Red Sea Aggressor V, Egypt

Name: Deep South – Elba Reef (Hamata - Hamata)
Start: 2026-08-15
End: 2026-08-22
Location: Egypt

9.1 Superb

Jacuzzi / Hot Tub
En-Suite bathrooms
Aircon Cabins
Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly

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“I was extremely impressed and happy with the crew and quality of food/boat.”
Sean W, United States

Highlights

3-5 dives per day
Hot tub on board

The Red Sea Aggressor V is a 40-meters/131-foot steel boat with 5 decks. It accommodates up to 26 guests in 13 air-conditioned staterooms, each with a private bathroom, TV/media player, hair dryer, fresh towels, mini fridge, and safety deposit box. The cabins are split between 4 Master staterooms with queen beds and 9 Deluxe staterooms offering twin beds or a king configuration, complete with portholes or picture windows for scenic views.

Guests can enjoy the salon with a full bar, a large sun deck, an upper deck with a second bar and hot tub, and Wi-Fi access available Friday through Sunday. The onboard atmosphere is relaxed and social, with nightly entertainment ranging from fish ID presentations to movies and games. Dining is a highlight, featuring chef-prepared meals with local Egyptian cuisine, fresh seafood, homemade desserts, and complimentary soft drinks, beer, and wine. Guests with special dietary needs are encouraged to notify the crew in advance.

Operating from Port Berenice in Egypt, the Red Sea Aggressor V offers pristine southern Red Sea diving adventures. Trips cater to divers of all experience levels and typically include multiple dives a day, along with opportunities for fish identification, underwater photography, and milestone celebrations like honeymoons or 100th dives. With its experienced 12-member staff and fully equipped dive services, this liveaboard is an ideal base for exploring one of the world’s top dive regions.

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Included: VAT, Alcoholic Beverages, Drinking Water, Soft drinks, Tea & Coffee, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Diving Package, Cabin Towels, Complimentary Toiletries.

Required Extras: Fuel Surcharge (50 USD per week), National Park Fees (105-205 USD per trip), Port Fees (45 USD per trip), Airport Transfer (40-60 USD per way).

Optional Extras: Gratuities, Nitrox (100-150 USD), Nitrox Course (150-250 EUR), Rental Gear, Scuba Diving Courses.

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Boat features

Jacuzzi / Hot Tub
En-Suite bathrooms
Aircon Cabins
Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly
Air Conditioned saloon
Sun Deck
Custom built for diving
Audio & video entertainment
TV in cabins
Hair Dryer in Cabin
Safe Box in Cabin
Available for Charter
Dedicated Local & International Crew
Snorkeling Equipment
Outside Showers
Leisure Deck
Bar

Food & Drinks

Fine Cuisine
Vegetarian Options
Free Soft Drinks
Beer available
Wine Available
Full-board Option
Buffet style
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

DIN Adaptors
Dive deck

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

Length: 131 feet

Beam: 30 meters

Cruising speed: 10-12 knots

Max guests: 26

Number of cabins: 13

Number of bathrooms: 13

Tenders: 2x 85 HP motor

Red Sea Aggressor V Reviews

9.1 Superb

Vessel

8.9
Crew

8.7
Food

9.8
Diving

8.9
Value

9.1

10 Exceptional
Marcin S
Poland

A very successful and exciting diving safari to to very little known and untouched reefs on the border of Sudan.
A well-planned and executed safari. The crew was very helpful and professional.
Recommended for
security. true care for successful dives. honest nitrox from the first dive.
09 Apr, 2026

8.8 Fabulous
Laurent S
France

Friendly and comfortable cruise on a lively reef itinerary
Excellent cruise with professional and attentive staff, very nice boat - recent and well maintained, cosy cabin and large diving deck, great itinerary (lively reefs and caves, very few other boats with us).
Recommended for
Very friendly crew. Recent boat in very good state. Deep South Red Sea cruise=magical sites.
04 Apr, 2026

10 Exceptional
Sean W
United States

Very impressed and happy
I was extremely impressed and happy with the crew and quality of food/boat.
Recommended for
Crew. Food. Boat.
21 Sep, 2025

9.6 Exceptional
Trish B
United Kingdom

Brilliant!
Nothing was too much trouble and everyone was so friendly!
Recommended for
Dive sites. Lots of space for gear prep. Friendly helpful crew.
02 Jun, 2025

9.6 Exceptional
Korrie D
Netherlands

Excellent diving
Many dives with intersting formations of beautiful colared coral and gishes
Recommended for
The fatastic orgsnisation and guiding of the dives by Tifa and Shaktry. Avery interesting and good company divers. The fantastic assistance by the boat crew.
13 Dec, 2025

