Emperor Superior, Egypt

Name: South & St Johns (Marsa Ghalib - Marsa Ghalib)
Start: 2027-07-31
End: 2027-08-07
Location: Egypt

8.9 Fabulous

Nitrox available
Free Internet
Free Nitrox
En-Suite bathrooms
Aircon Cabins
Warm Water Showers

from $ 163 / day Check dates

“Superb cruise, first time with Emperor Diver, top service, will be back!”
Elodie D, France

Highlights

All port, fuel, and park fees are included
Custom built by divers, for divers
Great setup for underwater photographers
Complimentary Nitrox, WiFi, and red wine at dinner

The Emperor Superior, a member of the Emperor Fleet of liveaboards, offers fantastic year-round diving in the Egyptian Red Sea. She caters to 26 guests in 13 staterooms with four different cabin options. All cabins have a private ensuite bathroom, individually controlled AC, storage space, and two towels per guest. The spacious air-conditioned salon with an entertainment system and dining room serves freshly prepared cuisine throughout the day. There is also an al-fresco lounge at the front of the main deck, perfect for dolphin spotting or enjoying a drink with fellow divers at the end of the day. Two sundecks with loungers mean ample space for all guests to relax between dives.

Itineraries aboard the Emperor Superior liveaboard are week-long, many of which offer more than 21 dives per trip, ensuring divers get the most out of their Red Sea dive safari. With camera set-up stations, charging areas, and dedicated rinse tanks, she is a photographer's dream. The dive deck has individual gear storage, ample space for all divers to get ready comfortably, and two dive tenders to make getting to and from the dive sites hassle-free.

Trips aboard Emperor liveaboards include all port and park fees, free Nitrox, and even complimentary wine, while you will never be charged extra for itinerary or fuel surcharges. What you see is what you pay.

Join the experienced and professional crew of the Emperor Superior for your Red Sea diving safari. Book online today.

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20 Nov

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 1,470

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05 Feb

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$ 1,302

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12 Feb

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19 Feb

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26 Feb

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$ 1,302

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12 Mar

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15 May

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$ 1,470

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22 May

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29 May

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$ 1,470

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19 Jun

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 1,470

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31 Jul

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 2,648

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07 Aug

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 1,582

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Included: VAT, Fuel Surcharge, National Park Fees, Port Fees, Airport Transfer, Hotel Transfer, Drinking Water, Soft drinks, Tea & Coffee, Wine with Dinner, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Special Dinner, Diving Package, Nitrox, Cabin Towels, Deck Towels, WiFi internet.

Optional Extras: Gratuities (€120-150), Alcoholic Beverages (€3.50), Nitrox Course (€160), Private Dive Guide (€599), Rental Gear, Scuba Diving Courses (€69-250).

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Boat features

Free Internet
En-Suite bathrooms
Aircon Cabins
Warm Water Showers
Air Conditioned saloon
Sun Deck
Seaview Cabins
Custom built for diving
Charging stations
Indoor Saloon
Library
Audio & video entertainment
Daily housekeeping
Bar

Food & Drinks

Free Wine w/Dinner
Free Soft Drinks
Beer available
Wine Available
Full-board Option
Fine Wines Selection
Snacks All Day
Buffet style
Western Food
Local Food

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
DIN Adaptors
Tech diving
Rebreather Support
Rinse Hoses
Dive deck
Tenders for diving

Languages Spoken

The crew speaks English, German, French, Spanish, Russian, 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: 2004

Year renovated: 2015

Length: 37 meters

Beam: 8.3 meters

Engines: 2 x turbo 764HP

Max guests: 25

Number of cabins: 13

Number of bathrooms: 13

Tenders: 2 x Zodiacs

Water capacity: 11000 L / Day & storage

Freshwater maker: 15000 liters per day

Boat navigation and safety

Radar
Depth Sounder
GPS
Radio VHF/DSC/SSB
Emergency Rafts
Life Vests
Fire Alarm & Fire Extinguishers
Oxygen
First Aid Kits
Satellite & mobile phones
Search light
Crew trained in first aid
Emergency flares

Emperor Superior Reviews

8.9 Fabulous

Vessel

8.1
Crew

8.8
Food

9.6
Diving

9.1
Value

8.9

9.2 Superb
ARNOLD H
Germany

Scubadreams
Fabulous wrecks, Dolphin dives, amazing team for dive crew, kitchen, boat guys, cool dive buddies
Recommended for
Dive Sites, Crew & Logistics of DiveOps
11 Jan, 2022

9.6 Exceptional
Kathryn R
United Kingdom

Great trip with excellent service
We were unfortunate to have high winds during our trip however, the dive sites were managed to give us the best experience whilst maintaining a high level of safety. The crew and dive guides are excellent and were very attentive. We had a good choice of food throughout the week and the birthday cake was appreciated. The cabins are basic and feel dated however, they are functional with ensuite bathroom facilities. When we arrived we had a very thorough safety briefing which is reassuring and an evacuation plan was practiced in the event of an emergency. Emperor gave us free Egyptian data sims for use on board which was a nice touch. The support staff in the office were very prompt at responding to emails and communication was excellent. I have dived with Emperor previously and would recommend the company without hesitation.
Recommended for
Excellent crew and dive guides. Varied sites with reef and wrecks. Hospitality on board.
31 Mar, 2026

