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Emperor Asmaa Liveaboard, Egypt

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Refurbished in 2015, with enhanced modern amenities
Technical diving options and access to renowned wrecks like Thistlegorm, and Rosalie Muller або Salem Express
Solo travellers are guaranteed same-sex cabin sharing, with private accommodation if no match is available

The Emperor Asmaa liveaboard explores Egypt's Red Sea, combining northern wreck routes with remote southern reefs. This 30-metre wooden yacht accommodates up to 18 guests in nine en-suite twin cabins. The Emperor Asmaa Egypt experience includes complimentary Nitrox, dedicated facilities for underwater photographers and support for technical and rebreather diving. With a choice of itineraries departing from Hurghada and Port Ghalib, the vessel offers access to some of the region's best-known wrecks, offshore reefs and marine parks.

Cabins & Accommodation

The Emperor Asmaa accommodates up to 18 guests in nine twin-berth staterooms, each with a private bathroom and individually controlled air conditioning. Four cabins are located on the upper deck and five on the lower deck.

Lower-deck twin cabins measure approximately 7–9 square metres and feature two single beds, porthole windows and en-suite bathrooms with showers. Upper-deck cabins are approximately 9 square metres and have larger windows, offering more natural light. Each cabin is supplied with towels, while hairdryers are available on request.

A particularly useful arrangement is the yacht's Single Travellers Guarantee. Solo guests are guaranteed a same-sex cabin share. If no suitable cabin-sharing match is available, they receive a cabin to themselves without a single supplement.

Boat Interior

Built with a wooden hull, the 30-metre Emperor Asmaa has four decks designed to provide dedicated areas for diving, dining and relaxation.

The main deck features an air-conditioned lounge and dining area with comfortable sofas and a television with USB connectivity. A locally stocked bar serves beer, wine and premium coffees, including espresso, latte and cappuccino.

The upper deck has an additional bar and an outdoor seating area with tables and deckchairs. Above, the sun deck provides space to relax on deckchairs, sunbeds and bean bags while enjoying views of the Red Sea.

Complimentary Wi-Fi is available through a limited-data package for one device. Additional access codes can be obtained onboard.

Diving Facilities

The Emperor Asmaa has a spacious dive deck with a 7-by-7-metre dive platform, providing dedicated space for preparing equipment and entering the water. Three Bauer compressors support the onboard diving operation, while two dive guides supervise the diving programme. Two Zodiac tenders are used to reach dive sites.

Standard tanks are 12-litre aluminium cylinders, with 15-litre steel tanks available on request. Complimentary Nitrox of up to 32% is supplied through an onboard membrane system for appropriately certified divers.

Technical and rebreather diving are supported by prior arrangement. The yacht also offers PADI training, including Skills Review, Advanced Open Water, Adventure Dives and speciality courses, subject to availability.

Divers are required to use a dive computer and surface marker buoy (SMB) on every dive, as well as a torch for night dives. Equipment rental is available and should be arranged before arrival.

Underwater Photography Facilities

Underwater photographers have access to a dedicated camera preparation area with a camera table, charging stations, an air gun and separate rinse tanks. These facilities provide space to prepare, maintain and store photography equipment between dives.

The charging facilities are particularly useful for guests carrying multiple cameras, strobes and other electronic accessories. Separate camera rinse tanks also help keep sensitive equipment apart from general diving gear.

Safety & Navigation

The Emperor Asmaa is equipped with a centralised firefighting and alarm system with battery backup, smoke detectors, carbon monoxide monitors and heat and fire alarms. Automatic and manual fire extinguishers, fire blankets, life jackets and life rafts are also carried onboard.

Navigation and communication equipment includes GPS, a chart plotter, DSC, an echo sounder, radar, VHF and CB radio, satellite phone and mobile communication systems.

Medical equipment includes emergency oxygen, a comprehensive first aid kit and an automated external defibrillator (AED). A night watch operates onboard, and weekly fire drills involve both crew members and guests.

Onboard Facilities

The air-conditioned main-deck lounge provides a comfortable indoor space to relax between dives, watch television or spend time with fellow guests. The adjoining dining area is also used for meals and socialising.

The upper deck offers outdoor seating with tables and deckchairs, alongside a second bar. On the sun deck, guests can choose between deckchairs, sunbeds and bean bags for relaxing in the open air.

The onboard bars serve a selection of locally stocked alcoholic beverages and premium coffees. Limited-data Wi-Fi is available for guests who want to stay connected during their trip.