10 Exceptional
Anna K
Poland

Amazing week at Elba
Trip to Elba was perfect, the boat, the crew and most of all the dive sites. We were very also very lucky with weather in December. I would definitely recommend Elba cruise to everyone who love pristine nature.
Recommended for
Elba reef. Food. Diving.
30 Dec, 2025

9.6 Exceptional
Gerrit M
Germany

Great trip with lots of little touches from the crew
+ Beautiful modern ship+ great crew: We always had the feeling that all employees wanted to give us a great holiday. From driver to crew, dive guides and captain. + Dive guides let experienced divers dive alone if possible and desired, so that everyone could experience the dive they wanted
Recommended for
Service and small details to give the guests a nice holiday (warm towels after the dive, chocolate on the bed, driver stopped for cold water and ice cream, support by mail, honoring the "Iron Divers"). Enough space in the cabin, common areas and on the platform. Courteous crew.
11 Oct, 2025

Translated from German

10 Exceptional
Lionel Luca A
Switzerland

As always, genjal!
Top from A-Z
Recommended for
The crew makes the difference!. Top food!. Awesome dive spots!.
22 Apr, 2026

Translated from German

9.2 Superb
Helena A
Netherlands

The dive process is super relaxed
The crew were all little angels, from the service of putting on the diving gear, to making a coffee at the bar. The dive guides were all great.The food was amazing
Recommended for
Dive guides. The cabin. The crew.
30 Jun, 2025

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8.0 Very good
Jan O
Denmark

Højt service niveau - ny båd
Samlet en god oplevelse men uden de helt store oplevelser under vand men en afslappende og venlig oplevelse
Recommended for
Servicen på dykkerdækket. Servicen alle steder. Fri vin øl og.
04 Jul, 2025

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9.1 Superb
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9.6 Exceptional
Tyson O
Netherlands

Amazing week with great diving itinerary
We had a great time on the Aggressor V. The crew was super friendly and helpful, they made our week great! The reefs in the deep south are full of life. The guides leave room for input and wishes from the guests which makes for a great, personal experience. Although depending on personal preference, we found the beds/mattresses to be too hard for us. Food (and deserts!!) were very good. We had a great week and we will for sure be back with Aggressor. Thank you again to the crew and guides for making this week!
Recommended for
Crew and dive guides. Marine life deep south. Modern ship.
29 Jul, 2025

8.8 Fabulous
Zahid R
Canada

Deep South - Elba and St John
I recently did the Deep South itinerary on the Aggressor V, and overall, it was a very good trip. The boat itself is excellent – modern, clean, and comfortable. Cabins and amenities are top-notch, and the crew really made the experience stand out. They were professional, warm, and went above and beyond to make everyone feel welcome. The food was another highlight – consistently fresh, varied, and delicious. That said, getting there takes some effort. It’s about a 7-hour ride from Hurghada to Hamata port. The port itself is pretty bleak – a dilapidated pier with nothing around, and Aggressor seemed to be one of the very few boats operating from there. As for the diving, the Deep South is peaceful and quiet compared to the busier northern Red Sea. The reefs are less touched and less polluted, which is refreshing. I did see some sharks, though no mantas or whale sharks. The coral and marine life were nice, but nothing mind-blowing or dramatically different. St. John’s reefs were probably the most interesting and memorable of the itinerary. Overall, the Aggressor V itself and especially the crew made the trip a great experience. The Deep South offered a more serene, off-the-beaten-path feel, but if you’re expecting big-ticket sightings or world-class reefs, it may not quite live up to that. Still, for a well-run liveaboard with outstanding hospitality, this was a solid choice.
Recommended for
Boat. Food. Peace and quiet.
22 Sep, 2025

9.6 Exceptional
Katia A
Belgium

Best way to discover the south of egypt
Well organized trip Broad offer to eat Nice diving sites Super sweet crew and good guides
Recommended for
Underwater world. Crew. Boat comfort.
14 May, 2025

9.6 Exceptional
CARLOTTA B
Italy

Really recommended, one of the best boat I have been.
The boat is huge and very well organized, we only had problems with AC that was not working for couple of days. The crew was nice and attentive. We had very bad visibility during the trip but still managed to do nice dives.
Recommended for
Friendly and helpfull crew. Spacious boat. Good food.
16 Aug, 2025

9.2 Superb
Isabelle G
France

Very nice experience
What is appreciable is that the boat changes site several times a day, good explanations are given, the staff is very caring, available and very friendly
Recommended for
Sympathy of the staff. Diversity of diving dives. Quality boat.
09 Nov, 2025

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9.6 Exceptional
Winfried B
Austria

South Tour Aggressor V
Furysholes and St Johns are very nice courses
Recommended for
Beautiful ship. Very friendly team. Nice diving area.
05 Oct, 2025

