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| Trip dates | Trip dates | Itinerary | Days/Nights | Start Place | End Place |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Jun 2026 | South & St Johns | 8D/7N | Port Ghalib | Port Ghalib | |
| 18 Jun 2026 | Simply the Best | 8D/7N | Port Ghalib | Port Ghalib | |
| 02 Jul 2026 | South & St Johns | 8D/7N | Port Ghalib | Port Ghalib | |
| 09 Jul 2026 | South & St Johns | 8D/7N | Port Ghalib | Port Ghalib | |
| 16 Jul 2026 | Simply the Best | 8D/7N | Port Ghalib | Port Ghalib | |
| 23 Jul 2026 | Simply the Best | 8D/7N | Port Ghalib | Port Ghalib | |
| 30 Jul 2026 | Southern Solitude | 8D/7N | Port Ghalib | Port Ghalib | |
| 06 Aug 2026 | Daedalus, Fury & Elphinstone | 8D/7N | Port Ghalib | Port Ghalib | |
| 10 Sep 2026 | South & St Johns | 8D/7N | Port Ghalib | Port Ghalib | |
| 17 Sep 2026 | Southern Solitude | 8D/7N | Port Ghalib | Port Ghalib | |
| 24 Sep 2026 | South & St Johns | 8D/7N | Port Ghalib | Port Ghalib | |
| 08 Oct 2026 | Southern Solitude | 8D/7N | Port Ghalib | Port Ghalib | |
| 22 Oct 2026 | South & St Johns | 8D/7N | Port Ghalib | Port Ghalib | |
| 19 Nov 2026 | Southern Solitude | 8D/7N | Port Ghalib | Port Ghalib | |
| 26 Nov 2026 | Safaga, Brothers & Elphinstone | 8D/7N | Port Ghalib | Hurghada | |
| 17 Dec 2026 | Reefs & Wrecks | 8D/7N | Hurghada | Hurghada | |
| 24 Dec 2026 | Reefs & Wrecks | 8D/7N | Hurghada | Hurghada | |
| 31 Dec 2026 | Reefs & Wrecks | 8D/7N | Hurghada | Hurghada | |
| 07 Jan 2027 | Reefs & Wrecks | 8D/7N | Hurghada | Hurghada | |
| 04 Mar 2027 | South & St Johns | 8D/7N | Port Ghalib | Port Ghalib | |
| 11 Mar 2027 | South & St Johns | 8D/7N | Port Ghalib | Port Ghalib | |
| 25 Mar 2027 | South & St Johns | 8D/7N | Port Ghalib | Port Ghalib | |
| 01 Apr 2027 | South & St Johns | 8D/7N | Port Ghalib | Port Ghalib | |
| 08 Apr 2027 | Southern Solitude | 8D/7N | Port Ghalib | Port Ghalib | |
| 15 Apr 2027 | Daedalus, Fury & Elphinstone | 8D/7N | Port Ghalib | Port Ghalib | |
| 22 Apr 2027 | South & St Johns | 8D/7N | Port Ghalib | Port Ghalib | |
| 20 May 2027 | South & St Johns | 8D/7N | Port Ghalib | Port Ghalib | |
| 27 May 2027 | Southern Solitude | 8D/7N | Port Ghalib | Port Ghalib | |
| 10 Jun 2027 | Simply the Best | 8D/7N | Port Ghalib | Port Ghalib | |
| 17 Jun 2027 | South & St Johns | 8D/7N | Port Ghalib | Port Ghalib | |
| 24 Jun 2027 | Simply the Best | 8D/7N | Port Ghalib | Port Ghalib | |
| 01 Jul 2027 | South & St Johns | 8D/7N | Port Ghalib | Port Ghalib | |
| 15 Jul 2027 | Simply the Best | 8D/7N | Port Ghalib | Port Ghalib | |
| 22 Jul 2027 | Simply the Best | 8D/7N | Port Ghalib | Port Ghalib | |
| 07 Oct 2027 | South & St Johns | 8D/7N | Port Ghalib | Port Ghalib | |
| 21 Oct 2027 | Simply the Best | 8D/7N | Port Ghalib | Port Ghalib | |
| 28 Oct 2027 | South & St Johns | 8D/7N | Port Ghalib | Port Ghalib | |
| 18 Nov 2027 | Daedalus, Fury & Elphinstone | 8D/7N | Port Ghalib | Port Ghalib | |
| 25 Nov 2027 | Southern Solitude | 8D/7N | Port Ghalib | Port Ghalib | |
| 02 Dec 2027 | Safaga, Brothers & Elphinstone | 8D/7N | Port Ghalib | Hurghada | |
| 16 Dec 2027 | Reefs & Wrecks | 8D/7N | Hurghada | Hurghada | |
| 23 Dec 2027 | Reefs & Wrecks | 8D/7N | Hurghada | Hurghada | |
| 30 Dec 2027 | Reefs & Wrecks | 8D/7N | Hurghada | Hurghada | |
| 06 Jan 2028 | Reefs & Wrecks | 8D/7N | Hurghada | Hurghada | |
| 24 Feb 2028 | Famous Five | 8D/7N | Hurghada | Port Ghalib | |
| 02 Mar 2028 | South & St Johns | 8D/7N | Port Ghalib | Port Ghalib | |
| 09 Mar 2028 | South & St Johns | 8D/7N | Port Ghalib | Port Ghalib | |
| 16 Mar 2028 | South & St Johns | 8D/7N | Port Ghalib | Port Ghalib | |
| 23 Mar 2028 | South & St Johns | 8D/7N | Port Ghalib | Port Ghalib | |
| 30 Mar 2028 | Southern Solitude | 8D/7N | Port Ghalib | Port Ghalib | |
| 06 Apr 2028 | Daedalus, Fury & Elphinstone | 8D/7N | Port Ghalib | Port Ghalib | |
| 13 Apr 2028 | South & St Johns | 8D/7N | Port Ghalib | Port Ghalib | |
| 20 Apr 2028 | Simply the Best | 8D/7N | Port Ghalib | Port Ghalib | |
| 27 Apr 2028 | South & St Johns | 8D/7N | Port Ghalib | Port Ghalib | |
| 04 May 2028 | Southern Solitude | 8D/7N | Port Ghalib | Port Ghalib | |
| 11 May 2028 | South & St Johns | 8D/7N | Port Ghalib | Port Ghalib | |
| 18 May 2028 | Southern Solitude | 8D/7N | Port Ghalib | Port Ghalib | |
| 25 May 2028 | Daedalus, Fury & Elphinstone | 8D/7N | Port Ghalib | Port Ghalib | |
| 01 Jun 2028 | Simply the Best | 8D/7N | Port Ghalib | Port Ghalib | |
| 08 Jun 2028 | South & St Johns | 8D/7N | Port Ghalib | Port Ghalib | |
| 15 Jun 2028 | Simply the Best | 8D/7N | Port Ghalib | Port Ghalib | |
| 22 Jun 2028 | South & St Johns | 8D/7N | Port Ghalib | Port Ghalib | |
| 29 Jun 2028 | South & St Johns | 8D/7N | Port Ghalib | Port Ghalib | |
| 06 Jul 2028 | Simply the Best | 8D/7N | Port Ghalib | Port Ghalib | |
| 13 Jul 2028 | Simply the Best | 8D/7N | Port Ghalib | Port Ghalib | |
| 20 Jul 2028 | South & St Johns | 8D/7N | Port Ghalib | Port Ghalib | |
| 07 Sep 2028 | Simply the Best | 8D/7N | Port Ghalib | Port Ghalib | |
| 14 Sep 2028 | Southern Solitude | 8D/7N | Port Ghalib | Port Ghalib | |
| 21 Sep 2028 | South & St Johns | 8D/7N | Port Ghalib | Port Ghalib | |
| 28 Sep 2028 | South & St Johns | 8D/7N | Port Ghalib | Port Ghalib | |
| 05 Oct 2028 | Southern Solitude | 8D/7N | Port Ghalib | Port Ghalib | |
| 12 Oct 2028 | Simply the Best | 8D/7N | Port Ghalib | Port Ghalib | |
| 19 Oct 2028 | South & St Johns | 8D/7N | Port Ghalib | Port Ghalib | |
| 26 Oct 2028 | Simply the Best | 8D/7N | Port Ghalib | Port Ghalib | |
| 02 Nov 2028 | Daedalus, Fury & Elphinstone | 8D/7N | Port Ghalib | Port Ghalib | |
| 09 Nov 2028 | South & St Johns | 8D/7N | Port Ghalib | Port Ghalib | |
| 16 Nov 2028 | Southern Solitude | 8D/7N | Port Ghalib | Port Ghalib |
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| Executive Suite Upper Deck | Select Trip | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | 1 Cabins 2 Availability | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | 1 Cabins 2 Availability | 1 Cabins 2 Availability | FULL | FULL | 1 Cabins 2 Availability | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | 1 Cabins 2 Availability | FULL | FULL | 1 Cabins 2 Availability | 1 Cabins 2 Availability | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | 1 Cabins 2 Availability | FULL | FULL | 1 Cabins 2 Availability | 1 Cabins 2 Availability | FULL | FULL | FULL | 1 Cabins 2 Availability | FULL | FULL | FULL | 1 Cabins 2 Availability | 1 Cabins 2 Availability | FULL | FULL | 1 Cabins 2 Availability | 1 Cabins 2 Availability | FULL | 1 Cabins 2 Availability | FULL | 1 Cabins 2 Availability | 1 Cabins 2 Availability | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | 1 Cabins 2 Availability | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | 1 Cabins 2 Availability | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | 1 Cabins 2 Availability | 1 Cabins 2 Availability | 1 Cabins 2 Availability | FULL | FULL | FULL | 1 Cabins 2 Availability | 1 Cabins 2 Availability | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | 1 Cabins 2 Availability | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | 1 Cabins 2 Availability | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | 1 Cabins 2 Availability | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | 1 Cabins 2 Availability | FULL | FULL | 1 Cabins 2 Availability | 1 Cabins 2 Availability | FULL | FULL | 1 Cabins 2 Availability | 1 Cabins 1 Availability | FULL | FULL | 1 Cabins 2 Availability | 1 Cabins 2 Availability | 1 Cabins 2 Availability | 1 Cabins 2 Availability | 1 Cabins 2 Availability | FULL | 1 Cabins 2 Availability | FULL | 1 Cabins 2 Availability | FULL | FULL | FULL | 1 Cabins 2 Availability | FULL | FULL | 1 Cabins 2 Availability | 1 Cabins 2 Availability | 1 Cabins 2 Availability | 1 Cabins 2 Availability | FULL | FULL | 1 Cabins 2 Availability | 1 Cabins 2 Availability | FULL | FULL | FULL | 1 Cabins 2 Availability | FULL | 1 Cabins 2 Availability | FULL | FULL | 1 Cabins 2 Availability | 1 Cabins 2 Availability | FULL | FULL | 1 Cabins 2 Availability | 1 Cabins 2 Availability | FULL | 1 Cabins 2 Availability | 1 Cabins 2 Availability | FULL | 1 Cabins 2 Availability | FULL | 1 Cabins 2 Availability | FULL | 1 Cabins 2 Availability | FULL | 1 Cabins 2 Availability | 1 Cabins 2 Availability | 1 Cabins 2 Availability | 1 Cabins 2 Availability | 1 Cabins 2 Availability | 1 Cabins 2 Availability | 1 Cabins 2 Availability | 1 Cabins 2 Availability | 1 Cabins 2 Availability | 1 Cabins 2 Availability | 1 Cabins 2 Availability | 1 Cabins 2 Availability | FULL | 1 Cabins 2 Availability | 1 Cabins 2 Availability | FULL | FULL | 1 Cabins 2 Availability | 1 Cabins 2 Availability | 1 Cabins 2 Availability | 1 Cabins 2 Availability | 1 Cabins 2 Availability | 1 Cabins 2 Availability | FULL | FULL | 1 Cabins 2 Availability | 1 Cabins 2 Availability | FULL | FULL | 1 Cabins 2 Availability | 1 Cabins 2 Availability | 1 Cabins 2 Availability | 1 Cabins 2 Availability | 1 Cabins 2 Availability | 1 Cabins 2 Availability | FULL | 1 Cabins 2 Availability | 1 Cabins 2 Availability | 1 Cabins 2 Availability | 1 Cabins 2 Availability | 1 Cabins 2 Availability | 1 Cabins 2 Availability | FULL | 1 Cabins 2 Availability | 1 Cabins 2 Availability | 1 Cabins 2 Availability | 1 Cabins 2 Availability | 1 Cabins 2 Availability | 1 Cabins 2 Availability | 1 Cabins 2 Availability | 1 Cabins 2 Availability | 1 Cabins 2 Availability | 1 Cabins 2 Availability | 1 Cabins 2 Availability | 1 Cabins 2 Availability | 1 Cabins 2 Availability | 1 Cabins 2 Availability | 1 Cabins 2 Availability | 1 Cabins 2 Availability | 1 Cabins 2 Availability | 1 Cabins 2 Availability | 1 Cabins 2 Availability | 1 Cabins 2 Availability | 1 Cabins 2 Availability | 1 Cabins 2 Availability | 1 Cabins 2 Availability | 1 Cabins 2 Availability | 1 Cabins 2 Availability | 1 Cabins 2 Availability | 1 Cabins 2 Availability | 1 Cabins 2 Availability | 1 Cabins 2 Availability | 1 Cabins 2 Availability | 1 Cabins 2 Availability | 1 Cabins 2 Availability | 1 Cabins 2 Availability | 1 Cabins 2 Availability | 1 Cabins 2 Availability | Select Trip | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1,752.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1,602.00 | $1,361.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1,668.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1,816.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1,494.00 | $1,909.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1,220.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1,382.00 | $2,221.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2,167.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2,179.00 | $2,171.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2,107.00 | $2,159.00 | $0.00 | $2,223.00 | $0.00 | $2,079.00 | $2,178.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1,853.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1,802.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2,075.00 | $1,798.00 | $1,843.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1,892.00 | $1,885.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2,075.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2,279.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2,281.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2,123.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2,157.00 | $1,982.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1,763.00 | $2,132.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2,125.00 | $2,125.00 | $1,961.00 | $2,363.00 | $2,192.00 | $0.00 | $2,371.00 | $0.00 | $2,455.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1,974.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2,025.00 | $2,396.00 | $2,396.00 | $2,455.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2,338.00 | $2,322.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2,137.00 | $0.00 | $2,463.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2,166.00 | $2,383.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1,939.00 | $1,997.00 | $0.00 | $2,104.00 | $2,104.00 | $0.00 | $1,854.00 | $0.00 | $1,879.00 | $0.00 | $2,089.00 | $0.00 | $2,104.00 | $2,145.00 | $2,104.00 | $2,396.00 | $2,455.00 | $1,853.00 | $2,396.00 | $2,317.00 | $2,413.00 | $2,463.00 | $2,396.00 | $2,455.00 | $0.00 | $2,396.00 | $2,269.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2,353.00 | $2,294.00 | $2,353.00 | $2,294.00 | $2,353.00 | $2,353.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2,437.00 | $2,571.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2,571.00 | $2,433.00 | $2,442.00 | $2,571.00 | $2,455.00 | $2,455.00 | $0.00 | $1,987.00 | $1,987.00 | $1,987.00 | $2,248.00 | $2,338.00 | $2,396.00 | $0.00 | $1,987.00 | $2,104.00 | $2,221.00 | $2,221.00 | $2,221.00 | $2,221.00 | $2,396.00 | $2,455.00 | $2,338.00 | $2,396.00 | $2,455.00 | $2,396.00 | $2,455.00 | $2,396.00 | $2,455.00 | $2,338.00 | $2,455.00 | $2,396.00 | $2,455.00 | $2,396.00 | $2,396.00 | $2,455.00 | $2,455.00 | $2,396.00 | $2,455.00 | $2,455.00 | $2,513.00 | $2,513.00 | $2,571.00 | $2,571.00 | $2,513.00 | $2,571.00 | $2,455.00 | $2,513.00 | $2,571.00 |
