Sea Serpent Contessa, Egypt

Name: Brothers - Daedalus - Elphinstone (Hurghada - Hurghada)
Start: 2027-05-15
End: 2027-05-22
Location: Egypt

9.0 Superb

Nitrox available
Free Internet
Free Nitrox
Naturalist Guide
En-Suite bathrooms
Family Cabins
Aircon Cabins

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En-Suite bathrooms - Sea Serpent Contessa

“Thank you to the Sea Serpent Fleet for making this an unforgettable experience!”
VANESSA S, Switzerland

Highlights

Luxury 5-star vessel for fantastic dive trips
Dining area with 360-degree views
Spacious dive platform for gear storage

At 34 meters in length, Sea Serpent Contessa is an elegant and well-appointed liveaboard offering year-round diving adventures in the Red Sea. Designed for comfort, functionality, and style, this spacious vessel welcomes up to 24 guests in 12 air-conditioned, en-suite cabins—8 twin cabins on the lower deck and 4 double cabins on the main deck—making it an excellent choice for couples, buddies, or groups.

Guests can relax in the bright and breezy upper deck salon, complete with a modern entertainment system and an adjoining dining area that serves freshly prepared meals, offering sweeping views of the sea. Between dives, enjoy the warm sun on the outdoor deck or socialize with fellow divers in shaded lounge areas. The dive platform is spacious and well-organized, providing ample room for gear setup, storage, and easy water access.

Divers benefit from the Sea Serpent Fleet’s signature safety and support, including EPIRB, GPS, radar, AIS, VHF, SART, CCTV, AED, and the ENOS diver-locating system. Regular safety drills and professional crew logistics ensure peace of mind on every journey. Whether you're exploring vibrant coral gardens or iconic wrecks, Sea Serpent Contessa offers a seamless blend of relaxation and Red Sea adventure.

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Included: VAT, Airport Transfer, Hotel Transfer, Drinking Water, Soft drinks, Tea & Coffee, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Special Dinner, Diving Package, Nitrox, Beach Towels, Cabin Towels, Complimentary Toiletries, Deck Towels, WiFi internet.

Required Extras: National Park Fees (€200 / trip).

Optional Extras: Gratuities (€100 / trip), Alcoholic Beverages, Extra Dives, Nitrox Course (€175), Private Dive Guide (€450 / week), Rental Gear, Scuba Diving Courses (€175-350), Naturalist Guide (€600 / trip), Snorkel Gear, Snorkeling Guide (€400 / trip).

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Boat features

Free Internet
Naturalist Guide
En-Suite bathrooms
Family Cabins
Aircon Cabins
Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly
Warm Water Showers
Air Conditioned saloon
Sun Deck
Camera Station
Budget Friendly Cruise
Family Friendly Cruise
Boutique / Souvenir Shop
Seaview Cabins
Naturalist Itineraries
Paid Internet
Non-Smoking Rooms
Custom built for diving
Charging stations
Indoor Saloon
Library
Outdoor Dining
Audio & video entertainment
Smart Voyager accreditation
Observation Deck
Safe Box in Cabin
BBQ Area
Available for Charter
Snorkeling Equipment
Separate Rinse for u/w Camera
Outside Showers
Leisure Deck
Daily housekeeping
Bar
Dedicated Local Crew

Food & Drinks

Fine Cuisine
Al Fresco Dining
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Options
Free Soft Drinks
Beer available
Wine Available
Full-board Option
Beach BBQ
Welcome Cocktails
Snacks All Day
Buffet style
Western Food
Local Food
Set Menu Dinner

If you have any specific dietary requirements whilst on-board your cruise, you can add this to your special requests on step 2 of the booking form. We advise limiting these requests to religious beliefs or food allergies.

Diving

Nitrox available
Free Nitrox
Shaded Diving Area
Sidemount diving – Single Tank Only
DIN Adaptors
Tech diving
Rebreather Support
Rinse Hoses
Dive deck
Tenders for diving
Sidemount Diving

Languages Spoken

The crew speaks English, German, French, Spanish, Russian, Portuguese, Polish, and Italian.

