MY Andromeda dive boat review
Photos: Andromeda gallery supplied through LiveAboard.com.
Andromeda: confirm the departure before comparing cabins
Andromeda is a 40-metre Red Sea liveaboard with thirteen cabins for twenty-six guests. The operator lists ten twins, two double-bed cabins and one Honeymoon suite, with an indoor salon, shaded outdoor seating and a large dive deck.
Availability needs a direct check. On 24 October 2026, LiveAboard.com showed no online availability and Bluewater’s calendar returned no trips. The operator still listed Andromeda, including a full northern week starting 24 October and an available 7–14 November week with the route to be chosen. That is not evidence that the boat is retired, but it is not enough for a confirmed cabin-price comparison.
The earlier US$942 starting fare has been removed. Historical mentions of Sudan or Saudi routes should not be treated as a currently bookable programme; confirm the country, ports and actual itinerary with the operator.
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Twin cabins, doubles and a Honeymoon suite
| Category | Operator count | What to confirm |
|---|---|---|
| Twin-bed cabins | 10 cabins, two guests each | The partner separates upper- and lower-deck twins. Request the exact cabin number and deck. |
| Double-bed cabins | 2 cabins, two guests each | Bed dimensions and deck position; partner terminology varies between king and queen. |
| Honeymoon suite | 1 suite, two guests | Layout, current photographs and the actual supplement for your dates. |
Andromeda measures 40 metres long and 8 metres wide, with air-conditioned cabins and private bathrooms with hot-water showers. Built in 2009, it has a reported 2022 renovation; use photographs of your allocated cabin to judge the layout and finishes you are booking.
Some agent descriptions give a different twin-cabin count. The thirteen-cabin total above follows LiveAboard.com; confirm the assigned room rather than reconciling inconsistent generic listings by assumption.
Life between dives
The indoor salon is air-conditioned, and the outdoor lounge offers shaded seating. The boat also has a dedicated Arabic-style lounge. The operator describes a large sun deck, additional seating near the bridge and a substantial dive platform with rinsing showers.
Meals are served buffet-style, with local and Western dishes, vegetarian options and snacks. The advertised package includes full board, standard drinks, transfers and Wi-Fi; the inclusions still need to appear in a dated offer once your departure is agreed. Arrange rental equipment in advance.
Andromeda for a non-diving companion
Andromeda welcomes non-divers and snorkellers, with a broad sun deck, shaded seating and an indoor lounge. Before choosing a cabin, agree an actual departure, the companion fare and suitable water activities; the currently unassigned programme does not establish those details.
What the checked operator programme actually shows
The operator’s Egypt table listed five Andromeda weeks from 26 September through 7 November 2026. Three recent named programme families are shown below for context. Its future 7–14 November 2026 entry was marked available with a route to be chosen; no assigned itinerary or fare was given. This is not an exhaustive future calendar.
| Programme | Listed dates | Status |
|---|---|---|
| North | 24–31 October 2026 | Operator-listed week, marked full. Confirm the detailed site list and both ports. |
| North & Tiran | 26 September–3 October 2026 | Past operator-listed example, not a future departure offer. |
| Brothers–Daedalus–Elphinstone | 17–24 October 2026 | Operator-listed week ending on the check date. Not presented as future availability. |
Geographic context for the named programmes
These reference layers illustrate the named areas; they are not current departure offers, a complete dive-site list or a verified sailing order. The unassigned November week is deliberately not given a route on the map.
Daedalus marker: southern reef reference from Red Sea Diving, checked 4 November 2026. This is a geographic reference, not a dive-entry point.
Dive-site references
Confirm the actual sites, ports and requirements once a departure is assigned.
Named map references and coordinates
These are the geographic references used by the partial maps, not guaranteed stops or navigation positions.
| Reference | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Daedalus Reef | 24.931167 | 35.870389 |
| Big Brother | 26.311111 | 34.848056 |
| Small Brother | 26.301111 | 34.864167 |
| Elphinstone | 25.306111 | 34.861389 |
| Abu Nuhas — reef | 27.572778 | 33.924444 |
| Thistlegorm | 27.813056 | 33.920556 |
| Shark and Yolanda — Ras Mohammed reference | 27.725000 | 34.259167 |
| Hurghada — port-area reference; exact marina to confirm | 27.225680 | 33.842140 |
| Jackson Reef | 28.005833 | 34.471111 |
| Thomas Reef | 27.990556 | 34.460556 |
| Gordon Reef | 27.984722 | 34.454167 |
Diving requirements and equipment
Obtain the certification, logged-dive and recent-experience requirements for the exact route. An offshore marine-park trip is a different undertaking from a sheltered northern reef week. Do not infer entry requirements from a general boat listing or a guest review.
