Diving with Blue Planet Liveaboards
The Blue Planet fleet liveaboards depart from Hurghada or Port Ghalib, depending on the itinerary and time of year. Dive safaris are typically 7 nights long, with up to 18 dives available. Itineraries are flexible to offer the best at the time, and divers are encouraged to set their own schedule. Early risers will have the opportunity to jump in the water first thing, followed by dives on the famous drop-off reefs in the Red Sea, starting after breakfast. Depending on the location, the day can be finished with a night dive.
All dives are guided by a professional guide who is very experienced in the local area, having dived the reefs for many years. The more experienced can choose to dive independently with a buddy after listening to the detailed dive briefing. Nitrox is included free of charge as standard for those certified, allowing for safer diving and more bottom time. Or if divers aren’t certified, the Enriched Air Nitrox course is available to take on board. There is also rebreather support, Sofnolime, and oxygen offered on board for divers with their own rebreather kit.
Blue Planet Liveaboards & Locations
Blue Planet liveaboards are based in Egypt and have 5 diving boats in the Red Sea. The Red Sea offers some of the best diving in the world, covering everything from World War II wrecks to incredible drop-offs with schooling hammerheads. Visibility is typically 20-30m year-round. There is abundant marine life, including hammerheads, oceanic white-tip sharks, rays, turtles, dugongs, nudibranchs, and seahorses. The Red Sea truly offers something for everyone. Diving the Red Sea by liveaboard means getting access to further away dive sites such as St. Johns and getting to the more popular spots before the day boats get there.
All Blue Planet liveaboards come with their signature high-level service and experienced guides, free nitrox for those certified, and free WiFi when in range.
Egypt, Red Sea
Blue Storm
The Blue Storm liveaboard is the newest member of the Blue Planet fleet. She is a modern liveaboard with 11 cabins catering to 24 guests. There is the choice of twin, double or triple cabins and sea view options with large picture windows. Each cabin has its own en-suite bathroom. There is a spacious dive deck, well kitted out to make diving in the Red Sea smooth and easy and ample spaces around the boat perfect for lounging in between dives.
Blue
Blue liveaboard was built to offer comfort and space at an impressive 43m in length. She has 12 cabins and caters to up to 24 guests in various rooms to suit varying budgets. There are twin and double sea view cabins and one master cabin for those wanting a little extra luxury on their Red Sea dive safari. Three decks with multiple comfortable seating areas around the boat offer ample space for relaxing on board. The large dive deck at the back of the boat has more than enough room for all divers and includes individual gear storage facilities.
Blue Pearl
Blue Pearl liveaboard offers week-long itineraries exploring the Northern Red Sea dive sites. 10 en-suite cabins cater to up to 20 guests on board. Eight twin cabins are located on the lower deck, and there are two master cabins with ocean views located on the upper deck. There are two spacious sun decks with loungers and shade, the ideal place to relax between dives.
Blue Seas
The Blue Seas liveaboard caters to up to 24 guests in 12 en-suite cabins to suit varying budgets, ranging from the standard twin cabins on the lower deck to the huge master cabin. Itineraries cover some of the best dive sites in the Red Sea, including St. Johns and Brothers, Daedalus, and Elphinstone, where shark sightings are the norm. The Blue Seas liveaboard has a bright and modern feel, with ample space for rest and relaxation during your Red Sea dive safari.