9.6 Exceptional
Götz Ulrich L
Germany

Very good
We dived and swam with dolphins on three days. They came within reach of us and stayed around us for hours. Amazing!
Recommended for
Well organized and friendly crew and guides, excellent food, many wrecks
18 Nov, 2016

10 Exceptional
paul Y
United Kingdom

Emperor Superior
Just wow. Could not fault anything. Hany and Hassan are both excellent dive guides and really friend onboard. All of the crew from deckhands to chefs to salon crew to engineers and captain were also very happy, friendly and helpful. The room was kept clean and tidy. The food was varied and delicious. All dive briefs were clear and easy to understand, you felt very safe on all dives. I would definitely recommend to dive on the Emperor Superior, and I’ll definitely dive with Emperor Divers again.
Recommended for
Dive guides. Boat crew. Food.
17 Feb, 2025

10 Exceptional
John E
United States

Fantastic.
Diving on the Thistlegorm Night dives Wall dives Great crew aboard the Emperor Superior Food and food preparation
Recommended for
Reefs, wrecks and interacting with other divers.
08 Feb, 2017

10 Exceptional
Isabel K
Germany

Amazing 10/10
The whole trip was amazing, unfortunately we had a small accident with another diver which was nonrelated to the crew but they handled it great, they made sure he was safe and still managed to give everyone else a great experience
Recommended for
Guide and team. Food. Diving spots.
20 Oct, 2026

10 Exceptional
Pieter S
South Africa

awesome!
Diving the wrecks of the red sea - it was a trip of a lifetime - I will be back to the southern red sea now that I have done the north, I will choose Emperor again because it was such a great experience. This trip is right up there with some of my best dive trips ever
Recommended for
Diving, meeting new people, great food
04 Apr, 2017

9.6 Exceptional
Mark I
United Kingdom

What a beautiful part of the ocean to dive in and emperor did a fantastic job on board and in the water
The whole crew was a joy to be around and made the whole trip even better then just going to the red sea to dive
Recommended for
Diving, service and the food
08 Oct, 2019

9.2 Superb
Adriana M
Colombia

First liveaboard
Diving with connoisseurs of the Red Sea was wonderful, there was excellent planning of each dive I felt safe with the protocols that were handled on the Boat. Everything was always clean and being vegetarian I had no problems with the food, on the contrary everything was always delicious!!
Recommended for
Excellent guides, great service and excellent diving
04 Jun, 2018

Translated from Spanish

9.6 Exceptional
Jacek P
Poland

Emperor Superior Adventure
Great service and crew knowledge in most professionally chosen dive sites. Highly recommend
Recommended for
Friendly Atmosphere, Great Dive Sites,
12 Jun, 2023

105 reviews

8.9 Fabulous
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10 Exceptional
Waleed H
United Kingdom

Amazing boat and even better crew
The crew leader/dive guide, Sonia, is fantastic; so knowledgeable and experienced. She has an amazing way with people and made everyone feel comfortable and well cared for as well as bringing a great sense of humour to the trip. The second dive guide, Eric, is also very helpful and is great at balancing a laid-back attitude with an attention to safety. The rest of the crew are amazingly helpful and diligent. They are constantly cleaning and helping out all the customers. They will help you get kitted/unkitted every dive and it’s so nice to be greeted with a warm drink every time you come out the water. The boat itself is beautiful. Comfortable rooms with A/C and hot showers. Plenty of areas to relax inside and outside the boat. The quality of the furnishings was also surprisingly good. Last but not least, the food! The most delicious 3 course meals 3 x a day as well as lovely cooked snacks during the day (I was a particular fan of the samosas). I would pay good money for this quality of food in a restaurant so to be treated to it 3 x a day every day is a real luxury.
Recommended for
Crew, Food, boat facilities,
30 Apr, 2018

10 Exceptional
Daniela B
Mexico

Great place and awesome experience!
The dives were made 4 times a day, with help if the crew and the guides which made the experience even better! The dive sites we visited , in truth everything was amazing!
Recommended for
Dive sites, divers on board, commodity
21 Aug, 2016

10 Exceptional
Donna C
Ireland

Wonderful week in spite of the wind
From start to finish, the crew were warm, friendly and helpful. Their experience was evident and their enthusiasm was apparent. The boat was very comfortable and was reassuringly stable. We suffered a week of high winds but they managed the situation well and selected safe sites to dive and moor by changing itinerary as was essential and kept us well informed throughout. We are experienced divers and were able to follow group or go independently as we wished. Diving was well organised but not restrictive. Our guides, Eric and Aly were excellent and there is always at least one guide in the water with guests. Food was good and we felt very well looked after. The trip was excellent value for money without the dreaded bill at the end which You’re often presented with on other boats and the tipping process is discreet as you pop your envelope through a slot into a box which they deal with later. We were given slippers, robes and gifted a dry bag plus Egyptian sims for our phones, very nice touches. I would highly recommend Emperor as a company and Superior as a great boat.
Recommended for
The welcome and service from crew. Comfortable and stable boat. Excellent value.
26 May, 2025

