Hammerhead II dive boat review
Photos: Hammerhead II / LiveAboard.com.
Hammerhead II: room to unwind, with a wide choice of Egyptian routes
The panoramic dining room and shaded outdoor sofas make Hammerhead II an appealing place to return after a dive. This 43-metre motor yacht carries up to 32 guests in 16 en-suite cabins, with itineraries ranging from short northern wreck trips to a full week among the offshore reefs of Egypt’s Red Sea.
Choosing the route matters as much as choosing the cabin. A three-night trip is a different holiday from a Brothers–Daedalus–Elphinstone week, and some departures finish in a different port from the one where you board.
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A yacht built around diving
Built in 2019 and introduced to the Hammerhead Fleet in October that year, Hammerhead II is a substantial five-deck yacht, measuring 43 metres long and 9.3 metres wide in the current booking specification. The covered dive deck has equipment stations, cylinder storage and rinse hoses, while the upper decks provide indoor and outdoor places to spend the surface intervals.
This is the Egyptian Hammerhead II. The similarly named Hammerhead 2 in the Maldives is a different vessel; its routes and guest reports do not describe this boat.
Sixteen cabins: twins, Standard Plus and Masters
All three guest cabin categories have private bathrooms and air conditioning. The lower-deck rooms are twins, while the two upper categories offer a larger bed and daylight through bigger windows. Each listed cabin accommodates a maximum of two guests.
| Category | Layout | Useful distinction |
|---|---|---|
| Lower-deck Standard · 8 cabins | Two single beds; about 16 m² | Portholes, private bathroom with separate shower and individually controlled air conditioning |
| Upper-deck Standard Plus · 6 cabins | A 160 cm double bed and a 100 cm single; about 13 m² | Large windows, private bathroom and air conditioning; the stated occupancy is two, despite the additional bed |
| Upper-deck Master · 2 cabins | King-size bed; about 20 m² | Forward position, panoramic windows, private bathroom and air conditioning; private occupancy category |
For friends who each want their own bed, a lower Standard twin gives the clearest arrangement. The Standard Plus is worth discussing if you prefer the upper deck, but its listed floor area is smaller than the lower twin’s. A Master will appeal more to a couple who value the wider outlook and extra room.
Solo sharing is offered in the Standard categories and may be mixed-gender. A single-use price is a separate quotation; there is no basis for assuming a free private cabin or a fixed single supplement. Daily housekeeping and towels are listed, with laundry available as an extra.
Life between dives
The Hammerhead II features an indoor living room combined with a dining area. Panoramic windows keep the sea in view during meals, while the tables and upholstered chairs give the room a more restaurant-like feel than a compact mess. Outside, white sofas and beanbags sit beneath a covered deck, offering a sociable place to talk through the morning’s dive without spending every break in the sun.
There are also sunny lounging areas higher up. With as many as 32 guests aboard, these separate spaces are a useful feature, though this remains a large-group liveaboard rather than an intimate small-boat cruise. The hot tub is advertised, but guests reported that it was not working in December 2024 and August 2026; its operation should not be the deciding reason to book.
Food, drinks and connectivity
Meals are served buffet-style. The published catering includes local food, vegetarian options, snacks, drinking water, soft drinks, tea and coffee. Dietary needs are best discussed before the sailing so the galley can confirm what it can provide. The current package lists Wi-Fi as included; a connection at sea should not be treated as dependable work internet.
Diving from Hammerhead II
The covered preparation area, two dive tenders and onboard air and Nitrox facilities support a busy diving week. The booking description also lists sidemount, rebreather and technical-diving support. Those labels do not specify the gas, sorb, bailout cylinders or specialist guiding available on your departure, so a technical trip needs its own agreed equipment plan.
Northern wreck circuits concentrate on ships such as Thistlegorm and the Abu Nuhas wrecks, often combining them with Ras Mohammed. The offshore programmes bring longer passages and wall diving at sites such as Brothers, Daedalus and Elphinstone. Conditions can include current and exposed tender pickups; neither a northern route nor a short duration makes every dive suitable for a new diver.
