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Sea Serpent Contessa Liveaboard, Egypt

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Upper deck salon with entertainment system and dining area with panoramic views
Spacious dive platform, offering Nitrox for certified divers
Year-round access to top Red Sea dive sites, such as the Brothers Islands and the Salem Express

The Sea Serpent Contessa is an excellent choice for divers wanting to make their way around the Red Sea on a charming 34-meter Egypt liveaboard. With a maximum capacity of 24 guests, this boat has 12 air-conditioned cabins with en-suite facilities and basic amenities that offer a haven after the dives. Cabin arrangements are made to maximize space and ensure a quiet setting to retreat to between excursions.

Social areas are arranged onboard to provide relaxation. There is a spaciously comfortable salon on the upper deck, with a full entertainment system flowing into the dining area offering panoramic views. A selection of local and international dishes, prepared with thought to the variety of dietary needs, creates the experience of the dining. The top deck has a partially shaded sun area with scenic views across the ocean and loungers for sunbathing or taking fresh air.

Well-planned diving facilities suit divers' needs: a huge dive platform allows lots of space for gearing up and storing equipment. Nitrox for certified divers enriches the dive experience with longer bottom times. This Egypt liveaboard will take you to the best destinations, among which Brothers Islands and Salem Express wreck stand apart, displaying coral walls, inspiring marine life, and great underwater scenery. The knowledgeable crew caters to various diving interests, from supporting photographers to technical divers, in satisfying underwater experiences.

WiFi is available onboard on every trip, and the attentive crew will make sure your journey on and in the water is comfortable and smooth. The comfort and functionality of each guest were put into consideration when the boat was designed to show Egypt's underwater world with ease

Cabins

Twin Bed Cabin
Lower Deck

Twin Bed Cabin

2 Guests
Twin Bed Cabin
Main Deck

Twin Bed Cabin

2 Guests
Double Bed Cabin
Main Deck

Double Bed Cabin

2 Guests
Boat plan
Boat deck plan

Boat Specification

Year built / Renovation
2006 / 2019
Number of cabins
12
Dive guides to divers ratio
10-12 : 1
Groups or charters
Yes
Gear rental
Surcharge
Wi-Fi
Free
Nitrox
Free
Fleet/Managing company
Sea Serpent Fleet
Length and width
36 m / 7.5 m
Capacity
24
Tenders
1 x 25 HP, 1 x 40 HP
Material
Wood
Languages crew speak
Arabic, English, French, German, Italian, Polish, Spanish
Power plugs onboard
European style, 2 pin, 220V
Engines
2 x 1200 HP MAN
Generator
2 x 85 KW
Tech diving friendly
Yes
Handicapped Friendly
No
Compressors
x 3
Nitrox Membrane
500 L / Min
Freshwater maker
2 x 4500 L / Day

Dive Facilities

  • Warm Water Showers
  • Compressors
  • Rinse Hosts
  • Tenders for 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
  • Open Air Saloon
  • Indoor Saloon
  • Bar
  • Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly

Photographer Facilities

  • Charging Stations

Sea Serpent Contessa Reviews

4.8
Excellent
4 verified reviews
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4.8
总体来说还是不错的
船上的服务很不错,潜导也是很认真的,对这个行程整体还是很满意的。 主要的问题是,这个船房间内的空调是不能自己控制的,白天空压机工作的时候,房间内没有空调,晚上时候空调的风特别大。反正我是感冒了。
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2025-10-10by Z. Jinhao 
5.0
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2025-10-07by Y. Xi 
5.0
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2025-05-06by m. jukka 

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Sea Serpent Contessa Liveaboard Itineraries

North - Brothers (7 nights) (Hurghada-Hurghada)

7 nights nights, ±20 dives,
Hurghada
Hurghada International Airport (HRG)
17:00
Hurghada
Hurghada International Airport (HRG)
9:00
Requirements: Minimum 35 dives, AOWD or equivalent

Included

  • Accommodation
  • Diving (3-4 dives per day; 2 dives on the last day)
  • 12 l tanks and weights
  • Dive guide
  • Nitrox
  • Full board
  • Mineral water, tea, instant coffee & soft beverages
  • Route supplement (meet & assist at the airport, diving permits, fuel surcharges)
  • Scheduled group transfer airport - boat - airport
  • Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)

Extra cost

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

Program

Itinerary combines the most famous wrecks in the northern Red Sea with stunning wall and hard coral garden reef diving
Well-known wrecks like Rosalie Moeller, Thistlegorm, Aida II
One of the most stunning underwater landscapes of Brothers Islands
The possibility to spot a wide variety of pelagics

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

Day 2:   
Check dive at Sha’ab El Erg, then 2nd and night dive at Abu Nuhas.