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| Junior Suite Upper Deck | Select Trip | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | 0 Cabins 2 Availability | FULL | FULL | FULL | 0 Cabins 2 Availability | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | 0 Cabins 1 Availability | FULL | FULL | 0 Cabins 2 Availability | FULL | FULL | FULL | 0 Cabins 2 Availability | FULL | FULL | 0 Cabins 2 Availability | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | 0 Cabins 2 Availability | FULL | 0 Cabins 2 Availability | FULL | FULL | FULL | 0 Cabins 2 Availability | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | 0 Cabins 2 Availability | FULL | FULL | FULL | 0 Cabins 2 Availability | FULL | 0 Cabins 2 Availability | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | 0 Cabins 2 Availability | 0 Cabins 2 Availability | FULL | FULL | FULL | 0 Cabins 2 Availability | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | 0 Cabins 2 Availability | FULL | 0 Cabins 2 Availability | FULL | FULL | 0 Cabins 2 Availability | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | 0 Cabins 2 Availability | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | 0 Cabins 2 Availability | FULL | FULL | 0 Cabins 2 Availability | 0 Cabins 2 Availability | FULL | 0 Cabins 2 Availability | 0 Cabins 2 Availability | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | 0 Cabins 2 Availability | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | 0 Cabins 2 Availability | FULL | 0 Cabins 2 Availability | 0 Cabins 2 Availability | 0 Cabins 2 Availability | FULL | 0 Cabins 2 Availability | FULL | FULL | 0 Cabins 2 Availability | 0 Cabins 2 Availability | FULL | FULL | FULL | 0 Cabins 2 Availability | FULL | 0 Cabins 2 Availability | FULL | FULL | 0 Cabins 2 Availability | 0 Cabins 2 Availability | FULL | 0 Cabins 2 Availability | 0 Cabins 2 Availability | 0 Cabins 2 Availability | 0 Cabins 2 Availability | 0 Cabins 2 Availability | 0 Cabins 2 Availability | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | 0 Cabins 2 Availability | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | 0 Cabins 2 Availability | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | 0 Cabins 2 Availability | FULL | FULL | 0 Cabins 2 Availability | 0 Cabins 2 Availability | 0 Cabins 2 Availability | 0 Cabins 2 Availability | 0 Cabins 2 Availability | 0 Cabins 2 Availability | FULL | FULL | 0 Cabins 2 Availability | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | 0 Cabins 2 Availability | 0 Cabins 2 Availability | FULL | FULL | FULL | 0 Cabins 2 Availability | 0 Cabins 2 Availability | 0 Cabins 2 Availability | 0 Cabins 2 Availability | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | 0 Cabins 2 Availability | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | Select Trip | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1,436.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1,506.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1,640.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1,349.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1,929.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1,649.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1,245.00 | $0.00 | $1,934.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1,880.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1,828.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1,828.00 | $0.00 | $1,889.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1,687.00 | $1,436.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1,637.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1,556.00 | $0.00 | $1,507.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1,607.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1,786.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | 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$2,134.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1,696.00 | $1,677.00 | $1,677.00 | $1,677.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1,677.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
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Availability | 5 Cabins 10 Availability | 3 Cabins 5 Availability | 7 Cabins 14 Availability | 6 Cabins 12 Availability | 1 Cabins 1 Availability | 2 Cabins 3 Availability | 8 Cabins 16 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 2 Cabins 4 Availability | 2 Cabins 4 Availability | 8 Cabins 16 Availability | 1 Cabins 2 Availability | 8 Cabins 16 Availability | 6 Cabins 12 Availability | 8 Cabins 16 Availability | 8 Cabins 16 Availability | 8 Cabins 16 Availability | 1 Cabins 2 Availability | 7 Cabins 13 Availability | 8 Cabins 16 Availability | 8 Cabins 16 Availability | 7 Cabins 14 Availability | 7 Cabins 14 Availability | 8 Cabins 16 Availability | 3 Cabins 6 Availability | 1 Cabins 1 Availability | 1 Cabins 1 Availability | 1 Cabins 2 Availability | 1 Cabins 1 Availability | 8 Cabins 16 Availability | 7 Cabins 14 Availability | 7 Cabins 14 Availability | 7 Cabins 14 Availability | 7 Cabins 14 Availability | 7 Cabins 14 Availability | 7 Cabins 14 Availability | 7 Cabins 14 Availability | 7 Cabins 14 Availability | 8 Cabins 16 Availability | 7 Cabins 14 Availability | 7 Cabins 14 Availability | 7 Cabins 14 Availability | 7 Cabins 13 Availability | 7 Cabins 14 Availability | 7 Cabins 14 Availability | 8 Cabins 16 Availability | 7 Cabins 14 Availability | 6 Cabins 12 Availability | 8 Cabins 16 Availability | 8 Cabins 16 Availability | 8 Cabins 16 Availability | 8 Cabins 16 Availability | 8 Cabins 16 Availability | 8 Cabins 16 Availability | 7 Cabins 14 Availability | 7 Cabins 13 Availability | 8 Cabins 16 Availability | 7 Cabins 14 Availability | FULL | 1 Cabins 1 Availability | 7 Cabins 14 Availability | 8 Cabins 16 Availability | 8 Cabins 16 Availability | FULL | 7 Cabins 14 Availability | 7 Cabins 14 Availability | 1 Cabins 2 Availability | 8 Cabins 16 Availability | 8 Cabins 16 Availability | 8 Cabins 16 Availability | 7 Cabins 14 Availability | 7 Cabins 14 Availability | 7 Cabins 14 Availability | FULL | 8 Cabins 16 Availability | 7 Cabins 14 Availability | 7 Cabins 14 Availability | 7 Cabins 14 Availability | 7 Cabins 14 Availability | 7 Cabins 14 Availability | 7 Cabins 14 Availability | 7 Cabins 14 Availability | 7 Cabins 14 Availability | 7 Cabins 14 Availability | 7 Cabins 14 Availability | 7 Cabins 14 Availability | 7 Cabins 14 Availability | 7 Cabins 14 Availability | 7 Cabins 14 Availability | 7 Cabins 14 Availability | 7 Cabins 14 Availability | 7 Cabins 14 Availability | 7 Cabins 14 Availability | 7 Cabins 14 Availability | 7 Cabins 14 Availability | 7 Cabins 14 Availability | 7 Cabins 14 Availability | 7 Cabins 14 Availability | 7 Cabins 14 Availability | 7 Cabins 14 Availability | 7 Cabins 14 Availability | 7 Cabins 14 Availability | 7 Cabins 14 Availability | 7 Cabins 14 Availability | 7 Cabins 14 Availability | 7 Cabins 14 Availability | 7 Cabins 14 Availability | 7 Cabins 14 Availability | 7 Cabins 14 Availability | Select Trip | $1,540.00 | $1,698.00 | $1,299.00 | $1,151.00 | $1,029.00 | $1,295.00 | $1,292.00 | $1,292.00 | 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$1,456.00 | $1,575.00 | $1,275.00 | $1,590.00 | $1,425.00 | $1,425.00 | $1,425.00 | $1,590.00 | $0.00 | $1,570.00 | $1,444.00 | $1,620.00 | $1,433.00 | $1,475.00 | $1,311.00 | $1,677.00 | $1,475.00 | $0.00 | $1,425.00 | $1,644.00 | $1,484.00 | $1,628.00 | $1,470.00 | $1,473.00 | $1,675.00 | $1,473.00 | $1,590.00 | $1,263.00 | $1,624.00 | $1,184.00 | $1,288.00 | $1,313.00 | $1,534.00 | $1,230.00 | $906.00 | $902.00 | $906.00 | $902.00 | $1,079.00 | $1,200.00 | $1,200.00 | $1,019.00 | $1,587.00 | $0.00 | $1,141.00 | $1,590.00 | $1,662.00 | $914.00 | $1,049.00 | $1,040.00 | $1,035.00 | $1,679.00 | $1,565.00 | $1,624.00 | $1,603.00 | $1,625.00 | $1,605.00 | $1,568.00 | $1,632.00 | $0.00 | $1,628.00 | $1,573.00 | $1,674.00 | $1,581.00 | $1,619.00 | $0.00 | $1,681.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1,633.00 | $1,602.00 | $1,541.00 | $1,570.00 | $1,735.00 | $1,451.00 | $1,711.00 | $1,401.00 | $1,671.00 | $0.00 | $1,666.00 | $0.00 | $1,677.00 | $1,371.00 | $1,529.00 | $1,269.00 | $1,301.00 | $1,245.00 | 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$1,519.00 | $1,534.00 | $1,339.00 | $1,353.00 | $1,357.00 | $1,383.00 | $1,509.00 | $1,636.00 | $1,636.00 | $1,549.00 | $1,636.00 | $1,812.00 | $1,870.00 | $1,578.00 | $1,812.00 | $1,738.00 | $1,825.00 | $1,876.00 | $1,812.00 | $1,870.00 | $1,753.00 | $1,812.00 | $1,687.00 | $1,753.00 | $1,753.00 | $1,765.00 | $1,706.00 | $1,765.00 | $1,706.00 | $1,765.00 | $1,765.00 | $1,788.00 | $1,846.00 | $1,857.00 | $1,987.00 | $0.00 | $1,870.00 | $1,987.00 | $1,854.00 | $1,860.00 | $0.00 | $1,870.00 | $1,753.00 | $1,418.00 | $1,519.00 | $1,519.00 | $1,519.00 | $1,656.00 | $1,753.00 | $1,812.00 | $0.00 | $1,519.00 | $1,519.00 | $1,636.00 | $1,636.00 | $1,636.00 | $1,636.00 | $1,812.00 | $1,870.00 | $1,753.00 | $1,812.00 | $1,870.00 | $1,812.00 | $1,870.00 | $1,812.00 | $1,870.00 | $1,753.00 | $1,870.00 | $1,812.00 | $1,870.00 | $1,812.00 | $1,812.00 | $1,870.00 | $1,870.00 | $1,812.00 | $1,870.00 | $1,870.00 | $1,929.00 | $1,929.00 | $1,987.00 | $1,987.00 | $1,929.00 | $1,987.00 | $1,870.00 | $1,929.00 | $1,987.00 |
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The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
South & St. Johns
St. Johns Reef System and Fury Shoals
Check-in:
usually after 18:00 on arrival day until late
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This trip takes you to some of the best diving the Red Sea has to offer. Here the diving is less arduous so it’s a trip for those who want to see the best but have a more relaxed time while doing so. Sailing to the southernmost reefs, you’ll depart from Marsa Ghalib Port and dive some sites to the South before sailing overnight to your southernmost point in the St. John’s area. Depending on the weather, government approval and marine life sightings in recent weeks, we may sail to the southernmost islands of Rocky and Zabargad, or we’ll moor instead in the vast reef system of St John’s to begin the adventure in the South.