The route sheets give different entry requirements. For example, the checked Red Sea Charm and BDE departures require Advanced Open Water or equivalent and 50 logged dives; the four-night Mini Safari lists Advanced Open Water and 30. Other listings conflict with operator documents, especially Southern Charm. The useful booking question is whether the dive team accepts your certification, recent experience and logbook for the exact sailing, rather than whether you meet a single boat-wide number.
Hammerhead II’s 2025 Seafari information requires diving and repatriation insurance and a recent medical certificate for that package. Confirm the current documents, depth limits and mandatory equipment with the provider of your trip. Nitrox training, equipment rental and a private guide are separately listed services; they should not be assumed to remove a route’s experience requirement.
A glimpse of the southern Red Sea
This regional film by Mark Heinis shows coral reefs around Marsa Alam. It illustrates the underwater setting, rather than providing a tour of Hammerhead II or promising particular sights on your sailing.
Film: Marsa Alam — Coral reefs, Mark Heinis.
Choose the itinerary before choosing your flights
The programme checked in October 2026 includes departures through December 2027. The following examples distinguish the route families, durations and ports. Dates identify the programme examined, not a promise that space remains available. Named wildlife, including sharks and dolphins, is never guaranteed.
Route descriptions are illustrative and can change with permissions, weather, sea conditions and the group’s experience. Overnight passages are part of several programmes. A longer list of reefs can mean more sailing, while a short trip leaves less time to adapt if conditions prevent visiting a headline site.
Red Sea Charm
7 nights · Hurghada round trip; one-way variants also listed
Programme example: 7 November 2026; Marsa Alam–Hurghada variant on 19 June 2027
The northern wrecks meet the Brothers and Safaga reefs. The November sample moves from Shaab El Erg and Thistlegorm to Carnatic and Giannis D, then Big Brother, Little Brother, Abu Kafan and Panorama before the Giftun/Abu Ramada return. It is a useful compromise for someone who wants both wrecks and offshore walls. The checked sailing lists AOW/50 logged dives and about 18 dives.
Sharks Obsession / BDE
7 nights · Port Ghalib–Hurghada, Marsa Alam round trip and both directions between Hurghada and Marsa Alam
Programme example: 24 October 2026; additional port variants in 2027
The sample begins with Marsa Alam-area diving and Elphinstone, visits both Brothers, spends two days at Daedalus, then returns to Elphinstone and the coast. AOW/50 logged dives is listed. The 24 October offer finishes in Hurghada although its example dive schedule ends near Marsa Alam: the final passage and transfer plan need clarification before flights. The map follows the published dive-area sequence; it is not a confirmed transit schedule.
Wrecks & Reefs
7 nights · Hurghada round trip
Programme example: 13 March 2027
A fuller wreck week than the mini-safaris: Shaab El Erg and Giannis D lead to Carnatic and Thistlegorm, followed by Ras Mohammed, Dunraven, Rosalie Moller and Gubal. Later possibilities include Chrisoula K, Kimon M, Umm Gamar, Carless, Fanous, Fanadir and the El Mina wreck. The sample lists AOW/30 logged dives and about 18 dives; the individual day suggestions are not a guaranteed dive count.
Exploring North
7 nights · Hurghada round trip
Programme example: 20 March 2027
Adds Tiran to the wreck-and-reef mix. The sample heads through Shaab El Erg and Dunraven to Tiran, then returns via Ras Mohammed, Thistlegorm, Gubal, Rosalie Moller, Abu Nuhas and Umm Gamar. The booking summary lists Open Water/50 logged dives, whereas another operator package uses AOW/50 for Tiran. Ask the dive team to settle that difference for your booking.
Northernmost
7 nights · Hurghada round trip
Programme example: 31 October 2026; further dates in 2027
Extends the northern journey to Dahab. After Shaab El Erg and Dunraven, the example includes Blue Hole, Canyon and Gabr el-Bint, then Tiran, Ras Mohammed, Thistlegorm, Gubal and Abu Nuhas. This is a wider-ranging northern itinerary with more travelling than a wreck-focused week. The checked summary says Open Water/30 logged dives; that does not authorise deep or overhead routes at Dahab. The guide’s site plan and your qualifications determine the actual dives.
