MY Blue Horizon dive boat review
Blue Horizon.
Wrecks, reefs and room to unwind.
Blue Horizon welcomes up to 26 guests in 13 air-conditioned, en-suite cabins, with twin and double options. A spacious dive deck makes getting ready for the next dive easier, while the sky lounge, sun deck and hot tub offer places to unwind afterwards. Buffet meals bring everyone together between dives. Itineraries range from the northern Red Sea’s wrecks and Tiran reefs to southern routes around St John’s, with a different week in store depending on your departure.
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Blue Horizon, through your eyes.
The best advice often comes from someone who slept in the cabin, shared the dive deck and came back with a story. This is the place for your Blue Horizon experience.
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Room to relax, and a king suite that suited the trip
In her original comment, Yasmina described an eight-day stay, praised the crew and meals, and enjoyed having different places to relax. She reported sleeping well in a king suite.
Summary of the original reader comment. This account predates the 2024 refit; it is not a report of the current cabin configuration.
Reviews from other websitesBooking platforms, review sites & trip reports — additional perspectives
Blue Horizon is a 41-metre wooden liveaboard built in 2006 and refitted in 2024, with a beam of 8.75 metres. Its thirteen cabins accommodate up to 26 guests. The current programme is marketed by Master Liveaboards; older reviews and photographs also use the Blue O Two name.
Which cabin feels right for your trip?
Classic Twin
Two single beds
A straightforward option for friends or solo travellers sharing.
Classic Twin/Double
Small queen + single
Flexible bedding for two guests, whether travelling as buddies or a couple.
Premium Double
King-size bed
A higher deck position and a double bed for couples.
All cabins have private bathrooms and air-conditioning. The cabin number is worth knowing before paying for an upgrade: position relative to the galley and communal spaces matters as well as bed size.
Charging devices: the operator’s February 2026 notice says cabin sockets and USB ports have been removed. Confirm the communal charging arrangements for your camera, phone or any essential device.
Life between dives
Blue Horizon offers several places to relax: a dining room, a separate sky lounge, shaded outdoor seating and a sun deck. That separation is useful on a full boat, whether you want to compare photographs with friends or settle down with a book. The current gallery also shows the hot-tub area.
Meals are served buffet-style, with snacks between dives. Dietary requirements are best discussed with the booking team before departure. Wi-Fi is advertised when available, so an offshore week may include time away from a dependable connection.
Non-diving companions
Non-diver acceptance, fares and activities need confirming for the chosen Blue Horizon departure.
Eight routes. Eight different kinds of week.
These route families appear in Blue Horizon’s own departure filters and listings checked on 24 October 2026. A programme appearing here does not mean every sailing has spaces. Most trips are seven nights; Ultimate Red Sea is ten.
Northern Red Sea Wrecks & Reefs
After a check dive, the sample heads north for four days of wreck and reef diving, including Giannis D, Carnatic, Dunraven and Thistlegorm. Gubal and Ras Mohammed add variety. Up to twenty-one dives are advertised, with two morning dives near Hurghada on the last diving day; the actual order and dive count depend on conditions.
7 nights · Hurghada round trip. Published entry requirement: Open Water + 10 logged dives; 20 for Thistlegorm.
Red Sea Wrecks
The sample heads north to Abu Nuhas and Thistlegorm, then south to the Safaga wrecks before local Hurghada dives. Salem Express is pinned; Al Kafain, El Minya and Mohamed Hassabella are named in the programme but not pinned here.
7 nights · Hurghada round trip. Published entry requirement: Open Water + 30 logged dives.
Strait of Tiran & North
Northern wrecks and Ras Mohammed combine with the four Tiran reefs. The exact daily order and selection depend on conditions. Listed November–December 2026 examples were full when checked.
7 nights · Hurghada round trip. Published entry requirement: Open Water + 10 logged dives; 20 for Thistlegorm.
Northern Red Sea & Brothers
A compromise between the northern wrecks and the exposed walls of the Brothers. This layer shows the named areas, not a fixed sailing sequence.
7 nights · Hurghada; confirm your sailing. Published entry requirement: Open Water + 30 logged dives.