When leaving Marsa Ghalib the route can sometimes take in a dive at Abu Dabab on the first or last day. Often spoilt for choice, your guides will pick sites that they know to be the best for the time of the year and can find excellent alternatives should the weather affect the normal route. Although the distances are long, where possible we travel overnight so, as a 21 plus route, our aim is to get as many dives in as possible at some of the most impressive reefs. Below are some of the highlights.
On the way to Fury Shoals, dive Sha’ab Sharm with its wall dives and white tip reef sharks. Oceanic whitetips and silky sharks can sometimes be found in the blue and turtles often visit the south side before heading further south. At Fury Shoals, dive Sha’ab Claude with its famous swim-throughs and huge porite corals. Whitetip reef sharks and an anemone and clownfish settlement can be seen a little off the reef to the South. Abu Galawa Soraya has a fantastic coral garden and a wreck of a private sailing boat populated with glassfish.
St Johns is a vast collection of small reefs offering some of the most remote and rewarding diving in the Red Sea. This incredibly beautiful reef lies a short distance north of the Sudanese border. The reef covers a huge area and many dives would be needed to explore the numerous coral heads and islands. Habili Ali offers giant gorgonians and black corals whilst grey reef, silvertip and schools of hammerhead sharks might be found on the west side. Habili Gafaar is a mass of soft corals teaming with shoals of snappers, butterflyfish and barracudas. Mantas, grey reef and silvertip sharks can often be seen in the blue.
Gota Kebir is a massive reef, famous for its tunnels and south plateau, where jacks and barracudas can be seen and the occasional manta. The tunnels are ideal for novice cave divers.
Gota Soraya is rated as possibly one of the best wall dives in the Red Sea, with overhangs and cracks in the reef wall full of glassfish and sweepers and an abundance of corals, Grey Reef, Silvertips and Hammerhead sharks.
On the last day as we head back to port, we will try to take in a dive or two on the world-famous Elphinstone Reef if weather and diver experience permits us, or we will finish in the Abu Dabab area perhaps with another dive or two closer to Port Ghalib to relax and unwind before your final night in port.
Check-out:
at 09:00 on the last day. If you have an early arrival or a late departure flight, you can purchase a day package at one of our host hotels and use the facilities for a small fee, which you pay locally.
Please note:
Please note: As a 21+ DIVES cruise, there’s a good chance to enjoy 21 or more dives on a 7-day safari if you choose to.
You don’t need a minimum number of dives, but you should be comfortable with drift dives, as currents can be unpredictable and strong. If you are an Open Water Diver, some dives are below 18m therefore we recommend having advanced experience or taking your PADI Advanced Open Water course on board to maximize your enjoyment from the trip. Inexperienced and beginner divers may find some dives challenging and may be asked by the Cruise Director to skip dives that are not suitable for their diving experience. All diving is made from zodiacs to give precise entry and exit points.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Elphinstone – Daedalus – Fury Shoals
Check-in:
usually after 18:00 on arrival day until late
Throughout the week:
This trip offers you some of the best diving in the Red Sea and includes Daedalus, Fury Shoals and Elphinstone. With less distance to travel than some routes, you have more time to dive these iconic sites and there is less chance of seasickness with shorter sailings and secure moorings. Depending on prevailing weather conditions your guides will pick sites suitable for night dives outside the Marine Park.
Heading first to Fury Shoals, we may dive around the Marsa Alam area or perhaps dive Sha’ab Sharm with its wall dives and white tip reef sharks. Oceanic whitetips and silky sharks can sometimes be found in the blue and turtles often visit the south side before heading further south. At Fury Shoals, we have more time to explore the vast reef system than other itineraries afford. Of course, we will dive the classics such as Sha’ab Claude (a.k.a. Claudio) with its famous swim-throughs and huge porites corals, Malahi with its mazes and friendly turtles and Abu Galawa Soraya with its fantastic coral garden and a wreck of a private sailing boat smothered with glassfish. Sataya with its resident spinner dolphin population is a must for snorkeling between dives, as well as having some good underwater offerings, and on top of that we can spend time exploring less dived sites such as Sha’ab Hamam (Stairway to Heaven), Abu Galawa Kebir with the Tien Hsing wreck, Gota Sataya and if the weather is kind there are some submerged reefs that can be moored on such as Habili Sameh that will blow you away!
Daedalus Reef, a part of the Red Sea offshore Marine Park, is a large, oval reef with a lighthouse and is the furthest offshore reef in the Egyptian Red Sea. Its deep walls and drop-offs offer some of the most spectacular diving to be found. Daedalus has mountainous, pristine, hard coral formations. There is also a strong chance of spotting schooling hammerheads, especially from May to November, and grey reef sharks.
Of course, no trip to the South would be complete without stopping at world-famous Elphinstone, with its sheer walls covered in soft corals, and likely encounters with oceanic whitetip sharks. Depending on the experience of the group and the weather, you may even get the chance to dive it at the beginning and end of your amazing trip!
Check-out:
at 09:00 on the last day. If you have an early arrival or a late departure flight, you can purchase a day package at one of our host hotels and use the facilities for a small fee, which you pay locally.
Please note:
Emperor requires that you have 30 logged dives to dive in the Marine Parks and you are expected to be able to complete each dive with your buddy or following the guide. These are challenging dives with strong currents so not for inexperienced divers.
The guides may not enter the water and remain onboard as surface support for some dives. No night dives are allowed in the Marine Parks.
Adverse weather can affect this route.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
South & St. Johns
St. Johns Reef System and Fury Shoals
Check-in:
usually after 18:00 on arrival day until late
Throughout the week:
This trip takes you to some of the best diving the Red Sea has to offer. Here the diving is less arduous so it’s a trip for those who want to see the best but have a more relaxed time while doing so. Sailing to the southernmost reefs, you’ll depart from Marsa Ghalib Port and dive some sites to the South before sailing overnight to your southernmost point in the St. John’s area. Depending on the weather, government approval and marine life sightings in recent weeks, we may sail to the southernmost islands of Rocky and Zabargad, or we’ll moor instead in the vast reef system of St John’s to begin the adventure in the South.
When leaving Marsa Ghalib the route can sometimes take in a dive at Abu Dabab on the first or last day. Often spoilt for choice, your guides will pick sites that they know to be the best for the time of the year and can find excellent alternatives should the weather affect the normal route. Although the distances are long, where possible we travel overnight so, as a 21 plus route, our aim is to get as many dives in as possible at some of the most impressive reefs. Below are some of the highlights.
On the way to Fury Shoals, dive Sha’ab Sharm with its wall dives and white tip reef sharks. Oceanic whitetips and silky sharks can sometimes be found in the blue and turtles often visit the south side before heading further south. At Fury Shoals, dive Sha’ab Claude with its famous swim-throughs and huge porite corals. Whitetip reef sharks and an anemone and clownfish settlement can be seen a little off the reef to the South. Abu Galawa Soraya has a fantastic coral garden and a wreck of a private sailing boat populated with glassfish.
St Johns is a vast collection of small reefs offering some of the most remote and rewarding diving in the Red Sea. This incredibly beautiful reef lies a short distance north of the Sudanese border. The reef covers a huge area and many dives would be needed to explore the numerous coral heads and islands. Habili Ali offers giant gorgonians and black corals whilst grey reef, silvertip and schools of hammerhead sharks might be found on the west side. Habili Gafaar is a mass of soft corals teaming with shoals of snappers, butterflyfish and barracudas. Mantas, grey reef and silvertip sharks can often be seen in the blue.
Gota Kebir is a massive reef, famous for its tunnels and south plateau, where jacks and barracudas can be seen and the occasional manta. The tunnels are ideal for novice cave divers.
Gota Soraya is rated as possibly one of the best wall dives in the Red Sea, with overhangs and cracks in the reef wall full of glassfish and sweepers and an abundance of corals, Grey Reef, Silvertips and Hammerhead sharks.
On the last day as we head back to port, we will try to take in a dive or two on the world-famous Elphinstone Reef if weather and diver experience permits us, or we will finish in the Abu Dabab area perhaps with another dive or two closer to Port Ghalib to relax and unwind before your final night in port.
Check-out:
at 09:00 on the last day. If you have an early arrival or a late departure flight, you can purchase a day package at one of our host hotels and use the facilities for a small fee, which you pay locally.
Please note:
Please note: As a 21+ DIVES cruise, there’s a good chance to enjoy 21 or more dives on a 7-day safari if you choose to.