Gear Rental

Equipment is available for rent on this boat. Please provide your rental needs on the booking form. If the rental gear is not included in the price, you will need to pay for it on board the boat. Show prices

Drawings & Vessel Layouts

Cabin Types

Boat Specifications

Year built: 2008

Year renovated: 2014 2020

Length: 36m

Beam: 7.5 m

Top speed: 14 knots

Cruising speed: 11 knots

Engines: 2 X 1200 HP Man

Max guests: 24

Number of cabins: 12

Number of bathrooms: 13

Tenders: 2 X Yamaha 65HP

Water capacity: 14 Tons

Fuel capacity: 11 Tons

Freshwater maker: 18000L/Day

Boat navigation and safety

Radar
Depth Sounder
GPS
Radio VHF/DSC/SSB
E.P.I.R.B. Distress System
Emergency Rafts
Life Vests
Fire Alarm & Fire Extinguishers
Oxygen
First Aid Kits
Fishfinder
Satellite & mobile phones
Bilge pump alarm
Search light
Engine room CCTV
Crew trained in first aid
Emergency flares

Sea Serpent Contessa Reviews

9.0 Superb

Vessel

8.5
Crew

9.1
Food

9.6
Diving

9.0
Value

8.9

9.6 Exceptional
Lionel J
France

Very good dives, friendly staff.
The whole trip was enjoyable, both on and off the water.Yolanda and Shark Point, Thistelgorm and lots of beautiful coral gardens
Recommended for
Friendly group, very comfortable boat, nice dives
05 Aug, 2022

Translated from French

9.6 Exceptional
James N
United States

Wondeful boat, crew, and guides
Our guide Moody was fantastic: 10/10. He was fun and patient and always eager to show you everything underwater - a marvel to be around. The dives were excellently chosen and a wonderful balance. Perfect trip.
Recommended for
Our guide Moody. The dives. The crew.
29 Jul, 2024

9.2 Superb
Andrey Z
United Kingdom

Amazing Safari and amazing crew
Amazing trip, the rooms are clean and modern, food is great with so many options, crew went above and beyond to make everyone happy.
Recommended for
Dive sites, crew friendliness, very experienced dive guides
07 Aug, 2022

9.6 Exceptional
Octavian C
Romania

excelent
it was still very good
Recommended for
Crew,Food,Dive Guides
19 Aug, 2022

9.6 Exceptional
Frank T
Germany

A nice eventful week
The guides knew dive sites and situations so excellently that we were able to get the most out of the weeks. Many thanks to Sherif and Doro!
Recommended for
The group, the guides, the campsites
05 Jun, 2018

Translated from German

9.6 Exceptional
Roelien V
Netherlands

Wonderful diving holiday
Wonderful way of getting to know the Red Sea Wrecks better. Incredible diving, wonderful crew and guests and the food was more than good. Can’t wait until next year!
Recommended for
De duiklocaties. De gezelligheid aan boord, vriendelijke crew. Het eten!.
22 Oct, 2024

9.6 Exceptional
MYRIAM V
France

I recommend the SEA SERPENT CONTESSA
The diving team at the top! Kindness, kindness and great briefing from Claudia. The meals are excellent. The cabins are small with good bedding. We rented the equipment which was impeccable. I did my training nor barter on the spot and prices are very advantageous compared to this practice in France.
Recommended for
Dive guides. Meals. Crew.
13 Jun, 2026

Translated from French

9.6 Exceptional
Sarah C
New Zealand

BDE
Excellent crew 10/10
Recommended for
Crew were outstanding. Food was amazing. Great dive sites.
18 Nov, 2024

8.8 Fabulous
Christopher W
United Kingdom

Professional Diving Liveaboard
Excellent trip, great route and selection of dive sites. Crew were friendly and helpful. Would recommend.
Recommended for
Dive Guide Professionalism. Dive Briefings and Group allocations. Food and Drink.
29 Oct, 2024

8.8 Fabulous
Markus K
Switzerland

Great time!
Very very nice time, with many great diving spots, great crew, great guests, just a great holiday! Highly recommended!
Recommended for
Diving Experience, Teamwork, Food
14 Oct, 2022

