- Liveaboards give you the opportunity to dive remote and otherwise hard to access
dive sites far beyond the range of daily diving boats.
- Liveaboards are more comfortable and hassle-free.
- You don't have to carry around heavy gear and tanks every day on liveaboards.
- You have the freedom to dive your own plan and profile with common-sense guidelines.
- You have more opportunity to see unique marine life and unspoiled reefs; fish life
not as timid and you can usually get much closer to them.
- Your scuba gear is always ready for any special opportunities. If you enjoy underwater
photography, your chances to get better pictures improve greatly on liveaboards.
Some Important Considerations
Red Sea liveaboard diving, if well planned and organized are usually fantastic however,
it can also be a very costly and disappointing experience if you're not fully informed
or overlook important details that you may not even be aware of. If you're considering
the Red Sea as your diving holiday destination for the first time we strongly advise
you to make thorough inquires before committing to anything.
With literally hundreds of companies offering travel services in Egypt it's often
choosing a reputable company can be a daunting task and frustrating experience.
And how many tour operators truly understand the individual needs of divers? This
is where Egypt Online Adventures can make the difference.
If you're an individual or a small group, the best option for you is probably sharing
a boat with other divers who are interested in the same liveaboard. We'll try to
match your requested dates with another already scheduled liveaboard. To view our
current Red Sea liveaboard schedule visit our
Safari Schedule page.
As with any sport, there are inherent safety concerns; liveaboard diving is no exception.
You can easily minimize risks by familiarizing yourself again about scuba diving
safety guidelines, emergency procedures, dive within your own personal limits and
never exceed your training and experience..
Red Sea Liveaboard Diving Guidelines
All divers must meet the minimum diving requirements for the chosen itinerary. The
current Red Sea liveaboard diving guidelines are as follows.
Non-marine Park Itineraries: Minimum Open Water Diver or equivalent. Divers with
minimum experience and training can dive only on northern routes.
Marine Park Itineraries: Minimum Advanced Open Water Diver or above and at least
50 logged dives. Divers must meet these minimum experience and training to dive
southern route itineraries and absolutely for Brother's Islands and Zabargad.
Lastly, all divers are required to show proof (log books and certification cards)
to dive on liveaboard boats. If you have any questions regarding these guidelines
contact us. For more information on Red Sea liveaboard diving check out our Liveaboard FAQ's page.