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The Red Sea

LIVEABOARDS - BOATS

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VIP ONE

VIP One

VIP One is a luxury motor yacht which has been built from stern to bow by lovers of the Red Sea.

The boat has specifically been studied and created by professionals who have more than 20 years experience in tourism and sporting activities, in one of the most beautiful area, the Sinai.

The boat has been conceived to offer you the best in comfort and safety and to provide you with an exceptional first class service.
The design features of the yacht have been researched and developed to offer you the maximum comfort. The exterior as well as the interior is spacious and includes large double cabins with private bathroom, inside saloon and dining room, bar, sundeck, perfect for sunbathing, for relaxing, for reading or, for a barbecue. The boat is fully air conditioned.

M/Y HYATT

M/Y HYATT the newest and most prestigious liveaboard in the Red Sea

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She is the latest and most advanced Red Sea Liveaboard and will surely remain the market leader for many years to come. Her 36m construction gives a large and stable platform from which to explore the whole of the Egyptian Red Sea.

HYATT is a luxury motor yacht especially designed and built as a liveaboard diving vessel and offers her passengers a great successful combination of pure comfort in living and a unique diving experience.

All outer areas are teak laid. The upper sundeck is almost the entire length of the ship. She also has the most spacious dive deck and platform which provide more safety for divers.

Why the HYATT? This boat is not only luxurious but has been designed by people who really know Liveaboards where is owners' long experience & attention to detail assures that she will remain a firm favourite. It was built by experience divers for all divers providing the ultimate Red Sea adventure.

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Asmaa

M/Y Emperor Asmaa is a custom-built motor yacht, designed with the diver in mind and comfortably accommodating 16 people in 8 twin-berth cabins, all ensuite.

The cabins and salon are fully air-conditioned and there is a large dive deck and sun deck. For added comfort, and lighter luggage, each guest receives two towels and a bathrobe!

She is also equipped with NITROX and can handle tech diving on request.

As with all Emperor fleet boats, you are guaranteed a minimum of two dive guides.
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Asmaa

Blue Fin

Launched in 2005. The Blue fin is a 5* luxury cruiser. 39 meters in length accommodating 24 divers with absolute comfort. There are 3 suites with king size beds and 10 twin cabins, all ensuite with personal entertainment system, TV/DVD/CD, as well as a mini bar. She is fully air-conditioned throughout. The saloon has a luxurious dining and entertainment area. The dive deck is very spacious, with 2 large sundecks perfect for relaxing after dives. Based in Hurghada and Marsa Alam, itineraries can be in the Southern Red Sea, Brothers or northern wrecks.
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Blue Fin

Blue Horizon

At 41m she is a superior diving vessel, with all the luxuries expected from a blue o two liveaboard.
A superior element of the liveaboard is its access for disabled divers. Blue Horizon has been built with disabled divers in mind, with wider gangways, 4 designated larger cabins, generously proportioned bathrooms and a spacious dive deck, allowing for easier access to the water.

 

Blue Horizon

Blue Pearl

The Blue Pearl introduces a new concept in environmental awareness that others will follow. Built specifically for diving, with an array of high tech equipment, she is licensed to dive both areas 1& 2, covering all the Islands and reefs in the Red Sea Marine Parks including the Brothers, Daedalus, Zabargad and Rocky, as well as the vast reef system of St. Johns.

The boat is 36 m in length and 8m wide and has 10   de Luxe double cabins all with DU and WC.

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Blue Pearl

Blue Planet

Blue Planet Liveaboards is proud to present their latest generation of luxury dive vessel. This new class of diving yacht is capable of even faster cruising speeds thanks to its aerodynamic hull allowing for lower water displacement and better fuel efficiency.
The Blue Pearl introduces a new concept in environmental awareness that others will follow. Built specifically for diving, with an array of high tech equipment, she is licensed to dive both areas 1& 2, covering all the Islands and reefs in the Red Sea Marine Parks including the Brothers, Daedalus, Zabargad and Rocky, as well as the vast reef system of St. Johns.

The boat is 27m in length and 7m wide and has 8 double cabins all with DU and WC.