A very successful diving safari
A well-planned and executed safari. The brave and cohesive crew performed under the most extreme circumstances, including a sudden storm at night, as well as under normal conditions before, during, and after the dives.
Recommended for
security. true care for successful dives. honest nitrox from the first dive.
09 Apr, 2026

8.0 Very good
Marlon S
Germany

Deep South Tour with Elba & St. John's indescribably beautiful
Everything was great:- Boat- Crew- Captain- Guides- The foodThe beautiful dive sites and dives
Recommended for
Boat including equipment. The crew. Dive guide named "Ahmed Tifah".
06 Dec, 2025

10 Exceptional
Clive S
United Kingdom

Very enjoyable, interesting and exciting
Beautiful reefs and interesting marine life
Recommended for
Excellent staff. Lovely boat. Great trip.
30 Nov, 2025

8.8 Fabulous
Paola B
Italy

Fantastic
Good service on board and underwater , all very safety and comfortable
Recommended for
Confort on board. The smile of all crew. The people on board.
19 Oct, 2025

9.2 Superb
Christopher N
United States

Wonderful week aboard the Aggressor V
Had a lovely week on the Aggressor V on the Deep South itinerary. Staff was wonderful and helpful and did everything they could to make the experience memorable.
Recommended for
Staff was wonderful. Food was delicious. Boat is spacious and comfortable.
25 Mar, 2026

8.8 Fabulous
Joeri D
Belgium

Nice trip
We had a nice week onboard: the dives were good, very beautiful reefs, the crew was very nice and we could joke around .
Recommended for
the divesites: Elba Reef was great!. the crew: helping, friendly, joking. the size of the boat: that felt like luxury.
10 Sep, 2025

Amazing week - Rocky & Zabargad
We spent two consecutive weeks aboard the Aggressor V. As this was not our first liveaboard experience, I believe I can offer a balanced and objective perspective on the overall experience. First and foremost, I would like to express my gratitude to the dining room crew for their attentiveness and professionalism. My thanks also go to the captain for the skillful management of the vessel, as well as to the seamen and our guides, who contributed to an enjoyable trip overall. A special mention to the chefs, who were outstanding and prepared delicious meals and desserts every day. That said, there are a few areas we feel warrant improvement: Post-Dive Organization: Drinks and towels were occasionally missing after dives, which was particularly inconvenient following night dives or in windy conditions. Briefings: Briefings often started late, as ringing the bell alone was insufficient to gather everyone promptly. Waiting approximately ten minutes to begin was somewhat frustrating. Information on Currents: During briefings, details about currents were not always precise, which is essential for planning safe and enjoyable dives. Group Size: On several occasions, guided groups exceeded eight people, which is especially problematic during night dives when visibility and coordination are more challenging. Final Payment Procedure: The manner in which the final payment was handled felt awkward. We were required to declare and write down the amount of gratuity we intended to give, which came across as rather forceful. On other vessels, tips are provided anonymously, which feels more appropriate. Passport Security: On the first day, passports were left in an area accessible to anyone, which raises security concerns. At the very least, they should have been stored securely overnight. Overall, we had a positive experience, but addressing these points would significantly enhance the professionalism and comfort of future trips.
Recommended for
Dive sites. Food and atmosphere. Diving.
30 Dec, 2025

9.6 Exceptional
Elisabeth H
Austria

Perfect service and comfort !
Very nice liveaboard. You really cover long distances, the Elba Reef is already at Sudan. However, we were lucky with the weather and the waves, so the way back was okay. All the more regrettable that we only dived for one day on the Elba reef!! We spent the last two days of diving in the area of Hamata. Snorkeling with dolphins was really awesome, but that could have been a good connection for the last day.All in all, a wonderful safari.
Recommended for
Service and friendliness of the crew. Boat is super equipped. Warm towels after diving.
04 Aug, 2025

10 Exceptional
Vojkan T
Serbia

Perfect week Deep South
Had a great time on Aggressor 5 this October. The dive sites are beautiful, not as crowded as BDE or Hurghada area. It was a perfect mix of reefs, walls, caves and a bit of wrecks. The visibility was fantastic throughout the trip, the water was worm, although we had some rough seas as the winds picked up at the south of the Red Sea. We had some sharks, although it seems that we were 2 weeks too early, maybe even more. the Thermocline was at around 45m on all the deeper dives that we had. Every night we had a night dive which was great. We saw hammerhead sharks, white tip reef sharks, octopus, Napoleon wrasse, lots of spotted stingrays, lots of moray eels (including two night dives where we had a privilege to watch them hunt and feed), nudebranches, Spanish dancers, and loads of small reef fish. the food on the boat was great, every meal was tasty, the dinners which were chaff choice were all great. we had food and drinks on every corner. The captain and the crew were awesome as well as the dive guides. we had 0 problems during the trip. if I could name 2 non diving highlights ...waking up at Zabargard island (if you are lucky to be on the port side and see it when you wake up, and swimming with spinner dolphins on Sataya reef. All in all, a perfect week, only downside is that it was only a week, and time flies when you are having fun.
Recommended for
fantastic dives. great crew and guides. great food.
24 Oct, 2025