Southern Charm
7 nights · Marsa Alam round trip; Port Ghalib round trip also documented in October 2026
Programme example: 12 June 2027
After Shaab Marsa Alam and Shaab Sharm, two days at Daedalus are followed by Rocky Island, Zabargad, Sataya and the Wadi El Gemal/Marsa Alam coast. It combines remote walls and southern reefs, with substantial passages. The listing’s Open Water/20-dives entry conflicts with the AOW/50 requirement in the older operator package for Rocky and Zabargad. Treat acceptance as unresolved until the team confirms it.
Super Diversity
7 nights · Marsa Alam round trip
Programme example: 18 September 2027
Shares Southern Charm’s first coastal dives and two days at Daedalus, but continues to St John’s instead of Rocky and Zabargad. Sataya and Wadi El Gemal follow on the return. This is the option to compare if southern reef systems interest you as much as Daedalus. The checked offer lists AOW/50 logged dives and about 18 dives.
South Parks
7 nights · Marsa Alam round trip
Programme example: 1 May 2027
Coastal check dives lead to Rocky and Zabargad, two days around St John’s, then Sataya and Wadi El Gemal. Unlike Southern Charm, this sample does not include Daedalus. AOW/50 logged dives and about 18 dives are listed. The precise order between Rocky and Zabargad is not fixed in the combined day entry.
Deepest South
7 nights · Marsa Alam round trip
Programme example: 8 May 2027
Travels farther south to Abu Fandira, then works north through St John’s, Sataya, Wadi El Gemal and Elphinstone. It is a different journey from a standard St John’s week, with the additional southern passage affecting the rhythm. The listing says 50 logged dives but gives an unusable certification entry; obtain the actual certification requirement before committing.
Exploring South
7 nights · Marsa Alam round trip
Programme example: 6 November 2027
The current example goes from coastal check dives to two days at St John’s, then Sataya, Wadi El Gemal and Elphinstone. It does not include the Rocky–Zabargad combination in the fleet’s older route of the same name. The dated listing gives AOW/20 logged dives and about 21 dives, subject to conditions and acceptance by the team.
Sharks & Dolphins
7 nights · Marsa Alam round trip
Programme example: 11 September 2027
Combines Daedalus, Sataya and other southern Red Sea sites, with final coastal dives near Marsa Alam. The middle five days are not assigned a fixed stop-by-stop order. The offer lists AOW/50 logged dives and about 19 dives, with fewer dives on passage days. The name describes the trip’s interests, not a promise of animal encounters.
Mini Safari
4 nights · usually Hurghada round trip; Marsa Alam–Hurghada also listed
Programme example: 14 November 2026; one-way example on 6 March 2027
A shorter combination of Abu Nuhas, Ras Mohammed and Thistlegorm, without a fixed order among the three areas. The November offer lists AOW/30 logged dives and about ten dives, boarding at 18:00 and leaving after breakfast. It suits a shorter break, provided the compressed schedule and transfers fit your plans.
Mini North
3 nights · Hurghada round trip
Programme example: 18 November 2026
Names Abu Nuhas, Thistlegorm and Ras Mohammed in a still shorter format. The checked offer lists AOW/50 logged dives and about seven dives. Its day plan includes final-morning diving but another note says the last dive is the previous day; the final-dive time and flight plan need resolving, rather than assuming checkout means you can fly immediately.
North Wrecks
3 nights · Hurghada round trip
Programme example: 16 December 2026
The example runs through Shaab El Erg, Giannis D and Mahmoudat, then Ras Mohammed and Thistlegorm, with Carnatic and Umm Gamar on the last morning. About nine dives and Open Water/50 logged dives are listed. This programme explicitly includes diving on the disembarkation day, which is important when planning an overnight stay and onward flights.
Brothers Light 3
3 nights · Marsa Alam–Hurghada
Programme example: 15 May 2027
A short offshore trip centred on Brothers, with Elphinstone and coastal reefs also named. AOW/50 logged dives and about ten dives are advertised. The sample puts check dives on an evening boarding day and ends its diving near Marsa Alam despite a Hurghada finish; the schedule is not coherent enough to treat as a confirmed sequence. Obtain revised joining and return instructions.