Day 3:   
2-3 dives at Thistlegorm, sailing to the Brothers.

Day 4:   
3 dives at the Brothers.

Day 5: 
3 dives at the Brothers, sailing to Safaga.

Day 6:   
2 dives in Safaga, 3rd dive and possible night dive in Hurghada.

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 Hurghada International Airport.
  • Boat's representative will be waiting for passengers at the airport with a board with the name of the boat that you booked written on it.
  • The tour leader will assist with any flight or transfer problems. Boat's crew can also provide, upon request, meet & assist services inside the terminal, including entry visa.
  • Transfer times: Hurghada airport to Hurghada port around 15 min, Hurghada airport to Port Ghaleb around 3 hrs, Marsa Alam airport to Port Ghaleb around 15 min.
  • Check-in is not before 17:00 on the first day of the liveaboard.
  • The first night of the trip is spent on board at the Port
Return
  • The last night of the trip will be spent onboard at the Port or in a 4* hotel, according to the boat's schedule.
  • In the afternoon one day before departure, the boat will enter the harbor.
  • The luggage will be brought from the storage to prepare all your personal things. The details for the return journey will be given to you by the staff on board.
  • Boat's representatives can arrange your transfer back to the airport

North (7 nights) (Hurghada-Hurghada)

7 nights nights, ±20 dives,
Hurghada
Hurghada International Airport (HRG)
17:00
Hurghada
Hurghada International Airport (HRG)
9:00
Requirements: Minimum 35 dives, AOWD or equivalent

Included

  • Accommodation
  • Diving (3-4 dives per day; 2 dives on the last day)
  • 12 l tanks and weights
  • Dive guide
  • Nitrox
  • Full board
  • Mineral water, tea, instant coffee & soft beverages
  • Route supplement (meet & assist at the airport, diving permits, fuel surcharges)
  • Scheduled group transfer airport - boat - airport
  • Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)

Extra cost

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

Program

Famous four wrecks of Abu Nuhas, the Ships? Graveyard
The very famous SS Thistlegorm and the recently discovered Rosalie Moeller
Ras Mohamed National Park at the tip of Sinai, famous for its breath-taking walls rich in soft and fan corals
A variety of colorful walls and hard coral gardens

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.

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 Hurghada International Airport.
  • Boat's representative will be waiting for passengers at the airport with a board with the name of the boat that you booked written on it.
  • The tour leader will assist with any flight or transfer problems. Boat's crew can also provide, upon request, meet & assist services inside the terminal, including entry visa.
  • Transfer times: Hurghada airport to Hurghada port around 15 min, Hurghada airport to Port Ghaleb around 3 hrs, Marsa Alam airport to Port Ghaleb around 15 min.
  • Check-in is not before 17:00 on the first day of the liveaboard.
  • First night of the trip is spent on board at the Port
Return
  • Last night of the trip will be spent onboard at the Port or in a 4* hotel, according to the boat's schedule.
  • In the afternoon one day before departure, the boat will enter the harbor.
  • The luggage will be brought from the storage to prepare all your personal things. The details for the return journey will be given to you by the staff on board.
  • Boat's representatives can arrange your transfer back to the airport
Dive sites you’ll see

North and Strait of Tiran (7 nights) (Hurghada-Hurghada)

7 nights nights, ±20 dives,
Hurghada
Hurghada International Airport (HRG)
17:00
Hurghada
Hurghada International Airport (HRG)
9:00
Requirements: Minimum 50 dives, AOWD or equivalent

Included

  • Accommodation
  • Diving (3-4 dives per day; 2 dives on the last day)
  • 12 l tanks and weights
  • Dive guide
  • Nitrox
  • Full board
  • Mineral water, tea, instant coffee & soft beverages
  • Route supplement (meet & assist at the airport, diving permits, fuel surcharges)
  • Scheduled group transfer airport - boat - airport
  • Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)

Extra cost

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

Program

Famous four wrecks of Abu Nuhas, the Ships? Graveyard
The very famous SS Thistlegorm and the recently discovered Rosalie Moeller
Dive the 4 famous reefs of the Strait of Tiran, Jackson, Woodhouse, Thomas & Gordon
Often frequented by large pelagic due to the abundance of currents

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.

