Amelie Adventures Liveaboard, Egypt
9.1 Superb - Free Internet
- Free Nitrox
- Naturalist Guide
“I joined this liveaboard in January from Hurghada, and overall the trip was very enjoyable, mainly thanks to the small group size …”
Highlights
The Amelie Adventures is a 27-meter/88.6-foot-long liveaboard designed for diving enthusiasts and adventurers. Originally built in 1999 and newly renovated in 2024, this vessel accommodates 16 guests in 6 twin-bed cabins and 2 upper-deck suites. With 10 bathrooms, a spacious dive deck, and 2 sun decks, it provides ample space for relaxation and dive preparation. Divers will appreciate the onboard facilities, such as a camera station, separate rinse areas for underwater cameras, and complimentary Nitrox for certified divers.
Onboard meals are buffet-style, featuring a mix of Western and local cuisine, with vegetarian, vegan, and special dietary options available upon request. Guests can also enjoy outdoor dining and a selection of beverages, including wine, beer, and cocktails.
Amelie Adventures caters to divers and non-divers. The crew speaks English, German, and French, ensuring a welcoming atmosphere for international guests. The vessel is available for private charters and offers naturalist itineraries, making it a versatile choice for various expeditions.
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Included: VAT, Airport Transfer, Hotel Transfer, Drinking Water, Soft drinks, Tea & Coffee, Welcome Cocktails, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Diving Package, Night Dives, Nitrox, Cabin Towels, Complimentary Toiletries, Deck Towels, WiFi internet.
Required Extras: National Park Fees (15 EUR per day), Port Fees (20 EUR per trip).
Optional Extras: Gratuities, Alcoholic Beverages, Extra Dives (35 EUR per activity), Nitrox Course (132 EUR per activity), Private Dive Guide (55 EUR per activity), Rental Gear, Scuba Diving Courses (100 EUR per activity), Naturalist Guide, Snorkel Gear (6 EUR per day), Snorkeling Guide.
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Amelie Adventures Reviews
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- 9.1 Superb
- Vessel 8.1
- Crew 9.3
- Food 9.7
- Diving 9.2
- Value 9.1
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- 7.2 Good
- Karolina B
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Poland
Overall, a good trip with some important caveats
I joined this liveaboard in January from Hurghada, and overall the trip was very enjoyable, mainly thanks to the small group size and the excellent boat crew. Because it was January and the water was colder, there were only five guests on board, which honestly made the experience. The boat felt like it was just for us, dive sites were quiet, and we were often the only boat at a site, which is rare and amazing in the Red Sea. The boat crew were fantastic, all of the boys were super friendly, helpful, and hardworking. The absolute highlight of the trip was two dives with dolphins, truly unforgettable and something I’ll remember forever. Another big plus was the flexibility of the itinerary. On one occasion, our last dive was planned at a very crowded site closer to Hurghada. When we mentioned we would prefer a quieter, more private location, the boat actually moved to a different dive site, which I really appreciated. The boat itself is a bit outdated, but it is clean and well maintained, with regular cleaning throughout the trip. Food was better than expected compared to other Egyptian boats I’ve been on - tasty and plentiful. The only small downside was the lack of sugar free soft drinks, which would have been a nice option. Unfortunately, the main downside of the trip was the divemaster, whose attitude made things feel awkward at times. From the start, we were told there would be two divemasters, but although several other staff joined the boat, only one divemaster actually dived with us, and the group was never split. This resulted in a 1 divemaster to 5 divers ratio, including one diver who was completing an Advanced Open Water course, which I personally don’t think is appropriate, especially when training is taking place. The divemaster was running the course during our regular dives, and since we were all on the same dives, we had to wait while skills were completed. While waiting itself wasn’t an issue, it was very noticeable that the student was not receiving the level of attention or instruction an AOW course should provide. It was honestly the weakest AOW training I’ve seen, and I genuinely felt sorry for her. Socially, his behaviour was also strange at times. On one occasion, he sat with us during a meal, but when another guest asked him a simple question, his response was, 'I don’t want to talk now.' This felt unnecessary and uncomfortable, especially given that he chose to sit with the guests. Another uncomfortable moment was toward the end of the trip, during the feedback session. The divemaster pressured us to give five star ratings for everything, saying that if we didn’t, we would need to explain ourselves. At that time, there were five divers and five crew members in the room, which made it extremely awkward, obviously no one felt comfortable speaking up. Finally, the divemaster also repeatedly insisted that tips were mandatory and should be at least 10% of the trip cost. I always tip divemasters, and I did tip him, as the diving itself was fine. However, repeatedly insisting on tips actually had the opposite effect - I would have tipped more had this not been pushed so strongly. In summary: The trip itself was excellent thanks to the small group size, flexible itinerary, quiet dive sites, dolphins, and an amazing boat crew. However, the divemaster’s attitude, the diver to guide ratio, the poor delivery of the AOW course, and the pressure during the feedback session noticeably detracted from the experience and made parts of the trip feel awkward. With better dive leadership, this liveaboard could easily be outstanding.
- Recommended for
- Diving with dolphins. Not many guests on board. Great boat crew.
