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Longimanus liveaboard, Egypt

This liveaboard offers meticulously organized itineraries to explore the best of Egypt's Red Sea, making it an ideal choice for small groups seeking iconic dive destinations, including famous wrecks and Marine Parks.

Boat Interior
The vessel accommodates 20 guests in 10 cabins, with 8 twin staterooms on the lower deck for shared accommodation, and 2 upper deck rooms with double beds, ensuring privacy and comfort. Each cabin is equipped with a private shower, air conditioning, towels, bathrobes, and minibars. The spacious salon area, fitted with the latest entertainment facilities, offers a cozy retreat with TV, DVD, comfortable sofas, and air conditioning. The two sundecks, featuring teak furniture and shaded areas, are perfect for enjoying the views, relaxing in the sun, or unwinding after a day of diving.

Dive Deck
The dive deck is spacious, and designed for a comfortable preparation for diving. It includes freshwater showers for post-dive rinsing, personal lockers for gear storage, and several charging points for cameras.

Safety
Equipped with the latest safety equipment, the vessel ensures the well-being of its passengers with emergency rafts, life jackets, fire extinguishers, oxygen, first aid kits, a satellite phone, AED, and EPIRB.

Itinerary
The itineraries cover Egypt's top diving destinations. The North tour features dives at renowned Red Sea wrecks like Abu Nuhas, Rosalie Möller, and the legendary Thistlegorm, a WWII shipwreck now home to an underwater museum of trucks, motorcycles, and cars enveloped in coral. Divers can also explore the vibrant reefs of Brother Islands, Daedalus, and Elphinstone, known for colorful corals attracting schools of fish, barracudas, tuna, and often reef sharks.

When to Go
The prime diving season in Egypt extends from spring through mid-summer and then from autumn to the end of December. While winter months may be cooler, diving remains a viable and thrilling experience throughout the year

Cabins

Twin Cabin
Lower Deck

Twin Cabin

2 Guests
Suite
Upper Deck

Suite

2 Guests

Boat Specification

Year built / Renovation
2003 / 2014
Number of cabins
10
Dive guides to divers ratio
1 dive guide to 10 guests in the group
2 dive guides on board
10 crew members speak Arabic and English
Groups or charters
Yes
Gear rental
Surcharge
Wi-Fi
Free
Nitrox
Surcharge
Fleet/Managing company
Barakuda Diving Team
Length and width
36 m / 8 m
Capacity
20
Tenders
2 x 40PS
Material
Wood
Languages crew speak
Arabic, English, German
Engines
2x764 PS Caterpillar
Generator
2x80 kW 1x30kW 220V
Tech diving friendly
No
Handicapped Friendly
No
Compressors
2 Coltri Sub 265 l /min
Nitrox Membrane
Yes
Freshwater maker
6000 ltr per day

Dive Facilities

  • Warm Water Showers
  • Compressors
  • Rinse Hosts
  • Tenders for Diving
  • Dive Deck
  • DIN Adaptors
  • Personal Storage Space

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

Photographer Facilities

  • Charging Stations

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