Food & Drinks

Meals aboard the Emperor Asmaa are served buffet-style, combining Western and local dishes. The onboard chef prepares a selection of meals throughout the trip, with dietary requirements taken into consideration when communicated in advance.

Soft drinks, tea, coffee and water are available during the day, while snacks are served between meals. House red wine is served with dinner. The onboard bars also offer locally stocked beer and wine, along with premium coffee options such as espresso, latte and cappuccino.

Itineraries & Destinations

The Emperor Asmaa liveaboard Egypt programme explores different regions of the Red Sea, with itineraries covering northern wrecks, offshore reefs and remote southern dive sites. Departures operate from Hurghada and Port Ghalib, depending on the selected route.

The Reefs & Wrecks itinerary combines coral gardens and reef systems with some of the northern Red Sea's best-known wrecks. Sites may include Abu Nuhas, where divers can explore the Giannis D, Carnatic, Chrisoula K and Kimon M wrecks. Other locations include the Ulysses, Kingston, Carina and Dunraven, alongside the reefs of the Straits of Gubal and the Gulf of Suez. Sha'ab El Erg is another notable stop, known for its hard coral gardens and opportunities to encounter dolphins.

The Famous Five itinerary combines wreck diving with marine park exploration and offshore reefs. Depending on conditions, the route may include the SS Thistlegorm, Rosalie Moller, Abu Nuhas, Ras Mohamed National Park and the Brothers Islands. The final part of the trip can include Panorama Reef or the Salem Express wreck near Safaga.

Southern itineraries explore areas such as St John's, Fury Shoals, Elphinstone and Daedalus. Depending on weather, government approval and recent marine life sightings, selected routes may also visit Rocky Island and Zabargad. These remote southern reefs are known for dramatic walls, swim-throughs, coral gardens and encounters with marine life that can include reef sharks, oceanic whitetips, silky sharks, mantas and turtles.

The Southern Solitude itinerary places particular emphasis on remote southern sites. It begins around Elphinstone before continuing towards Daedalus, Rocky Island and Zabargad, followed by St John's and Fury Shoals. The Simply the Best route focuses on the offshore reefs of Big Brother, Little Brother, Daedalus and Elphinstone, with the wrecks of Aida and Numidia adding historical interest to the diving programme.

Deep South trips offer more than 21 dives during a single week. The number of dives, precise route and choice of sites depend on the selected itinerary, weather conditions, government approvals and operational considerations. Some routes require greater diving experience: for example, the Simply the Best itinerary requires Advanced Open Water certification and at least 50 logged dives, while several other listed itineraries accept Open Water divers with a minimum of 30 logged dives.

For divers considering an Emperor Asmaa Egypt liveaboard, the range of northern and southern routes allows them to choose an itinerary suited to their interests and experience.

Seasonal Operations

The North & Easy itinerary is listed for operation between May and September, with visits to northern Red Sea sites such as Ras Mohamed, Tiran, Sha'ab El Erg and the Thistlegorm wreck.

Other itineraries operate from Hurghada or Port Ghalib according to the scheduled departure programme. The availability of individual routes and access to particular dive sites can vary with the season, weather, marine conditions and local approvals.

Non-diving Activities

The Emperor Asmaa also caters to guests who want to enjoy the Red Sea without spending every day scuba diving. The sun deck offers space to relax between activities, while the upper-deck seating area provides an outdoor setting for enjoying the views.

On selected North & Easy trips, the open-deck approach allows guests to choose between diving, snorkelling or relaxing onboard. Non-divers can also participate in a guided introductory dive where the itinerary permits, making the yacht an option for mixed groups of divers and non-divers.

Choose your departure date

  • South & St. Johns

    8 days / 7 nights
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  • South & St. Johns

    8 days / 7 nights
    1,330
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  • South & St. Johns

    8 days / 7 nights
    1,330
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  • South & St. Johns

    8 days / 7 nights
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  • South & St. Johns

    8 days / 7 nights
    1,330
    from
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    931
  • South & St. Johns

    8 days / 7 nights
    1,330
    from
    USD
    931
  • South & St. Johns

    8 days / 7 nights
    1,330
    from
    USD
    931
  • Safaga, Brothers & Elphinstone

    8 days / 7 nights
    1,275
    from
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    892
  • Reefs & Wrecks

    8 days / 7 nights
    1,219
    from
    USD
    853
  • Reefs & Wrecks

    8 days / 7 nights
    1,219
    from
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    853

