RED SEA AGGRESSOR V

40m / 132ft MAX 26 WIFI

PRICE PER DAY FROM USD 125

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At a glance:

Liveaboard diving in the Red Sea Deep South
All cabins with private bathrooms, TV & DVD
Free local wine and beer
Sun deck with hot tub
Large modern boat

Embark on a thrilling voyage aboard the 40-metre Red Sea Aggressor V, setting sail from Port Berenice, Egypt. This liveaboard offers 2 alternating diving expeditions into the unspoilt Deep South: one tracing the Elba Reef, the other charting a course to the Rocky and Zabargad Islands. Dive into pristine, untouched reefs where crystal-clear waters burst with marine life. Experience pulse-raising encounters with sharks, manta rays, dolphins, silvertip sharks, bluefin tuna, and an extraordinary array of underwater marvels.

Up to 26 guests can be welcomed aboard the Red Sea Aggressor V in 13 double or twin-share ensuite staterooms staterooms. Each room features a 32-inch flatscreen TV with a library of 400 movies, TV shows, and documentaries. Guests can also connect their own devices to the TV to view and edit underwater photos and videos.

Social spaces include a cozy lounge on the upper deck and a spacious saloon on the lower deck, equipped with a TV, DVD player, music system, and computer. While internet access is limited to email via satellite phone, many guests enjoy relaxing here with a movie, board game, or a good book. For outdoor leisure, the sundeck offers loungers, hot tub, and a cocktail bar - perfect for soaking in the changing views of the southern Red Sea.

Nitrox is available for those looking to extend bottom times at the region’s top dive sites. Underwater photographers will value the dedicated photo and video centre, as well as the camera table and rinse tank on the dive deck. All diving is conducted from 3 motorised tenders that accompany the liveaboard. If you're ready to explore the southern Red Sea in comfort and style with the world-renowned Aggressor dive safari fleet, get in touch - we'll help you step onboard the Red Sea Aggressor V.

The Red Sea Aggressor V features 4 Master staterooms (nr 1-2 lower deck, nr 3-4 main deck), each equipped with a queen-size bed and a porthole. There are also 9 Deluxe staterooms: 4 of these (nr 5-8 main deck) offer 2 single beds that convert into a king-size bed; rooms 5 and 6 have a porthole, while rooms 7 and 8 feature a picture window. The remaining 5 Deluxe staterooms (nr 9-13 upper deck) include 2 single beds and a picture window for ocean views.

All the cabins have:

Individually controlled air conditioning
Portholes on the lower deck, windows on the main and upper decks
Flatscreen TV and DVD player in cabin
Private bathroom with toilet and hot water shower
Hand basin, towels, toiletries and hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
Safety deposit box

Cabinet, mirror and reading lights
Mini-fridge
Mains outlet 220 volts (US standard 2 pin sockets) - 24 hours per day
Bedding
Life jackets
Smoke detector & fire extinguisher

No. of bathrooms / showers - 13 / 13 - hot water

Red Sea South & St. John's Reefs (8 Days / 7 Nights - 18 Dives)

Trip highlights: dolphins, dugongs/manatees, great macro life/ marine diversity

Diving environment: advanced divers, caverns, drift diving, healthy reefs, very popular, wall diving

Dive sites and activities: Abu Galawa East & West, Zabargad, Rocky Island, St John's: Habili Ali, Habili Gaffar, Dangerous Reef

Day 1
You may board the liveaboard in the afternoon, settle into your cabin, and prepare your equipment. A full boat briefing will be held on the first day once all guests are aboard. Dinner will be served in the evening, and the vessel will remain moored in the harbour overnight, departing the following morning.

