Blue Force 3 – Red Sea dive boat review
Blue Force 3: the Red Sea chapter
Blue Force Fleet now markets Blue Force 3 in the Maldives. In its May 2022 announcement, the operator scheduled the boat’s final Red Sea cruise for 19 November 2022 and its Maldives programme from 25 March 2023. The current operator page still presents Maldives routes.
This URL preserves Divezone’s earlier Red Sea review. Its original photographs and cabin figures predate that move and should not be used to select a current Maldives cabin.
Which destination are you planning?
For Egypt, see our Blue Force 2 review and the wider Red Sea comparison below. For Blue Force 3 in the Maldives, use the current operator page to establish the route, cabin and departure.
The earlier Red Sea review
The original account described a 40-metre boat for twenty-five passengers in twelve cabins, including a triple arrangement. Those figures are retained only as part of the old review: their relationship to later vessel specifications has not been fully reconciled.
The cabins were described as air-conditioned, with private bathrooms. The shared spaces included a main-deck dining room and lounge, another living room above, and several outdoor areas with loungers, mats and bean bags. There was room to spread out between dives, which was a central part of the original review’s appeal.
Diving from the earlier boat
The old review highlighted the aft dive deck and platform, with space to prepare equipment. It does not establish a current Red Sea itinerary, departure port, rental package or nitrox price. The change of destination makes those details especially important when comparing an old review with a new offer.
Questions about Blue Force 3
Can I book a Red Sea trip from this review?
No current dated Red Sea departure was verified for this listing. The operator announced a move to the Maldives, and its current Blue Force 3 page markets that destination.
Why are the older cabin figures still mentioned?
They identify the earlier review and explain why its photographs should not be treated as a current specification. Use the cabin number, layout and occupancy in the new offer when booking.
What about a non-diving companion?
The 2022 fleet announcement described its Maldives boats as suitable for divers and non-divers. That does not establish the activities or fare on a particular departure; check those with the chosen route.
Are the reviews below still useful?
They are useful as dated accounts of individual trips. Check the year and destination before applying a comment about cabins, crew or diving to today’s programme.
Share a Blue Force 3 memory below, including the year and destination.
Archive reviewed 2 November 2026. Relocation reference: Blue Force Fleet’s 2022 announcement published by X-Ray Mag. Original 2017 image identity and later specification differences remain unresolved.
Where does this liveaboard dive boat go?
Check out the fabulous places where this dive boat travels to.
Note: some destinations may not be listed below, please enquire for more details.
Hamata
Hamata gives land-based divers access to Fury Shoals: coral gardens, small wrecks and exposed outer reefs, with outings matched to experience and sea conditions.
Eilat
Eilat offers mainly shore-based Red Sea diving, with coral gardens, the Satil wreck and sites for different experience levels. Check recent-dive and insurance requirements before arrival.
Aqaba
Aqaba combines coral gardens and shore diving with the Cedar Pride, aircraft wrecks and underwater military displays. A land-based stay can also include Petra and Wadi Rum.
Marsa Alam
Marsa Alam combines shore-access bays such as Abu Dabbab with boat trips to offshore reefs including Elphinstone. Choose the base and dive profile to suit your experience; wildlife sightings vary.
Nuweiba
Nuweiba suits unhurried shore diving and underwater photography, with coral gardens and small marine life to explore with a local guide.
Dahab
Dahab combines shore-access reefs and training sites with advanced profiles at the Canyon and Blue Hole. Choose the dive to match your experience.
Hurghada
Hurghada combines day-boat reefs, beginner training and longer wreck excursions. Match the site, transfer and dive profile to your experience.
Sharm El Sheikh
Sharm combines local reef diving with Ras Mohammed, Tiran and separately planned wreck excursions. Match the route and dive profile to your experience.
Red Sea
Red Sea diving, through the eyes of the people who have been: guest reviews, trip stories and our guide to Egypt’s reefs, wrecks and shore-diving stays.
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