Brothers, Daedalus & Elphinstone
Offshore walls and possible shark encounters. The 3–10 April 2027 example starts in Hurghada. Both possible port areas appear for orientation; they do not imply a one-way trip.
7 nights · Hurghada or Port Ghalib; check both ends. Published entry requirement: Open Water + 30 logged dives.
Daedalus & St Johns
Sample order: Port Ghalib check dive → St Johns → Cave Reef area → Fury Shoals → Daedalus → Elphinstone → Port Ghalib. Regional pins simplify the programme; unnamed coastal dives are omitted.
7 nights · Port Ghalib sample round trip. Published entry requirement: Open Water + 30 logged dives.
Rocky, Zabargad & St Johns
Three days around Rocky, Zabargad and St Johns are followed by Fury Shoals, then Elphinstone and local Port Ghalib diving. The order within the southern group is not fixed here.
7 nights · Port Ghalib sample round trip. Published entry requirement: Confirm the departure-specific certification and experience requirement.
Ultimate Red Sea
A longer programme connecting northern wrecks, Ras Mohammed and Tiran with Safaga and a day in each of the Brothers, Daedalus and Elphinstone areas. This is an area map: no complete daily order is established.
10 nights · Hurghada or Port Ghalib; confirm both ends. Published entry requirement: Open Water + 30 logged dives.
Compare the itineraries on the map
The maps show reef, island and port areas, not moorings or navigation tracks. Dotted lines follow the published Daedalus & St Johns sample; other layers show areas without assuming a daily order. Stops, ports and access remain departure- and weather-dependent.
Daedalus marker: southern reef reference from Red Sea Diving, checked 4 November 2026. This is a geographic reference, not a dive-entry point.
Reef and wreck references
The separate map locates the named diving areas. St Johns uses a Gota Kebiera reference and Fury Shoals a Claudia Reef reference, without promising those individual sites. The wreck-focused programme also names Al Kafain, El Minya and Mohamed Hassabella, which are not pinned.
Named map references and coordinates
Decimal-degree positions are planning references, not navigation instructions or guaranteed stops. Programme descriptions above remain available if the maps do not load.
| Reference | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Abu Nuhas — reef | 27.57278 | 33.92444 |
| Big Brother | 26.31111 | 34.84806 |
| Carnatic | 27.57889 | 33.92556 |
| Daedalus Reef | 24.93117 | 35.87039 |
| Dunraven / Beacon Rock | 27.70306 | 34.12167 |
| Elphinstone | 25.30611 | 34.86139 |
| Fury Shoals — regional reference at Claudia Reef | 24.21944 | 35.61167 |
| Giannis D | 27.57694 | 33.92306 |
| Gordon Reef | 27.98472 | 34.45417 |
| Hurghada — port-area reference; exact marina to confirm | 27.22568 | 33.84214 |
| Jackson Reef | 28.00583 | 34.47111 |
| Port Ghalib — port area | 25.53528 | 34.64056 |
| Rocky Island | 23.56139 | 36.24444 |
| Salem Express / Safaga area | 26.63944 | 34.06111 |
| Shaab El Erg | 27.43861 | 33.82583 |
| Shark & Yolanda Reef | 27.72500 | 34.25917 |
| Small Brother | 26.30111 | 34.86417 |
| Small Gubal — island reference | 27.67778 | 33.80444 |
| St John’s Caves | 23.63611 | 35.82556 |
| St John’s reefs — Gota Kebiera area reference | 23.41028 | 35.93000 |
| Thistlegorm | 27.81306 | 33.92056 |
| Thomas Reef | 27.99056 | 34.46056 |
| Woodhouse Reef | 28.00194 | 34.46611 |
| Zabargad Island | 23.59139 | 36.19667 |
Match the diving to your experience
The northern Wrecks & Reefs and Tiran routes have the lowest published entry threshold in this selection, although visiting Thistlegorm raises the minimum to twenty logged dives. The offshore, combined and wreck-focused programmes listed above generally require thirty. These are entry criteria, not a promise that every dive is easy or within your certification depth.