Days 2-7
Your liveaboard trips starts with a check-out dive at Shaab Eshara, followed by the first day dives and a night dive. The next morning starts with a dive at Abu Galawa West, and continues with a 2nd dive at Abu Galawa East, 3rd dive will be at Malahi, and the 4th (night dive) at Amphoras. Sail overnight to Rocky Island. Tucked away in the far reaches of Egypt’s southern Red Sea, Rocky Island is a remote, wave-battered outpost that offers some of the most exhilarating diving in the region. Just 5 km southeast of Zabargad Island, this tiny speck of land measuring only 540 metres across punches well above its weight when it comes to underwater drama. The Red Sea Aggressor V will visit North East Rocky, South West Rocky, North West Rocky, and South East Rocky. Sail to Zabargad Island for the night dive and overnight stay.
Carved from the Earth's deepest fury, Zabargad isn’t your average sun-drenched paradise, it’s a Leviathan of stone and mystery, forged under crushing tectonic might. Long before scuba divers ever strapped on fins, ancient miners trekked here, lured by whispers of green fire hidden in its black rock: peridot, glittering deep within peridotite veins. Legends say Cleopatra herself wore stones torn from this very earth. Thanks to strict protections from the marine national park, nature runs the show. No crowds. No chatter. Just the raw hum of a world still ruled by salt, stone, and story.
The itinerary on this liveaboard continues with dives at Abu Bassala, Gota’a Mymora, Fendira Hamara, and Habili Wasta, and a night dive at Gota’a Wasta.
The next day will include diving at Habili Gaafar, Habili Ali, and Habily St. John Woods. Located at the eastern edge of the St. John’s reef system, Habili Ali is a submerged reef that never quite breaks the surface-making it a true hidden gem. Rising steeply from the depths of the open sea, this isolated pinnacle lies roughly 44 km from the Egyptian coast and 32 km southwest of Zabargad Island. After this thrilling underwater adventure you will sail to Dangerous Reef for your 4th day dive and another night dive.
On the penultimate day you'll enjoy a morning dive at Habili Abu Wassef, and a 2nd dive at White Rock. Sail back to Port Berenice; sunset party, dinner, and overnight onboard, will complete this unique itinerary.

Day 8
Disembark at Port Berenice after breakfast.

Red Sea South, St. John's & Elba Reef (8 Days / 7 Nights - 18 Dives)

Trip highlights: dolphins, manta rays, turtles, schooling fish & big pelagics

Diving environment: advanced divers, caverns, drift diving, healthy reefs, very popular, wall diving

Dive sites and activities: Sernaka, Elba Reef North, Elba Reef South, Wreck of Levanzo, Abu Fendira, St. John's. Exploration Day 4 returning north between Elba Reef and Abu Fendira Reef.

Day 1
You’ll step aboard the liveaboard in the afternoon, stow your gear, and ready your dive kit for the journey ahead. Once all adventurers are assembled, a full vessel briefing will set the scene for the days to come. As evening falls, dinner will be served, and the boat will spend one final night moored in the harbour, ready to cast off at first light and head into open waters.

Days 2-7
Your liveaboard trips starts with a check-out dive at Sernaka Island, followed by the first day dive at Il Kamash wreck and a night dive. Lying quietly on the seabed south of Sernaka Island in Egypt’s Foul Bay, Il Kamash is a wreck steeped in mystery and maritime misfortune. Once a humble fishing trawler, this 34-metre-long, 8-metre-wide vessel met its end under dramatic circumstances, caught in a sudden shift of wind while anchored, its nets reportedly tangled in the propeller just as the crew tried to escape danger. Unable to manoeuvre, the ship was swept onto the reef and sank, its final moments lost to time.
The next day on this liveaboard cruise with Red Sea Aggressor V will be spent on beautiful day-dives and a night at Elba Reef and the Levanzo wreck, a standout feature 113-metre Italian cargo ship, that sank in 1923. Now an artificial reef, it teems with moray eels, groupers, and vibrant reef fish.
On the 3rd day you'll be diving the whole day, as well as a night dive at Elba Reef. Straddling the Egyptian-Sudanese maritime border, Elba Reef is a rarely visited, triangle-shaped reef system that offers a truly wild diving experience. Accessible only with special permission from the Egyptian Navy, this remote site is a dream for seasoned divers seeking untouched coral gardens, thrilling drop-offs, and encounters with big pelagics.
The safari will spend the 4th day with exploration of 4 new dive sites, none of which will disappoint even the most discerned diver.
Habili Gaafar, Habili Ali, and Habili St. John Woods are your dive sites on the next day. Nestled within the heart of the St. John’s reef system, Habili Gafaar is a submerged pinnacle that never breaks the surface, making it a hidden treasure for experienced divers. Rising steeply from depths exceeding 100 metres, this compact reef is just 30 metres across at its shallowest point, lying a mere 3 metres below the surface. Sail to Dangerous Reef for 4th and night dive.
Day 6 of the liveaboard itinerary will take you to Abu Fendira South and North, and on a night dive. Tucked away near the Sudanese border, Abu Fendira is a remote 7 km chain of reefs that stretches from west to east like a submerged string of pearls. Rarely visited and largely untouched, this region offers a truly pristine diving experience for those willing to venture far off the beaten path.
Abu Fendira Fogani will be the scene for 2 morning dives on the final full day and then the Aggressor will start sailing back to Port Berenice; sunset party then dinner onboard and overnight at port.

Day 8
Disembark after breakfast in Port Berenice.

[Information is best estimate in ideal circumstances and subject to changes beyond our control. The itinerary is a guide only and may be adapted to best suit the weather, tides, currents, availability and other prevailing events. Price is for the cruise, not for an exact number of dives].

