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Emperor Elite, Egypt

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Egypt liveaboard featuring Nitrox and support for technical diving
Spacious dive deck, three sundecks, and two bars for relaxation
All-Inclusive Package: Includes Marine Park fees and port departure fee

Emperor Elite liveaboard is a purpose-built yacht that takes guests on a proper diving adventure in the Red Sea. This Egyptian liveaboard is 37 meters long and 8 meters wide, catering to 26 guests with comfort in comfortable cabins. There are eight standard twin-berth cabins on the lower deck, three premium twin cabins distributed over different decks, a double junior suite on the lower deck, and since 2017, an executive suite on the upper deck. All cabins have en-suite facilities with independent air conditioning and flat-screen TV; all these amenities-three towels and a bathrobe per guest-have been thought about in order to make the guests feel comfortable during the whole stay.

This vessel has got several social areas for the guests to relax in, aside from diving. Three broad sundecks allow ample space to sunbathe or lounge in chairs and drown the lazy hours. The presence of two bars aboard acts as the center of social congregation since all divers would narrate and share their experiences in a very friendly atmosphere. The air-conditioning salon and a specific dining room are also there for comfortable meetings. Meals are provided in buffet style in the dining room, with a choice of international, Italian and Egyptian. Complimentary red wine is provided for dinner, whilst fruit and biscuits are always available from the snack bar. Special diets can be catered for if advised in advance. Wi-Fi is available on board, though signal strength is dependent upon availability.

Some of the most famous dives in Egypt can be done on dives from this liveaboard: Brothers Islands, Elphinstone, Daedalus Reef, the Ulysses, and the well-known wreck of Thistlegorm. The dive deck is very well-appointed with a large platform allowing comfortable access and preparation. Nitrox is available for certified divers to give an added dimension to the dives by allowing longer bottom times. Besides, technical diving will also be made possible on request. The yacht is fully equipped with complete diving equipment, and two big RIBs with outboard motors are provided for diving trips.

This Egypt liveaboard offers a perfect combination of comfort, safety, and access to renowned dive sites in the Red Sea, promising an unforgettable journey beneath the surface

Cabins

Twin Cabin
Lower Deck
Twin Cabin
2 Guests
Twin / Double Cabin
Main Deck
Twin / Double Cabin
2 Guests
Twin / Double Cabin
Upper Deck
Twin / Double Cabin
2 Guests
Executive Suite
Upper Deck
Executive Suite
2 Guests
Junior Suite
Upper Deck
Junior Suite
2 Guests
Boat plan
Boat deck plan

Boat Specification

Year built / Renovation
2006 / 2017
Number of cabins
13
Dive guides to divers ratio
10-12 : 1
Groups or charters
Yes
Gear rental
Surcharge
Wi-Fi
Free
Nitrox
Free
Fleet/Managing company
Emperor Fleet
Length and width
38 m / 8 m
Capacity
26
Tenders
2 x 25/40 HP
Material
Wood
Languages crew speak
Arabic, English, French, German, Italian, Spanish
Power plugs onboard
220V 2 pin, 220V international multi
Engines
2 x 764 HP Caterpillar
Generator
3 x 84 kW Caterpillar
Tech diving friendly
Yes
Handicapped Friendly
No
Compressors
2 x 250 L / hour, 2 x 265 L / hour
Nitrox Membrane
Up to 40% plus partial pressure system and filling equipment
Freshwater maker
2 x Aquaset desalination system 11000 litres/day

Dive Facilities

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

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
  • Open Air Saloon
  • 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 Elite

It's a great opportunity to discover the southernmost and the most remote reef systems starting from Port Ghalib. The relaxing cruise allows making up to 21 dives in seven days. Be ready for coral gardens, overhangs, walls, and swim-throughs. Reef grey sharks, barracudas, snappers, and butterflyfish will be your marine life.
Finally, the route commonly drops towards Southern sites like Abu Dabab or Sha'ab Sharm, popular with white-tip reef sharks. Fury Shoals brings up such spectacular sights as Sha'ab Claude with its complicated swim-throughs and Abu Galawa Soraya with its glassfish and small wreck. St Johns enjoys a massive reef system next to the Sudanese border area. The best known are Habili Ali - which has huge gorgonians and frequent sightings of hammerheads - and Habili Gafaar, with its reef covered in soft corals and snappers.
This trip may also include if conditions permit, Rocky and Zabargad Islands. The dives on the last day are usually around the Elphinstone Reef or close by at Abu Dabab, just in order to return home more relaxed. Making dive site selection flexible by weather and marine life considerations is yet another hallmark of this adaptive, rewarding itinerary