You don’t need a minimum number of dives, but you should be comfortable with drift dives, as currents can be unpredictable and strong. If you are an Open Water Diver, some dives are below 18m therefore we recommend having advanced experience or taking your PADI Advanced Open Water course on board to maximize your enjoyment from the trip. Inexperienced and beginner divers may find some dives challenging and may be asked by the Cruise Director to skip dives that are not suitable for their diving experience. All diving is made from zodiacs to give precise entry and exit points.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Red Sea Sharks
Check-in:
usually after 18:00 on arrival day until late
Throughout the week:
Looking for some shark action? We know the best time to have the best chance to see those sharks in action! Explore the majestic Red Sea during the warm summer months of May to August with our much anticipated Red Sea Sharks itinerary offering flexibility and focus for ‘action’ dives. These months are best-known for the variety of sharks visiting some of the remote offshore reefs. But be prepared to change diving plans at the last minute because we go where the action is.
Our guides select the best possible action sites to visit based on their immense local knowledge and on insider-data on recent activity including a variety of Red Sea sharks, dolphins and anything else that chooses to join the party.
Some of the sites we might visit are St John’s, Rocky, Daedalus and Elphinstone. However, please remember that the focus of this trip is not about where we go but about what we want to see…sharks! To that end, if we’ve had better shark sightings at, say, The Brother’s Islands, then we’ll head off there to catch the action! As always reefs we can visit may be restricted by weather conditions.
As you may be visiting some of the remote offshore Red Sea reef systems many of these may have deep drop offs and be exposed to strong currents so be prepared to spend some time waiting ‘in the blue’ or in the shallows looking for those unmistakable shapes and shadows.
There are no guarantees in life but one thing is for sure, this itinerary will give you the best chance of close encounters of the ‘sharky’ kind.
Check-out:
at 09:00 on the last day. If you have an early arrival or a late departure flight, you can purchase a day package at one of our host hotels and use the facilities for a small fee, which you pay locally.
Please note:
Emperor recommends that you have 30 logged dives to join this trip. Most dives will involve going to depth and drift diving in unpredictable and occasionally strong currents, therefore this itinerary is not for inexperienced divers. If you are an Open Water Diver, many dives on this itinerary are below 18m therefore we recommend taking your PADI Advanced Open Water course or Deep Diver training on board to maximize your enjoyment from the trip. Divers may find some dives challenging and may be asked by the Cruise Director to skip dives that are not suitable for their diving experience. All diving is made from zodiacs to give precise entry and exit points. No night dives are allowed in the Marine Parks.
Please note: Due to weather and diving conditions, it’s not always possible to visit each dive site. Your Cruise Director and Captain will decide the best ones to visit at the time of diving.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Elphinstone – Daedalus – Fury Shoals
Check-in:
usually after 18:00 on arrival day until late
Throughout the week:
This trip offers you some of the best diving in the Red Sea and includes Daedalus, Fury Shoals and Elphinstone. With less distance to travel than some routes, you have more time to dive these iconic sites and there is less chance of seasickness with shorter sailings and secure moorings. Depending on prevailing weather conditions your guides will pick sites suitable for night dives outside the Marine Park.
Heading first to Fury Shoals, we may dive around the Marsa Alam area or perhaps dive Sha’ab Sharm with its wall dives and white tip reef sharks. Oceanic whitetips and silky sharks can sometimes be found in the blue and turtles often visit the south side before heading further south. At Fury Shoals, we have more time to explore the vast reef system than other itineraries afford. Of course, we will dive the classics such as Sha’ab Claude (a.k.a. Claudio) with its famous swim-throughs and huge porites corals, Malahi with its mazes and friendly turtles and Abu Galawa Soraya with its fantastic coral garden and a wreck of a private sailing boat smothered with glassfish. Sataya with its resident spinner dolphin population is a must for snorkeling between dives, as well as having some good underwater offerings, and on top of that we can spend time exploring less dived sites such as Sha’ab Hamam (Stairway to Heaven), Abu Galawa Kebir with the Tien Hsing wreck, Gota Sataya and if the weather is kind there are some submerged reefs that can be moored on such as Habili Sameh that will blow you away!
Daedalus Reef, a part of the Red Sea offshore Marine Park, is a large, oval reef with a lighthouse and is the furthest offshore reef in the Egyptian Red Sea. Its deep walls and drop-offs offer some of the most spectacular diving to be found. Daedalus has mountainous, pristine, hard coral formations. There is also a strong chance of spotting schooling hammerheads, especially from May to November, and grey reef sharks.
Of course, no trip to the South would be complete without stopping at world-famous Elphinstone, with its sheer walls covered in soft corals, and likely encounters with oceanic whitetip sharks. Depending on the experience of the group and the weather, you may even get the chance to dive it at the beginning and end of your amazing trip!
Check-out:
at 09:00 on the last day. If you have an early arrival or a late departure flight, you can purchase a day package at one of our host hotels and use the facilities for a small fee, which you pay locally.
Please note:
Emperor requires that you have 30 logged dives to dive in the Marine Parks and you are expected to be able to complete each dive with your buddy or following the guide. These are challenging dives with strong currents so not for inexperienced divers.
The guides may not enter the water and remain onboard as surface support for some dives. No night dives are allowed in the Marine Parks.
Adverse weather can affect this route.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Elphinstone – Daedalus – Fury Shoals
Check-in:
usually after 18:00 on arrival day until late
Throughout the week:
This trip offers you some of the best diving in the Red Sea and includes Daedalus, Fury Shoals and Elphinstone. With less distance to travel than some routes, you have more time to dive these iconic sites and there is less chance of seasickness with shorter sailings and secure moorings. Depending on prevailing weather conditions your guides will pick sites suitable for night dives outside the Marine Park.
Heading first to Fury Shoals, we may dive around the Marsa Alam area or perhaps dive Sha’ab Sharm with its wall dives and white tip reef sharks. Oceanic whitetips and silky sharks can sometimes be found in the blue and turtles often visit the south side before heading further south. At Fury Shoals, we have more time to explore the vast reef system than other itineraries afford. Of course, we will dive the classics such as Sha’ab Claude (a.k.a. Claudio) with its famous swim-throughs and huge porites corals, Malahi with its mazes and friendly turtles and Abu Galawa Soraya with its fantastic coral garden and a wreck of a private sailing boat smothered with glassfish. Sataya with its resident spinner dolphin population is a must for snorkeling between dives, as well as having some good underwater offerings, and on top of that we can spend time exploring less dived sites such as Sha’ab Hamam (Stairway to Heaven), Abu Galawa Kebir with the Tien Hsing wreck, Gota Sataya and if the weather is kind there are some submerged reefs that can be moored on such as Habili Sameh that will blow you away!
Daedalus Reef, a part of the Red Sea offshore Marine Park, is a large, oval reef with a lighthouse and is the furthest offshore reef in the Egyptian Red Sea. Its deep walls and drop-offs offer some of the most spectacular diving to be found. Daedalus has mountainous, pristine, hard coral formations. There is also a strong chance of spotting schooling hammerheads, especially from May to November, and grey reef sharks.
Of course, no trip to the South would be complete without stopping at world-famous Elphinstone, with its sheer walls covered in soft corals, and likely encounters with oceanic whitetip sharks. Depending on the experience of the group and the weather, you may even get the chance to dive it at the beginning and end of your amazing trip!
Check-out:
at 09:00 on the last day. If you have an early arrival or a late departure flight, you can purchase a day package at one of our host hotels and use the facilities for a small fee, which you pay locally.
Please note:
Emperor requires that you have 30 logged dives to dive in the Marine Parks and you are expected to be able to complete each dive with your buddy or following the guide. These are challenging dives with strong currents so not for inexperienced divers.
The guides may not enter the water and remain onboard as surface support for some dives. No night dives are allowed in the Marine Parks.
Adverse weather can affect this route.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
South & St. Johns
St. Johns Reef System and Fury Shoals
Check-in:
usually after 18:00 on arrival day until late
Throughout the week:
This trip takes you to some of the best diving the Red Sea has to offer. Here the diving is less arduous so it’s a trip for those who want to see the best but have a more relaxed time while doing so. Sailing to the southernmost reefs, you’ll depart from Marsa Ghalib Port and dive some sites to the South before sailing overnight to your southernmost point in the St. John’s area. Depending on the weather, government approval and marine life sightings in recent weeks, we may sail to the southernmost islands of Rocky and Zabargad, or we’ll moor instead in the vast reef system of St John’s to begin the adventure in the South.
When leaving Marsa Ghalib the route can sometimes take in a dive at Abu Dabab on the first or last day. Often spoilt for choice, your guides will pick sites that they know to be the best for the time of the year and can find excellent alternatives should the weather affect the normal route. Although the distances are long, where possible we travel overnight so, as a 21 plus route, our aim is to get as many dives in as possible at some of the most impressive reefs. Below are some of the highlights.
On the way to Fury Shoals, dive Sha’ab Sharm with its wall dives and white tip reef sharks. Oceanic whitetips and silky sharks can sometimes be found in the blue and turtles often visit the south side before heading further south. At Fury Shoals, dive Sha’ab Claude with its famous swim-throughs and huge porite corals. Whitetip reef sharks and an anemone and clownfish settlement can be seen a little off the reef to the South. Abu Galawa Soraya has a fantastic coral garden and a wreck of a private sailing boat populated with glassfish.
St Johns is a vast collection of small reefs offering some of the most remote and rewarding diving in the Red Sea. This incredibly beautiful reef lies a short distance north of the Sudanese border. The reef covers a huge area and many dives would be needed to explore the numerous coral heads and islands. Habili Ali offers giant gorgonians and black corals whilst grey reef, silvertip and schools of hammerhead sharks might be found on the west side. Habili Gafaar is a mass of soft corals teaming with shoals of snappers, butterflyfish and barracudas. Mantas, grey reef and silvertip sharks can often be seen in the blue.
Gota Kebir is a massive reef, famous for its tunnels and south plateau, where jacks and barracudas can be seen and the occasional manta. The tunnels are ideal for novice cave divers.
Gota Soraya is rated as possibly one of the best wall dives in the Red Sea, with overhangs and cracks in the reef wall full of glassfish and sweepers and an abundance of corals, Grey Reef, Silvertips and Hammerhead sharks.
On the last day as we head back to port, we will try to take in a dive or two on the world-famous Elphinstone Reef if weather and diver experience permits us, or we will finish in the Abu Dabab area perhaps with another dive or two closer to Port Ghalib to relax and unwind before your final night in port.
Check-out:
at 09:00 on the last day. If you have an early arrival or a late departure flight, you can purchase a day package at one of our host hotels and use the facilities for a small fee, which you pay locally.
Please note:
Please note: As a 21+ DIVES cruise, there’s a good chance to enjoy 21 or more dives on a 7-day safari if you choose to.
You don’t need a minimum number of dives, but you should be comfortable with drift dives, as currents can be unpredictable and strong. If you are an Open Water Diver, some dives are below 18m therefore we recommend having advanced experience or taking your PADI Advanced Open Water course on board to maximize your enjoyment from the trip. Inexperienced and beginner divers may find some dives challenging and may be asked by the Cruise Director to skip dives that are not suitable for their diving experience. All diving is made from zodiacs to give precise entry and exit points.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Reefs & Wrecks
Abu Nuhas – Straits of Gubal – SS Thistlegorm – Ras Mohamed – Straits of Tiran – Ulysses and others
Check-in:
usually after 18:00 on arrival day until late
Throughout the week:
This itinerary presents the best of both worlds, where you visit famous wrecks in the northern Red Sea along with some stunning reef diving.
The famous horseshoe-shaped reef of Shaab El Erg is a perfect example of the reefs on offer on this cruise with its beautiful hard coral garden and the chance to see dolphins.
Abu Nuhas has four well-known wrecks: Giannis D, Carnatic, the Chrisoula K (’tile wreck’) and the Kimon M (‘lentil wreck’), all offering spectacular dives and plenty of fish life.
