Diving Abroad

Here we have a different itinerary within the south red sea I have previously done this route in 2008 and it did not disapoint, as this is a less densely populated area of the red sea with no acces by day boats, this offers access to some of the more spectacular wild life. On this route in 2008 I saw Hammerheads, Tigers and Oceanic White Tips, I was also fortunate enough to see a Manta Ray at a cleaning station. This trip leaves a lot to the imagination and is a different take on the Red Sea trips of the north.

Thursday 5 March 2026 onboard MV Elite in and out of Port Ghalib, a Manchester flight in and out of Hurghada with transfers to and from Port Ghalib included in the price. Doing a South & St Johns itinerary, price per person with Easyset from Manchester (1225-2000/2055-0105*landing early hours of Friday morning) will be:

£1599 per person based on current flight prices, subject to change of flight prices.

Liveaboard Services/Facilities: Three sundecks, dive deck with platform, two air-conditioned salons and air-conditioned dining room

Food, Beverage & Entertainment Facilities: Full board with afternoon snacks, unlimited water, tea, instant coffee and fizzy soft drinks. Red wine free with dinner. Alcohol is available at an extra charge

Included: Shared cabin, 7 nights on board (last night either on board or in a hotel). 6 days diving (see route for number of dives), local transfers, guide, 12 litre tanks, weights, environmental tax, Marine Park fees and port departure fees. Free Nitrox on all boats, subject to availability.

Not included: Flight/visa, diving equipment, tanks other than 12 litres and alcohol.

Check in usually starts after 18:00 on arrival day until late. Check out is at 10:00 on the last day

Emperor Elite is a 38 metre boat accommodating a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, with independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.

There is limited free WiFi (signal permitting), three sundecks, dive deck with platform, a stylish air-conditioned saloon and air-conditioned dining room where great food and free red wine with dinner is served. She has all diving and safety equipment including two large RIBs with outboards, is also equipped with NITROX and can handle sidemount, rebreather & tech diving on request.

The cabins, saloon and dining room were all updated Spring 2023.

  Deposit needed is £500 per person.

All images courtesy of diverse travel.