The Brothers–Daedalus–Elphinstone sample begins with local check diving, then visits the three offshore reef areas in a flexible order. It advertises up to sixteen dives, with three daytime dives per offshore day and no night diving in the marine parks. These reefs call for comfort with currents, blue-water ascents and boat pickups. Group organisation and the amount of individual guidance can make a meaningful difference to the experience. The published programmes begin with check diving; technical and rebreather arrangements require advance agreement. Nitrox is an extra for appropriately qualified divers.
A look aboard Blue Horizon
This guest boat tour was filmed on an August 2019 trip, before the 2024 refit. It gives an impression of the layout, while the current cabin table and gallery above are the better starting points for choosing accommodation.
Watch the boat video on YouTube
Dated fares and the extras to add
The following advertised starting fares were checked on 24 October 2026. They are per person in shared accommodation; the cabin category and final inclusions still need confirming.
| Departure | Programme / nights | Advertised fare |
|---|---|---|
| 23–30 January 2027 | Northern Wrecks & Reefs · 7 | US$833 promotional fare |
| 30 January–6 February 2027 | Red Sea Wrecks · 7 | US$897 promotional fare |
| 3–10 April 2027 | Brothers, Daedalus & Elphinstone · 7 | US$1,220 promotional fare |
Full-board shared accommodation, standard diving, air fills in a 12-litre cylinder, weights and scheduled local-airport transfers appear in the operator’s itinerary inclusions. Flights, private transfers, equipment rental, alcohol and gratuities are additional. Match the transfer airport and timing to the actual port.
| Extra | Planning allowance |
|---|---|
| Reef / park charges | US$90–200 per trip on the booking listing; the operator currently gives US$90 for seven nights, subject to change |
| Fuel surcharge | US$8 per charged day; confirm how many days are billed |
| Nitrox | US$90–135 per week, unless explicitly included in your offer |
| Onboard extras tax | The operator lists 14%; ask whether each quoted extra already includes it |
Compare a complete departure quote: ask for the chosen cabin fare, mandatory park and fuel charges, nitrox and the tax treatment of each extra together. The dated operator fare and the separate booking-listing fee range do not establish a confirmed total. Add each charge only if your offer excludes it.
Compare the current fare and inclusions
Boarding and the final day
The embarkation and disembarkation ports on your booking confirmation determine which flights make sense. Several northern programmes use Hurghada; the southern samples use Port Ghalib. Longer and offshore trips can vary.
The published Ultimate programme includes the first night in the marina and the final night aboard, with two morning dives before the last afternoon in port. Seven nights aboard therefore does not automatically mean seven full diving days. The actual final-dive and disembarkation times are the useful reference points for arranging onward travel.
Is Blue Horizon the right boat for you?
It is worth considering if you want a sociable boat with several places to relax and a broad choice of Red Sea itineraries. If your priority is a smaller group, compare guest capacities as carefully as cabin photographs. If you need close individual guidance, establish that arrangement before choosing an offshore route.
Blue Horizon: booking questions
How is the Divezone reader score calculated?
It is the average of the overall scores attached to published detailed reviews submitted on Divezone. The ten optional criteria are averaged separately, excluding unanswered criteria. Older stories, anonymous visitor votes, the editorial rating and external-platform scores are kept separate.
Which sources are included in the Blue Horizon review comparison?
LiveAboard.com, DiveBooker, No Troubles Just Bubbles and ZuBlu provide booking-platform feedback. Scuba-Advisor adds guest ratings and comments; Boston Sub Aqua Club supplies a first-hand trip report, and DIVEIN an editorial overview. Divezone reader reviews remain separate.
Why is there no combined Blue Horizon review score?
The platforms use different scales, review volumes and verification rules. Reviews can also be cross-posted. Keeping the original scores and dates makes the differences visible without implying that all entries are independent or directly comparable.
How many guests does Blue Horizon carry?
Up to 26 guests in thirteen two-person cabins. Check the cabin category and bed arrangement on your quote.
Which cabin should a couple choose?
Compare a lower-deck Classic Twin/Double with a mid-deck Premium Double. The latter has a king-size bed; ask for the exact cabin position as well as the supplement.
Can I charge devices in my cabin?