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Blue Planet

Blue Seas

Blue Seas is the result of Egypt's years of yacht building experience. It is the largest luxury yacht ever built by Alexandria’s shipbuilders and is based on the external lines of experts Italian yacht makers. Her temperate and elegant outlines are matched with classic interiors and layout. The large salon on the main deck includes a living area and the dining room is fitted out with marble tables for twenty guests. Walls and furnishings are veneered in matching Walnut, while floors are in refined inlaid Marble and teak. The stern area on the upper deck is filled by a comfortable living room served by a cocktail cabinet. The cabin deck develops in two junior suites and twins cabins all built and decorated to high standards. Each cabin is fitted with individual thermostatic controls for ambient temperature cooling both the sleeping area and private facilities.
If it is space and comfort you want then this is the boat for your next trip. She can sail all the itineraries whilst her guest travel in luxury.
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Blue Seas

Blue Waves

A sophisticated boat design with teak decking, state of the art navigational equipment, eight talented crew members and experienced dive guides. Her cabins are spacious with plenty of storage space and her twin bedded rooms are noticeably large. She introduces a new level of diving comfort and safety to the Egyptian Red Sea which, combined with a luxurious interior, provides the highest standards in Liveaboard diving.

There are 6 double cabins with shower, washbasin, WC and central air-conditioning. Two cabins on upper deck, cabins with shower, wash basin, WC and central air-conditioning. There is also a cabin for the dive guides.

A Generously sized lounge deck, a spacious kitting up area where each guest will have a spacious storage compartment for his / her equipment. Main deck and sun deck furnished with teak wood is also on board.

The Salon; ca. 40qm, is generously equipped with video, DVD, TV, dolby surround audio system and comfortable seating

 

Blue Waves

Dolce Vita

This luxurious Liveaboard caters for up to 22 guests with 11 ensuite cabins both twin and double available all air-conditioned. The interior is styled on a simple, modern and functional Scandinavian line. The light coloured materials give an already large boat an even bigger feeling. It has a large, water level dive deck, 2 sundecks with bar facilities and sun loungers. Nitrox available. Based in Marsa Alam, itineraries are typically in the South.
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Dolce Vita

Elite

Custom-designed and built to a superior standard, the Emperor Elite is a 38 metre boat accommodating a maximum of 20 guests in 9 twin-berth cabins and a double master suite, all with ensuite and air conditioning.

For added comfort - and lighter luggage - each guest receives two towels and a bathrobe! Add to that the three sundecks, dive deck with platform, two air-conditioned salons and air-conditioned dining room and you have a spacious vessel complete with all the diving and safety equipment, including two large RIBs with outboards.

Although they are large boats, both Elite and Superior will still take just 20 guests maximum. They are also equipped for tech diving + NITROX and, as with all Emperor fleet boats, are guaranteed to carry a minimum of two dive guides.
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Elite

Elegante

Elegante is a Turkish goulet built in1995 with Maltese flag, its design has been studied to offer the maximum comfort and it's perfectly equipped to be a diving liveboard.

On board of Elegante you can spend an unforgettable holiday thanks to the professional crew, en-suite cabins, spacious decks and most importantly pristine dive sites.

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Elegante

Golden Emperor

A steel vessel that can accommodate 20 passengers in 10 comfortable cabins.

The 10 double air-conditioned rooms are with ensuite bathrooms. The social area is fully air-conditioned with TV/ VCR/ DVD and music system. The cook on board serves a variety of international cuisines.

There are two bathrooms at deck level and 2 comfortable and spacious sun deck areas on upper decks.
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Golden Emperor

Golden Emperor 2

The Golden Emperor 2 is the newest steel boat, 36 m, and will start operating in July, cruising the southern regions of the Egyptian Red Sea with up to 24 passengers.

12 double rooms on board are ensuite with bathrooms and air conditioning. The living room area is fully air conditioned, upper saloon with TV/ VCR/ Entertainment center fitted with all the comforts of home.

The dining rooms are also fully air-conditioned. The cook serves a wide variety of international cuisines.
Sunbathing area has sun beds, located at the front of the vessel. Two open-air upper sun deck areas have bamboo seats and couches.
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Golden Emperor 2

Infinity

Custom-designed and built to a superior standard, the Emperor Infinity is a 38 metre boat accommodating a maximum of 20 guests in 9 twin-berth cabins and a double master suite, all with ensuite and air conditioning. For added comfort - and lighter luggage - each guest receives two towels and a bathrobe! Add to that the two sundecks, dive deck with platform, air-conditioned salon, dining room and air-con bar on the sundeck level and you have a spacious vessel complete with all the diving and safety equipment, including two Zodiacs.

Although a large boat, Infinity will still take just 20 guests maximum. She is also equipped for tech diving + NITROX and, as with all Emperor fleet boats, is guaranteed to carry a minimum of two dive guides.
Sailing from Hurghada. Dive routes include the Classic Cruise, Get Wrecked and Safaga Cruise.
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Infinity

Juliet

This fantastic 28m twin-screw motor cruiser is fully equipped to charter and dive the northern Red
Sea. Yasser Gouda, is proud to offer you the opportunity to share his generous hospitality aboard M.Y. Juliet. His attention to detail has created a liveaboard experience that will spoil you for the future - relax in comfort and let the crew do the rest!


