North & Safaga
Requirements: PADI Open Water or equivalent - minimum 10 logged dives (minimum of 20 logged dives for Thistlegorm)
Duration
7 nights
Skill level
Open Water
Overview
Wreck Diving
Night Diving
Rich marine life
Thriving reefs and corals
Clear Water
Explore the Red Sea's beauty with this carefully crafted diving liveaboard experience. Sail from the northern Red Sea to Safaga, all the while diving renowned wrecks, stunning drop-offs, and vibrant reef ecosystems. Ideal for winter getaways when off-shore Marine Parks are inaccessible, this journey also offers an excellent backdrop for diving courses like Advanced Open Water, Deep, and Wreck specialties. Dive into the wonders of the Red Sea with Master Liveaboards.
Dates & Prices
What's included:
- Return shared transfers between the local airport and the liveaboard on embarkation and disembarkation days
- Full board accommodation (based on shared occupancy)
- Tea, coffee, fruit juice, soft drinks and water
- Up to 4 dives daily
- 12 litre cylinder with air fills
- Weights
Obligatory surcharges:
- Government Reef Tax
- Goods & Services Tax (VAT)*
- Flights
- Additional or private transfers
- Equipment rental
- Nitrox
- On board merchandise
- Alcoholic drinks
- Soda/Tonic water
- Crew and dive guide gratuities
*Goods & Services Tax applies to payments made on board for equipment rental, nitrox, courses, alcohol and merchandise.
Maps & Itinerary
PLEASE NOTE: The inclusion of some of the sites listed below is dependent on itinerary duration, season and other factors that may be beyond our control.
Commence the week with a check dive, then set course northward for an afternoon and night dive. Spend four exhilarating days cruising the northern Red Sea, with daily opportunities for three day dives and a night dive.
The specific dive sites and itinerary may vary depending on conditions, but anticipate visits to multiple wrecks, including the renowned Thistlegorm* and Salem Express. Plus, relish fantastic reef dives in Ras Mohamed Marine Park, Panorama Reef, Abu Kefan near Safagara, Sha’ab El Erg (famous for dolphin encounters), and the enchanting Island of Gobal.
Conclude your journey with two relaxed morning dives near Hurghada, allowing for an early afternoon return. Capitalize on an onshore evening for souvenir shopping and to bask in Egypt’s renowned hospitality before your departure the following day.
Your cruise director will schedule up to four dives per day; 3 day dives and, where possible, either a sunset or night dive. You can expect up to 21 dives in total, with diving days typically scheduled as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing and Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation period, briefing and Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation period, briefing and Dive 3
- Snack relaxation period, briefing and Dive 4, where possible
- Dinner
*The itinerary above is an example only and is subject to change at the time of sailing depending on local regulations and restrictions, guests’ experience, weather conditions and logistics and is at the Captain’s discretion. Adverse weather and sea conditions can affect this route which includes several overnight sailings.
Accommodation
9.52
Rated excellent
Nitrox
Surcharge
Wifi
Free
Equipment
Surcharge
Tech friendly
Yes
Blue Melody underwent a complete interior re-fit in 2008, followed by an update in early 2016.
This spacious liveaboard boasts a large dining area, separate sky lounge with state of the art entertainment system and double and twin cabins, all benefiting from en suite facilities, air conditioning and personal entertainment systems. TV’s in the communal areas are also equipped with a hard drive containing movies and TV series. A generous dive deck also makes kitting up and getting in the water a stress free experience from this beautiful Red Sea liveaboard.
9.52
Rated excellent
Nitrox
Surcharge
Wifi
Free
Equipment
Surcharge
Tech friendly
Yes
Updated in early 2016, award-winning Blue Horizon is our flagship vessel in Egypt and the benchmark for other Liveaboard vessels to follow.
With a contemporary and stylish feel, Blue Horizon takes Red Sea liveaboard diving to a whole new level and is truly deserving of the title ‘Best Liveaboard’ in the 2016 and 2015 Sport Diver awards, as well as ‘Liveaboard of the Year’ awarded by DIVER magazine in their recent industry awards.
