Explore the Red Sea's underwater marvels in comfort and style.
Egypt's Red Sea presents a marine ecosystem characterized by high salinity and extensive coral formations, supporting a specialized range of aquatic life. The Red Sea exists as a world apart, a narrow oceanic basin forming between two continental plates. High evaporation and minimal rainfall give its waters a distinct salinity, cultivating some of the planet's most resilient hard and soft coral g…
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Dining on the Aldebaran is a delightful experience, with all meals served buffet-style and freshly prepared by the onboard chef. The menu features a delicious fusion of Indonesian and Western dishes, catering to a variety of tastes. Guests can enjoy complimentary drinking water, soft drinks, tea, and coffee throughout the day. Special dietary requirements, such as vegetarian options, can be accommodated with prior notice, ensuring everyone enjoys their culinary journey. The friendly crew strives to provide excellent service, making every meal a pleasant and satisfying part of the liveaboard adventure.
The Red Sea is widely regarded as one of the world's top diving destinations, famous for its exceptional visibility often exceeding 30 meters and warm waters throughout the year. Divers encounter a remarkable variety of marine life, from oceanic whitetip sharks, hammerheads, and grey reef sharks to graceful manta rays and pods of spinner dolphins. The region offers world-class wreck diving, including the legendary SS Thistlegorm, and pristine coral reefs at Ras Mohammed National Park. Southern itineraries explore remote offshore reefs such as Daedalus, Elphinstone, and the Brothers Islands, where dramatic walls plunge into the deep blue and large pelagics patrol the currents. Vibrant coral gardens host dense schools of anthias, butterflyfish, and giant moray eels, while macro enthusiasts find nudibranchs and ghost pipefish hiding among the reef.
VAT · Airport Transfer
Marine park fees and port taxes — approx. €150–200 per person per week (paid in cash on board) · Gratuities (80 EUR per trip)
Return airport transfers are included in the trip price. Guests will be transferred from Hurghada Airport to the marina. Optional hotel transfers are available for 10-15 EUR.
We strongly recommend all guests to purchase comprehensive dive accident insurance and trip cancellation insurance before departure. Dive accident insurance covers medical treatment, hyperbaric chamber costs, and emergency evacuation in the event of a diving incident. Trip cancellation insurance protects your financial investment — not only if you need to cancel or cut short your trip due to personal illness, injury, or other unforeseen circumstances, but also if the trip is postponed or cancelled by the operator due to severe weather, technical issues, or other operational reasons. In the unlikely event of operator insolvency, cancellation insurance can also help recover your payments. Please ensure your policies are valid for the entire duration of your trip and cover the planned activities.
15L tanks: 40 EUR per trip · BCD: 40 EUR per trip
twin/double • Upper Deck
twin/double • Main Deck
twin/double • Main Deck
Ideal for friends or solo travelers, these cabins are equipped with two single beds. Guests will appreciate the private en-suite facilities, air conditioning, and convenient storage options.
twin/double • Main Deck
These comfortable cabins offer a cozy retreat with a double bed, perfect for couples. Each features an en-suite bathroom, individually controlled air conditioning, and ample storage for personal belongings.
twin/double • Main Deck
These cabins offer practical accommodation with bunk beds, perfect for divers traveling together. Each cabin includes an en-suite bathroom, air conditioning, and storage space for a comfortable stay.
Select a cabin and departure on Aldebaran, and we send a real-time inquiry to the operator. After availability is confirmed, you receive a booking confirmation by email and secure your spot with a deposit.
A deposit (usually 25-35%) is due upon confirmation. The remaining balance is typically due 4-8 weeks before departure, depending on the operator.
After your final payment, you'll receive a travel voucher with meeting point, embarkation time, airport transfer details, packing tips, and your full itinerary.
Most liveaboards depart from a designated marina. Many operators offer airport pickup and transfers — details are in your voucher. We recommend arriving one day before departure.
A valid dive certification (e.g. PADI Open Water), dive insurance, and a valid passport. Some destinations require additional permits or visas — we inform you during booking.
Cancellation terms vary by operator and are in your confirmation. Generally, the earlier you cancel the higher the refund. Changes depend on availability — contact us as soon as possible.
The headline score is the simple average of the category scores shown below (Boat, Crew, Value, Diving, Dive sites, etc.), each weighted equally. The review count reflects how many source reviews back the underlying analysis. When no category breakdown is available for a vessel, the headline falls back to the guest-weighted average across source platforms.
Guests generally find the Aldebaran to be a comfortable liveaboard offering an excellent diving experience in the Red Sea, with many praising its facilities and the diverse dive sites visited.
Based on approximately 27 reviews. Aggregated rating based on reviews from multiple independent dive travel and operator platforms as well as on ratings from our customers. Public statements from diving forums and community platforms may also be incorporated as text into the highlighted praises and critiques. Ratings are independently calculated and are not affiliated with or endorsed by the source platforms.
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