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 Hurghada International Airport.
  • Boat's representative will be waiting for passengers at the airport with a board with the name of the boat that you booked written on it.
  • The tour leader will assist with any flight or transfer problems. Boat's crew can also provide, upon request, meet & assist services inside the terminal, including entry visa.
  • Transfer times: Hurghada airport to Hurghada port around 15 min, Hurghada airport to Port Ghaleb around 3 hrs, Marsa Alam airport to Port Ghaleb around 15 min.
  • Check-in is not before 17:00 on the first day of the liveaboard.
  • The first night of the trip is spent on board at the Port
Return
  • Last night of the trip will be spent onboard at the Port or in a 4* hotel, according to the boat's schedule.
  • In the afternoon one day before departure, the boat will enter the harbor.
  • The luggage will be brought from the storage to prepare all your personal things. The details for the return journey will be given to you by the staff on board.
  • Boat's representatives can arrange your transfer back to the airport

Brothers, Daedalus and Elphinstone (7 nights) (Hurghada-Hurghada)

7 nights nights, ±20 dives,
Hurghada
Hurghada International Airport (HRG)
17:00
Hurghada
Hurghada International Airport (HRG)
9:00
Requirements: Minimum 50 dives, AOWD or equivalent

Included

  • Accommodation
  • Diving (3-4 dives per day; 2 dives on the last day)
  • 12 l tanks and weights
  • Dive guide
  • Nitrox
  • Full board
  • Mineral water, tea, instant coffee & soft beverages
  • Route supplement (meet & assist at the airport, diving permits, fuel surcharges)
  • Scheduled group transfer airport - boat - airport
  • Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)

Extra cost

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

Program

Big napoleon fish can also be observed
Walls are covered in soft corals of all colors, black corals and forests of fan corals
Hammerheads, grey reef, silver-tip, silky and oceanic white-tip sharks and mantas
A huge variety of walls and shallow reefs covered in corals

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.

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 Hurghada International Airport.
  • Boat's representative will be waiting for passengers at the airport with a board with the name of the boat that you booked written on it.
  • The tour leader will assist with any flight or transfer problems. Boat's crew can also provide, upon request, meet & assist services inside the terminal, including entry visa.
  • Transfer times: Hurghada airport to Hurghada port around 15 min, Hurghada airport to Port Ghaleb around 3 hrs, Marsa Alam airport to Port Ghaleb around 15 min.
  • Check-in is not before 17:00 on the first day of the liveaboard.
  • The first night of the trip is spent on board at the Port
Return
  • Last night of the trip will be spent onboard at the Port or in a 4* hotel, according to the boat?s schedule.
  • In the afternoon one day before departure, the boat will enter the harbor.
  • The luggage will be brought from the storage to prepare all your personal things. The details for the return journey will be given to you by the staff on board.
  • Boat's representatives can arrange your transfer back to the airport

Brothers Islands (7 nights) (Hurghada-Hurghada)

7 nights nights, ±20 dives,
Hurghada
Hurghada International Airport (HRG)
17:00
Hurghada
Hurghada International Airport (HRG)
9:00
Requirements: Minimum 35 dives, AOWD or equivalent

Included

  • Accommodation
  • Diving (3-4 dives per day; 2 dives on the last day)
  • 12 l tanks and weights
  • Dive guide
  • Nitrox
  • Full board
  • Mineral water, tea, instant coffee & soft beverages
  • Route supplement (meet & assist at the airport, diving permits, fuel surcharges)
  • Scheduled group transfer airport - boat - airport
  • Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)

Extra cost

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

Program

Breathtaking underwater scenery
The possibility to spot a wide variety of pelagics hammerheads, grey reef, silver-tip, silky and oceanic white-tip sharks and mantas
Walls covered in soft corals of all colors, black corals and forests of fan corals
The Aida II, an Egyptian supply vessel and the Numidia, a cargo ship, lie on the walls of the Big Brother and can be explored

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.