In between wreck dives, you will also visit the reefs of the Straits of Gubal, Gulf of Suez and those to the north of Hurghada. A variety of deep walls and hard coral gardens with an abundance of reef fish make them well worth a visit.
Night dives can be superb as Gubal Island offers protected anchoring for the night. A small wreck at 8-10 meters makes for a spectacular night dive with lionfish, scorpionfish and its resident giant moray eel as well as the wreck of the Ulysses. Next onto the Kingston lying at Shag Rock, the Carina lying close to Sha’ab Ali and the Dunraven at Beacon Rock.
Check-out:
at 09:00 on the last day. If you have an early arrival or a late departure flight, you can purchase a day package at one of our host hotels and use the facilities for a small fee, which you pay locally.
Please note:
Please note: As a 21+ DIVES cruise, there’s a good chance to enjoy 21 or more dives on a 7-day safari if you choose to.
You don’t need a minimum number of dives, but you should be comfortable with drift dives, as currents can be unpredictable and strong. If you are an Open Water Diver, some dives are below 18m therefore we recommend having advanced experience or taking your PADI Advanced Open Water course on board to maximize your enjoyment from the trip. Inexperienced and beginner divers may find some dives challenging and may be asked by the Cruise Director to skip dives that are not suitable for their diving experience. All diving is made from zodiacs to give precise entry and exit points.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Reefs & Wrecks
Abu Nuhas – Straits of Gubal – SS Thistlegorm – Ras Mohamed – Straits of Tiran – Ulysses and others
Check-in:
usually after 18:00 on arrival day until late
Throughout the week:
This itinerary presents the best of both worlds, where you visit famous wrecks in the northern Red Sea along with some stunning reef diving.
The famous horseshoe-shaped reef of Shaab El Erg is a perfect example of the reefs on offer on this cruise with its beautiful hard coral garden and the chance to see dolphins.
Abu Nuhas has four well-known wrecks: Giannis D, Carnatic, the Chrisoula K (’tile wreck’) and the Kimon M (‘lentil wreck’), all offering spectacular dives and plenty of fish life.
In between wreck dives, you will also visit the reefs of the Straits of Gubal, Gulf of Suez and those to the north of Hurghada. A variety of deep walls and hard coral gardens with an abundance of reef fish make them well worth a visit.
Night dives can be superb as Gubal Island offers protected anchoring for the night. A small wreck at 8-10 meters makes for a spectacular night dive with lionfish, scorpionfish and its resident giant moray eel as well as the wreck of the Ulysses. Next onto the Kingston lying at Shag Rock, the Carina lying close to Sha’ab Ali and the Dunraven at Beacon Rock.
Check-out:
at 09:00 on the last day. If you have an early arrival or a late departure flight, you can purchase a day package at one of our host hotels and use the facilities for a small fee, which you pay locally.
Please note:
Please note: As a 21+ DIVES cruise, there’s a good chance to enjoy 21 or more dives on a 7-day safari if you choose to.
You don’t need a minimum number of dives, but you should be comfortable with drift dives, as currents can be unpredictable and strong. If you are an Open Water Diver, some dives are below 18m therefore we recommend having advanced experience or taking your PADI Advanced Open Water course on board to maximize your enjoyment from the trip. Inexperienced and beginner divers may find some dives challenging and may be asked by the Cruise Director to skip dives that are not suitable for their diving experience. All diving is made from zodiacs to give precise entry and exit points.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Reefs & Wrecks
Abu Nuhas – Straits of Gubal – SS Thistlegorm – Ras Mohamed – Straits of Tiran – Ulysses and others
Check-in:
usually after 18:00 on arrival day until late
Throughout the week:
This itinerary presents the best of both worlds, where you visit famous wrecks in the northern Red Sea along with some stunning reef diving.
The famous horseshoe-shaped reef of Shaab El Erg is a perfect example of the reefs on offer on this cruise with its beautiful hard coral garden and the chance to see dolphins.
Abu Nuhas has four well-known wrecks: Giannis D, Carnatic, the Chrisoula K (’tile wreck’) and the Kimon M (‘lentil wreck’), all offering spectacular dives and plenty of fish life.
In between wreck dives, you will also visit the reefs of the Straits of Gubal, Gulf of Suez and those to the north of Hurghada. A variety of deep walls and hard coral gardens with an abundance of reef fish make them well worth a visit.
Night dives can be superb as Gubal Island offers protected anchoring for the night. A small wreck at 8-10 meters makes for a spectacular night dive with lionfish, scorpionfish and its resident giant moray eel as well as the wreck of the Ulysses. Next onto the Kingston lying at Shag Rock, the Carina lying close to Sha’ab Ali and the Dunraven at Beacon Rock.
Check-out:
at 09:00 on the last day. If you have an early arrival or a late departure flight, you can purchase a day package at one of our host hotels and use the facilities for a small fee, which you pay locally.
Please note:
Please note: As a 21+ DIVES cruise, there’s a good chance to enjoy 21 or more dives on a 7-day safari if you choose to.
You don’t need a minimum number of dives, but you should be comfortable with drift dives, as currents can be unpredictable and strong. If you are an Open Water Diver, some dives are below 18m therefore we recommend having advanced experience or taking your PADI Advanced Open Water course on board to maximize your enjoyment from the trip. Inexperienced and beginner divers may find some dives challenging and may be asked by the Cruise Director to skip dives that are not suitable for their diving experience. All diving is made from zodiacs to give precise entry and exit points.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Reefs & Wrecks
Abu Nuhas – Straits of Gubal – SS Thistlegorm – Ras Mohamed – Straits of Tiran – Ulysses and others
Check-in:
usually after 18:00 on arrival day until late
Throughout the week:
This itinerary presents the best of both worlds, where you visit famous wrecks in the northern Red Sea along with some stunning reef diving.
The famous horseshoe-shaped reef of Shaab El Erg is a perfect example of the reefs on offer on this cruise with its beautiful hard coral garden and the chance to see dolphins.
Abu Nuhas has four well-known wrecks: Giannis D, Carnatic, the Chrisoula K (’tile wreck’) and the Kimon M (‘lentil wreck’), all offering spectacular dives and plenty of fish life.
In between wreck dives, you will also visit the reefs of the Straits of Gubal, Gulf of Suez and those to the north of Hurghada. A variety of deep walls and hard coral gardens with an abundance of reef fish make them well worth a visit.
Night dives can be superb as Gubal Island offers protected anchoring for the night. A small wreck at 8-10 meters makes for a spectacular night dive with lionfish, scorpionfish and its resident giant moray eel as well as the wreck of the Ulysses. Next onto the Kingston lying at Shag Rock, the Carina lying close to Sha’ab Ali and the Dunraven at Beacon Rock.
Check-out:
at 09:00 on the last day. If you have an early arrival or a late departure flight, you can purchase a day package at one of our host hotels and use the facilities for a small fee, which you pay locally.
Please note:
Please note: As a 21+ DIVES cruise, there’s a good chance to enjoy 21 or more dives on a 7-day safari if you choose to.
You don’t need a minimum number of dives, but you should be comfortable with drift dives, as currents can be unpredictable and strong. If you are an Open Water Diver, some dives are below 18m therefore we recommend having advanced experience or taking your PADI Advanced Open Water course on board to maximize your enjoyment from the trip. Inexperienced and beginner divers may find some dives challenging and may be asked by the Cruise Director to skip dives that are not suitable for their diving experience. All diving is made from zodiacs to give precise entry and exit points.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Reefs & Wrecks
Abu Nuhas – Straits of Gubal – SS Thistlegorm – Ras Mohamed – Straits of Tiran – Ulysses and others
Check-in:
usually after 18:00 on arrival day until late
Throughout the week:
This itinerary presents the best of both worlds, where you visit famous wrecks in the northern Red Sea along with some stunning reef diving.
The famous horseshoe-shaped reef of Shaab El Erg is a perfect example of the reefs on offer on this cruise with its beautiful hard coral garden and the chance to see dolphins.
Abu Nuhas has four well-known wrecks: Giannis D, Carnatic, the Chrisoula K (’tile wreck’) and the Kimon M (‘lentil wreck’), all offering spectacular dives and plenty of fish life.
In between wreck dives, you will also visit the reefs of the Straits of Gubal, Gulf of Suez and those to the north of Hurghada. A variety of deep walls and hard coral gardens with an abundance of reef fish make them well worth a visit.
Night dives can be superb as Gubal Island offers protected anchoring for the night. A small wreck at 8-10 meters makes for a spectacular night dive with lionfish, scorpionfish and its resident giant moray eel as well as the wreck of the Ulysses. Next onto the Kingston lying at Shag Rock, the Carina lying close to Sha’ab Ali and the Dunraven at Beacon Rock.
Check-out:
at 09:00 on the last day. If you have an early arrival or a late departure flight, you can purchase a day package at one of our host hotels and use the facilities for a small fee, which you pay locally.
Please note:
Please note: As a 21+ DIVES cruise, there’s a good chance to enjoy 21 or more dives on a 7-day safari if you choose to.
You don’t need a minimum number of dives, but you should be comfortable with drift dives, as currents can be unpredictable and strong. If you are an Open Water Diver, some dives are below 18m therefore we recommend having advanced experience or taking your PADI Advanced Open Water course on board to maximize your enjoyment from the trip. Inexperienced and beginner divers may find some dives challenging and may be asked by the Cruise Director to skip dives that are not suitable for their diving experience. All diving is made from zodiacs to give precise entry and exit points.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Reefs & Wrecks
Abu Nuhas – Straits of Gubal – SS Thistlegorm – Ras Mohamed – Straits of Tiran – Ulysses and others
Check-in:
usually after 18:00 on arrival day until late
Throughout the week:
This itinerary presents the best of both worlds, where you visit famous wrecks in the northern Red Sea along with some stunning reef diving.
The famous horseshoe-shaped reef of Shaab El Erg is a perfect example of the reefs on offer on this cruise with its beautiful hard coral garden and the chance to see dolphins.
Abu Nuhas has four well-known wrecks: Giannis D, Carnatic, the Chrisoula K (’tile wreck’) and the Kimon M (‘lentil wreck’), all offering spectacular dives and plenty of fish life.
In between wreck dives, you will also visit the reefs of the Straits of Gubal, Gulf of Suez and those to the north of Hurghada. A variety of deep walls and hard coral gardens with an abundance of reef fish make them well worth a visit.
Night dives can be superb as Gubal Island offers protected anchoring for the night. A small wreck at 8-10 meters makes for a spectacular night dive with lionfish, scorpionfish and its resident giant moray eel as well as the wreck of the Ulysses. Next onto the Kingston lying at Shag Rock, the Carina lying close to Sha’ab Ali and the Dunraven at Beacon Rock.
Check-out:
at 09:00 on the last day. If you have an early arrival or a late departure flight, you can purchase a day package at one of our host hotels and use the facilities for a small fee, which you pay locally.
Please note:
Please note: As a 21+ DIVES cruise, there’s a good chance to enjoy 21 or more dives on a 7-day safari if you choose to.
You don’t need a minimum number of dives, but you should be comfortable with drift dives, as currents can be unpredictable and strong. If you are an Open Water Diver, some dives are below 18m therefore we recommend having advanced experience or taking your PADI Advanced Open Water course on board to maximize your enjoyment from the trip. Inexperienced and beginner divers may find some dives challenging and may be asked by the Cruise Director to skip dives that are not suitable for their diving experience. All diving is made from zodiacs to give precise entry and exit points.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
South & St. Johns
St. Johns Reef System and Fury Shoals
Check-in:
usually after 18:00 on arrival day until late
Throughout the week:
This trip takes you to some of the best diving the Red Sea has to offer. Here the diving is less arduous so it’s a trip for those who want to see the best but have a more relaxed time while doing so. Sailing to the southernmost reefs, you’ll depart from Marsa Ghalib Port and dive some sites to the South before sailing overnight to your southernmost point in the St. John’s area. Depending on the weather, government approval and marine life sightings in recent weeks, we may sail to the southernmost islands of Rocky and Zabargad, or we’ll moor instead in the vast reef system of St John’s to begin the adventure in the South.
