Longimanus Liveaboard, Egypt

Excellent crew and service

“close in contact with longimanus shark at little brother island. Fantastic dives sites with lots of different kind of dives”

Thomas S, Germany Germany
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Highlights

  • Fully air-conditioned salon with 60" plasma TV
  • Spacious dive deck with gear storage
  • Nitrox available on board

The 36m MY Longimanus liveaboard was built by divers for divers to offer unforgettable dive safaris in the Red Sea, Egypt. Accommodation on board the boat comprises 8 spacious double cabins located on the lower deck and 2 suites with queen size beds on the upper deck catering for up to 20 divers. All cabins come fully equipped with individually controlled AC, a private en-suite bathroom, a mini-bar, towels, and bathrobes. Social areas include a fully air-conditioned salon with 60in plasma TV, bar, and sun deck. Meals are served buffet-style in the dining room, and in-between dives, the crew will serve snacks, water, soft drinks, tea, and coffee.

The spacious dive deck aboard the M/Y Longimanus liveaboard is located at the back of the boat and has a gear storage area, freshwater showers, equipment rinse areas, and camera charging stations. Itineraries showcase the best Red Sea diving and explore world-class dive sites such as Brothers, Daedalus, Elphinstone Reef, Rocky, and Zabargad. Up to 4 dives per day will be offered, and nitrox is available for those certified (at extra cost).

The experienced and professional crew of the MY Longimanus dive boat is on hand to help you create a memorable Egypt diving liveaboard safari. Book online today to reserve your space.


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Included: VAT, Drinking Water, Soft drinks, Soft Drinks at Meal Times, Tea & Coffee, Welcome Cocktails, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Diving Package, Extra Dives, Deck Towels, WiFi internet.

Required Extras: Park, Port and Fuel Fees (180-195 EUR per trip), Visas and Fees.

Optional Extras: Dive Insurance, Gratuities, Airport Transfer (25-85 EUR), Hotel Transfer (25-85 EUR), Alcoholic Beverages, Alcoholic Drinks at Dinner, Wine with Dinner, Nitrox (65 EUR per week), Nitrox Course (134 EUR per item), Private Dive Guide (350 EUR), Rental Gear (7-22 EUR per day), Scuba Diving Courses, Snorkel Gear, Snorkeling Guide.

Book now, pay later: You can easily place your booking online. We will then hold the spaces for you and you can confirm with a payment later.

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Boat features

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

Food & Drinks

  • Western Food
  • Local Food
  • Vegetarian Options
  • Buffet style
  • Beer available
  • Snacks All Day
  • Vegan Options
  • Free Soft Drinks
  • Full-board Option

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

  • DIN Adaptors
  • Nitrox available
  • Rebreather Support
  • Rinse Hoses
  • Dive deck
  • Tenders for diving
  • Sidemount Diving
  • Shaded Diving Area

The crew speaks English and German.


Gear Rental

There is diving gear available on this boat. Please provide your rental needs on the booking form. See below for further details on inclusions and pricing. Show prices.


Boat Specifications

  • Year built 2003
  • Length 36 meters
  • Engines 2x764 PS Caterpillar
  • Max guests 20
  • Number of cabins 10
  • Number of bathrooms 12
  • Tenders 2 Zodiacs with 40PS outboard motors
  • Freshwater maker 6t per day 15t Reserve

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
  • Satellite & mobile phones
  • Search light

Longimanus Reviews

  • 8.8 Fabulous
  1. Vessel
    7.3
  2. Crew
    9.0
  3. Food
    9.8
  4. Diving
    9.0
  5. Value
    8.8
  • 8.8 Fabulous
  • Thomas S
  • Germany Germany
Amazing trip

close in contact with longimanus shark at little brother island. Fantastic dives sites with lots of different kind of dives

Recommended for
Dive sites, support by crew, dive guides
  • 9.2 Superb
  • Uwe K
  • Germany Germany
Comfortable boat and a nice tour

45 min fun with dolphins on the check dive - unforgettable!

Recommended for
Weather, Diving, Relax
  • 9.2 Superb
  • Tatiana V
  • Switzerland Switzerland
Amazing experience!

Diving with Longimanus

Recommended for
Diving, Crew, Food
  • 8.0 Very good
  • Alan B
  • Australia Australia
If only the air conditioning worked.......

Seeing Silky sharks Aircon in the cabins poorly designed, crew tried hard to make them work, but I resorted to sleeping on the cabin floor (cooler)

Recommended for
Crew, guides, food.
  • 10 Exceptional
  • Franck L
  • France France
Très belle croisière safari

les plongées

Recommended for
les plongées, le professionnalisme et la serviabilité de tout l'équipage, le confort du bateau
  • 8.0 Very good
  • Alfred Matthias W
  • Switzerland Switzerland
BDE DAS Erlebnis mit der Longimanus

Die Erkenntnis, dass es im roten Meer wieder Grossfische gibt (siehe oben, aber abhängig vom Tauchspot), das gute Essen an Board und die tolle Stimmung der ganzen Crew

Recommended for
Sichtung von mehreren Hammerhaien, Longimanus und Mantas
  • 8.0 Very good
  • Toralf P
  • Germany Germany
Gute Safari

Tauchen mit Delfinen und einen Manta

Recommended for
Dive-Spots, Crew und Essen
  • 8.8 Fabulous
  • Manuel S
  • Switzerland Switzerland
Tolles Tauchsafarierlebnis in Ägypten

Riffs

Recommended for
Tauchen, Essen, Sonnendeck