Extras
Master Liveaboards offers a range of services to make your stay on board even more enjoyable. Marine Park & Port fees, equipment rental, Nitrox and courses can now be pre-booked and pre-paid at the time of booking your liveaboard. For our rebreather and technical diver guests, please send us your gas and equipment requests as early as possible.
7 nights | 10 nights | |
|---|---|---|
Governmental Reef Tax (per person) | 90 USD | 170 USD |
Goods & Services Tax* | ||
The applicable Government Reef Tax for your itinerary will be added to your invoice at the time of booking your liveaboard holiday.
*14% Goods & Services Tax applies to all extras paid for on board.
Surcharges are subject to change at any time, and without notice.
Equipment | 7 nights: | 10 nights: |
|---|---|---|
Full equipment set* | 210 USD | 315 USD |
Wetsuit (5mm full-length) | 60 USD | 90 USD |
Standard regulators | 60 USD | 90 USD |
BCD | 60 USD | 90 USD |
Fins (open-heel) | 30 USD | 45 USD |
Booties | 18 USD | 27 USD |
Mask | 18 USD | 27 USD |
Snorkel | 6 USD | 9 USD |
Dive computer* | 60 USD | 90 USD |
U/W LED torch | 60 USD | 90 USD |
Technical Equipment | ||
Full technical set** | 360 USD | 540 USD |
Back gas regulators (set of 2) | 120 USD | 180 USD |
Stage cylinder regs (O2 clean) | 60 USD | 90 USD |
Wing and harness | 150 USD | 225 USD |
Arm slate | 30 USD | 45 USD |
*Full recreational equipment set includes wetsuit, BCD, regulators, weights, weight belt, SMB/reel, mask and snorkel, fins, boots and snorkel only. Please note that all divers are required to dive with a computer.
**Full technical equipment set includes: Back gas regulators, Stage Regulators, Harness, Backplate and Wing
All equipment must be pre-booked to ensure availability and correct sizes, etc. are on board.
PLEASE NOTE: Prices listed above are exclusive of Egyptian GST which applies to all onboard payments. 14% GST will be added to your onboard bill for all items that have not been paid for in advance.
Cylinders | 7 Nights | 10 Nights |
|---|---|---|
Extra 12L cylinder | 60 USD | 90 USD |
15 Litre cylinder | 60 USD | 90 USD |
Manifolded twin cylinders | 90 USD | 135 USD |
Side-mount cylinder set | 90 USD | 135 USD |
Stage cylinder with rigging | 90 USD | 135 USD |
CCR Cylinder set | 60 USD | 90 USD |
3L pony cylinder | 48 USD | 72 USD |
Gases | 7 Nights | 10 Nights |
|---|---|---|
Nitrox (single cylinder) | 90 USD | 135 USD |
Nitrox (twin cylinders) | 120 USD | 180 USD |
Rebreather O2 fills | 90 USD | 135 USD |
Stage cylinders (40%-80%) | 10 USD per fill | |
O2 scrubber (Sofnolime) | 13 USD per kilo | |
Heliium (per litre) | 0.18 USD |
On-board pricing is subject to change without notice. Although we endeavour to keep information as up-to-date as possible, please be aware that, although it is unlikely, prices may be different on your cruise.
PLEASE NOTE: Cylinder rental and nitrox prices listed above are exclusive of 14% GST which will be added to items paid for onboard.
Beer | from 4 USD |
Wine (per bottle) | 30 USD |
Tonic water | 1.50 USD |
Breezers | 2.50 USD |
Pringles/peanuts/chocolate | 2.50 USD |
Merchandise | prices vary |
Onboard prices may be subject to change, without notice. While we endeavour to keep this information as up-to-date as possible, please be aware that, although it is unlikely, prices may be different on your cruise.
Items listed above can not be paid for in advance. Prices include GST which applies to all onboard payments.
SSI Courses | Cost: |
|---|---|
Advanced Adventurer | 250 USD |
Nitrox (EANx) | 100 USD |
Deep Diving | 200 USD |
Other SSI Specialties | On request |
PLEASE NOTE: The course prices listed above are for completing the practical (diving) elements only; they DO NOT include course materials or certification registration.
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