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Sea Queen I is a popular Egypt liveaboard, cruising the best dive sites of the Red Sea. Built by the Russian Navy in 1988, this 45 metre steel hull vessel has been fully restored and renovated and can accommodate up to 24 guests in en-suite cabin comfort and style.
A range of 1-week cruises are offered departing on Saturdays and include North and Wrecks, the Brothers, St John's and Marine Parks North and South - plenty of choice even for the most discerning scuba diver.
After an exciting day's diving, guests can socialise in the air-conditioned, comfortably furnished saloon and dining area equipped with a TV, DVD player and movie library. There are also a range of marine and dive books for you to use to identify all the marine life you have encountered. Other places to relax include the covered open air lounge area on the main deck and the sun deck which is partially shaded and has sun chairs and loungers for your comfort.
With a top speed of 14 knots, the Sea Queen I will get you to your destination swiftly and safely. Divers will appreciate the generous size of the dive deck with its individual storage spaces, and the 2 attending dinghies will ensure easy access to the sites. What's more, free nitrox is provided for certified divers.
The Sea Queen I is a professionally-run Red Sea liveaboard and is ideal if you're looking for a fun, social atmosphere on your Egypt diving cruise.
The ample space of the Sea Queen I accommodates 24 divers in 10 Standard cabins. There are 6 twin bed and 2 triple-bed cabins on the lower deck, plus a further 2 triple-bed cabins on the main deck. The cabins all have private en-suite bathrooms.
All the liveaboard cabins have:
Air-conditioning
En-suite bathroom with hot water shower and hand basin
Windows on the main deck, portholes on the lower deck
Bedding & towels are provided
Cabinet & mirror
Reading lights
24-hour, 220V electricity supply
European-style 2-pin plug sockets
Fire warning system
Life jackets & fire extinguishers
Space for luggage
No. of bathrooms / showers - 13 / 13 - hot water
[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].
The crew of 11 comprises:
3 Dive Masters/Instructors
Captain
2 Cooks
Steward
2 Engineers
2 Deck Hands
Nitrox - Motorised dinghies - Dive platform with access ladders & fresh water showers - Diving deck with rinse tanks, hot water shower & toilet - 30m² air-conditioned saloon with TV, DVD player and music system, fish ID books and movies - 40m² dining room and drinking water dispenser - 70m² shaded area - 170m² sun decks with matresses & seating
A pre-breakfast is served before the first dive of the day to give you a little energy boost. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are also included daily and are served buffet style. The menu consists of international dishes as well as local specialities of the Red Sea and BBQ treats, and there is plenty of choice and quantity. Alcohol is not available for purchase onboard but guests are welcome to bring their own.
The cook specialises in international and local Egyptian cuisine.
Meals are served buffet-style in the saloon.
Complimentary meals include pre-breakfast, breakfast, lunch, dinner, with snacks served between.
Snacks consist of biscuits, candy bars and chips.
Tea, coffee, soft drinks and drinking water are complimentary.
Guests may bring their own alcohol.
Special diets are catered for with advanced notice from guests.
Catering begins with dinner on guest arrival for the cruise.
Built in 1988, restored 2008
Size - 45m x 6.9m
Weight - 274 tonnes
Top speed - 14 knots
Cruising speed - 12 knots
2 x 406 HP Caterpillar engines
4 x Caterpillar generators - 55, 65, 85 & 105 KW
3 x Bauer scuba tank compressors
Enriched air nitrox system
12 litre aluminium tanks with yoke & DIN fittings
Electricity 220V - 24-hours per day
Water capacity - 19,000 litres
Water maker - 3,000 litres per day
Fuel capacity - 12,000 litres
Waste storage tank
2 x life rafts
2 x 55 HP Yamaha dive dinghies
Radio
Furuno radar
Furuno GPS and fishfinder
Iridiumm satellite phone
Bilge pump alarm
Searchlight & horn
Fire alarms / detectors throughout
Life jackets in each cabin
Fire extinguishers throughout
MFA box and trained staff
16,000 litres of continuous flow oxygen
DEPARTURE SCHEDULE & PRICES
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Notes: Prices quoted for 'Egypt Red Sea - Route open' trips are the prices for the 'Ras Mohamed & Tiran' or 'North & Wrecks' itinerary. Other itineraries available include Brothers; St. John's; and Brothers, Daedalus & Elphinstone. For further information and prices of these itineraries, please check with us.
Cruise price per person includes: Cabin accommodation, breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, drinking water, hot drinks, soft drinks, airport transfers, dives (as detailed in the cruises above), experienced English speaking DM's (1:8/12), tanks, weights and weightbelts, nitrox fills for enriched air certified divers.
Cruise price per person excludes (mandatory, unless customer provides own): Scuba equipment, dive insurance, fuel surcharge national park and other fees. Unless otherwise stated, all the listed items need to be paid on arrival (cash only).
Optional extras: Alcoholic drinks, dive computer, torch. Unless otherwise stated, these items to be paid on arrival.
How to get there: MY Sea Queen I departs from Hurghada, Sharm El Sheikh or Marsa Alam and return transfers are included from Hurghada, Sharm and Marsa Alam airports to the departure point. The first night will be spent in the harbour and the last night may be spent at a hotel depending on the cruise.
There are direct flights from Cairo to Hurghada (1 hour), Sharm El Sheikh (1 hour) and Marsa Alam (1.5 hours) via Egypt Air. For more information see our Red Sea travel information. The last dive of the trip will be at around 1.00 pm on the second last day of the trip. Please wait at least 18 hours before flying after diving.
Non-diver rate: None.
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 50% of the published price.
Dive clubs and group discounts: Pay for 12 guests and 1 extra person can join free of charge. Pay for 17 guests and 2 extra persons can join free of charge.
Whole boat charter rate (per night): Pay for 20 guests and 4 extra persons can join free of charge.
Add-on package: To make that perfect Egypt vacation, why not add on one some of the fascinating historic Egyptian antiquities tours? There is a choice of Cairo visits to explore its museums, the pyramids of Giza, and the Great Sphinx, cruises down the Nile River to the Valley of the Kings, camel rides and 4WD desert safaris.
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