Carlton Liveaboard, Egypt

Carlton is a Red Sea liveaboard that operates multi-day diving itineraries in the northern region of Egypt. The 33-metre vessel accommodates up to 20 guests and explores reef dives, wreck sites, and drift diving areas across the Red Sea.

Boat Interior

Meals are served in the onboard restaurant, where a buffet is offered three times daily. Snacks and drinks are available throughout the day.

Guests can relax in the indoor salon, the partially covered outdoor area, or on the large sun deck. Wi-Fi connection is available on the first and last day of the trip.

Cabin Types

Accommodation is arranged across 10 cabins for a maximum of 20 guests. The vessel includes six twin cabins on the lower deck, two double cabins on the main deck, and two twin cabins on the upper deck.

Dive Deck

The vessel is equipped with 37 x 12-litre cylinders and five 15-litre cylinders. Two 350 l/min air compressors support diving operations.

Three dives per day and night dives are included during selected itineraries, with approximately 20 to 22 dives completed during the trip. Equipment rental can be arranged before arrival upon request.

For reaching more distant dive sites, the boat carries two 6.5-metre tenders with 45 hp engines.

Safety and Navigation

Safety equipment onboard includes smoke alarms, extinguishers in each cabin, emergency oxygen tanks, a stocked first aid kit, life jackets, and two 25-person liferafts.

Navigation equipment includes a GPS plotter and radar.

Itineraries

Carlton operates itineraries in Ras Mohamed National Park, the Straits of Tiran, Dahab, and northern Red Sea wreck areas.

Dive sites in Ras Mohamed include Shark Reef, Yolanda Reef, Jackfish Alley, Ras Umm Sid, Temple, and Small Crack. Wreck itineraries may include SS Thistlegorm, Dunraven, Kingston, and Ulysses.

Routes in the Straits of Tiran visit Gordon Reef, Thomas Reef, Woodhouse Reef, and Jackson Reef. Dahab itineraries can include Gabr el Bint, Blue Hole and El Bells, and the Canyon.

Routes may change depending on weather conditions or approvals from local authorities.

When to Go

The Red Sea offers diving conditions throughout the year, with generally warm water temperatures and periods of good visibility. Currents may be strong at some dive sites