Brothers Light
4 nights · Marsa Alam–Hurghada
Programme example: 14 August and 4 December 2027
Adds a day compared with Brothers Light 3. The outline starts at Marsa Alam and Elphinstone, crosses overnight to Brothers, then allows another Brothers day or a return to Elphinstone depending on permissions. Coastal dives are listed on the final day. AOW/50 logged dives is required, but the southern final dives and Hurghada checkout still need a reconciled timetable.
Daedalus Light
4 nights · Marsa Alam round trip
Programme example: 17 July 2027
Coastal dives at Marsa Alam and Shaab Sharm precede two days around Daedalus, with Elphinstone on the last day. The checked offer lists AOW/50 logged dives and about nine dives. It offers a focused offshore break, but still involves the crossing and explicitly includes final-day diving.
The Gigantic — historical programme
14 nights · Hurghada–Marsa Alam
Programme example: Fleet archive; no matching dated departure verified
The archived two-week route links northern wrecks and Ras Mohammed with Brothers, Daedalus, Rocky–Zabargad, St John’s, Sataya and Elphinstone. A road transfer back to Hurghada is mentioned in the historical description. It represents a much broader journey than a seven-night cruise, but needs a new dated offer before being treated as bookable.
Daedalus, Fury Shoal & Elphinstone — 2026 special
7 nights · Port Ghalib round trip
Programme example: 4–11 July 2026; past departure
Oceanic’s dated programme combined these three areas with six diving days. It is a documented past option, not evidence of another currently available sailing. Its included Nitrox and transfer terms belonged to that package and should not be carried across to today’s partner fares. The detailed middle-day order was not specified.
The fleet’s historical Roller Coaster programme follows the Daedalus–Rocky–Zabargad–Sataya combination now described above as Southern Charm. The archived South Park and Exploring South descriptions overlap, so a familiar route name alone is not enough to establish the modern sailing’s stops.
Options for non-diving companions
Hammerhead II is listed as snorkeller-friendly, but a companion’s fare, supervision and activities need confirming for the selected departure. A separate Yoga & Dolphin Tour ran from Hurghada on 5–12 September 2026, with yoga, meditation and guided snorkelling; scuba diving was extra. That specialised week shows an alternative trip style, not an activity package included on every diving safari.
Itinerary map
The map uses the published examples above. Numbered connections show an indicative order where one is documented; routes with an unsettled order display reference points only. Port-area and regional reference markers are labelled as such, and do not identify a confirmed boarding berth or guarantee a particular reef within a wider area.
Reef positions: CDWS. Coastal reef references: PADI. Connections are illustrative, not navigational tracks.
Read the mapped stops as text
Red Sea Charm
Hurghada — embarkation area, exact marina to confirm → Shaab El Erg → Thistlegorm → Carnatic → Giannis D → Big Brother → Small Brother → Abu Kafan → Panorama Reef → Giftun — island-area reference at Small Giftun → Abu Ramada — southern reef reference → Hurghada — embarkation area, exact marina to confirm
Sharks Obsession / BDE
Port Ghalib — port area → Shaab Marsa Alam → Elphinstone → Big Brother → Small Brother → Daedalus Reef → Elphinstone → Marsa Alam — town/region reference, not a boarding pier → Hurghada — embarkation area, exact marina to confirm
Wrecks & Reefs
Hurghada — embarkation area, exact marina to confirm → Shaab El Erg → Giannis D → Carnatic → Thistlegorm → Ras Mohammed — reference at Shark & Yolanda Reef → Dunraven / Beacon Rock → Rosalie Moller wreck → Small Gubal — island reference → Chrisoula K → Kimon M wreck → Umm Gamar → Carless Reef → Fanous → Fanadir → El Mina wreck → Hurghada — embarkation area, exact marina to confirm
Exploring North
Hurghada — embarkation area, exact marina to confirm → Shaab El Erg → Dunraven / Beacon Rock → Tiran — strait reference at Jackson Reef, exact reef not fixed → Ras Mohammed — reference at Shark & Yolanda Reef → Thistlegorm → Small Gubal — island reference → Rosalie Moller wreck → Abu Nuhas — reef → Umm Gamar → Hurghada — embarkation area, exact marina to confirm
Northernmost