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Cabins

Twin Bed Cabin
Lower Deck

Twin Bed Cabin

2 Guests
Twin Bed Cabin
Upper Deck

Twin Bed Cabin

2 Guests
Boat plan
Boat deck plan

Boat Specification

Year built / Renovation
2003 / 2015
Number of cabins
9
Dive guides to divers ratio
9:1
Groups or charters
Yes
Gear rental
Surcharge
Wi-Fi
Free
Nitrox
Free
Fleet/Managing company
Emperor Fleet
Length and width
30 m / 7 m
Capacity
18
Tenders
2 x Zodiac 25 HP
Material
Wood
Languages crew speak
Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Spanish
Power plugs onboard
220 V 2 pin
Engines
2 x 630 HP MAN
Generator
1 x 38 kW Perkins, 1 x 84 kW Perkins
Tech diving friendly
Yes
Handicapped Friendly
No
Compressors
2 x 215 l / hour, 1 x 190 l / hour
Nitrox Membrane
EAB's Membrane filling station
Freshwater maker
1 x Aquaset desalination system 5500 litres per day

Dive Facilities

  • Warm Water Showers
  • Rebreather Support
  • Compressors
  • Rinse Hosts
  • Tenders for Diving
  • Tech Diving
  • Dive Deck
  • DIN Adaptors

Boat navigation & safety

Full safety

Food & Drinks

  • Western Food
  • Local Food
  • Dietary Restrictions
  • Buffet Style
  • Alcoholic Beverages and Spirits
  • Hot & Cold Soft Drinks
  • Snacks All Day

Onboard Facilities

  • Audio & Video Entertainment
  • Air Conditioned Saloon
  • Sun Deck
  • Sun Loungers
  • Indoor Saloon
  • Bar
  • Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly

Photographer Facilities

  • Camera & Photography Station
  • Separate Rinsing Tanks for U/W Camera
  • Camera Table
  • Charging Stations

Frequently Asked Questions About Emperor Asmaa

North & Easy - Itinerary Highlights

As an itinerary, it covers the best of the Northern Red Sea, a guarantee that both divers and non-divers shall have a relaxing experience. The best time for good sightings of dolphins and schooling of fish at Ras Mohamed, the boat operates between May and September. Among the dive sites that guests can visit are Sha'ab El Erg, known for its coral gardens and its opportunity to encounter dolphins; other classic dive sites include Ras Mohamed National Park, Tiran for its stunning coral reefs, and the well-renowned wreck of the Thistlegorm. The variety is completed by the Dunraven wreck with its schools of glassfish and the coral gardens of Tiran.

It spends more time moored at each site, which is more suitable for avid photographers needing extra time underwater or non-divers wanting to enjoy the view. In some places, an open deck policy allows one to snorkel, dive, or just relax on deck at will. Qualified divers can make as many as four dives a day, while a guided introductory dive is allowed for the non-divers.

Dive sites and itineraries are adjusted based on the weather conditions to dive safely and spot marine life to a maximum extent. The route starts from Hurghada, covers the most popular locations, and plans the events with consideration of local conditions and divers' skills

Reefs & Wrecks - Itinerary Highlights

Reefs & Wrecks is a very popular itinerary. The famous wrecks of the Northern Red Sea are the subject of this trip, combined with stunning reefs. Wrecks may include the Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas wrecks, and the Ulysses. Each one offers a different aspect of marine life and underwater history. Abu Nuhas: This reef is located near the island of Gubal, which is famous for its wrecks: Giannis D, Carnatic, Chrisoula K, and Kimon M. Each of these has its own particular feature in topography, general condition, or fish life.

Other reef dives include Ras Mohamed, which features nutrient-rich waters that attract large fish, and reef fish-filled coral gardens off of Tiran. The waters around Gubal Island are also popular for night dives to view nocturnal species like lionfish and moray eels that dwell in the shallow wrecks. Conditions depend, dives may also be made to the Dunraven, Kingston, or Carina.

This 21+ dive itinerary offers great opportunities for those seeking to maximize time underwater. Night dives and wreck dives supplement the reef explorations to maintain a good balance in experiencing the diversity of the Red Sea underwater

Famous Five - Itinerary Highlights

Famous Five combines three days each of reef diving, wreck diving, and sightings of pelagics. Starting from Hurghada, it covers Abu Nuhas, the SS Thistlegorm, and the Rosalie Moller wreck among others. The Rosalie Moller is deeper than the Thistlegorm, but the wreck is surrounded on a regular basis by glassfish and lionfish. Shark Reef at Ras Mohamed may have dramatic drop-offs for the divers, along with the wreck of the Yolanda.

