Red Sea Wrecks
Requirements: PADI Open Water or equivalent - minimum of 30 logged dives
Duration
7 nights
Skill level
Open Water
Overview
Wreck Diving
Pelagic Encounters
Abundant Marine Life
Dolphins
Clear Water
Dive into the captivating Ship's Graveyard at Abu Nuhas, and uncover the mysteries of the SS Thistlegorm, Rosalie Moller, Salem Express, and more. This thrilling itinerary offers divers a unique opportunity to dive on magnificent Red Sea wrecks, all while encountering some of the ocean's most remarkable creatures. Experience the finest wrecks in the Red Sea like never before.
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 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 your week with a check dive, then venture north for an exciting wreck exploration at Abu Nuhas, followed by a captivating night dive. Over the next two days, immerse yourself in the northern Red Sea’s rich wrecks, with the opportunity for three day dives and, where possible, a sunset or night dive each day. Expect visits to renowned wrecks like SS Thistlegorm, Ghiannis D, Carnatic and more, although the specific itinerary will vary depending on conditions.
Discover the remarkable Salem Express and Al Kafain, two large ferry wrecks near Sha’ab Sheer in Safaga. Conclude your adventure with morning wreck dives at El Minya (a minesweeper) and Mohamed Hassabella (a fishing trawler) near Hurghada’s port, allowing for an early afternoon return. Enjoy an onshore evening for souvenirs and Egypt’s famed hospitality before your departure the next day.
Your cruise director will schedule up to four dives per day giving the possibility of up to 21 dives in total, with each diving day 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 and full refurbishment in 2024.
This spacious liveaboard boasts a large dining area, a separate sky lounge with a 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 and fully refitted in 2024, 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.
- Taxes & Surcharges
- Equipment
- Cylinders and Gases
- On-board extras
- Diver Training
7 nights | 10 nights | |
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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: |
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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. You can find additional information about SSI course registration and links to register here.
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