Hurghada — embarkation area, exact marina to confirm → Shaab El Erg → Dunraven / Beacon Rock → Blue Hole, Dahab — site reference, no deep arch route implied → Canyon, Dahab → Gabr el-Bint → Tiran — strait reference at Jackson Reef, exact reef not fixed → Ras Mohammed — reference at Shark & Yolanda Reef → Thistlegorm → Small Gubal — island reference → Abu Nuhas — reef → Hurghada — embarkation area, exact marina to confirm
Southern Charm
Marsa Alam — town/region reference, not a boarding pier → Shaab Marsa Alam → Shaab Sharm → Daedalus Reef → Rocky Island — reef reference → Zabargad — island reference → Sataya — southeast reef reference → Wadi El Gemal — coastal reference at Dahar reef → Marsa Alam — town/region reference, not a boarding pier
Super Diversity
Marsa Alam — town/region reference, not a boarding pier → Shaab Marsa Alam → Shaab Sharm → Daedalus Reef → St John’s — regional reference at Habili Ali, exact reef not fixed → Sataya — southeast reef reference → Wadi El Gemal — coastal reference at Dahar reef → Marsa Alam — town/region reference, not a boarding pier
South Parks
Marsa Alam — town/region reference, not a boarding pier · Shaab Marsa Alam · Shaab Sharm · Rocky Island — reef reference · Zabargad — island reference · St John’s — regional reference at Habili Ali, exact reef not fixed · Sataya — southeast reef reference · Wadi El Gemal — coastal reference at Dahar reef · Marsa Alam — town/region reference, not a boarding pier
Deepest South
Marsa Alam — town/region reference, not a boarding pier → Shaab Marsa Alam → Shaab Sharm → Abu Fandira — reef-system reference, eastern reef → St John’s — regional reference at Habili Ali, exact reef not fixed → Sataya — southeast reef reference → Wadi El Gemal — coastal reference at Dahar reef → Marsa Alam — town/region reference, not a boarding pier → Elphinstone → Marsa Alam — town/region reference, not a boarding pier
Exploring South
Marsa Alam — town/region reference, not a boarding pier → Shaab Marsa Alam → Shaab Sharm → St John’s — regional reference at Habili Ali, exact reef not fixed → Sataya — southeast reef reference → Wadi El Gemal — coastal reference at Dahar reef → Marsa Alam — town/region reference, not a boarding pier → Elphinstone → Marsa Alam — town/region reference, not a boarding pier
Sharks & Dolphins
Marsa Alam — town/region reference, not a boarding pier · Daedalus Reef · Sataya — southeast reef reference
Mini Safari
Hurghada — embarkation area, exact marina to confirm · Abu Nuhas — reef · Ras Mohammed — reference at Shark & Yolanda Reef · Thistlegorm
Mini North
Hurghada — embarkation area, exact marina to confirm · Abu Nuhas — reef · Thistlegorm · Ras Mohammed — reference at Shark & Yolanda Reef
North Wrecks
Hurghada — embarkation area, exact marina to confirm → Shaab El Erg → Giannis D → Ras Mohammed — reference at Shark & Yolanda Reef → Thistlegorm → Carnatic → Umm Gamar → Hurghada — embarkation area, exact marina to confirm
Brothers Light 3
Marsa Alam — town/region reference, not a boarding pier · Elphinstone · Big Brother · Small Brother · Abu Dabbab — reef-system reference at reef 1 · Hurghada — embarkation area, exact marina to confirm
Brothers Light
Marsa Alam — town/region reference, not a boarding pier · Elphinstone · Big Brother · Small Brother · Abu Dabbab — reef-system reference at reef 1 · Hurghada — embarkation area, exact marina to confirm
Daedalus Light
Marsa Alam — town/region reference, not a boarding pier → Shaab Marsa Alam → Shaab Sharm → Daedalus Reef → Elphinstone → Marsa Alam — town/region reference, not a boarding pier
The Gigantic — historical programme
Hurghada — embarkation area, exact marina to confirm → Shaab El Erg → Dunraven / Beacon Rock → Abu Nuhas — reef → Thistlegorm → Ras Mohammed — reference at Shark & Yolanda Reef → Big Brother → Small Brother → Daedalus Reef → Rocky Island — reef reference → Zabargad — island reference → St John’s — regional reference at Habili Ali, exact reef not fixed → Sataya — southeast reef reference → Elphinstone → Marsa Alam — town/region reference, not a boarding pier
Daedalus, Fury Shoal & Elphinstone — 2026 special
Port Ghalib — port area · Daedalus Reef · Sataya — southeast reef reference · Elphinstone
These are mapped references within the fuller programme descriptions. Local night-dive reefs, final marina choices and some variant sequences remain to be confirmed in joining instructions.