The Brothers rise steeply from deep water, offering wall dives with abundant soft corals and gorgonian forests. Pelagics such as tuna, barracudas, silky sharks, and hammerheads are often seen here, while grey reef sharks can be found around the North and South Plateaux of Small Brother. For wreck enthusiasts, the Aida II and Numidia wrecks are smothered in rich coral growth and attract species such as Napoleon wrasse.

Returning via Safaga, the divers dive at Panorama Reef, famous for coral formations, or at the Salem Express wreck. The itinerary weighs diving historical wrecks and vibrant reef ecosystems, giving them also the possibility to encounter larger marine species

Does the Emperor Asmaa offer free Nitrox?

Yes. Nitrox up to 32% is supplied free of charge through the yacht's onboard membrane system. Divers must hold the appropriate certification to use it

Can solo travellers book a private cabin aboard the Emperor Asmaa?

The yacht offers a Single Travellers Guarantee. Solo guests are matched with another guest of the same sex for cabin sharing. If no suitable match is available, they receive a private cabin without paying a single supplement

Does the Emperor Asmaa support technical and rebreather diving?

Yes. Technical and rebreather diving are supported by prior arrangement. Divers should contact the operator before departure to confirm equipment, gas requirements and availability for their chosen itinerary

Emperor Asmaa Reviews

4.8
Excellent
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5.0
Excellent trip!
We had an excellent time diving in the Northern Red Sea with Ahmed and co. on the Asmaa. Kudos to our guides and skilled boat crew for such an amazing experience!
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2023-08-13by S. Oleg 
4.5
Intimate and friendly boat with great crew and food
Emperor Asmaa is a great boat for a close and intimate group of just 20 divers. Which means you get to know all the crew and dive guides personally, as they do you. You also get to know all the other guests well and become a close team. The food was excellent and truly amazing. A great trip and experience.
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2019-06-16by B. David 
5.0
The most amazing company
I have been on 3 other live aboard trips and this was amazing .The crew was !st class the food was incredible 5 star Michelin . I was completely overwhelmed by the quality of food and put on a few pounds. I was so happy to see that the guides were so protective of the reefs even going so far as to banning someone that had a camera but had terrible buoyancy (crashing into fans ) Also refusing to let a person who had decompression sickness from diving some more safety 1st . So keep up the great work everyone .I will definitely be back to Egypt again for more diving ..Mark Z. Trip from January 18 to 25 2018
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2018-02-08by z. mark 

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Emperor Asmaa Liveaboard Itineraries

Reefs & Wrecks (7 nights) (Hurghada-Hurghada)

7 nights nights, ±21 dives,
Hurghada
Hurghada International Airport (HRG)
18:00
Hurghada
Hurghada International Airport (HRG)
10:00
Requirements: Minimum 30 dives, OWD or equivalent

Included

  • Accommodation (last night either on board or in a hotel)
  • Diving (3-4 dives/day, 2 dives on the last day)
  • Full board
  • Soft beverages, red wine with dinner
  • 12 l tanks and weights
  • Dive guide
  • Nitrox (subject to availability)
  • Environmental tax
  • Marine park fees and port departure fees
  • Scheduled group transfer nearest airport - yacht - nearest airport
  • Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)

Extra cost

  • International and domestic flights
  • Visa
  • Private transfer
  • Equipment rental
  • 15 l tanks rental
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Crew gratuities
  • Travel insurance

Program

Beautiful hard coral garden
The chance to see dolphins
A variety of deep walls
Visit famous wrecks

Day 1:
Meet & greet at the airport. Group transfer to the port. Onboarding, meeting the crew & briefing.

Days 2-6:
Departing & check dive. Safari according to the planned route.
The famous horseshoe-shaped reef of Shaab El Erg is a perfect example of the reefs on offer on this cruise with its beautiful hard coral garden and the chance to see dolphins.
Abu Nuhas has four well-known wrecks: Giannis D, Carnatic, the Chrisoula K ('tile wreck') and the Kimon M ('lentil wreck'), all offering spectacular dives and plenty of fish life.
In between wreck dives you will also visit the reefs of the Straits of Gubal, Gulf of Suez and those to the north of Hurghada. A variety of deep walls and hard coral gardens with an abundance of reef fish make them well worth a visit.
Night dives can be superb as Gubal Island offers protected anchoring for the night. A small wreck at 8-10 meters makes for a spectacular night dive with lionfish, scorpionfish and its resident giant moray eel as well as the wreck of the Ulysses. Next onto the Kingston lying at Shag Rock, the Carina lying close to Sha'ab Ali and the Dunraven at Beacon Rock.