M.Y. Juliet has 7 en-suite, air-conditioned cabins with personal TV, video and internal telephones. Her light and airy mahogany-panelled cabins have plenty of storage space and are impeccable in their design. There are 2-twin berth cabins and 4 cabins where guests are presented with a large double or twin berth option. On the upper deck is an en-suite Master Cabin, with its own private entrance, double bed and mini bar. Two spacious sun decks provide plenty of relaxation areas, which are partly shaded. It is supremely well laid out with a shower, equipment-rinsing facilities, and twin staircases leading to the large dive platform. Her main air-conditioned living area continues the airy, spacious theme and is equipped with TV, CD/DVD and stereo system.
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Juliet

Majesty

Emperor Majesty measures 36m and offers ten twin-berth cabins comfortably accommodating 20 people.
All cabins have air-con and ensuite bathrooms (WC/shower). For added comfort, and lighter luggage, each guest receives two towels and a bathrobe!
The spacious dining and salon areas offer air-con, DVD/TV and stereo. Outstanding menus are offered on board. There are two sundecks and a dive deck with platform.

As with all the Emperor Fleet, all safety equipment meets International standards. She is also equipped with NITROX, offers technical diving and is guaranteed to carry a minimum of two dive guides.
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Majesty

Obsession

M/Y Obsession was launched in August 2004 combining all the factors that make her worthy of her name. The M/Y Obsession is 38 meters in length and provides cruising and diving in unparalleled luxury. The Teak decks and carefully thought out interiors make her a pleasure to dive from. The itinerary covers Areas I & II and the design of this wooden vessel takes you between dive sites in the comfort that is expected by today's discerning liveaboard diver.

The 10 cabins have either twin or 2 bunk berths, with cabin controlled air-conditioning, en suite facilities and towels allow the 20 guests privacy and convenience. The salons, which are cool, spacious and airy, have up to date entertainment facilities. Needless to say the dive deck was also designed with divers in mind.
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Obsession

Orchid

M/V Orchid, a 26m purpose built liveaboard, (complete refurbishment in 2005) is based in Sharm el Sheikh. With twin 325 hp caterpillar engines, zodiac, VHF, echo sounder, wreck finder, chart plotter, radar and GPS, she is ideal for Red Sea trips to reefs such as Ras Mohammed, the Straits of Tiran, Abu Nuhas and the wrecks of Dunraven and Thistlegorm. Air-conditioned throughout, she has five large twin cabins, each with two beds, lots of storage, private WC/shower, TV and mini-bar. There is also a master cabin with double bed. The well equipped galley serves oriental and continental style food and the bright and airy saloon, with TV and video, amply accommodates all passengers. Also on board are an icemaker, barbecue, 8mm video system, CD system and battery recharging points. The sundeck, kitting-up area and dive platform are particularly large. A video link runs from the wheelhouse to the dive platform. Air and Nitrox is supplied from two ABS compressors. 30 aluminium cylinders are carried, with Din/Int fittings. Two generators supply 220 volts electricity and freshwater comes from two desalination units.
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Orchid

Royal Evolution

We are proud to add the awesome new 38-meter Royal Evolution to her fleet. The diving industry has been waiting impatiently for the launch of this stunning super yacht. This vessel is without doubt one of the most beautifully designed and technically advanced ships to sail the Red Sea waters.

The specifications of the Royal Evolution are impressive, and mirror the extensive guest facilities.
Although fully registered to operate in all international waters, Royal Evolution is based in the Egyptian Red Sea where she sets many new standards of construction quality, safety and guest accommodation. With her steel hull and enormous twin 1100 hp engines, the Royal Evolution provides smooth but fast sailings through even the heaviest seas. The amazing attention to detail during her construction to “SOLAS” requirements and extensive safety, navigational and communications facilities have won the Royal Evolution the “Bureau Veritas” international passenger ship seal of approval.
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Royal Evolution

Rosetta

MY Rosetta was built according to the international marine regulations and is kept in perfect condition. The boat is fully air-conditioned and has a spacious and stylish lounge where divers can meet in the evening.
The ship's cook is also known to turn every buffet dinner into a surprise! The Rosetta is fully equipped for Nitrox diving.

The boat’s accommodation consists of: 9 X 2 persons cabins with ensuite facilities and privately controlled air-con. Bath towels are standard in all cabins.

In the large lounge you will find TV, video, CD/DVD stereo system and a selection of reading books. The dining area serves three meals a day buffet style and there are also two bars on board.
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Rosetta

Sea Queen Moldova

This boat built by the Russian Navy is 45 Metres in length. It complies with the Egyptian ship register requirements.

