes this relevant to snorkellers, non-divers and photographers who prefer a less hurried rhythm. The name does not remove the experience requirements for individual dives such as Thistlegorm.

Select programme areas

The layers locate programme areas and individually verified reefs and wrecks, including Rosalie Moller and the four Abu Nuhas wrecks. They are geographic references, not a day-by-day sailing track. Ports identify an area rather than your berth. Unnamed check dives and sites whose precise position is unverified remain outside the map.

Dive-site references

This separate map places the referenced reefs and wreck areas independently of your programme selection. Weather and the cruise team’s decisions can change the stops.

Diving requirements and daily routine

Two tenders support the diving. Standard cylinders are 12-litre aluminium; request a larger cylinder or rental kit ahead of time. Nitrox is included for qualified divers. Bring a computer and SMB for every dive and a torch for night dives.

Emperor requires twenty logged dives for Thistlegorm and fifty for marine-park routes such as Famous Five’s Brothers visit. Its marine-park pre-departure guidance also requires Advanced Open Water to thirty metres or equivalent. Get Wrecked is not intended for beginners. Confirm the route-specific qualification, recent experience and depth limits before booking.

Although some equipment listings mention technical or rebreather support, standard itinerary rules restrict technical diving. Do not assume a recreational departure permits it; obtain written agreement for any specialist arrangements.

A look aboard Emperor Superior

This boat video appeared in the original review. It provides an impression of the spaces; the current cabin comparison above takes priority over older footage.

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Who should consider Superior?

Compare Superior for a northern reef-and-wreck week with several cabin layouts and inclusive park, port and fuel fees. If a quiet, small group is your priority, compare the twenty-six-guest capacity with a smaller boat. Newer divers should discuss route suitability before booking a wreck-focused departure.

Compare the same February week by cabin

For 5–12 February 2027, Reefs & Wrecks, the operator and partner advertised a starting fare of €1,160 per person when checked on 24 October 2026. A cabin-level agent listing showed the following shared-occupancy comparison:

These are dated advertised prices, not a live quote. Some shared spaces may have a specified roommate gender. The main-deck double was not available in that checked cabin listing.

Park, port and fuel charges are already included in the checked offer, together with full board, standard drinks, guided diving, qualified nitrox and eligible shared transfers. Budget separately for flights, entry documents, insurance, equipment, premium drinks and tips. Do not add a generic park-fee estimate to the inclusive fare.

The 20 November 2026 Get Wrecked departure illustrates why a headline price is not enough: the partner displayed €1,310, while the operator and cabin-level agent showed €1,550. Compare the actual remaining cabin before treating that difference as a saving.

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Getting aboard in Hurghada

The four examples above are Hurghada round trips. Match your flight to the transfer and boarding instructions in the booking confirmation. Shared airport transfers run at scheduled times; a private transfer can cost extra.

The Reefs & Wrecks sample leaves port the morning after boarding and returns on the afternoon before check-out. Its last diving day has two morning dives, observing the operator’s twenty-four-hour no-fly interval. Confirm current entry documents for your nationality before travelling.

Guest feedback: helpful crew, with dated caveats

Emperor Superior: booking questions

Checked 24 October 2026. Programmes, availability and prices can change.

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Editorial review: 2 November 2026. The operator still advertised the 5 February 2027 Reefs & Wrecks departure from €1,160. Cabin-by-cabin figures above retain their 24 October check date; request current availability and a complete quote.