Day 7:
2 dives on the last day. Return to the port.

Day 8:
Check-out from the yacht, group transfer to the airport.

 

Routes can be affected by adverse weather conditions and unforeseen events, force majeure or other similar reasons (Please note, that night dives are not available in Marine Parks)


Departure
  • Arrival at the Airport.
  • On arrival, you will be met outside the airport arrivals hall.
  • Hotel pick-up time can be arranged.
  • Approximate transfer times depend on the number of stops on route.
  • Complimentary transfers are on a shared basis for all Emperor guests transferring between airports/resorts/boats
Return
  • Boat's crew will arrange your transfer to the boat or to the local hotel

South & St. Johns (7 nights) (Port Ghalib-Port Ghalib)

7 nights nights, ±21 dives,
Port Ghalib
Marsa Alam International Airport (RMF)
18:00
Port Ghalib
Marsa Alam International Airport (RMF)
10:00
Requirements: Minimum 30 dives, OWD or equivalent

Included

  • Accommodation (last night either on board or in a hotel)
  • Diving (3-4 dives/day, 2 dives on the last day)
  • Full board
  • Soft beverages, red wine with dinner
  • 12 l tanks and weights
  • Dive guide
  • Nitrox (subject to availability)
  • Environmental tax
  • Marine park fees and port departure fees
  • Scheduled group transfer nearest airport - yacht - nearest airport
  • Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)

Extra cost

  • International and domestic flights
  • Visa
  • Private transfer
  • Equipment rental
  • 15 l tanks rental
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Crew gratuities
  • Travel insurance

Program

Impressive reefs
Oceanic whitetips and silky sharks can sometimes be found
Huge porite corals
Mantas, grey reef and silvertip sharks

Day 1:
Meet & greet at the airport. Group transfer to the port. Onboarding, meeting the crew & briefing.

Days 2-6:
Departing & check dive. Safari according to the planned route. This trip takes you to some of the best diving the Red Sea has to offer. Here the diving is less arduous so it's a trip for those who want to see the best but have a more relaxed time while doing so. Sailing to the southernmost reefs, you'll depart from Marsa Ghalib Port and dive some sites to the South before sailing overnight to your southernmost point in the St. John's area. Depending on the weather, government approval and marine life sightings in recent weeks, we may sail to the southernmost islands of Rocky and Zabargad, or we'll moor instead in the vast reef system of St John's to begin the adventure in the South. 

On the way to Fury Shoals, dive Sha'ab Sharm with its wall dives and white tip reef sharks. Oceanic whitetips and silky sharks can sometimes be found in the blue and turtles often visit the south side before heading further south. At Fury Shoals, dive Sha'ab Claude with its famous swim-throughs and huge porite corals. Whitetip reef sharks and an anemone and clownfish settlement can be seen a little off the reef to the South. Abu Galawa Soraya has a fantastic coral garden and a wreck of a private sailing boat populated with glassfish.

Day 7:
2 dives on the last day. Return to the port.

Day 8:
Check-out from the yacht, group transfer to the airport.

 

Routes can be affected by adverse weather conditions and unforeseen events, force majeure or other similar reasons (Please note that night dives are not allowed in Marine Parks)


Departure
  • Arrival at the Airport.
  • On arrival, you will be met outside the airport arrivals hall.
  • Hotel pick-up time can be arranged.
  • Approximate transfer times depend on the number of stops on route.
  • Complimentary transfers are on a shared basis for all Emperor guests transferring between airports/resorts/boats
Return
  • Boat's crew will arrange your transfer to the boat or to the local hotel

Famous Five (7 nights) (Hurghada-Hurghada)

7 nights nights, ±21 dives,
Hurghada
Hurghada International Airport (HRG)
18:00
Hurghada
Hurghada International Airport (HRG)
10:00
Requirements: Minimum 30 dives, OWD or equivalent

Included

  • Accommodation (last night either on board or in a hotel)
  • Diving (3-4 dives/day, 2 dives on the last day)
  • Full board
  • Soft beverages, red wine with dinner
  • 12 l tanks and weights
  • Dive guide
  • Nitrox (subject to availability)
  • Environmental tax
  • Marine park fees and port departure fees
  • Scheduled group transfer nearest airport - yacht - nearest airport
  • Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)

Extra cost

  • International and domestic flights
  • Visa
  • Private transfer
  • Equipment rental
  • 15 l tanks rental
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Crew gratuities
  • Travel insurance

Program

Well-known wrecks of Abu Nuhas reef, Rosalie Moller, Thistlegorm
Famous Marine National Park
Undersea mountains, walls, and wreck of Brother Islands
Panorama Reef or wreck of Salem Express for a memorable finale

Day 1:
Meet & greet at the airport. Group transfer to the port. Onboarding, meeting the crew & briefing.