The operator’s 2026 notice says cabin sockets and USB ports have been removed. Ask about the shared charging facilities before travelling.
Which itinerary is best for wreck diving?
Red Sea Wrecks gives wrecks the main role and includes northern and Safaga areas. Northern Wrecks & Reefs offers a broader reef-and-wreck mix with a lower published minimum dive count.
Does every route require thirty logged dives?
No. Northern Wrecks & Reefs and Tiran & North list ten, rising to twenty for Thistlegorm. Several other programmes list thirty. Confirm your selected departure and any site-specific conditions.
Is nitrox included?
It is normally an extra. Promotional group terms can differ, so check whether your own written quote includes it.
Are the displayed prices the complete trip cost?
No. Allow for the mandatory charges, any applicable taxes on extras and your travel costs. The dated fares are reference prices rather than complete trip quotes.
Are sharks guaranteed on the offshore routes?
No. Brothers, Daedalus and Elphinstone offer offshore diving where encounters are possible; the wildlife, conditions and accessible sites vary.
Boat and itinerary research checked 24 October 2026; multi-source review comparison checked 9 November 2026. This is a researched guide, not a new first-hand inspection aboard. Offers, inclusions and route access can change.
Below the surface
Red Sea dive sites & reviews
Coral gardens, storied wrecks and walls that disappear into the blue. These guides bring Egypt’s Red Sea dive sites a little closer, with the details that help you picture your next dive.
10 dive-site guides
Reef gardens & lagoons
Fury Shoals
A whole reef system to explore, from colourful coral gardens and sheltered lagoons to small, coral-covered wrecks. Around Hamata, each reef has its own character.
Lagoon & reef life
Dolphin House (Sha’ab Samadai Reef)
Samadai’s sheltered lagoon is a resting place for spinner dolphins, while coral gardens and pinnacles add plenty to the diving. Wildlife encounters are always on the dolphins’ terms.
Coral walls & wrecks
The Brothers
Two offshore islands bring together colourful walls, the Numidia and Aida wrecks, and long looks into the blue. Exposed conditions are part of the experience.
History beneath the surface
SS Thistlegorm Wreck
Motorcycles, trucks and railway equipment make this wartime wreck a remarkable underwater time capsule. There is enough detail here to reward a slow, attentive look.
Four wrecks, four stories
Abu Nuhas
Carnatic, Giannis D, the Tile Wreck and Kimon M give this northern reef its character. Coral growth and fish bring a different kind of life to the ships.
Walls & schooling fish
Ras Mohammed
At Sinai’s southern tip, coral shelves give way to dramatic walls and blue water. Shark and Yolanda reefs are among the park’s best-known dives.
Offshore walls & open blue
Daedalus Reef
A lighthouse marks this isolated offshore reef, where coral-covered walls drop into the blue. Possible hammerhead encounters add to the appeal, without being the whole story.
Drift diving & soft corals
Elphinstone Reef
Soft corals brighten the steep walls of this narrow reef near Marsa Alam. Currents and exposed conditions make it a memorable option for experienced divers.
A deeper wreck adventure
Rosalie Moller Wreck
This upright freighter near Gubal has an atmospheric deck covered in marine growth. Its depth makes it a dive for appropriately trained and equipped divers.
Seagrass & green turtles
Abu Dabbab
Seagrass meadows sit between two coral reefs in this sandy bay near Marsa Alam. Green turtles are a highlight; dugongs also use the habitat, though sightings are never certain.
Sites visited depend on the Blue Horizon itinerary and sea conditions. The ratings above are Divezone’s site ratings.
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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5 stars for sure!!! Our 8 days spent on-board the Horizon were magical! I don’t know if we were just lucky or if it was always that way but we were often the only divers on a site and that is priceless. Really! The crew is amazing, they are so confident and they know what they’re doing, you can’t be anything but confident too by being around them if you see what I mean.
It’s my first liveaboard testimonial so I am sorry if I am not thorough but I can only say great things. The food, the cabins, the few lounges and the sundeck were amazing, every body could be spread out somewhere and each couple could have some privacy at times… that was great. Good thing there’s so much space. We slept very well, we had a king suite.
We sure will be back with this one or any Blue O two boat!