The operator advertises nitrox up to 32 percent, standard and larger cylinders, weights and two tenders. The partner lists nitrox as an extra; request the current price, cylinder size and any rental items in writing. Arrange equipment before boarding rather than assuming a full rental stock is carried.
The single partner review mentions night diving during a BDE holiday but does not identify where those dives took place. It is not evidence that night diving is permitted at the offshore marine-park sites.
Andromeda archive: a Sudan diving week in February 2014
“Sudan diving trip on Andromeda 2014.02.10-17”, published by cassiopeiasafari, records a past trip. It does not establish a currently bookable Sudan itinerary or today’s cabin condition.
Availability checked 2 November 2026: the operator lists 7–14 November as an available, unassigned Andromeda week. LiveAboard.com still has no online availability. Obtain the itinerary and full quotation directly before arranging flights.
Current cabin prices: quotation required
No matched, dated twin-versus-double-versus-suite quotation could be verified in the checked sources. The operator’s available November entry does not show a fare, and the two checked agent calendars do not provide a bookable departure. A generic daily rate or the old US$942 figure would give a misleading comparison.
| Quote component | Request for every category |
|---|---|
| Cabin fare | Same departure, duration, currency and shared or sole occupancy |
| Compulsory charges | Park, port, fuel and environmental fees, including their units and payment currency |
| Diving extras | Nitrox, larger cylinders, rental equipment and courses |
| Travel arrangements | Both ports, transfers, entry arrangements and any hotel night |
The undated partner listing shows €140 fuel, €60 park charges and US$5 environmental tax, with €80 nitrox per trip as an option. These figures are not a confirmed quote for the unassigned November week. Do not combine currencies into a single total without a dated rate and a complete offer.
Check the operator’s programme and request the actual departure details before making travel arrangements.
Ports, transfers and boarding
The operator’s checked table identifies Egyptian programme names but does not give a complete port-and-transfer plan for the unassigned November week. Confirm the arrival port, return port, boarding time and airport pickup before purchasing flights.
The partner advertises airport and hotel transfers, but eligibility and timing must match the dated offer. Obtain the expected final dive time and required surface interval before booking the return journey.
Guest feedback: a small and dated sample
What the available review praised
Howard E’s October 2022 account describes a BDE holiday with helpful crew, knowledgeable guides and meals he found tasty and well prepared. He also appreciated the organisation and cleaning aboard. This remains one guest’s experience of a 2022 sailing, not a representative assessment of current service.
Limits and points to check
Only one verified review was visible on the checked partner page. No substantiated negative guest account was identified in that sample, so none is invented here. One older perfect score cannot establish present boat condition or service consistency.
The practical uncertainties are current departure availability, the assigned cabin and the complete fee package. Ask for recent cabin photographs and written details of the trip you are considering.
Andromeda: booking questions
Is Andromeda retired?
The checked sources do not establish retirement. The operator still lists the boat and a November week, although partner calendars show no online departures.
How many guests does it carry?
Twenty-six in thirteen cabins according to the operator and checked partner.
What cabin types are listed?
Ten twin cabins, two double-bed cabins and one Honeymoon suite. Confirm the actual cabin number, deck and bed dimensions.
What is the current starting price?
A dated cabin fare could not be verified. Request a complete quotation; the old US$942 figure has been removed.
Is the November itinerary confirmed?
The operator entry for 7–14 November says the route can be chosen. That is not an assigned programme.
Is nitrox included?
The partner lists it as an extra. Confirm the price and certification requirements in your dated offer.
Can I book Sudan or Saudi Arabia from this review?
No current departure to either country was verified here. Older regional descriptions are not booking confirmation.
How reliable is the review score?
The checked partner score is based on one verified account from October 2022. It is too small and old a sample to establish current consistency.
Presentation and media checked 2 November 2026. Unless explicitly refreshed above, calendar and fare examples retain their 24 October observation date.
Dimensions, meal format and the dated guest example checked 4 November 2026. LiveAboard.com still displayed no online availability; the operator-calendar observation remains dated 2 November.
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