8.0 Very good
Patricia M
Switzerland

Wonderful trip and beautiful dives
Very nice liveaboard diving on a new boat. It has been very hot so the boat deserves to have more shady corners. Very nice comfortable room. Since I am Swiss and the Swiss are known to be demanding in cleaning/maintenance: I would advise (so that the materials also last longer) to clean the rust traces weekly in the cabinet under the sink since the boat is still new.
Recommended for
The possibility of having been able to have a cabin alone. The exemplary professionalism of the captain. The kindness of all the staff.
21 Aug, 2025

10 Exceptional
Michelle R
United Kingdom

The crew are WORTH THEIR WEIGHT IN GOLD!!!
The service by the crew on the boat by far made the trip amazing, they all deserve a medal! They work incredibly hard; Shawki with his beautiful and kind nature and always always ready to offer help and great conversations I considered him a friend by the end of the week, Salem with his amazing guiding and adapting the dives so I didn't ever get bored he was a joy to spend time with underwater, Zizo always so friendly and easy to chat to which is nice as I travelled alone also a great dive guide and incredibly chill and relaxed underwater, Khalil always giving good and thorough briefings. Mohamed who served us the meals and always had the biggest smile I've ever seen on someone (he was like my little brother by the end of the week!), Mohammed Nasser who was very sweet and cheeky dive deck helper, Mahmoud always so polite and incredibly respectful he made the best drinks for sunset and kept my cabin so clean and tidy despite my messiness! Captain Hussen who let me chill at the bridge and hang out, Hamada the Cpt's assistant possibly the friendliest person I've ever met and I had so many nice chats with. Ahmed on the dive deck always being cheeky and making jokes, I promise one day to say your name right! Mustafa who was very quiet but so friendly and helpful on the dive deck always helping me with my gear. Assam the daytime engineer who filled the tanks and gave me a tour of the engine room was very kind! Huge thank you to Chef Abdo for making me all the vegan dishes and delicious Egyptian breakfast at my request! And Chef Waleed always including me for a dessert everyday even though I know how hard making vegan desserts are! I've definitely missed some people off as I couldn't get everyone's names. Honestly the reason I would return for another Aggressor trip and also return to the Aggressor V would be for the crew, I hope you read this to everyone one of them and tell them they are WORTH THEIR WEIGHT IN GOLD! They are a credit to Aggressor and all deserve a pay rise! Throughout the week they worked tirelessly to ensure that everything went smoothly and the guests didn't have to lift a finger. Having worked on multiple liveaboards myself I was very impressed at how well they all worked together, there was no drama, no fights, they all had respect for each other as well as the guests and even though they worked day and night no task was too large. I wish I could have tipped them more so I write this review as my extra tip in the hopes that it reaches them. I was also very impressed at how spacious the cabins were, beautiful views from the window, large rainfall shower in the bathroom, very happy!
Recommended for
THE CREW!!!!. The dive guides adapting the dives so I could be away from the less experienced divers, made the dives more enjoyable for me and meant I didn't have to look after anyone.. The swim throughs, a couple of dives where we had all the swim throughs, so much fun!.
03 Nov, 2025

7.6 Good
Charles C
United States

Deep South
I took the Deep South trip and enjoyed it. I'm sad to see how bad the reef conditions are in many places. Lots of dead coral and algae killing more. There were some sites with mostly health corals and those dives were fantastic. I felt the dives the first day should have been at other sites because of the bad condition of the coral. I was disappointed in the food on the boat, it was plentiful but school cafeteria quality. The boat was nice, the crew were very helpful and friendly and I had a good group of fellow divers.
Recommended for
Crew was great.. Boat was in good condition.. Boat was in good condition..
24 Sep, 2025

8.4 Very good
Roberto S
Switzerland

Top boat, perfect tour but unfortunately the underwater visibility was not good5
Mixed group from different countries.
Recommended for
Diving area. Striving to use the best possible dive sites. Modern boat.
16 Aug, 2025

7.2 Good
Larisa M
Denmark

Beautiful boat and excellent crew staff with good and long dives
Beautiful boat, excellent and friendly crew staff who were very professional. The dives were mostly good as usual for Aggressor and cruise director was very engaged. I wish for more engagement from the dive guides, we were indirectly encouraged to dive without guides most of the times. I also missed hot water in our cabin shower, important for December.
Recommended for
Excellent crew service & friendliness. Beautiful & comfortable boat. Engaged & professional cruise director.
07 Jan, 2026