A route that includes the most iconic sites in the southern Red Sea: Big and Little Brothers, Daedalus Reef, and Elphinstone. Wall diving against an ornate backdrop of vibrant soft corals and gorgonian forests, featuring pelagic hammerhead sharks, tuna, barracudas, and sometimes mantas.
The Brother Islands rise almost vertically from the depths and provide plenty of variety: exploring coral-encrusted wrecks such as the Aida II and Numidia, for example. Grey reef sharks and Napoleon wrasse are common sightings here. Daedalus Reef is the furthest offshore and has sheer drop-offs, pristine hard corals, and regular schooling hammerheads. Elphinstone adds dramatic cliffs, overhangs, and caves with colorful coral walls. Resident napoleons, groupers, and reef sharks are commonly seen.
This is a great itinerary for those who want diverse marine experiences-from colorful coral walls to pelagic species into consideration adaptation to plans according to weather and conditions with the experienced crew aboard. Southern Solitude
Tailored to divers who like quieter seas, Southern Solitude does things a bit differently by offering timeless sites at less crowded times. The 21+ dives itinerary features Elphinstone, Daedalus, St. Johns, and the seldom-visited Rocky and Zabargad Islands.
Port Ghalib checks dive at Elphinstone, then to Daedalus with his deep walls and pelagic life. Rocky and Zabargad, the remote and scenic reefs where you often don't see any other divers, then to Fury Shoals and St. Johns. Stop sites would include secluded sites selected by the guides of picturesque reefs with abundant marine life.
The last days are spent with offshore diving, staying down as long as possible before returning to port. This cruise blends the tranquility many are seeking with the action of varied marine encounters and offers something different for even the most seasoned diver

The Red Sea is known to be inhabited by hammerheads, silvertip sharks, turtles, dolphins, and Napoleons, among many more. St. Johns are home to shoals of snappers and butterflyfish, where large pelagics are known at Daedalus and the Brothers, while reef sharks and moray eels are drawn to Elphinstone's coral walls. Every location is unique in its specific ecosystem and will thus be different between the various itineraries

The Red Sea is an all-year-round destination, depending on what kind of diving or marine life the customer would prefer to see. Cooler months-22-25°C-from November to March have quieter sites and moderate water temperatures. Warmer waters are from April to June, and on top of that, mantas are possible. The summer months provide the best shoaling fish viewings, but the air temperature heats noticeably. Between September and November, the waters are still warm and the air temperature is pleasant enough for perfect conditions for a wide variety of marine life sightings

Emperor Elite Reviews

4.6
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4.0
Good boat, needs a little attention to some detail
Emperor Elite has a good crew. Lucy does great briefings and Tiger was a great guide. The crew were very helpful and friendly. The food was very good. It would have been nice to have larger plates of salad. As soon as you take your last mouthful, your plate is whipped away and it felt you must rush and get out of the dining area. That could be looked at. As you go downstairs to the cabins you walk straight into a very messy linen cupboard with laundry etc in bags that spills out into the passage. Not a good first impression. Our cabin was comfortable, but the sheets were bobbly and new linen is needed to be bought. We had to ask for blankets/duvet. The cabin number two smelled badly of fuel on the first and last night as we were docked at the port. It is right next to the engines. So choose a different cabin. On the whole it is a good boat, there are just things that need to be changed. Lastly the meet and greet / transfer should have an English speaking representative who tells you what’s happening.
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2023-12-03by N. Jill
4.5
Best way to celebrate the new year!
Of all the liveaboards I've been on, this one had the best group of divers - everyone really integrated so mealtime was always fun! This time of year was very cold for me - even with a two-piece 5mm wetsuit sometimes with rashie, hood, gloves and socks. I think if you get cold easily, it's best to wait until warmer months. Either way, the dives were really nice and I had a really great time celebrating New Year to making new friends. The cabins were quite noisy from the engine and having the kitchen directly above us, but I still slept well every night. I didn't enjoy diving from the zodiac so much, especially because the ride back to the yacht was very windy and cold. The food was just fantastic! Delicious falafels ☺︎
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2023-07-15by G. Marika
4.3
Great value for money
The rooms and the boat renewed recently. Rooms comfortable, staff very kind and helpful. Beautiful route, wonderful caves and corals. Excellent!
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2021-05-25by P. Predrag

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