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- 8.8 Fabulous
- Benoit R
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France
Lonely on the Red Sea
Because of the low season, We have the chance to explore lonely sites. Water a bit fresh, but superb dive site. Staff, materials and boat, perfect
- Recommended for
- Lonely on the dive site. All staff. Dive site.
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- 7.6 Good
- Uwe H
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Germany
Top liveaboard for beginners and safari novices
Positively surprised by the dive sites. Friendly and motivated crew that makes you feel safe. Just the right thing for diving beginners or safari novices. With the Comfort, you have to make a few compromises or book a cabin on the upper deck.
- Recommended for
- Friendly crew. Professional dive briefings. Diving.
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- 9.2 Superb
- Chi Sun C
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Hong Kong
VeryeEnjoyable experience with my first time in the Red Sea
Definitely recommend for first timer in the Red Sea. A very nice short liverboard experience of the essence of the red sea between Hurghada and Sinai. Staff are professional and take good care of safety. Dives schedule is relatively intensive with 2 consecutvie days of a night night followed by a dive after dawn the next day. Sleeping time is not much, but it is sutiable if one wants to see more dive sites in 3 nights. Majority are reefs, which are very beautiful, but there are also 2 nice wrecks in this trip. Night dives are enjoyable with the guides here. Boat is a mid-sized one which is reasonable for a 3 nights iternary. Catering is friednly to vegans (I am not). Personally, I would love to have more seafood dishes in the meals. Just to take note on the total budget that equipment rentals (if you need) and other surcharges and tips (10% expected) may cost 40-50% more to what you paid upfront. Yet, the total costs slightly below EUR600 (with rentals) for 3 nights all-inclusive with 9 dives are good price in my opinion.
- Recommended for
- Dive sites in Red Sea are beautiful. Diverse itinerary in dive sites, e.g. reefs and wrecks. Guides take good care of safety.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Roland B
- Germany
Highly recommended - terrific diving spots!
+ also well suited for beginners+ good equipment+ all questions about the trip / diving will be answered at any time+ Possibility to do Advanced / Nitrox course on the boat+ good guides to dive safely at all times+ great varied food+ good atmosphere on the boat
- Recommended for
- Varied. Safe diving. Great atmosphere.
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- 9.2 Superb
- Vince S
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Hungary
Recommended liveaboard
Overall recommended liveaboard. Diving spots met our expectations (except for one). Diving with the dolphins and the night dives were the highlights in my opinion. Our dive guide made his efforts to show us around underwater and also helped with technical issues. Rented equipment was in good condition generally speaking and when it did not fit they replaced eg. the mask. Buddy system was a bit loose sometimes. Also when getting in and out of water sometimes safety was a bit overlooked (eg. a zodiac attached to the boat almost hit someone waiting in line to get onboard). The boat has plenty of outer space to chill between dives. Cabins are obviously small but well arranged. Private bathrooms are somewhat rusty but worked well for a shower after the dives. Food was tasty although some missed fish (was not served at all) and meat (was not served at every meal). Tea and instant coffe was available anytime.
- Recommended for
- Avoiding the crowd. Balance of free time and diving. Staff and fellow divers.
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- 8.8 Fabulous
- Mario W
- Germany
Good atmosphere on board
Very nice as a mini safari. Diving was good.
- Recommended for
- Good organization. Eat. Cleanliness.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Christoph V
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Austria
Wonderful experience! First safari, gladly again!
Great boat, great crew, great dive spots and guides. We were also allowed to dive "unguided" if we wanted to. Terrific food, individually tailored to our needs. Almost a non-smoking boat with a clearly defined smoking area that does not include the equipment and superstructure area. Really wonderful. I would book exactly the same way again, maybe even longer.
- Recommended for
- Extensive non-smoking areas. Eat. Spacious boat.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Nina M
- Germany
Great liveaboard - as always!
Well organized - from the pick-up at the airport, direct transport to the boat, all inclusive food on board (coffee/tea/snacks/water 24h), great food (absolutely compatible/fresh/varied), incredibly great dive sites (moray eels/rays/dolphins/schools of fish/deep dive/...), diving in small groups at different levels of experience, great atmosphere on board, payment of the extra costs (National Fee/Tax/additional equipment) in Euro/Dollar/Egyptian Pounds or credit card. Liveaboard with LiveAboard as before is again absolutely recommended!!
- Recommended for
- Mahmoud - the "good soul" of the boat, who took care of us in the absolute best way. Crystal clear water with tons of fish. Diving with dolphins - an absolute highlight.
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- 8.0 Very good
- Shota S
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United States
Amazing diving, great food, excellent staff and good friends!
Amazing diving. The captain and crew did a great job of choosing different sites so we maximize the experience. Maybe fresh towels would have been nice, but we didn’t ask for new ones either. Mario was an exceptional guide. He gave detailed briefings and made sure everyone was safe. Th dive crew was always very attentive to make sure we had all of our equipment on each dive. It’s hard to find things to fault. Sure there are little things, but we were there to dive…the diving was amazing. Thank you. I will recommend to others!!! We only had 8 divers on board so I’m sure with 16 divers it would have been very crowded!
- Recommended for
- Food. Diving. Crew.