Days 2-7:
Departing & check dive. Safari according to the planned route. Starting from Hurghada, we sail north towards Gubal Island and on to Abu Nuhas and its four well-known wrecks: Giannis D, Carnatic, the 'Lentil Wreck' and the 'Tile Wreck', all offering spectacular dives and plenty of fish life. Explore the Rosalie Moller (the sister ship of the slightly more famous Thistlegorm), which lies from 30 to 50 meters deep and is in excellent condition. Although the visibility is not always good the wreck is covered in glassfish from bow to stern and hunting them are masses of lionfish. Around the wreck are the usual pelagics such as tuna, trevallies, Emperor fish and many more. A short ride across the Straits of Gubal and you visit the most famous wreck of the Red Sea, the SS Thistlegorm. Nearby is the Ras Mohamed National Park, offering a morning dive at the renowned 'Shark and Yolanda' reefs. Ras Mohamed National Park is the furthest Sinai destination before heading south towards the Brothers. The boat will then sail back to Hurghada via Safaga where you can dive at Panorama Reef or the famous wreck of Salem Express for a memorable finale.

Day 8:
Check-out from the yacht, group transfer to the airport.

 

Routes can be affected by adverse weather conditions and unforeseen events, force majeure or other similar reasons (Please note that night dives are not allowed in Marine Parks)


Departure
  • Arrival at the airport.
  • On arrival, you will be met outside the airport arrivals hall.
  • Hotel pick-up time can be arranged.
  • Approximate transfer times depend on the number of stops on route.
  • Complimentary transfers are on a shared basis for all Emperor guests transferring between airports/resorts/boats
Return
  • Boat's crew will arrange your transfer to the boat or to the local hotel

Southern Solitude (7 nights) (Port Ghalib-Port Ghalib)

7 nights nights, ±22 dives,
Port Ghalib
Marsa Alam International Airport (RMF)
Port Ghalib
Marsa Alam International Airport (RMF)
Requirements: Minimum 30 dives, OWD or equivalent

Included

  • Accommodation (last night either on board or in a hotel)
  • Diving (3-4 dives/day, 2 dives on the last day)
  • Full board
  • Soft beverages, red wine with dinner
  • 12 l tanks and weights
  • Dive guide
  • Nitrox (subject to availability)
  • Environmental tax
  • Marine park fees and port departure fees
  • Scheduled group transfer nearest airport - yacht - nearest airport
  • Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)

Extra cost

  • International and domestic flights
  • Visa
  • Private transfer
  • Equipment rental
  • 15 l tanks rental
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Crew gratuities
  • Travel insurance

Program

Tuna, barracudas, jacks, groupers, napoleon, bumphead parrotfish
Sharks including hammerheads and occasionally silky and oceanic white tips
300 m long reef’s colourful pink and red soft coral sheer walls
Dolphins and turtles, while mantas

Day 1:
Meet & greet at the airport. Group transfer to the port. Onboarding, meeting the crew & briefing.

Days 2-6:
Departing & check dive. Safari according to the planned route. Southern Solitude is a dive-focused trip, heading out of Port Ghalib and immediately arriving in the Elphinstone area. This enables us to make a check dive nearby and then get straight to a site which is normally frequented on the final days of trips. With fewer boats around it should give the chance to enjoy the 300-metre-long reef’s colourful pink and red soft coral sheer walls in relative peace and quiet.

We’ll then go to Daedalus, arriving before most others, to take in its deep walls and drop-offs which offer some of the most spectacular diving to be found, before heading down to the exceptionally remote, and usually quiet, Rocky and Zabargad Islands where even many Red Sea veterans cannot boast to have dived.

Over the next couple of days we will move up through St John’s and Fury Shoals where our guides will find the quietest spots in this vast collection of stunning reef system, which offers some of the most picturesque and rewarding diving in the Red Sea. Fury Shoals also boasts an amazing selection of marine life including super-friendly turtles and a resident pod of spinner dolphins.

Day 7:
2 dives on the last day. Return to the port.

Day 8:
Check-out from the yacht, group transfer to the airport.