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60 reviews

9.0 Superb
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10 Exceptional
philippe G
France

Boat and crew at the top.
Accurate liveboard booking processing with good communication.We are taken care of as soon as we get off the plane (loan visa + transfer)Welcome and personalized installation on board.The cabin is very clean and comfortable. Towels and bathrobe available.The organization of the dives is perfect: Choice, Full briefing with slideshow. There is always someone to help us prepare before and when we return.Underwater, the dive guide is present, we are in a group on the drop-offs but on the wrecks we are let manage our dive (time, penetration or not), especially since we were only 2 in the air. The other Nitrox 30. (Nitrox qualification essential for comfort dives).On board everything is always clean, the cabins are cleaned several times a day.The meals are varied and of excellent quality.Available 24 hours a day hot drinks, water, coke, and biscuits.There is enough space on the decks to rest.The transfer at the end of the stay is perfect.In short, an excellent stay.The water is at 28°, 2 first dives in 3mm, but finally all the others in 5mm... It was better for 4 dives a day.Lots of wind, don't forget a hat or equivalent for the ears.We will be back....
Recommended for
The crew. Meals. The organization.
18 Oct, 2024

8.8 Fabulous
Stefani E
United Kingdom

Enjoyable liveaboard
The boat was well appointed and the crew were very helpful and friendly. There were lots of options for food (which was very tasty) and catered well to vegetarians. The dive guide we were with was very experienced and knowledgeable and the BDE route is great for pelagics.
Recommended for
The route, the food and the crew
23 Jul, 2023

8.4 Very good
Kim B
Canada

Amazing week in the Red Sea
Diving with dolphins, meeting great people. Diving in great dive sites. The food and the friendliest crew ever.
Recommended for
Our dive guide Samy was very good. The food was delicious. We got to see dolphins on one of our dives.
22 Oct, 2017

10 Exceptional
Nasr A
Jordan

Despite the cold weather, the warmth of the crew and guides made it a memorable experience.
The great red sea with it's colourful reef coral always leaves an unforgetable memory. Egyptian hospitality through the crew and the guides was positively overwhelming, the boat is in perfect condition, every aspect of our comfort was accounted for. The diving was great, the beautiful red sea coral gardens and reefs is like no other. I would like to thank the crew and the guides for the great time we had on the boat and diving.
Recommended for
The Red Sea Reefs, The Crew & The Red Sea
04 Aug, 2022

10 Exceptional
Kyle H
United States

Memorable scuba dives with amazing people
The staff on board made this trip run smoothly, safely and with good humor. Would highly recommend the contessa or any boat from sea serpent. The boat guys were professional, helpful, fun and incredibly knowledgable.
Recommended for
Excellent dive guide- Claudia. Excellent crew- every single person. The boat itself was nice and good was great.
09 Nov, 2025

10 Exceptional
Saulo Farhat P
Brazil

Excellent liveaboard
The cabins are very comfortable, the food is plentiful with a lot of variety.The crew is very attentive and kind.The dive sites were well chosen and we had more dives than expected.The guides are very attentive and the breafings are very detailed.The boat's Internet is very precarious for tourists.
Recommended for
Itinerary. Comfort. Food and crew.
28 Oct, 2024

Translated from Portuguese

9.2 Superb
Noelia C
Spain

Great experience in a confortable boat and experienced dive masters
The dives that we did where world class! Safety and enjoyable enviroment in a nice liveaboard. I recommend Contessa mia and the BDE itinerary to divers who love great experiences.
Recommended for
Dive masters (Guides), dive spots and crew
05 Jun, 2019

9.6 Exceptional
Fabian K
Switzerland

relaxed liveaboard
Various wrecks/reefsSharks
Recommended for
Diving with friends, thresher shark, beautiful reefs
23 Jun, 2023

10 Exceptional
Sébastien N
France

High class liveaboard !
Beautiful week spent on Contessa boat while doing the BDE itinerary. The guides were super professional and friendly, the crew very helpful. The food on board is excellent. Highly recommend Sea Serpent !
Recommended for
The crew, the boat, the people
04 Aug, 2022

9.2 Superb
Jasmin B
Austria

Great safari with very eager crew
We were very lucky with the dive spots, the crew responded to the wishes of the participants and tried to implement them, we approached all the spots that are usually rather complex - the feedback of the participants was honestly accepted and discussed
Recommended for
Very experienced crew. Incredibly hard to offer the participants a great experience. Great food with extraordinary variety.
22 Oct, 2024

9.6 Exceptional
Joan Antoni R
Spain

Totally recomendable!!
The overall experience was great. Cabin and bathroom were very clean. The guides and boat crew were very attentive. The food was great. Great diving and vibe onboard!
Recommended for
Dive sites. Food. Comfort.
30 Sep, 2026