When leaving Marsa Ghalib the route can sometimes take in a dive at Abu Dabab on the first or last day. Often spoilt for choice, your guides will pick sites that they know to be the best for the time of the year and can find excellent alternatives should the weather affect the normal route. Although the distances are long, where possible we travel overnight so, as a 21 plus route, our aim is to get as many dives in as possible at some of the most impressive reefs. Below are some of the highlights.
On the way to Fury Shoals, dive Sha’ab Sharm with its wall dives and white tip reef sharks. Oceanic whitetips and silky sharks can sometimes be found in the blue and turtles often visit the south side before heading further south. At Fury Shoals, dive Sha’ab Claude with its famous swim-throughs and huge porite corals. Whitetip reef sharks and an anemone and clownfish settlement can be seen a little off the reef to the South. Abu Galawa Soraya has a fantastic coral garden and a wreck of a private sailing boat populated with glassfish.
St Johns is a vast collection of small reefs offering some of the most remote and rewarding diving in the Red Sea. This incredibly beautiful reef lies a short distance north of the Sudanese border. The reef covers a huge area and many dives would be needed to explore the numerous coral heads and islands. Habili Ali offers giant gorgonians and black corals whilst grey reef, silvertip and schools of hammerhead sharks might be found on the west side. Habili Gafaar is a mass of soft corals teaming with shoals of snappers, butterflyfish and barracudas. Mantas, grey reef and silvertip sharks can often be seen in the blue.
Gota Kebir is a massive reef, famous for its tunnels and south plateau, where jacks and barracudas can be seen and the occasional manta. The tunnels are ideal for novice cave divers.
Gota Soraya is rated as possibly one of the best wall dives in the Red Sea, with overhangs and cracks in the reef wall full of glassfish and sweepers and an abundance of corals, Grey Reef, Silvertips and Hammerhead sharks.
On the last day as we head back to port, we will try to take in a dive or two on the world-famous Elphinstone Reef if weather and diver experience permits us, or we will finish in the Abu Dabab area perhaps with another dive or two closer to Port Ghalib to relax and unwind before your final night in port.
Check-out:
at 09:00 on the last day. If you have an early arrival or a late departure flight, you can purchase a day package at one of our host hotels and use the facilities for a small fee, which you pay locally.
Please note:
Please note: As a 21+ DIVES cruise, there’s a good chance to enjoy 21 or more dives on a 7-day safari if you choose to.
You don’t need a minimum number of dives, but you should be comfortable with drift dives, as currents can be unpredictable and strong. If you are an Open Water Diver, some dives are below 18m therefore we recommend having advanced experience or taking your PADI Advanced Open Water course on board to maximize your enjoyment from the trip. Inexperienced and beginner divers may find some dives challenging and may be asked by the Cruise Director to skip dives that are not suitable for their diving experience. All diving is made from zodiacs to give precise entry and exit points.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
South & St. Johns
St. Johns Reef System and Fury Shoals
Check-in:
usually after 18:00 on arrival day until late
Throughout the week:
This trip takes you to some of the best diving the Red Sea has to offer. Here the diving is less arduous so it’s a trip for those who want to see the best but have a more relaxed time while doing so. Sailing to the southernmost reefs, you’ll depart from Marsa Ghalib Port and dive some sites to the South before sailing overnight to your southernmost point in the St. John’s area. Depending on the weather, government approval and marine life sightings in recent weeks, we may sail to the southernmost islands of Rocky and Zabargad, or we’ll moor instead in the vast reef system of St John’s to begin the adventure in the South.
When leaving Marsa Ghalib the route can sometimes take in a dive at Abu Dabab on the first or last day. Often spoilt for choice, your guides will pick sites that they know to be the best for the time of the year and can find excellent alternatives should the weather affect the normal route. Although the distances are long, where possible we travel overnight so, as a 21 plus route, our aim is to get as many dives in as possible at some of the most impressive reefs. Below are some of the highlights.
On the way to Fury Shoals, dive Sha’ab Sharm with its wall dives and white tip reef sharks. Oceanic whitetips and silky sharks can sometimes be found in the blue and turtles often visit the south side before heading further south. At Fury Shoals, dive Sha’ab Claude with its famous swim-throughs and huge porite corals. Whitetip reef sharks and an anemone and clownfish settlement can be seen a little off the reef to the South. Abu Galawa Soraya has a fantastic coral garden and a wreck of a private sailing boat populated with glassfish.
St Johns is a vast collection of small reefs offering some of the most remote and rewarding diving in the Red Sea. This incredibly beautiful reef lies a short distance north of the Sudanese border. The reef covers a huge area and many dives would be needed to explore the numerous coral heads and islands. Habili Ali offers giant gorgonians and black corals whilst grey reef, silvertip and schools of hammerhead sharks might be found on the west side. Habili Gafaar is a mass of soft corals teaming with shoals of snappers, butterflyfish and barracudas. Mantas, grey reef and silvertip sharks can often be seen in the blue.
Gota Kebir is a massive reef, famous for its tunnels and south plateau, where jacks and barracudas can be seen and the occasional manta. The tunnels are ideal for novice cave divers.
Gota Soraya is rated as possibly one of the best wall dives in the Red Sea, with overhangs and cracks in the reef wall full of glassfish and sweepers and an abundance of corals, Grey Reef, Silvertips and Hammerhead sharks.
On the last day as we head back to port, we will try to take in a dive or two on the world-famous Elphinstone Reef if weather and diver experience permits us, or we will finish in the Abu Dabab area perhaps with another dive or two closer to Port Ghalib to relax and unwind before your final night in port.
Check-out:
at 09:00 on the last day. If you have an early arrival or a late departure flight, you can purchase a day package at one of our host hotels and use the facilities for a small fee, which you pay locally.
Please note:
Please note: As a 21+ DIVES cruise, there’s a good chance to enjoy 21 or more dives on a 7-day safari if you choose to.
You don’t need a minimum number of dives, but you should be comfortable with drift dives, as currents can be unpredictable and strong. If you are an Open Water Diver, some dives are below 18m therefore we recommend having advanced experience or taking your PADI Advanced Open Water course on board to maximize your enjoyment from the trip. Inexperienced and beginner divers may find some dives challenging and may be asked by the Cruise Director to skip dives that are not suitable for their diving experience. All diving is made from zodiacs to give precise entry and exit points.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Safaga, Brothers, Elphinstone
Panorama Reef – Middle Reef – Abu Kafan – Salem Express – Brother Islands – Abu Dabab – Elphinstone
Check-in:
usually after 18:00 on arrival day until late
Throughout the week:
The area around Safaga has some great diving, the best being the offshore reefs of Panorama Reef, Middle Reef and Abu Kafan. Some divers say this area equals the great sites of Ras Mohamed. The diving offers a combination of shallow reef dives and drop-offs, as well as the famous wreck of the Salem Express.
The Salem Express is a dramatic dive. Around 500 people perished in one of the worst marine tragedies of all times. The 100-metre ferryboat was on its way back from Mecca to Safaga after the annual Muslim pilgrimage in December 1991 when it hit the reef during a stormy night and sunk rapidly without giving the crew and passengers the chance to board the lifeboats. It is now home to a thriving underwater life, including a famous resident frogfish, blue-spotted stingrays, angel and butterfly fish. The ship itself is covered in a large quantity of hard and soft corals. It is one of the largest wrecks in the Egyptian Red Sea, roughly the same size as the Thistlegorm.
There is superb wall diving at Panorama, on the south-east of the plateau is a gorgonian and glassfish corner with the whole plateau covered in soft corals and on the south side is an anemone city.
Hal Hal (Middle Reef) is a rarely chosen dive site due to its distance from the coast, which makes it a virgin spot. The north side is a drop off going down to 80 metres and is a perfect location to spot tunas, barracudas, turtles and sharks. The southern side has colourful coral gardens along with some caves and canyons.
Abu Kafan is a 300-metre long, narrow reef offering a plateau at both north and south tips. We normally jump in the water on the north plateau and glide with the frequent strong current southwards along the impressive walls covered with soft and black coral, giant fans and gorgonians.
The Brother Islands are the pinnacles of two undersea mountains rising from the depths of the abyss and are located about 60 miles offshore. Part of the Marine Park Islands National Park, these islands offer stunning wall diving, with the walls being covered in soft corals and forests of gorgonians, creating a kaleidoscope of ever-changing colors. They attract a diverse array of marine species and large pelagics. Large tuna, jacks and snappers cruise in the blue, accompanied by occasional hammerheads, Silvertips, silky and oceanic whitetip sharks and mantas. Even the rare thresher shark can be found here. Sightings of the grey reef shark are almost guaranteed on the North and South Plateaux of Small Brother.
Abu Dabab is six reefs commonly known as “Fathers Steps” or “Fathers Stepping Stones” and as the name suggests a set of fairly shallow reefs ranging from depths of 25 meters to the seafloor. In between Abu Dabab II and III at approximately 15 meters is the wreckage of a small ship sunk after a fire in 2004. The reefs themselves offer colorful coral gardens and an underwater cave system to explore. Pods of dolphins have been known to frequent the area as well as blue-spotted rays, Napoleons, giant puffers, boxfish, sweetlips, batfish, nudibranchs and more.
Elphinstone is approximately 30km from Port Ghalib; Elphinstone reef is 300 meters long with sheer walls richly covered in colorful pink and red soft corals and elegant red gorgonians descending to around 40 meters. Other areas of the reef have near-vertical cliffs, overhangs, small caves and drop-offs of up to 100 meters. Elphinstone is known to experience some strong currents attracting many diverse species such as barracuda, angelfish, groupers, Napoleons, morays, reef sharks and great shoals of dogtooth tuna and jacks. Occasional sightings include dolphins, turtles, oceanic whitetip and hammerheads sharks.
Check-out:
at 09:00 on the last day. If you have an early arrival or a late departure flight, you can purchase a day package at one of our host hotels and use the facilities for a small fee, which you pay locally.
Please note:
Emperor recommends that you have 30 logged dives to join this trip. Most dives will involve going to depth and drift diving in unpredictable and occasionally strong currents, therefore this itinerary is not for inexperienced divers. If you are an Open Water Diver, many dives on this itinerary are below 18m therefore we recommend taking your PADI Advanced Open Water course or Deep Diver training on board to maximize your enjoyment from the trip. Divers may find some dives challenging and may be asked by the Cruise Director to skip dives that are not suitable for their diving experience. All diving is made from zodiacs to give precise entry and exit points. No night dives are allowed in the Marine Parks.
Please note: Due to weather and diving conditions, it’s not always possible to visit each dive site. Your Cruise Director and Captain will decide the best ones to visit at the time of diving.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Reefs & Wrecks
Abu Nuhas – Straits of Gubal – SS Thistlegorm – Ras Mohamed – Straits of Tiran – Ulysses and others
Check-in:
usually after 18:00 on arrival day until late
Throughout the week:
This itinerary presents the best of both worlds, where you visit famous wrecks in the northern Red Sea along with some stunning reef diving.
The famous horseshoe-shaped reef of Shaab El Erg is a perfect example of the reefs on offer on this cruise with its beautiful hard coral garden and the chance to see dolphins.
Abu Nuhas has four well-known wrecks: Giannis D, Carnatic, the Chrisoula K (’tile wreck’) and the Kimon M (‘lentil wreck’), all offering spectacular dives and plenty of fish life.
In between wreck dives, you will also visit the reefs of the Straits of Gubal, Gulf of Suez and those to the north of Hurghada. A variety of deep walls and hard coral gardens with an abundance of reef fish make them well worth a visit.
