JP Marine Liveaboard, Egypt

Name: Deep South Expedition: Secrets of Zabargad (Marsa Alam - Marsa Alam)
Start: 2026-12-05
End: 2026-12-12
Location: Egypt

8.6 Fabulous

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

from $ 108 / day Check dates

“It was fantastic the whole trip diving with manta rays and hammerhead sharks and snorkeling with dolphins at Sataya”
Mathias D, Germany

Highlights

Year-round budget-friendly diving safaris in the Red Sea
Two sun decks for relaxation
Dive platform and shaded equipment set-up area

JP Marine Liveaboard offers year-round diving safaris in the Red Sea, Egypt. 14 air-conditioned cabins on board offer en-suite bathrooms with hot-water showers, two single berths, a nightstand table, reading lamps, a wardrobe, a fire alarm, and a fire extinguisher. Cabins are located away from the engine room to ensure a quiet night's sleep. Social areas include the main deck air-conditioned salon with an entertainment area, dining area, and self-service tea & coffee facilities. There are 2 sun decks on decks 3 and 4, one shaded with the bar area and an open solarium on deck 4 for sun lovers. Both make an excellent spot to relax between dives or unwind with a drink at the end of the day.

Diving aboard the JP Marine takes place from the dive platform at the back of the boat. The equipment set-up area is shaded and offers ample individual storage space for each diver. There are also 2 zodiacs for drop-offs and pick-ups at the dive sites. JP Marine liveaboard visits the best dive sites in the Red Sea. Itineraries to choose from include the Brothers, Daedalus, and Elphinstone route, where you can see the best the Red Sea has to offer; St Johns - located in the extreme south of Egypt, offers amazing diversity and memorable diving as well as trips to the North Red Sea to dive famous wrecks the SS Thistlegorm and Abu Nuhas. Whichever tour you choose, the experienced and professional guides and crew are on hand to help you create a fantastic dive safari in the Red Sea.

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19 Sep

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$ 1,092

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

Required Extras: Mandatory Service Charge (€70 / trip), Park, Port and Fuel Fees (€145-215 / week).

Optional Extras: Alcoholic Beverages, Nitrox (€70-125 / week), Nitrox Course (€185 / activity), Private Dive Guide (€350 / week), Rental Gear, Scuba Diving Courses (€140-435 / activity).

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Boat features

Free Internet
En-Suite bathrooms
Aircon Cabins
Warm Water Showers
Air Conditioned saloon
Sun Deck
Seaview Cabins
Non-Smoking Rooms
Custom built for diving
Charging stations
Indoor Saloon
Audio & video entertainment
Observation Deck
Available for Charter
Local & International Crew
Separate Rinse for u/w Camera
Outside Showers
Leisure Deck
Daily housekeeping
Bar

Food & Drinks

Fine Cuisine
Al Fresco Dining
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Options
Free Soft Drinks
Beer available
Full-board Option
Fine Wines Selection
Welcome Cocktails
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
Shaded Diving Area
DIN Adaptors
Rinse Hoses
Dive deck
Tenders for diving
Sidemount Diving

Languages Spoken

The crew speaks English.

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: 2014

Length: 37 m

Engines: 2x610 HP MAN

Max guests: 28

Number of cabins: 14

Number of bathrooms: 14

Tenders: 2 Zodiac 40HP

Boat navigation and safety

Radar
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
Search light
Engine room CCTV
Emergency flares

JP Marine Reviews

8.6 Fabulous

Vessel

7.7
Crew

8.8
Food

9.3
Diving

8.5
Value

8.7

7.2 Good
Peter P
Italy

The liveaboard was good overall
The boat is getting on in years, a renovation would be appropriate. It should be cleaned more often.The dives were great. Service on board and friendliness good.
Recommended for
The dives were great. Food was good. Everyone was very friendly on board.
20 May, 2026

Translated from German

10 Exceptional
David D
United Kingdom

A really fun trip on a great boat
The crew are amazing. The diving was very good
Recommended for
The crew are a joy to be around, it is so well organised, the diving was amazing
05 Nov, 2023

9.6 Exceptional
Raphael L
Belgium

Loved it
It was already my second trip with jp marine, everything was so nice, the other divers, the staff, the diving spots… i would definitely go a third time with JP
Recommended for
The staff is very nice. The food is delicious and various. Watching stars every night on the top of the boat.
27 May, 2026

9.6 Exceptional
Christoffer T
Norway

BDE trip, sharks everywhere
10/10 if you want safe good diving this is the place. I will be back and I will not dive with others than JP marine. They knew the sharks and they knew the area. Highly recommended!
Recommended for
The dive guides where professional and exceptional with sharks and safety. Good food. Friendly staff.
23 Nov, 2025

10 Exceptional
Balint Z
Hungary

AMAZING TRIP!
Would definitely recommend!
Recommended for
Very nice scuba diving, crew, food
03 Dec, 2021

10 Exceptional
Tanner M
United States

Incredible experience with great people
Having an amazing dive guide made the trip amazing. The cook was incredible, the crew worked very hard, and the group was a bunch of amazing people.
Recommended for
The guide Peter, the food, the dive locations
04 Jun, 2018

