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Sea Queen I
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- Cabins
- Crew & Facilities
- Food
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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.
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 (if available).
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. From some airports in the UK and Europe it is possible to fly into Hurghada, Sharm El Sheikh or Marsa Alam direct. For more information see our Red Sea travel information. Full tourist visas to visit Egypt are available only at the airport for citizens of certain countries, unless obtained in advance. Please ensure you understand the tourist visa requirements that apply to you. 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. See whole boat charter rate below which is equivalent to: Pay for 20 guests and 4 extra persons can join free of charge.
Whole boat charter rate (per night): Seasonal variations apply. Please check with us.
Add-on package: If you have time, we strongly recommend that you consider some of the wonderful antiquities tours in Egypt which can add a whole new dimension to your holiday.
Cairo museum's royal mummies, the pyramids of Giza, the Great Sphinx, a glorious cruise down the Nile staying in a luxury cabin, The Valley of the Kings, all of these and more can be seen in packages starting at 6 nights' duration. Other activities such as 4x4 safaris and camel tours are also available as are custom-made packages to suit your needs.
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 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
- 3 Dive Masters/Instructors
- Captain
- 2 Cooks
- 2 Engineers
- Steward
- 2 Deck Hands
- The cook caters for international and local Egyptian cuisine.
- Meals are served buffet-style in the saloon.
- Complimentary meals include pre-breakfast, breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks in 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.
- 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
- Furuno 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
- Customer diving insurance is NOT provided and is MANDATORY - see our insurance programme for a competitive quotation
Egypt
Low Budget Options
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MY Dreams
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- 12 & 15 litre tanks available
MY Excellence
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- Visits Red Sea North and South, ...
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- Dedicated restaurant with bar
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MY King Snefro 5
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MY Sea Serpent
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- Dedicated restaurant with bar
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Middle Budget Options
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MY Felo
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- ENOS satellite diver location sy...
- Large boat
MS Royal Evolution
Customer rating: Very good!
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- All cabins with ensuite bathroom...
- In-cabin morning coffee/tea serv...
- 4 decks, sun deck with hot tub a...
- 10, 12 and 15 litre tanks, nitro...
- Large boat
MY Emperor Elite
Customer rating: Very good!
- Visits Red Sea North and South
- Winner of our 'Liveaboard of the...
- All cabins ensuite with media pl...
- Dedicated restaurant, free dinne...
- Large boat
MY Emperor Superior
Customer rating: Very good!
- Visits Red Sea North and South
- All cabins with private bathroom...
- Cabin for single traveller
- Dedicated restaurant
- Large boat with many relaxation ...
MY Golden Dolphin II
Customer rating: Very good!
- Visits Red Sea North and South
- All cabins with private bathroom...
- Dedicated dining room with bar
- 12 and 15 litre tanks
- Large boat with 2 sundecks
MY Golden Dolphin III
Customer rating: Very good!
- Visits Red Sea North and South
- All cabins with private bathroom...
- Dedicated restaurant room with b...
- Large boat
MY Seawolf Soul
Customer rating: Very good!
- Visits Red Sea South
- All cabins with private bathroom...
- Technical diving facilities
- ENOS satellite location and resc...
- Large boat
MV Emperor Echo
Customer rating: Good
- Visits Red Sea North and South
- Complimentary red wine with even...
- All cabins with private bathroom...
- Cabin for single traveller
- Bar on sun deck
MY Blue
Customer rating: Good
- Visits Red Sea North and South
- Spacious bright cabins with priv...
- Rebreather facilities
- Large boat
MY Emperor Asmaa
Customer rating: Good
- Visits Red sea North and South
- All cabins with private bathroom...
- Dive computers available
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MY Grand Sea Serpent
Customer rating: Good
- Visits Red Sea North and South
- All cabins with private bathroom...
- Spacious communal areas
- Helium/oxygen blending station
- Large boat
MY Saphir
Customer rating: Good
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- All cabins with private bathroom...
- 3 sundecks & large shaded area
- 12 & 15 litre tanks available
- Large boat
High Budget Options
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Red Sea Aggressor I
Customer rating: Excellent!
- Visits Red Sea South
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- Free local wine and beer, lost d...
- Photo/video center
- Sun deck with Jacuzzi, masseuse
- Large boat with steel hull
Red Sea Aggressor II
Customer rating: Good
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- All cabins with private bathroom...
- Free local wine and beer, lost d...
- Photo/video center
- Sun deck with Jacuzzi, masseuse
- Large boat with steel hull