 

Routes can be affected by adverse weather conditions and unforeseen events, force majeure or other similar reasons (Please note that night dives are not allowed in Marine Parks)

Simply the Best (7 nights) (Port Ghalib-Port Ghalib)

7 nights nights, ±21 dives,
Port Ghalib
Marsa Alam International Airport (RMF)
18:00
Port Ghalib
Marsa Alam International Airport (RMF)
10:00
Requirements: Minimum 50 dives, AOWD or equivalent

Included

  • Accommodation (last night either on board or in a hotel)
  • Diving (3-4 dives/day, 2 dives on the last day)
  • Full board
  • Soft beverages, red wine with dinner
  • 12 l tanks and weights
  • Dive guide
  • Nitrox (subject to availability)
  • Environmental tax
  • Marine park fees and port departure fees
  • Scheduled group transfer nearest airport - yacht - nearest airport
  • Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)

Extra cost

  • International and domestic flights
  • Visa
  • Private transfer
  • Equipment rental
  • 15 l tanks rental
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Crew gratuities
  • Travel insurance

Program

The most well known Marine Parks
Deep walls and drop-offs
Walls covered in soft corals and forests of gorgonians
Wreck Aida and Numidia

Day 1:
Meet & greet at the airport. Group transfer to the port. Onboarding, meeting the crew & briefing.

Days 2-6:
Departing & check dive. Safari according to the planned route. Dive the Best Top 3 sites in this area: Big and Little Brothers, Daedalus Reef and Elphinstone.

Day 7:
2 dives on the last day. Return to the port.

Day 8:
Check-out from the yacht, group transfer to the airport.

 

Routes can be affected by adverse weather conditions and unforeseen events, force majeure or other similar reasons (Please note that night dives are not allowed in Marine Parks)


Departure
  • Arrival at the airport.
  • On arrival, you will be met outside the airport arrivals hall.
  • Hotel pick-up time can be arranged.
  • Approximate transfer times depend on the number of stops on route.
  • Complimentary transfers are on a shared basis for all Emperor guests transferring between airports/resorts/boats
Return
  • Boat's crew will arrange your transfer to the boat or to the local hotel

Southern Red Sea Family Adventure (7 nights) (Port Ghalib-Port Ghalib)

7 nights nights, ±21 dives,
Port Ghalib
Marsa Alam International Airport (RMF)
18:00
Port Ghalib
Marsa Alam International Airport (RMF)
10:00
Requirements: Minimum 30 dives, OWD or equivalent

Included

  • Accommodation (last night either on board or in a hotel)
  • Diving (3-4 dives/day, 2 dives on the last day)
  • Full board
  • Soft beverages, red wine with dinner
  • 12 l tanks and weights
  • Dive guide
  • Nitrox (subject to availability)
  • Environmental tax
  • Marine park fees and port departure fees
  • Scheduled group transfer nearest airport - yacht - nearest airport
  • Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)

Extra cost

  • International and domestic flights
  • Visa
  • Private transfer
  • Equipment rental
  • 15 l tanks rental
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Crew gratuities
  • Travel insurance

Program

A Red Sea liveaboard designed around family time, with a relaxed schedule, shorter sailings and plenty of fun in and out of the water
Memorable Red Sea marine life encounters, including opportunities to snorkel with dolphins and turtles
Diving and snorkelling for different ages and experience levels, from experienced divers to beginners and non-divers
Family members of different ages and experience levels to get involved

Day 1:
Meet & greet at the airport. Group transfer to the port. Onboarding, meeting the crew & briefing.

Days 2-6:
This is a Red Sea liveaboard designed for families to enjoy together, both in and out of the water. The Southern Red Sea Family Adventure combines diving, snorkelling and marine life encounters with a more relaxed schedule, creating plenty of opportunities to share the experience whether everyone in the family dives or not.

Days are spent discovering colourful reefs and the rich marine life of the Southern Red Sea, with opportunities to encounter green turtles and snorkel with wild spinner dolphins. Shorter sailings, mainly coastal dive sites and later starts mean less time travelling and more time enjoying the Red Sea, while diving and snorkelling throughout the week allow family members of different ages and experience levels to get involved.

With just 18 berths aboard Emperor Asmaa, departures offer a small-group experience where the emphasis is as much on spending time together as it is on what you see underwater. For families looking for an active Red Sea adventure rather than a traditional family holiday, this is a chance to dive, snorkel, explore and make memories together – above and below the surface.

Day 7:
2 dives on the last day. Return to the port.

Day 8:
Check-out from the yacht, group transfer to the airport.

