Topaz Liveaboard, Egypt

Topaz Liveaboard is Sea Pirates Egypt’s 41-metre yacht, introduced in 2025 and built for travellers seeking comfort, space, and well-organised diving in the Red Sea. Designed to host up to 28 guests, the vessel spans multiple decks with modern suites, open-air lounges, and a wide range of activities that include scuba diving, kite surfing, land excursions, and dolphin sightings. Its layout balances generous social areas with private relaxation spaces, creating an adaptable environment for divers and non-divers alike.

Cabins

Topaz features 16 cabins across the Main Deck, Sun Deck, and Bridge Deck.
All cabins include adjustable air conditioning, an en-suite bathroom, soft linens, fresh towels, and contemporary décor.

Standard Suite (Twin) – Main Deck

This main-deck suite offers two single beds, natural light from the window, wood flooring, LED lighting, and a bedside cabinet. The room includes an en-suite bathroom and full air conditioning.

Standard Suite (King) – Main Deck

A king-bed suite located on the main deck with premium linens, ample storage, soft lighting, and a window. The en-suite bathroom and controlled air conditioning contribute to a comfortable stay.

Standard Suite – Sun Deck

Two twin beds, modern finishes, and natural light define this Sun Deck cabin. Amenities include an en-suite bathroom, air conditioning, wood flooring, and refreshed towels.

Premium Suite – Sun Deck

A Sun Deck suite with a double bed and panoramic ocean views through large windows. Refined design, air conditioning, and an en-suite bathroom create an elevated onboard experience.

Superior Suite – Bridge Deck

Located on the Bridge Deck, this suite includes a king-size bed, panoramic windows, elegant nautical styling, air conditioning, and an en-suite bathroom with modern touches.

Boat Interior

The interior of Topaz centres around a spacious air-conditioned saloon, an indoor lounge, and a dining area offering comfortable seating, entertainment options, and space to unwind. Multiple open-air lounges, panoramic viewpoints, and sun-soaked relaxation zones allow guests to enjoy the Red Sea between activities. The jacuzzi on the Sun Deck adds a leisure element that suits long expedition days.

Dive Deck

Designed for efficient operation, the dive deck includes storage areas, compressors, DIN adaptors, tenders for site access, and organized space for gearing up. Free Nitrox is available for certified guests, and additional gear rental is offered for a surcharge. With the dedicated crew on board, divers may complete up to 3–4 dives per day depending on the schedule.

Safety

Topaz adheres to a full safety standard that includes life jackets, emergency rafts, fire-fighting systems, first-aid kits, and oxygen. Navigation and communication equipment include radar, VHF/DSC/SSB radio, GPS, a searchlight, and a satellite phone. A bilge pump alarm and smoke detectors add to onboard protection throughout the voyage.

Itinerary

The MV Topaz liveaboard Egypt operates an eight-day, seven-night schedule in the Red Sea, departing and returning to Hurghada or occasionally Port Ghalib. Routes such as Brother Islands – Daedalus – Elphinstone and Daedalus – Zabargad – St. John’s reflect the areas the Topaz covers, with dives around locations like Tiran and groups of wrecks in the northern Red Sea. The liveaboard schedule lists full itineraries including North Wrecks and Tiran, as well as a Mini Safari of six days and five nights. Each trip varies by departure port, but all follow the same structure of daily diving excursions across well-known reef and wreck systems, ensuring a consistent experience for divers at all levels.

Food & Drinks
Three daily meals are served buffet-style, paired with snacks throughout the day. The menu combines Western and local dishes, supported by a range of hot and cold soft drinks, including coffee, tea, juices, and sodas. Alcoholic beverages are included, and guests may bring one bottle of spirits. Meals are prepared by the onboard chef team, with attention to variety and comfort after long diving days.

Boat Specifications

Dive Facilities

The dive deck of the Topaz liveaboard in Egypt is equipped with compressors, DIN adaptors, rinse hoses, and tenders for diving. Certified divers have access to free Nitrox, and additional diving gear can be rented for a surcharge.

Boat Navigation & Safety

The yacht operates with full safety equipment, including radar, GPS and VHF/DSC radio, supported by life rafts, life jackets and fire-fighting systems. The vessel also carries emergency oxygen kits, first-aid kits, a bilge pump alarm, a searchlight, smoke detectors and an E.P.I.R.B. distress system.

Onboard Facilities

Facilities include an indoor air-conditioned saloon, open-air and indoor lounge areas, sun loungers on the sun deck, a jacuzzi, kayaks, audio-video entertainment and laundry service. The vessel accommodates both divers and non-divers, offering opportunities for land excursions and surfing.

Photographer Facilities

Underwater photographers have access to a dedicated camera and photography station, a camera table, separate rinsing tanks for equipment and organised storage areas, along with multiple charging stations for batteries and accessories