Night dives can be superb as Gubal Island offers protected anchoring for the night. A small wreck at 8-10 meters makes for a spectacular night dive with lionfish, scorpionfish and its resident giant moray eel as well as the wreck of the Ulysses. Next onto the Kingston lying at Shag Rock, the Carina lying close to Sha’ab Ali and the Dunraven at Beacon Rock.
Check-out:
at 09:00 on the last day. If you have an early arrival or a late departure flight, you can purchase a day package at one of our host hotels and use the facilities for a small fee, which you pay locally.
Please note:
Please note: As a 21+ DIVES cruise, there’s a good chance to enjoy 21 or more dives on a 7-day safari if you choose to.
You don’t need a minimum number of dives, but you should be comfortable with drift dives, as currents can be unpredictable and strong. If you are an Open Water Diver, some dives are below 18m therefore we recommend having advanced experience or taking your PADI Advanced Open Water course on board to maximize your enjoyment from the trip. Inexperienced and beginner divers may find some dives challenging and may be asked by the Cruise Director to skip dives that are not suitable for their diving experience. All diving is made from zodiacs to give precise entry and exit points.
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Reefs & Wrecks
Abu Nuhas – Straits of Gubal – SS Thistlegorm – Ras Mohamed – Straits of Tiran – Ulysses and others
Check-in:
usually after 18:00 on arrival day until late
Throughout the week:
This itinerary presents the best of both worlds, where you visit famous wrecks in the northern Red Sea along with some stunning reef diving.
The famous horseshoe-shaped reef of Shaab El Erg is a perfect example of the reefs on offer on this cruise with its beautiful hard coral garden and the chance to see dolphins.
Abu Nuhas has four well-known wrecks: Giannis D, Carnatic, the Chrisoula K (’tile wreck’) and the Kimon M (‘lentil wreck’), all offering spectacular dives and plenty of fish life.
In between wreck dives, you will also visit the reefs of the Straits of Gubal, Gulf of Suez and those to the north of Hurghada. A variety of deep walls and hard coral gardens with an abundance of reef fish make them well worth a visit.
Night dives can be superb as Gubal Island offers protected anchoring for the night. A small wreck at 8-10 meters makes for a spectacular night dive with lionfish, scorpionfish and its resident giant moray eel as well as the wreck of the Ulysses. Next onto the Kingston lying at Shag Rock, the Carina lying close to Sha’ab Ali and the Dunraven at Beacon Rock.
Check-out:
at 09:00 on the last day. If you have an early arrival or a late departure flight, you can purchase a day package at one of our host hotels and use the facilities for a small fee, which you pay locally.
Please note:
Please note: As a 21+ DIVES cruise, there’s a good chance to enjoy 21 or more dives on a 7-day safari if you choose to.
You don’t need a minimum number of dives, but you should be comfortable with drift dives, as currents can be unpredictable and strong. If you are an Open Water Diver, some dives are below 18m therefore we recommend having advanced experience or taking your PADI Advanced Open Water course on board to maximize your enjoyment from the trip. Inexperienced and beginner divers may find some dives challenging and may be asked by the Cruise Director to skip dives that are not suitable for their diving experience. All diving is made from zodiacs to give precise entry and exit points.
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Reefs & Wrecks
Abu Nuhas – Straits of Gubal – SS Thistlegorm – Ras Mohamed – Straits of Tiran – Ulysses and others
Check-in:
usually after 18:00 on arrival day until late
Throughout the week:
This itinerary presents the best of both worlds, where you visit famous wrecks in the northern Red Sea along with some stunning reef diving.
The famous horseshoe-shaped reef of Shaab El Erg is a perfect example of the reefs on offer on this cruise with its beautiful hard coral garden and the chance to see dolphins.
Abu Nuhas has four well-known wrecks: Giannis D, Carnatic, the Chrisoula K (’tile wreck’) and the Kimon M (‘lentil wreck’), all offering spectacular dives and plenty of fish life.
In between wreck dives, you will also visit the reefs of the Straits of Gubal, Gulf of Suez and those to the north of Hurghada. A variety of deep walls and hard coral gardens with an abundance of reef fish make them well worth a visit.
Night dives can be superb as Gubal Island offers protected anchoring for the night. A small wreck at 8-10 meters makes for a spectacular night dive with lionfish, scorpionfish and its resident giant moray eel as well as the wreck of the Ulysses. Next onto the Kingston lying at Shag Rock, the Carina lying close to Sha’ab Ali and the Dunraven at Beacon Rock.
Check-out:
at 09:00 on the last day. If you have an early arrival or a late departure flight, you can purchase a day package at one of our host hotels and use the facilities for a small fee, which you pay locally.
Please note:
Please note: As a 21+ DIVES cruise, there’s a good chance to enjoy 21 or more dives on a 7-day safari if you choose to.
You don’t need a minimum number of dives, but you should be comfortable with drift dives, as currents can be unpredictable and strong. If you are an Open Water Diver, some dives are below 18m therefore we recommend having advanced experience or taking your PADI Advanced Open Water course on board to maximize your enjoyment from the trip. Inexperienced and beginner divers may find some dives challenging and may be asked by the Cruise Director to skip dives that are not suitable for their diving experience. All diving is made from zodiacs to give precise entry and exit points.
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Reefs & Wrecks
Abu Nuhas – Straits of Gubal – SS Thistlegorm – Ras Mohamed – Straits of Tiran – Ulysses and others
Check-in:
usually after 18:00 on arrival day until late
Throughout the week:
This itinerary presents the best of both worlds, where you visit famous wrecks in the northern Red Sea along with some stunning reef diving.
The famous horseshoe-shaped reef of Shaab El Erg is a perfect example of the reefs on offer on this cruise with its beautiful hard coral garden and the chance to see dolphins.
Abu Nuhas has four well-known wrecks: Giannis D, Carnatic, the Chrisoula K (’tile wreck’) and the Kimon M (‘lentil wreck’), all offering spectacular dives and plenty of fish life.
In between wreck dives, you will also visit the reefs of the Straits of Gubal, Gulf of Suez and those to the north of Hurghada. A variety of deep walls and hard coral gardens with an abundance of reef fish make them well worth a visit.
Night dives can be superb as Gubal Island offers protected anchoring for the night. A small wreck at 8-10 meters makes for a spectacular night dive with lionfish, scorpionfish and its resident giant moray eel as well as the wreck of the Ulysses. Next onto the Kingston lying at Shag Rock, the Carina lying close to Sha’ab Ali and the Dunraven at Beacon Rock.
Check-out:
at 09:00 on the last day. If you have an early arrival or a late departure flight, you can purchase a day package at one of our host hotels and use the facilities for a small fee, which you pay locally.
Please note:
Please note: As a 21+ DIVES cruise, there’s a good chance to enjoy 21 or more dives on a 7-day safari if you choose to.
You don’t need a minimum number of dives, but you should be comfortable with drift dives, as currents can be unpredictable and strong. If you are an Open Water Diver, some dives are below 18m therefore we recommend having advanced experience or taking your PADI Advanced Open Water course on board to maximize your enjoyment from the trip. Inexperienced and beginner divers may find some dives challenging and may be asked by the Cruise Director to skip dives that are not suitable for their diving experience. All diving is made from zodiacs to give precise entry and exit points.
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Elphinstone – Daedalus – Fury Shoals
Check-in:
usually after 18:00 on arrival day until late
Throughout the week:
This trip offers you some of the best diving in the Red Sea and includes Daedalus, Fury Shoals and Elphinstone. With less distance to travel than some routes, you have more time to dive these iconic sites and there is less chance of seasickness with shorter sailings and secure moorings. Depending on prevailing weather conditions your guides will pick sites suitable for night dives outside the Marine Park.
Heading first to Fury Shoals, we may dive around the Marsa Alam area or perhaps dive Sha’ab Sharm with its wall dives and white tip reef sharks. Oceanic whitetips and silky sharks can sometimes be found in the blue and turtles often visit the south side before heading further south. At Fury Shoals, we have more time to explore the vast reef system than other itineraries afford. Of course, we will dive the classics such as Sha’ab Claude (a.k.a. Claudio) with its famous swim-throughs and huge porites corals, Malahi with its mazes and friendly turtles and Abu Galawa Soraya with its fantastic coral garden and a wreck of a private sailing boat smothered with glassfish. Sataya with its resident spinner dolphin population is a must for snorkeling between dives, as well as having some good underwater offerings, and on top of that we can spend time exploring less dived sites such as Sha’ab Hamam (Stairway to Heaven), Abu Galawa Kebir with the Tien Hsing wreck, Gota Sataya and if the weather is kind there are some submerged reefs that can be moored on such as Habili Sameh that will blow you away!
Daedalus Reef, a part of the Red Sea offshore Marine Park, is a large, oval reef with a lighthouse and is the furthest offshore reef in the Egyptian Red Sea. Its deep walls and drop-offs offer some of the most spectacular diving to be found. Daedalus has mountainous, pristine, hard coral formations. There is also a strong chance of spotting schooling hammerheads, especially from May to November, and grey reef sharks.
Of course, no trip to the South would be complete without stopping at world-famous Elphinstone, with its sheer walls covered in soft corals, and likely encounters with oceanic whitetip sharks. Depending on the experience of the group and the weather, you may even get the chance to dive it at the beginning and end of your amazing trip!
Check-out:
at 09:00 on the last day. If you have an early arrival or a late departure flight, you can purchase a day package at one of our host hotels and use the facilities for a small fee, which you pay locally.
Please note:
Emperor requires that you have 30 logged dives to dive in the Marine Parks and you are expected to be able to complete each dive with your buddy or following the guide. These are challenging dives with strong currents so not for inexperienced divers.
The guides may not enter the water and remain onboard as surface support for some dives. No night dives are allowed in the Marine Parks.
Adverse weather can affect this route.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Reefs & Wrecks
Abu Nuhas – Straits of Gubal – SS Thistlegorm – Ras Mohamed – Straits of Tiran – Ulysses and others
Check-in:
usually after 18:00 on arrival day until late
Throughout the week:
This itinerary presents the best of both worlds, where you visit famous wrecks in the northern Red Sea along with some stunning reef diving.
The famous horseshoe-shaped reef of Shaab El Erg is a perfect example of the reefs on offer on this cruise with its beautiful hard coral garden and the chance to see dolphins.
Abu Nuhas has four well-known wrecks: Giannis D, Carnatic, the Chrisoula K (’tile wreck’) and the Kimon M (‘lentil wreck’), all offering spectacular dives and plenty of fish life.
In between wreck dives, you will also visit the reefs of the Straits of Gubal, Gulf of Suez and those to the north of Hurghada. A variety of deep walls and hard coral gardens with an abundance of reef fish make them well worth a visit.
Night dives can be superb as Gubal Island offers protected anchoring for the night. A small wreck at 8-10 meters makes for a spectacular night dive with lionfish, scorpionfish and its resident giant moray eel as well as the wreck of the Ulysses. Next onto the Kingston lying at Shag Rock, the Carina lying close to Sha’ab Ali and the Dunraven at Beacon Rock.
Check-out:
at 09:00 on the last day. If you have an early arrival or a late departure flight, you can purchase a day package at one of our host hotels and use the facilities for a small fee, which you pay locally.
Please note:
Please note: As a 21+ DIVES cruise, there’s a good chance to enjoy 21 or more dives on a 7-day safari if you choose to.
You don’t need a minimum number of dives, but you should be comfortable with drift dives, as currents can be unpredictable and strong. If you are an Open Water Diver, some dives are below 18m therefore we recommend having advanced experience or taking your PADI Advanced Open Water course on board to maximize your enjoyment from the trip. Inexperienced and beginner divers may find some dives challenging and may be asked by the Cruise Director to skip dives that are not suitable for their diving experience. All diving is made from zodiacs to give precise entry and exit points.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Reefs & Wrecks
Abu Nuhas – Straits of Gubal – SS Thistlegorm – Ras Mohamed – Straits of Tiran – Ulysses and others
Check-in:
usually after 18:00 on arrival day until late
Throughout the week:
This itinerary presents the best of both worlds, where you visit famous wrecks in the northern Red Sea along with some stunning reef diving.