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 Hurghada International Airport.
  • Boat's representative will be waiting for passengers at the airport with a board with the name of the boat that you booked written on it.
  • The tour leader will assist with any flight or transfer problems. Boat's crew can also provide, upon request, meet & assist services inside the terminal, including entry visa.
  • Transfer times: Hurghada airport to Hurghada port around 15 min, Hurghada airport to Port Ghaleb around 3 hrs, Marsa Alam airport to Port Ghaleb around 15 min.
  • Check-in is not before 17:00 on the first day of the liveaboard.
  • The first night of the trip is spent on board at the Port
Return
  • Last night of the trip will be spent onboard at the Port or in a 4* hotel, according to the boat's schedule.
  • In the afternoon one day before departure, the boat will enter the harbor.
  • The luggage will be brought from the storage to prepare all your personal things. The details for the return journey will be given to you by the staff on board.
  • Boat's representatives can arrange your transfer back to the airport
Dive sites you’ll see

North, Strait of Tiran and Dahab (7 nights) (Hurghada-Hurghada)

7 nights nights, ±20 dives,
Hurghada
Hurghada International Airport (HRG)
17:00
Hurghada
Hurghada International Airport (HRG)
9:00
Requirements: Minimum 50 dives, AOWD or equivalent

Included

  • Accommodation
  • Diving (3-4 dives per day; 2 dives on the last day)
  • 12 l tanks and weights
  • Dive guide
  • Nitrox
  • Full board
  • Mineral water, tea, instant coffee & soft beverages
  • Route supplement (meet & assist at the airport, diving permits, fuel surcharges)
  • Scheduled group transfer airport - boat - airport
  • Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)

Extra cost

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

Program

Famous four wrecks of Abu Nuhas, the Ships? Graveyard
The very famous SS Thistlegorm and the recently discovered Rosalie Moeller
Dive the 4 famous reefs of the Strait of Tiran, Jackson, Woodhouse, Thomas & Gordon
Famous Blue Hole and Canyon

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.

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 Hurghada International Airport.
  • Boat's representative will be waiting for passengers at the airport with a board with the name of the boat that you booked written on it.
  • The tour leader will assist with any flight or transfer problems. Boat's crew can also provide, upon request, meet & assist services inside the terminal, including entry visa.
  • Transfer times: Hurghada airport to Hurghada port around 15 min, Hurghada airport to Port Ghaleb around 3 hrs, Marsa Alam airport to Port Ghaleb around 15 min.
  • Check-in is not before 17:00 on the first day of the liveaboard.
  • The first night of the trip is spent on board at the Port
Return
  • Last night of the trip will be spent onboard at the Port or in a 4* hotel, according to the boat's schedule.
  • In the afternoon one day before departure, the boat will enter the harbor.
  • The luggage will be brought from the storage to prepare all your personal things. The details for the return journey will be given to you by the staff on board.
  • Boat's representatives can arrange your transfer back to the airport

Brothers, Daedalus and Elphinstone (7 nights) (Port Ghalib-Hurghada)

7 nights nights, ±20 dives,
Port Ghalib
Marsa Alam International Airport (RMF)
17:00
Hurghada
Hurghada International Airport (HRG)
9:00
Requirements: Minimum 50 dives, AOWD or equivalent

Included

  • Accommodation
  • Diving (3-4 dives per day; 2 dives on the last day)
  • 12 l tanks and weights
  • Dive guide
  • Nitrox
  • Full board
  • Mineral water, tea, instant coffee & soft beverages
  • Route supplement (meet & assist at the airport, diving permits, fuel surcharges)
  • Scheduled group transfer airport - boat - airport
  • Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)

Extra cost

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

Program

Big napoleon fish can also be observed
Walls are covered in soft corals of all colors, black corals and forests of fan corals
Hammerheads, grey reef, silver-tip, silky and oceanic white-tip sharks and mantas
A huge variety of walls and shallow reefs covered in corals

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.

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 Marin Parks)


Departure
  • Arrival at the Marsa Alam Airport.
  • Boat's representative will be waiting for passengers at the airport with a board with the name of the boat that you booked written on it.
  • The tour leader will assist with any flight or transfer problems. Boat's crew can also provide, upon request, meet & assist services inside the terminal, including entry visa.
  • Transfer times: Hurghada airport to Hurghada port around 15 min, Hurghada airport to Port Ghaleb around 3 hrs, Marsa Alam airport to Port Ghaleb around 15 min.
  • Check-in is not before 17:00 on the first day of the liveaboard.
  • The first night of the trip is spent on board at the Port
Return
  • Last night of the trip will be spent onboard at the Port or in a 4* hotel, according to the boat's schedule.
  • In the afternoon one day before departure, the boat will enter the harbor.
  • The luggage will be brought from the storage to prepare all your personal things. The details for the return journey will be given to you by the staff on board.
  • Boat's representatives can arrange your transfer back to the airport