8.4 Very good
Bernd B
Germany

nice experiences at a reasonable price
lots of great dives with shark sightings.
Recommended for
great dives. good service. experienced instructors.
24 Jan, 2026

Translated from German

10 Exceptional
Malin Hauge E
Norway

Best diving I’ve ever done
The guide, Peter, had so much knowledge about the different sites and animals that lived there. Thanks to him, and a fair share of luck, we found so much amazing marine life. The crew is always joking around and they are very helpful. The food was almost too amazing, the chef really puts a lot of effort into every meal and it definitively pays off. Such a great liveaboard for a good price! Will absolutely be back.
Recommended for
Great food, fun crew, expert guide
02 Dec, 2019

10 Exceptional
ZAREH K
France

Great boat and crew, we had a great time
Everything was superb, no problems, everything was taken care of from start to finishThank you to the whole crew for this week of total disconnection
Recommended for
Diving , service , guides
25 Oct, 2018

Translated from French

9.6 Exceptional
SZE YIN T
Australia

Fantastic ship and crew and great diving
Diving with dolphins Thistlegorm was brilliant The number of dives we got to do which was above what was expected and the effort put in by the crew to ensure we were able to dive the best sites at the best times Food was also amazing, crew went out of their way to cater to my dietary restrictions which was not expected but very much appreciated Cabin was spacious enough and had plenty of storage, with daily cleaning. Also loads of space on the two upper decks to chill between dives and dry gear etc
Recommended for
Diving, food, service
10 Jun, 2019

473 reviews

8.6 Fabulous
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9.6 Exceptional
Albert F
Spain

Amazing dive trip with very profesional crew!
Brothers islands, Ephelstone reef, last dive with dolphins, crew was very helpfull, guides very profesional, a can not say anything bad about the experience.
Recommended for
Dive sites, Guides, crew
12 Apr, 2023

8.8 Fabulous
Laurence V
France

It was great, as usual! Thank you :-)
Diving with dolphins and spending a good half hour on the landing with a longimanus on Christmas Eve, then swimming with dolphins on Christmas Day... What more could you ask for?Cruises on the JP are always good. That's why, for the past 15 years, I've only been going on this boat.
Recommended for
be alone on the sites. the dozen nationalities present on the boat. meals.
08 Jun, 2026

9.2 Superb
ALI C
Belgium

Superb
-Excellent food- block inflated minimum to 240 bars- exceptional seabed and sites, not many boats-security- Caring crew
Recommended for
Excellent food, minimal swollen block, very rich background
24 Oct, 2019

10 Exceptional
Xiangyu W
China

good
Food delicious, crew service is very good, diving guide is responsible. Ellia is perfect !!!
Recommended for
Food Guid Everything
08 Mar, 2018

9.2 Superb
Paul G
United Kingdom

Fantastic onboard experience due to amazing guides and great boat crew.
Manta Rays, White Tipped Shark at close quarters, very memorable wreck dive, two super chilled self navigated reef dives with my buddy on the last day, great bunch
Recommended for
Food, the people (which is to say the other divers on the boat, the guides and the boat crew) and the dive sites themselves
30 Nov, 2022

9.6 Exceptional
Clémentine T
France

Amazing trip
Everything is handle by the crew and guide, you just have to dive. Great diving site, they are doing there best to have a good time under water.
Recommended for
Great diving site, nice crew and good food
05 Sep, 2021

10 Exceptional
Laura E
Spain

Disconnection and good diving
Diving, although we didn't get to see sharks. The coral reefs with all the life it hosts are incredible.
Recommended for
Diving, Crew, and Boat Comfort
28 Mar, 2019

Translated from Spanish

10 Exceptional
Stephen D
Ireland

Amazing unbelievable trip and memories for a lifetime
Jp marine was a great experience and being my first liveaboard it is certainly going to be hard to beat the experience i have had it was amazing and perfect in every way, the crew were very professional, the food was delicious and the fresh fruit smoothies after every dive was amazing
Recommended for
The crew. The itinerary. Shark experience.
28 Dec, 2025

9.2 Superb
Thomas R
Austria

We totally enjoyed our first RedSea Livaboard
Very beautiful dive spots and colorful corals in a huge variety Diving & snorkling with dophins and an encounter with a tresher shark On board we enjoyed the company of the other guests (luckily the boats was not fully booked) and the crew, even though we had quite heavy wind an waves.
Recommended for
Great Guide, great Crew, great Reef
27 May, 2019

9.2 Superb
Dominik G
Switzerland

perfect week with perfect conditions
Just great
Recommended for
diving with hammerheads, dolphines and co. best crew. great divespots.
02 Jun, 2025

8.0 Very good
MIHYUN P
South Korea

It was an amazing trip with great diving experiences and delicious food.
It may vary depending on the assigned guide, but the diving guide was good, and the food was especially delicious.
Recommended for
Food onboard. Value for money. Diving Point.
20 Oct, 2025