Prices and the costs outside the fare
As checked on 14 October 2026, the partner advertised the seven-night Red Sea Charm departure on 7 November from €1,473 per person, the four-night Mini Safari on 14 November from €887, and the three-night North Wrecks departure on 16 December from €490. These are dated starting fares; cabin category, occupancy and availability must match the actual quotation.
| Current partner charge | Listed amount / basis |
|---|---|
| Fuel surcharge · mandatory | €45 per person per trip |
| Park and port fees · mandatory | €80 per person per trip |
| Service charge · mandatory | €16.66 per person per day; confirm the charged day count |
| Nitrox · optional | €80 per person per week |
| Private dive guide · optional | €480–960 per trip, depending on arrangement |
| Transfers, equipment, courses and other extras | Separate quotation |
For the €1,473 example, the fare plus the two fixed mandatory trip charges is €1,473 + €45 + €80 = €1,598 per person. This is a partial subtotal: the daily service charge still has to be added, along with any selected extras. It is not a complete holiday budget.
The advertised inclusions are VAT, full board, snacks, water and soft drinks, tea and coffee, the diving package including scheduled night dives, towels, toiletries and Wi-Fi. Flights, entry documents, hotels, insurance, transfers, rental equipment and optional services need their own allowance. The mandatory service charge should also be distinguished from any additional voluntary gratuity.
Some direct or organiser packages include Nitrox and transfers under different fee structures. Comparing the same date, cabin and inclusions is more useful than combining the cheapest headline fare with another seller’s included services.
Joining the boat and planning your return
Hurghada, Port Ghalib and the broader Marsa Alam area all appear in the schedule. Hurghada Airport serves the northern embarkation area; Marsa Alam Airport is close to Port Ghalib. A trip labelled Marsa Alam does not, on its own, specify the marina. A one-way sailing can also require a different airport or a longer road transfer at the end.
Many checked offers board at 18:00, but Northernmost on 31 October lists 14:00 and Exploring South on 6 November 2027 lists 15:30. Checkout also varies. The confirmed joining instructions should settle the exact berth, pickup and first possible departure time before flights are fixed.
Several short trips include diving on the last day, while others have contradictory final-dive notes. The operator recommends allowing 24 hours before flying after the last dive. Arrange the flight around the confirmed final dive, not just the cabin checkout time; an additional night ashore may be needed.
What guests loved — and what could be better
LiveAboard.com displayed 18 verified guest reviews and a score of 9.1/10 when checked on 14 October 2026. The dated examples below are paraphrased guest accounts, separate from Divezone’s own visitor ratings.
What guests loved
Roman P., review dated 3 December 2024: strong wind and waves changed the planned route, but he appreciated the captain and guides finding alternatives and felt that guest safety came first. He particularly liked the food, the balanced dive groups and the sociable atmosphere as a solo traveller. The lounge and terraces gave the group space to spread out.
Clementina V., 12 August 2026: she valued the helpful guides, including Manal, and the space available indoors and on deck. Her positive account of the people and diving came with reservations about the accommodation’s condition.
What could be better
Clementina’s August 2026 review said the rooms, bathrooms and air conditioning needed attention, and that the jacuzzi was not working. Roman’s December 2024 account also mentioned an inoperative jacuzzi and cabins being renovated. These are dated guest observations, not a new technical inspection.