 

Routes can be affected by adverse weather conditions and unforeseen events, force majeure or other similar reasons (Please note that night dives are not allowed in Marine Parks)


Departure
  • Arrival at the Airport.
  • On arrival, you will be met outside the airport arrivals hall.
  • Hotel pick-up time can be arranged.
  • Approximate transfer times depend on the number of stops on route.
  • Complimentary transfers are on a shared basis for all Emperor guests transferring between airports/resorts/boats
Return
  • Boat's crew will arrange your transfer to the boat or to the local hotel

Simply the Best (7 nights) (Hurghada-Port Ghalib)

7 nights nights, ±21 dives,
Hurghada
Hurghada International Airport (HRG)
18:00
Port Ghalib
Marsa Alam International Airport (RMF)
10:00
Requirements: Minimum 50 dives, AOWD or equivalent

Included

  • Accommodation (last night either on board or in a hotel)
  • Diving (3-4 dives/day, 2 dives on the last day)
  • Full board
  • Soft beverages, red wine with dinner
  • 12 l tanks and weights
  • Dive guide
  • Nitrox (subject to availability)
  • Environmental tax
  • Marine park fees and port departure fees
  • Scheduled group transfer nearest airport - yacht - nearest airport
  • Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)

Extra cost

  • International and domestic flights
  • Visa
  • Private transfer
  • Equipment rental
  • 15 l tanks rental
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Crew gratuities
  • Travel insurance

Program

The most well known Marine Parks
Deep walls and drop-offs
Walls covered in soft corals and forests of gorgonians
Wreck Aida and Numidia

Day 1:
Meet & greet at the airport. Group transfer to the port. Onboarding, meeting the crew & briefing.

Days 2-6:
Departing & check dive. Safari according to the planned route. Dive the Best Top 3 sites in this area: Big and Little Brothers, Daedalus Reef and Elphinstone.

Day 7:
2 dives on the last day. Return to the port.

Day 8:
Check-out from the yacht, group transfer to the airport.

 

Routes can be affected by adverse weather conditions and unforeseen events, force majeure or other similar reasons (Please note that night dives are not allowed in Marine Parks)


Departure
  • Arrival at the airport.
  • On arrival, you will be met outside the airport arrivals hall.
  • Hotel pick-up time can be arranged.
  • Approximate transfer times depend on the number of stops on route.
  • Complimentary transfers are on a shared basis for all Emperor guests transferring between airports/resorts/boats
Return
  • Boat's crew will arrange your transfer to the boat or to the local hotel

Safaga, Brothers & Elphinstone (7 nights) (Port Ghalib-Hurghada)

7 nights nights, ±20 dives,
Port Ghalib
Marsa Alam International Airport (RMF)
18:00
Hurghada
Hurghada International Airport (HRG)
10:00
Requirements: Minimum 50 dives, AOWD or equivalent

Included

  • Accommodation (last night either on board or in a hotel)
  • Diving (3-4 dives/day, 2 dives on the last day)
  • Full board
  • Soft beverages, red wine with dinner
  • 12 l tanks and weights
  • Dive guide
  • Nitrox (subject to availability)
  • Environmental tax
  • Marine park fees and port departure fees
  • Scheduled group transfer nearest airport - yacht - nearest airport
  • Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)

Extra cost

  • International and domestic flights
  • Visa
  • Private transfer
  • Equipment rental
  • 15 l tanks rental
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Crew gratuities
  • Travel insurance

Program

A combination of shallow reef dives and drop-offs
Famous wreck of the Salem Express
Plateau covered in soft corals
Hammerheads, silvertips, silky and oceanic whitetip sharks and mantas

Day 1:
Meet & greet at the airport. Group transfer to the port. Onboarding, meeting the crew & briefing.

Days 2-6:
Departing & check dive. Safari according to the planned route. The area around Safaga has some great diving, the best being the offshore reefs of Panorama Reef, Middle Reef, and Abu Kafan dive sites of Brother Islands and Elphinstone. The diving offers a combination of shallow reef dives and drop-offs, as well as the famous wreck of the Salem Express.

Day 7:
2 dives on the last day. Return to the port.

Day 8:
Check-out from the yacht, group transfer to the airport.

 

Routes can be affected by adverse weather conditions and unforeseen events, force majeure or other similar reasons (Please note that night dives are not allowed in Marine Parks)


Departure
  • Arrival at the airport.
  • On arrival, you will be met outside the airport arrivals hall.
  • Hotel pick-up time can be arranged.
  • Approximate transfer times depend on the number of stops on route.
  • Complimentary transfers are on a shared basis for all Emperor guests transferring between airports/resorts/boats
Return
  • Boat's crew will arrange your transfer to the boat or to the local hotel