Meals on the Red Sea Aggressor V are something to look forward to. The menu’s packed with tasty local dishes and Egyptian favourites, so you’ll always find something satisfying. Mornings kick off with fresh fruit, hot brekkie options, cereals and juice. Lunchtime means homemade bread, soups, crisp salads, sandwiches, or a delicious main dish. And in the evenings? Expect proper chef-cooked meals like seafood, beef or chicken, served up with fresh veggies and topped off with lovely homemade puds.

No worries if you’ve got special dietary requirements, just pop your preferences into your GIS reservation and have a quick word with the yacht’s chef when you arrive to make sure your meals suit you. Do bear in mind, as the yacht’s a bit off the beaten path, some speciality items might not be available. So if there’s something you can’t do without, best to bring it along. Oh, and just so you know: pork and turkey aren’t on the menu.

When it comes to drinks, you’re sorted with complimentary juices, soft drinks, tea, coffee, and a small selection of local beer and wine. Got a favourite tipple? Best to bring it along yourself, as import duties can be a bit steep. And just a heads-up - once you’ve had a drink, you’re officially in sunbathing mode ‘til morning!

Celebrating a special occasion like a birthday, honeymoon, wedding, or milestone dive? Let the crew make it unforgettable. Just inform the US office in advance so the onboard team can prepare a little something special.

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Notes: It is recommended that you bring a completed diving medical history questionnaire with you; otherwise, you will need to fill one in onboard.

Dive experience: Divers are expected to self-certify that they are fit and sufficiently experienced to undertake each dive during the trip, based on their knowledge of their own qualifications and prior diving experience. The minimum age is 15 years.

Cruise price per person includes: Cabin accommodation with air-conditioning, breakfast, lunch, dinner (except final evening), snacks, water, soft drinks and hot drinks, local wine and beer, return transfers to the boat from the local airport, dives (as detailed in the trips above), experienced English-speaking divemaster(s) (3 per full boat), 12 litre tanks, weights and weightbelts, all taxes.

Cruise price per person excludes (mandatory, unless customer provides own): Scuba equipment (complete set incl dive computer and night dive light USD 225 for the week), port and park fee USD 150 per week. Unless otherwise stated, all the listed items need to be paid on arrival (cash or credit card).

Optional extras: Nitrox (7 nights - USD 100), dive insurance, limited quantity of 15 litre tanks, restaurant meal on final evening. Unless otherwise stated, all the listed items need to be paid on arrival (cash or credit card). Note: prices of items purchased onboard are subject to change.

How to get there: Liveaboard charters onboard the Red Sea Aggressor V depart from Port Berenice Marina. Complimentary transfers are provided on the first and last days of the charter between Marsa Alam Airport and the embarkation point. Transfers from Hurghada can also be arranged on request. For further details, including airline options and travel guidance, please visit our Red Sea travel information section.
Guests are welcome to board the vessel from 3 pm onwards on the first day. The boat departs the harbour on the morning of the second day. The final dive is scheduled for around 12 noon on the penultimate day, with the return to port anticipated at approximately 4 pm. Disembarkation takes place at 8 am on the final day. Return transfers to Marsa Alam Airport are scheduled for 8 am and are only available for guests whose flight departs within 2.5 hours of arrival. As per airport regulations, guests must not arrive at the airport more than 2.5 hours before their scheduled departure. Please ensure a minimum surface interval of 18 hours between your last dive and flying.

Non-diver rate: USD 200 off the full published price (does not apply to specials).

Single supplement (if you do not want to share accommodation): This is optional - single travellers may choose to share a cabin or pay a supplement of 65% of the normal published price.

Dive clubs and group discounts: Pay for 5 guests and 1 additional person can join the cruise in a Deluxe twin share stateroom free of charge (6 guests or more). Pay for 10 guests and 4 additional persons can join the cruise free of charge (14 guests or more).

Whole boat charter rate (per night): Pay for 19 guests and 7 additional persons can join free of charge (26 guests).

Add-on package: If time allows, we highly recommend exploring Egypt's rich cultural heritage through one of the many fascinating antiquities tours available. These experiences can add a truly enriching dimension to your holiday. Marvel at the treasures of the Cairo Museum, including its famous royal mummies. Stand in awe before the Great Pyramids of Giza and the enigmatic Sphinx. Cruise the legendary Nile River in a luxury cabin, visiting iconic sites such as the Valley of the Kings. These and many more highlights are available in tour packages starting from 6 nights in duration. For those seeking adventure on land, 4x4 desert safaris and camel treks are also on offer. Bespoke itineraries can be arranged to suit your personal interests and schedule.

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