10 Exceptional
Beth D
United States

A really fun adventure- I’d highly recommend it!
Not having dove for a while, I found the the dive guides very patient and helpful- they helped get my diving skills back up to par quickly. Diving and interacting with a pod of dolphins was amazing, as was exploring many of the wrecks. A superb trip!
Recommended for
The dive guides and the whole boat crew were super- very helpful and friendly. I loved my fellow divers- we all got along so well and had so much fun. Diving the wrecks and reefs were beautiful.
03 Mar, 2018

9.6 Exceptional
Michael O
United Kingdom

Superb experience, this has to be the best way to scuba dive
Diving the SS Thistlegorm. Ras Mohamad reefs. Photography opportunities, very happy with my images. The helpfulness of the crewe, they get a fantastic job. My wife is a non diver, but they took time to take her snorkelling so she could see the reef marine life.
Recommended for
variety of dive types. Very helpful crew assisting you kitting up. Having a wider geographical range than the day boats.
28 Aug, 2019

9.6 Exceptional
Fredrik E
Norway

Good Livaboard
SS Thistlegorm!
Recommended for
Not 25 divers, crews local knowledge and Nitrox
04 May, 2016

9.2 Superb
Elodie D
France

Super moment !
Superb cruise, first time with Emperor Diver, top service, will be back!
Recommended for
The diving spots where we were often the only boat. The smiles of the team. Comfort on board with enough space to be everyone's own corner.
20 Jun, 2025

Translated from French

8.4 Very good
Henrik R
Denmark

Great trip
the dives, especially the deep dives, along with some great body teams.
Recommended for
Dive guides was good at changing team to make the best for most, even with one difficult client. good size and well layed out boat. Great at planning the dive so we didnt hit the big crowed from daytrips
10 Jun, 2019

9.6 Exceptional
Norton B
Brazil

Great experience!
Even though the boat and the previously contracted itinerary were changed, I was very satisfied with the boat and the itinerary that was offered. Amazing dives.
Recommended for
Whale Shark, Hammerhead Shark, and Crew Attention.
19 Apr, 2021

Translated from Portuguese

10 Exceptional
BORJA G
Spain

Perfect live a board
From the moment you step on board, you're welcomed to perfection. Absolutely all the crew friendly and friendly. Diving equipment and facilities in perfect condition. Not to mention the food, quantity and variety of what you want.I don't doubt I'll repeat
Recommended for
Excellent crew. EVERYONE.. Equipment in very good condition. Food.
15 May, 2026

9.2 Superb
Kira K
Germany

the perfect holiday for dive-nerds
black-tip reef shark, bottlenose dolphin, squids, the friendliness and hospitality of the crew
Recommended for
diving itself, atmosphere on the ship, the food
28 Feb, 2022

10 Exceptional
Heike O
Germany

It was very beautyful
All Wracks Reefs
Recommended for
Thistlegorm, happy crew, all war so good
17 Jun, 2019

9.6 Exceptional
Anthony M
United States

Dive packed and great value
Dive guides and crew were just awesome, the itinerary was also very good. Boat size was good as was the number of divers we had which was under the max, we had 17, anymore would feel very cramped. Great value for the money.
Recommended for
Dive sites, guides and the food!
20 Apr, 2017

Relaxing as always
The variety of wonderful small fish at Umm Gamar reef & the night dive at the Thistlegorm
Recommended for
Nice fellow divers, good dive briefings, tasty food
03 Jan, 2022

8.8 Fabulous
Donna B
United States

Good value for Money
The diving and the crew attention
Recommended for
The diving, the crew, the service
10 Oct, 2021

8.8 Fabulous
Christian R
Switzerland

Second time on this boat. would come back a third time again.
Awesome trip.
Recommended for
Dive spots, living together
14 Feb, 2022

8.0 Very good
colin M
Ireland

Nice trip but cabin toilet was broken which made cabin smelly and uncomfortable.
First good dives in a long time. Diving with dolphins. Nice time on board with crew and guests.
Recommended for
Great crew, great guests, nice diving.
25 Nov, 2022

9.2 Superb
Pierrick L
Canada

Great Wrecks!
Great wrecks (Rosalie Moller, Thistlegorm, Carnatic and more), wonderful reefs, great food with a chef taking in consideration dietary restrictions, dedicated crew.
Recommended for
Wrecks, great crew, food
04 Jun, 2018

10 Exceptional
Ignacio V
Spain

Wonderful week's diving
Amazing week of diving in a very well equipped and safe boat with great support from guides and staff. Also very nice group of divers from varied nationalities.
Recommended for
Impressive diving sites - Pristine reefs and interesting wrecks. Knowledgable and friendly diving guides. Very helpful staff with brilliant cooks.
17 Feb, 2026