Accommodation consists of all rooms being above sea level with air conditioning, 4 triple rooms with ensuite bathrooms (single beds) and 6 double rooms with ensuite bathrooms (two beds per room). The boat can accommodate 24 people.

The lounge areas are fully air-conditioned with TV, DVD and Play station Entertainment centre.

Dining room on board seats 24 guests in one seating and it is fully air-conditioned. The cook serves a wide variety of international cuisines.

Guests can also take advantage of the sunbathing area with sun beds located at the front of the vessel, 2 open-air upper sun deck areas with bamboo seats and couches.
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Sea Queen Moldova

Serenity

M/Y Emperor Serenity, along with her twin, Emperor Tranquillity, is setting new standards in high-tech Red Sea liveaboard luxury. At a full 44m, these boats were designed from day one to create a superior, spacious vessel for both diving and relaxation.
With a steel hull making smooth work of the travelling, she is also fully equipped for technical diving and features the latest diving and safety equipment. Custom-designed for not only the diver, but also for the guest who wants those creature comforts, the number of guests is limited to 20 to ensure maximum comfort in 3 Master suites and 7 twin-berth cabins, all with ensuite and individually controlled air-con.
For added comfort - and lighter luggage - each guest receives two towels and a bathrobe! The dining and salon areas are also air-conditioned with state-of-the-art sound and video equipment or relax on one of the three sundecks, one complete with BBQ area.
She is also equipped for tech diving + NITROX and, as with all Emperor fleet boats, is guaranteed to carry a minimum of two dive guides.
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Serenity

Snapdragon

Snapdragon is the newest boat to join the Flowers of Sinai Fleet so as you would expect the saloon is equipped with all luxuries including air conditioning, television and DVD player as well as a sound system with tape deck, CD player and connection point for MP3 players. Hot and cold beverages are available 24 hours a day.

The saloon is designed as a focal point of the boat with plenty of room to read, listen to music, fill in logbooks or just lie back and watch TV.

Food is an important aspect of any safari and Snapdragon prides itself on being able to deliver a wide variety of healthy meals with a happy balance of local and continental cuisine. The chef has experience catering for different dietary requirements.

drinks.
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Snapdragon

South Moon

South Moon is a 27-meter boat with state of the art navigation equipment, and 9 cabins for 18 persons.
All rooms are air-conditioned. There are 8 double rooms with ensuite bathrooms (single beds) and 1 double room w/o bathroom.

The dining room area is fully air-conditioned. The cook on board serves a wide variety of international cuisines.

There is also a spacious and comfortable sun deck on board. The South Moon complies with the Egyptian ship register requirements.
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South Moon

Superior

Custom-designed and built to a superior standard, the Emperor Superior is a 38 metre boat accommodating a maximum of 20 guests in 9 twin-berth cabins and a double master suite, all with ensuite and air conditioning.

For added comfort - and lighter luggage - each guest receives two towels and a bathrobe! Add to that the three sundecks, dive deck with platform, two air-conditioned salons and air-conditioned dining room and you have a spacious vessel complete with all the diving and safety equipment, including two large RIBs with outboards.

Although they are large boats, both Elite and Superior will still take just 20 guests maximum. She is also equipped for tech diving + NITROX and, as with all Emperor fleet boats, are guaranteed to carry a minimum of two dive guides.
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Superior

Tiger Lily

Tiger Lily’s saloon is designed to provide a sociable relaxing atmosphere. In the saloon area there is plenty of room to read, listen to music, fill in logbooks or just lie back and watch TV. The saloon is equipped with air-conditioning, television and DVD player as well as a sound system with tape deck, CD player and connection point for MP3 players. Hot and cold beverages are available 24 hours.

Tiger Lily’s chef is fully trained and experienced in presenting a variety of delicious meals and desserts with a happy balance of local and continental cuisine. The chef has experience catering for different dietary requirements.

 

Tiger Lily

Tranquillity

M/Y Emperor Tranquillity, along with her twin, Emperor Serenity, is setting new standards in high-tech Red Sea liveaboard luxury. At a full 44m, these boats were designed from day one to create a superior, spacious vessel for both diving and relaxation.

With a steel hull making smooth work of the travelling, she is also fully equipped for technical diving and features the latest diving and safety equipment. Custom-designed for not only the diver, but also for the guest who wants those creature comforts, the number of guests is limited to 20 to ensure maximum comfort in 3 Master suites and 7 twin-berth cabins, all with ensuite and individually controlled air-con.

 

Tranquillity

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