9.2 Superb
Thorsten E
Germany

Great diving, great guids and crew, great food
Very nice safari with very good crew and great diving guides Hamza and Adim. Very good food. Great dive sites well mixed wrecks and corals. We had dolphin and shark sightings. The ship was half fully booked, so there was enough space for everyone. It was a lot of fun with the other guests.
Recommended for
Dive guides Adim and Hamza and all the crew members. Eat. Dive.
06 Oct, 2024

9.6 Exceptional
Thorsten P
Germany

Diving Adventure in the Red Sea
The SS Thistlegorm and the Big Brothers were my diving highlights. The constant helpfulness of the crew and the insanely good food on offer rounded everything off.
Recommended for
lots of challenging diving and delicious food
05 Aug, 2022

9.2 Superb
Anonymous
Switzerland

Great experience !
The thistlegorm
Recommended for
Good itinary with great variety of diving spots, nice group, very adaptable diveMaster and a lot of night dive !
23 Dec, 2023

7.2 Good
Jerome R
France

Very nice dives, good food, boat needs improvement
Dedaelus is such an extraordinary site !
Recommended for
Sharks, food, dive guides
05 Dec, 2022

10 Exceptional
Brandy S
United States

Every day and night were highlights that will be forever remembered with excitement and joy!
Would do this again and again. The fellow dive guests were lovely people and great to dive with. The guides Hamza and Ahmid were absolutely amazing and so thorough in the dive briefings and dive sites. The food was fantastically scrumptious at every course served. The dive crew from helping us with our gear, to food presentation was top notch! Every day and night were a highlight!
Recommended for
The Dive Guides. The Food. The Dive Crew.
12 Oct, 2024

8.4 Very good
Pat H
Germany

BDE route deep diving and Sharks
We have 9 divers per 1 guide, you should be a good confident diver for this 9:1 ratio ... so those who want to choose the BDE route must know this is deep diving (most of those 3 places) trip, and understand when you do deep dive with Nitrox. We were lucky with the weather at the Brothers and the rest of this route. 2 nights spend at Daedalus Reef as every dive Hammerhead shark showed up even just one ... I am very happy with the Boat & Crews who helped me to gear up and take me out of the water. If I would do this trip again, I would spend 2-3 days doing day diving somewhere in Hurghada, before the liveaboard begin, so I would know exactly the right weights to carry while diving. Overall I am happy with the trip, we have seen so much more than what we have expected. Oceanic Manta (my very first time! ), 2 Thresher sharks laying down at 42 meters, Hammerhead cruising around .., and Giant Napoleon Fish who come and try to bite my guide. The private guide would be the best option if you do really want to see everything on this trip, just my suggestion.
Recommended for
Best Cabin Comfort , Food , Crews are the Best support , Safety Safety Safety!
01 Jun, 2023

8.8 Fabulous
Leon B
Germany

Liveaboard B-D-E
All in all, a good successful trip. The food tasted very good and they took very good care of us. You can't say anything bad about the guides either. Tiny points of criticism:- Beer 3 euros per can - only very poorly soluble café or 2 euros for an equally bad machine café available.Bring your own alcohol and your own café. Great praise goes out to the crew. I would come back.
Recommended for
Essen. Diving. Crew.
13 May, 2026

9.2 Superb
Roger B
United States

Red Sea good value
Red Sea is economical compared to other regions. And Egypt is cool on land as well. Water a bit chilly even in June, so a full 3mm is probably a good idea. Lost of wrecks if you are interested. Fish and coral good, but a bit less abundant than Indonesia or Thailand. Mixture of deck dives and zodiac dives which is interesting. Of interest to Americans, most of the passengers are European which makes sense given the proximity. German was the main language, but they did most of the briefings in English, which was nice. There is one dive guide for 8-10 divers, which is a bit more sparse than my prior liveaboard experiences. As a photographer, it is harder to dive with a group that large and keep up. The night dives were default no guide, which may not be ideal for some You can get your own dive guide for a price. The deck crew were very good and friendly and aimed to please. The cabins were good, the only issue being the aircon. A significant issue. It is "central" and some were too cold and some too hot with ensuing argument about where to set the thermostat. Few nights uncomfortably warm, which is a shame given the very nice ship otherwise. The first and last days are no dive days on the ship so understand that on the itinerary. Probably plenty of diving for most.
Recommended for
Good Diving. Good Food. Friendly Crew.
03 Jul, 2025