Blue Seas
Liveaboard · Egypt
Premium Aquatic Expeditions: Discover the Maldives and Red Sea on a vessel defined by strength, security, and refined comfort.
About This Vessel
Blue Seas is a liveaboard cruising the Egypt region. It hosts up to 24 divers on board.
The 41m Blue Seas offers dedicated dive expeditions exploring Egypt's Red Sea aboard a vessel refurbished in 2013. High levels of salinity and intense solar radiation in the Egyptian Red Sea have fostered one of the planet's most resilient coral reef ecosystems. This semi-enclosed sea's unique hydrography supports extensive fringing reefs that plunge to dramatic depths, while its history as a vit…
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Onboard Amenities
Dining & Beverages
A diverse selection of premium buffet-style food is served as part of a full-board catering package, blending Western international staples with local culinary traditions. Three fresh daily meals are complemented by continuous snack availability to maintain energy between dives.
Dive Equipment & Setup
Dive Area & Sites
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.
Important Information
What's Included
Full Board Catering · Periodic Snack Service
Not Included & Local Fees
Required charges for fuel, port entry, and park admission fluctuate between 200 and 380 EUR based on the chosen route. Specific fees are collected on the vessel: St. Johns (255€), North & Tiran (245€), North & Wracks (230€), Daedalus/Fury Shoal/Brothers/Zabargad (320€), and North & Brothers (260-280€). Ras Mohamed access is included. · Marine park fees and port taxes — approx. €150–200 per person per week (paid in cash on board)
Airport Transfers
Free shuttle services are available for travelers between local hotels or the airport (Hurghada HRG or Marsa Alam RMF) and Blue Seas.
Insurance Recommendation
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.
Rental Gear
Gear Hire Rates (operator needs to be informed one week prior to departure) · Complete equipment bundle: 135 EUR per 7 days
Accommodation
Twin Lower Deck
Twin • Lower Deck
Six inviting cabins await on the lower deck. Each features a private en-suite bathroom, two single beds, individual reading lights, a cabinet, and air-conditioning.
Master Lower Deck
Double or Twin • Lower Deck
Located on the lower deck, the versatile Master Cabin awaits. This inviting cabin offers flexible bedding, featuring either a double bed or twin beds, depending on your preference. For your comfort, it includes reading lights, a cabinet, and air-conditioning, all within a private en-suite bathroom.
Double Sea View Upper Deck
Double • Upper Deck
Experience comfort and convenience in one of two inviting upper deck cabins. Each sanctuary boasts a double bed (207 x 160 cm), complemented by individual reading lights, a practical cabinet, and air-conditioning for a perfect climate. Gaze out at the stunning sea vistas from your cabin's windows, before freshening up in your private en-suite bathroom.
Twin Sea View Upper Deck
Twin • Upper Deck
Experience the Twin Sea View Upper Deck cabins aboard the Blue Seas. Situated on the upper deck, each of these two cabins provides two single beds, each with its own reading light. For your convenience, an en-suite bathroom is included, alongside air-conditioning, a storage cabinet, and windows offering a view.
Booking & Travel FAQ
How does the booking process work?
Select a cabin and departure on Blue Seas, 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.
When do I need to pay?
A deposit (usually 25-35%) is due upon confirmation. The remaining balance is typically due 4-8 weeks before departure, depending on the operator.
What documents will I receive?
After your final payment, you'll receive a travel voucher with meeting point, embarkation time, airport transfer details, packing tips, and your full itinerary.
How do I get to the boat?
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.
What certifications do I need?
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.
Can I cancel or change my 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.
Vessel Technical Overview
Vessel Specifications
Navigation & Safety Systems
What guests say online
How is this overall rating calculated?
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 consistently describe the "Blue Seas" as a well-organized liveaboard offering excellent service. Many highlight the delicious food and comfortable accommodations, making for a superb diving experience.
- +Super well organized trips and communication
- +Mouth-watering and delicious local and Asian food
- +Personalized service above and below water
- +Comfortable en-suite cabins with air-conditioning
Based on approximately 45 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.
All routes of this liveaboard
- Brothers-Daedalus-Elphinstone · 7 nights
- Brothers-Daedalus-Elphinstone (Hurghada → Port Ghalib) · 8D7N
- Brothers & Safaga · 7 nights
- Brothers, Daedalus, Elphinstone (Port Ghalib - Port Ghalib) · 7N
- North & Tiran · 8 Days / 7 Nights
- St. Johns · 7 nights
- Daedalus & Fury Shoal · 8 Days / 7 Nights
- Brothers-Daedalus-Elphinstone (Port Ghalib, 8D7N) · 8D7N
- Daedalus-Rocky-Zabargad · 7 nights
- Rocky - Elba - St. John's - Elphinstone (Port Ghalib - Port Ghalib) · 10 nights
- Rocky - Elba - St. John's - Elphinstone (Port Ghalib - Port Ghalib) · 11 nights
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