10 Exceptional
Gabriel C
Brazil

Dive, eat and sleep.
The food in the boat was espetacular. The dives and the briefings are well elaborated, making all dives safes and interesting. The attention for planing how to get to boat was exceptional.
Recommended for
food, crew and dives
12 Sep, 2018

10 Exceptional
Jean-Paul G
France

great week on fabulous dive sites
The guest team was great and very internationnal (12 countries) all sharing common passion for diving, reef preservation and conscious to dive in unique sites
Recommended for
Ship confort, excellent service and team, great dives
11 Nov, 2023

9.6 Exceptional
Aaron L
United States

Great value ever better people.
Great experience with JP marine. I felt my Divemaster Michael always put safety first and I appreciated his willingness and patience. We saw sharks, dolphins, turtles, and more. Highly recommend JP marine.
Recommended for
The vegan food. The dive master. The crew.
15 Dec, 2025

9.2 Superb
Gemma S
United Kingdom

Amazing pelagic life on a great boat
We were lucky enough to see pretty much every pelagic animal you could dream of, including some whalesharks that gatecrashed our dive on a wreck. The boat is decent for the price, communal areas and dive deck really nice. Food is excellent - I loved the Middle Eastern options. Cabins are fairly basic, very small but comfortable beds, all you really need! If you have a lot of camera gear I recommend taking a multi plug extension lead. Guiding is in pretty big groups (8-9 people) I’ve never had larger than 4 previously. But you can also choose to self guide, which we did on all the night dives.
Recommended for
The sealife of course, the food, the quality of the boat
17 Nov, 2020

10 Exceptional
jean-paul G
France

Just enjoy the dive experience, evertything perfectly organised
from airport transfers to cruise, crew, boat and dives everything was perfect. Some dive site were really stuning even so few sharks were met. We had a lot of fun not only diving but also with crew and all divers teams
Recommended for
amazing dives. Crew friendlyness and professionalism. Value for money.
13 Dec, 2025

10 Exceptional
Ashley B
United States

A fantastic, safe, and unforgettable experience with exceptional dives, food, and company!
I have absolutely no complaints. The food, staff, dive guides, facilities, dive gear, safety, and dives themselves were all exceptional. Dives: Every day we had the option of at least 3 or 4 dives. We even got a really fun night dive in! The dives themselves were fantastic—we saw a whale shark, oceanic white tip sharks, sea turtles, reef shark, sea horse, Spanish dancers, and tons of beautiful and colorful fish. The dives were diverse and interesting, a mix of beautiful reefs, blue water dives searching for sharks, night dive, and exploring caves, wrecks, and a gorgeous coral garden. No hammerheads, but our guides tried everything for the best chance. Staff: Sergio and Tori were our dive guides and both were awesome—I always felt very safe and comfortable with them. Sergio made sure we never strayed too far from the reef. I hired a private guide (Tori) for myself because I’m not as experienced as the other divers, and it was really great! We had some very amazing and private encounters with the marine life that was worth the extra money and peace of mind having someone watching out for me. The boat staff were so helpful with all the gear and expert at picking us up from dives and finding us after a drift—I don’t know how they do it! Shoutout to Ghandi who always made me so excited before a dive and welcomed me back on to the boat after the dive. Mickey in the dining room was awesome at serving us also :) Gear: I never had a problem with any of the dive gear I rented and used—everything was in great shape. Food: the food was SO delicious! Always lots of options and desserts, and tasty snacks from the kitchen between dives—we never went hungry. Complimentary tea, coffee, water, sodas, and snacks 24 hours. Facilities: my room was everything I needed. Clean with good storage space, cabinets, standard ship bathroom. Air conditioner worked great. The lounge area and sun deck upstairs with lots of couches and bean bags were very comfortable. We even had a fun disco dance party 2 night with DJ Sergio’s music and disco lights! Thank you so much to the JP Marine crew for a fantastic first Liveaboard experience for me <3 I will never forget it!
Recommended for
The diversity of dive sites, the company (guests and staff), and the food
27 Dec, 2020

9.6 Exceptional
Jiri S
Czech Republic

Really nice trip with great divemasters and crew on board
It was a great trip on clean and nice boat with great crew, great food and perfect divemasters (peter and ellia). They were helpful all the time.
Recommended for
Divemasters, crew, friendly atmosphere
02 Oct, 2018

9.6 Exceptional
Galya I
Bulgaria

Great experience
Our boat was changed in the last minute with Hammerhead I but for the same route and we travelled together with JP Marine. During the safari there were almost no boats at the spots which was great. The diving itself was stunning and we felt safe all the time thanks to our guide and the crew. Last but least the chefs prepared the most delicious food I've ever had on a Liveaboard. In two words - great experience!
Recommended for
Everything was good
12 Dec, 2022

9.6 Exceptional
Laury B
France

A very good cruise 🚢
We spent a great week aboard JP Marine, we were lucky to see hammerhead sharks, and a tiger shark, the longimanus shark, and others, lots of magnificent fish and beautiful corals. The crew and the guides was very amazing,attentive, super nice, funny, in a good mood every day and took great care of us. thank you for this beautiful week Laury & Piergiacomo
Recommended for
The kindness of the crew. The super nice dives. Security.
29 Jun, 2024