Egypt · Sudan · Saudi ArabiaRoyal Evolution is operated by The Red Sea Paradise for Cruises S.A.E, carrying 24 guests in Egypt.
All destinations · Middle East
The most liveaboard boat for the least money, anywhere on earth.
Egypt is where most divers take their first liveaboard, and there is a good reason for that. A week aboard costs less than a long weekend in the Caribbean, the boats are large and comfortable, and the reefs off Ras Mohammed and the Brothers hold up against anything in the Indian Ocean. The classic northern route runs wrecks and reefs — the Thistlegorm is on almost every itinerary. Go south to Daedalus, Elphinstone and St John's for oceanic whitetips, hammerhead schools and coral that has not been touched.
Highlighted months are when the diving is worth the airfare. Outside them, boats either do not sail or the conditions stop justifying the trip.
Northern routes are calm and beginner-friendly. Southern and Brothers–Daedalus–Elphinstone routes want 50+ logged dives and comfort in current.
Sailing dates
| Dates | Boat | Itinerary | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 – 8 Oct 20264 nights | IcebergIceberg Liveaboard | Special Wrecks / North / 4 days diving / 13 divesEgypt | Members see the price | |
| 7 – 10 Oct 20263 nights | Aml HayatyBlue Elements | Mini Safari: Wrecks & ReefsEgypt | Members see the price | |
| 8 – 15 Oct 20267 nights | Heaven SaphirHeaven Saphir | South. Daedalus Reef – Fury ShoalsEgypt | Members see the price | |
| 8 – 15 Oct 20267 nights | Royal EvolutionThe Red Sea Paradise for Cruises S.A.E | Deadalus & Elba Reef ( borders )Egypt | Members see the price | |
| 10 – 13 Oct 20263 nights | Aml HayatyBlue Elements | Mini Safari: Wrecks & ReefsEgypt | Members see the price | |
| 10 – 17 Oct 20267 nights | Blue HorizonMaster Liveaboards | Brothers, Daedalus & ElphinstoneEgypt | Members see the price | |
| 10 – 17 Oct 20267 nights | Blue MelodyMaster Liveaboards | Northern Red Sea & BrothersEgypt | Members see the price | |
| 10 – 17 Oct 20267 nights | Galaxy 720Discovery Liveaboards Red Sea | On DemandEgypt | Members see the price | |
| 10 – 17 Oct 20267 nights | Hammerhead IIHammerhead Fleet | Sharks Obsession: Brothers - Daedalus - ElphinstoneEgypt | Members see the price | |
| 10 – 17 Oct 20267 nights | Hammerhead IIHammerhead Fleet | Brothers, Daedalus, ElphinstoneEgypt | Members see the price | |
| 10 – 16 Oct 20266 nights | IcebergIceberg Liveaboard | Private Full Charter PlanEgypt | Members see the price | |
| 10 – 17 Oct 20267 nights | JP MarineDive Safari Master | Brothers, Daedalus, ElphinstoneEgypt | Members see the price |
The fleet
Egypt · Sudan · Saudi ArabiaRoyal Evolution is operated by The Red Sea Paradise for Cruises S.A.E, carrying 24 guests in Egypt.
A 36-metre wooden boat with ten cabins for about twenty divers, three of them set up as honeymoon cabins, which tells you the kind of trip the operator has in mind: diving-led but not spartan.
EgyptA wide, stable steel hull that handles the Brothers crossing better than most of the Egyptian fleet, with a dive deck laid out so twenty-six divers do not collide.
EgyptThe wooden hull was refitted in 2025 and it shows in the cabins, but the reason to book is the route list: this boat runs everything from the northern wrecks to St John's, including the ten-night Ultimate Red Sea that strings the marine parks together.
Hammerhead I is operated by Hammerhead Fleet, carrying 20 guests in Egypt.
Forty-five metres and five decks for 32 guests, which makes it one of the biggest boats on the Red Sea and one of the cheapest per night for what you get.
Egypt · Saudi ArabiaGalaxy 720 is operated by Discovery Liveaboards Red Sea, carrying 24 guests in Egypt.
Egypt
EgyptElegance, Comfort & Red Sea Adventure A liveaboard designed for divers and dreamers The M/Y Odyssey embodies the spirit of Seafari’s Red Sea diving cruises: a refined blend of comfort, space and passion for the sea.
EgyptTopaz, Modern Comfort and Generous Space in the Red Sea Recent, modern and meticulously maintained, M/Y Topaz is a 41-metre diving liveaboard accommodating up to 28 guests.
Captain Sparrow is operated by Captain Sparrow, carrying 28 guests in Egypt.
EgyptRebuilt over 2024 and 2025, Unity has been intelligently designed to present a fresh, modern take on Red Sea liveaboard diving.
EgyptA 37-metre wooden boat from 2014 taking 28 divers, with nitrox on board, a large dive deck and two bars, run by Dive Safari Master.
EgyptA 35-metre steel boat launched in 2023 and refitted already in 2025, from the same operator as JP Marine.
EgyptA small boat for small groups: one proper double cabin with its own shower and three bunk cabins sharing a bathroom down the corridor.
EgyptThe M/Y Bismarck, a 2023-built luxury dive safari yacht, offers an extraordinary experience for divers, freedivers, kitesurfers, and yoga enthusiasts.
EgyptStep aboard Sea Treasure, where every journey becomes a story worth telling.
EgyptM/Y Star Jet: Your Ultimate Red Sea Liveaboard Experience The M/Y Star Jet is a 36-meter (114-foot) steel liveaboard, designed to offer unforgettable diving adventures through Egypt’s stunning Red Sea.
EgyptThe MY DESTINY was planned and built by divers for divers, down to the smallest detail.
EgyptRed Sea Experiences Since 1999 Carlton Red Sea is a family-driven Red Sea live aboard company built on experience, long-term relationships, and a true passion for the sea.
EgyptM/Y Hermes is a modern 36-metre liveaboard yacht designed for unforgettable kite & dive safari experiences across the Red Sea.
EgyptFree nitrox for certified divers and two proper RIB tenders on a 38-metre boat that departs from Hurghada, which keeps the transfer short.