Thomas P., 4 September 2025: he found the room small but practical and enjoyed the food. He would have liked better towel timing and had a mixed experience with a freelance guide, although he was positive about the permanent guides and was able to change groups. That distinction is more useful than assuming every guide or every trip is the same.
When another boat might suit you better
A maximum group of 32 may feel too large if you want a quieter, smaller-party setting. Glorious Miss Nouran, for example, lists 26 guests in 13 cabins and is worth comparing for the same route and dates. Travellers booking mainly for a working hot tub or a recently refurbished cabin should obtain current confirmation, in light of the dated maintenance comments.
For a short first liveaboard, the extra choice of three- and four-night departures is attractive, but the experience requirements and final-day diving still matter. A shore-based stay may fit better if your group needs flexible daily diving or activities for a non-diver.
Hammerhead II booking questions
Do the lower cabins share bathrooms?
No. The current detailed cabin descriptions give the lower Standard twins private bathrooms, as well as air conditioning. The older shared-bath description was incorrect.
Can three people share a Standard Plus cabin?
The room has a double bed and a single, but the published maximum occupancy is two. Do not plan a three-person booking without an explicit written change from the operator.
Which cabin should a solo diver choose?
The Standard categories offer sharing, potentially mixed-gender. The lower twins provide two separate single beds. A private cabin or Master needs its own price and occupancy agreement.
Are all trips seven nights?
No. The checked programme includes three-night Mini North, North Wrecks and Brothers Light 3 trips, and four-night Mini Safari, Brothers Light and Daedalus Light trips. The historic Gigantic programme is fourteen nights, but no current dated offer was established.
How many logged dives do I need?
The requirement depends on the sailing. Checked BDE and Red Sea Charm offers list AOW/50 logged dives; Mini Safari lists AOW/30. Some other entries conflict with operator documents, so acceptance needs confirmation for your exact route and recent experience.
Is Nitrox included in the price?
The current partner offer lists Nitrox at €80 per week. Some organiser packages include it, so compare the terms of your actual quotation rather than treating one policy as universal.
Is the jacuzzi working?
It is advertised as a feature, but guests reported it out of service in December 2024 and August 2026. Its present operation has not been independently confirmed.
Can I fly home on checkout day?
That depends on the final dive and flight time. North Wrecks, Daedalus Light and some other short-trip outlines include final-day diving. The operator recommends 24 hours after the last dive before flying; resolve any conflicting itinerary notes and allow an overnight stay where needed.
Does a Marsa Alam departure mean Port Ghalib?
Not necessarily. Both labels appear in the schedule, and Marsa Alam can describe a wider area. The joining instructions need to name the actual marina and transfer pickup.
Can a non-diving partner join?
Snorkellers are welcomed in the general listing, but the fare, available activities and supervision depend on the trip. The documented yoga and snorkelling week was a separate September 2026 departure, not a standard inclusion on every safari.
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Editorial update checked 14 October 2026. This is a source-based guide, not a new firsthand inspection aboard. Existing Divezone visitor ratings are retained.
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.
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Nuweiba
Nuweiba suits unhurried shore diving and underwater photography, with coral gardens and small marine life to explore with a local guide.
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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.
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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
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C-Echo 2 combines indoor lounges, open decks and a broad diving platform with a varied Egyptian Red Sea programme. Northern wreck weeks, Brothers–Daedalus–Elphinstone safaris and longer southern expeditions offer quite different holidays aboard the sam
All Star Scuba Scene
All Star Scuba Scene brings a pool, a top-deck hot tub and generous indoor lounges to Egypt’s Red Sea. The current boat measures 48.5 metres by 10.5 metres and accommodates up to 28 guests in 14 cabins. Its appeal is the combination of comfortable time
MV Tala
MV Tala is an Egyptian Red Sea liveaboard with a particularly well-developed technical-diving operation. Divers can pair northern wrecks with the Brothers, head farther south to Rocky and Zabargad, or choose a northern week that reaches Dahab. Between
MV Blue Melody
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MY Blue Planet 1
No future departure is currently verified for Blue Planet 1. Its appeal was a small-group week in the northern Red Sea, with eight cabins and plenty of outdoor seating between dives. Current operation and booking arrangements still need confirmation.