The famous horseshoe-shaped reef of Shaab El Erg is a perfect example of the reefs on offer on this cruise with its beautiful hard coral garden and the chance to see dolphins.
Abu Nuhas has four well-known wrecks: Giannis D, Carnatic, the Chrisoula K (’tile wreck’) and the Kimon M (‘lentil wreck’), all offering spectacular dives and plenty of fish life.
In between wreck dives, you will also visit the reefs of the Straits of Gubal, Gulf of Suez and those to the north of Hurghada. A variety of deep walls and hard coral gardens with an abundance of reef fish make them well worth a visit.
Night dives can be superb as Gubal Island offers protected anchoring for the night. A small wreck at 8-10 meters makes for a spectacular night dive with lionfish, scorpionfish and its resident giant moray eel as well as the wreck of the Ulysses. Next onto the Kingston lying at Shag Rock, the Carina lying close to Sha’ab Ali and the Dunraven at Beacon Rock.
Check-out:
at 09:00 on the last day. If you have an early arrival or a late departure flight, you can purchase a day package at one of our host hotels and use the facilities for a small fee, which you pay locally.
Please note:
Please note: As a 21+ DIVES cruise, there’s a good chance to enjoy 21 or more dives on a 7-day safari if you choose to.
You don’t need a minimum number of dives, but you should be comfortable with drift dives, as currents can be unpredictable and strong. If you are an Open Water Diver, some dives are below 18m therefore we recommend having advanced experience or taking your PADI Advanced Open Water course on board to maximize your enjoyment from the trip. Inexperienced and beginner divers may find some dives challenging and may be asked by the Cruise Director to skip dives that are not suitable for their diving experience. All diving is made from zodiacs to give precise entry and exit points.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Reefs & Wrecks
Abu Nuhas – Straits of Gubal – SS Thistlegorm – Ras Mohamed – Straits of Tiran – Ulysses and others
Check-in:
usually after 18:00 on arrival day until late
Throughout the week:
This itinerary presents the best of both worlds, where you visit famous wrecks in the northern Red Sea along with some stunning reef diving.
The famous horseshoe-shaped reef of Shaab El Erg is a perfect example of the reefs on offer on this cruise with its beautiful hard coral garden and the chance to see dolphins.
Abu Nuhas has four well-known wrecks: Giannis D, Carnatic, the Chrisoula K (’tile wreck’) and the Kimon M (‘lentil wreck’), all offering spectacular dives and plenty of fish life.
In between wreck dives, you will also visit the reefs of the Straits of Gubal, Gulf of Suez and those to the north of Hurghada. A variety of deep walls and hard coral gardens with an abundance of reef fish make them well worth a visit.
Night dives can be superb as Gubal Island offers protected anchoring for the night. A small wreck at 8-10 meters makes for a spectacular night dive with lionfish, scorpionfish and its resident giant moray eel as well as the wreck of the Ulysses. Next onto the Kingston lying at Shag Rock, the Carina lying close to Sha’ab Ali and the Dunraven at Beacon Rock.
Check-out:
at 09:00 on the last day. If you have an early arrival or a late departure flight, you can purchase a day package at one of our host hotels and use the facilities for a small fee, which you pay locally.
Please note:
Please note: As a 21+ DIVES cruise, there’s a good chance to enjoy 21 or more dives on a 7-day safari if you choose to.
You don’t need a minimum number of dives, but you should be comfortable with drift dives, as currents can be unpredictable and strong. If you are an Open Water Diver, some dives are below 18m therefore we recommend having advanced experience or taking your PADI Advanced Open Water course on board to maximize your enjoyment from the trip. Inexperienced and beginner divers may find some dives challenging and may be asked by the Cruise Director to skip dives that are not suitable for their diving experience. All diving is made from zodiacs to give precise entry and exit points.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Reefs & Wrecks
Abu Nuhas – Straits of Gubal – SS Thistlegorm – Ras Mohamed – Straits of Tiran – Ulysses and others
Check-in:
usually after 18:00 on arrival day until late
Throughout the week:
This itinerary presents the best of both worlds, where you visit famous wrecks in the northern Red Sea along with some stunning reef diving.
The famous horseshoe-shaped reef of Shaab El Erg is a perfect example of the reefs on offer on this cruise with its beautiful hard coral garden and the chance to see dolphins.
Abu Nuhas has four well-known wrecks: Giannis D, Carnatic, the Chrisoula K (’tile wreck’) and the Kimon M (‘lentil wreck’), all offering spectacular dives and plenty of fish life.
In between wreck dives, you will also visit the reefs of the Straits of Gubal, Gulf of Suez and those to the north of Hurghada. A variety of deep walls and hard coral gardens with an abundance of reef fish make them well worth a visit.
Night dives can be superb as Gubal Island offers protected anchoring for the night. A small wreck at 8-10 meters makes for a spectacular night dive with lionfish, scorpionfish and its resident giant moray eel as well as the wreck of the Ulysses. Next onto the Kingston lying at Shag Rock, the Carina lying close to Sha’ab Ali and the Dunraven at Beacon Rock.
Check-out:
at 09:00 on the last day. If you have an early arrival or a late departure flight, you can purchase a day package at one of our host hotels and use the facilities for a small fee, which you pay locally.
Please note:
Please note: As a 21+ DIVES cruise, there’s a good chance to enjoy 21 or more dives on a 7-day safari if you choose to.
You don’t need a minimum number of dives, but you should be comfortable with drift dives, as currents can be unpredictable and strong. If you are an Open Water Diver, some dives are below 18m therefore we recommend having advanced experience or taking your PADI Advanced Open Water course on board to maximize your enjoyment from the trip. Inexperienced and beginner divers may find some dives challenging and may be asked by the Cruise Director to skip dives that are not suitable for their diving experience. All diving is made from zodiacs to give precise entry and exit points.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Elphinstone – Daedalus – Fury Shoals
Check-in:
usually after 18:00 on arrival day until late
Throughout the week:
This trip offers you some of the best diving in the Red Sea and includes Daedalus, Fury Shoals and Elphinstone. With less distance to travel than some routes, you have more time to dive these iconic sites and there is less chance of seasickness with shorter sailings and secure moorings. Depending on prevailing weather conditions your guides will pick sites suitable for night dives outside the Marine Park.
Heading first to Fury Shoals, we may dive around the Marsa Alam area or perhaps dive Sha’ab Sharm with its wall dives and white tip reef sharks. Oceanic whitetips and silky sharks can sometimes be found in the blue and turtles often visit the south side before heading further south. At Fury Shoals, we have more time to explore the vast reef system than other itineraries afford. Of course, we will dive the classics such as Sha’ab Claude (a.k.a. Claudio) with its famous swim-throughs and huge porites corals, Malahi with its mazes and friendly turtles and Abu Galawa Soraya with its fantastic coral garden and a wreck of a private sailing boat smothered with glassfish. Sataya with its resident spinner dolphin population is a must for snorkeling between dives, as well as having some good underwater offerings, and on top of that we can spend time exploring less dived sites such as Sha’ab Hamam (Stairway to Heaven), Abu Galawa Kebir with the Tien Hsing wreck, Gota Sataya and if the weather is kind there are some submerged reefs that can be moored on such as Habili Sameh that will blow you away!
Daedalus Reef, a part of the Red Sea offshore Marine Park, is a large, oval reef with a lighthouse and is the furthest offshore reef in the Egyptian Red Sea. Its deep walls and drop-offs offer some of the most spectacular diving to be found. Daedalus has mountainous, pristine, hard coral formations. There is also a strong chance of spotting schooling hammerheads, especially from May to November, and grey reef sharks.
Of course, no trip to the South would be complete without stopping at world-famous Elphinstone, with its sheer walls covered in soft corals, and likely encounters with oceanic whitetip sharks. Depending on the experience of the group and the weather, you may even get the chance to dive it at the beginning and end of your amazing trip!
Check-out:
at 09:00 on the last day. If you have an early arrival or a late departure flight, you can purchase a day package at one of our host hotels and use the facilities for a small fee, which you pay locally.
Please note:
Emperor requires that you have 30 logged dives to dive in the Marine Parks and you are expected to be able to complete each dive with your buddy or following the guide. These are challenging dives with strong currents so not for inexperienced divers.
The guides may not enter the water and remain onboard as surface support for some dives. No night dives are allowed in the Marine Parks.
Adverse weather can affect this route.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
South & St. Johns
St. Johns Reef System and Fury Shoals
Check-in:
usually after 18:00 on arrival day until late
Throughout the week:
This trip takes you to some of the best diving the Red Sea has to offer. Here the diving is less arduous so it’s a trip for those who want to see the best but have a more relaxed time while doing so. Sailing to the southernmost reefs, you’ll depart from Marsa Ghalib Port and dive some sites to the South before sailing overnight to your southernmost point in the St. John’s area. Depending on the weather, government approval and marine life sightings in recent weeks, we may sail to the southernmost islands of Rocky and Zabargad, or we’ll moor instead in the vast reef system of St John’s to begin the adventure in the South.
When leaving Marsa Ghalib the route can sometimes take in a dive at Abu Dabab on the first or last day. Often spoilt for choice, your guides will pick sites that they know to be the best for the time of the year and can find excellent alternatives should the weather affect the normal route. Although the distances are long, where possible we travel overnight so, as a 21 plus route, our aim is to get as many dives in as possible at some of the most impressive reefs. Below are some of the highlights.
On the way to Fury Shoals, dive Sha’ab Sharm with its wall dives and white tip reef sharks. Oceanic whitetips and silky sharks can sometimes be found in the blue and turtles often visit the south side before heading further south. At Fury Shoals, dive Sha’ab Claude with its famous swim-throughs and huge porite corals. Whitetip reef sharks and an anemone and clownfish settlement can be seen a little off the reef to the South. Abu Galawa Soraya has a fantastic coral garden and a wreck of a private sailing boat populated with glassfish.
St Johns is a vast collection of small reefs offering some of the most remote and rewarding diving in the Red Sea. This incredibly beautiful reef lies a short distance north of the Sudanese border. The reef covers a huge area and many dives would be needed to explore the numerous coral heads and islands. Habili Ali offers giant gorgonians and black corals whilst grey reef, silvertip and schools of hammerhead sharks might be found on the west side. Habili Gafaar is a mass of soft corals teaming with shoals of snappers, butterflyfish and barracudas. Mantas, grey reef and silvertip sharks can often be seen in the blue.
Gota Kebir is a massive reef, famous for its tunnels and south plateau, where jacks and barracudas can be seen and the occasional manta. The tunnels are ideal for novice cave divers.
Gota Soraya is rated as possibly one of the best wall dives in the Red Sea, with overhangs and cracks in the reef wall full of glassfish and sweepers and an abundance of corals, Grey Reef, Silvertips and Hammerhead sharks.
On the last day as we head back to port, we will try to take in a dive or two on the world-famous Elphinstone Reef if weather and diver experience permits us, or we will finish in the Abu Dabab area perhaps with another dive or two closer to Port Ghalib to relax and unwind before your final night in port.
Check-out:
at 09:00 on the last day. If you have an early arrival or a late departure flight, you can purchase a day package at one of our host hotels and use the facilities for a small fee, which you pay locally.
Please note:
Please note: As a 21+ DIVES cruise, there’s a good chance to enjoy 21 or more dives on a 7-day safari if you choose to.
You don’t need a minimum number of dives, but you should be comfortable with drift dives, as currents can be unpredictable and strong. If you are an Open Water Diver, some dives are below 18m therefore we recommend having advanced experience or taking your PADI Advanced Open Water course on board to maximize your enjoyment from the trip. Inexperienced and beginner divers may find some dives challenging and may be asked by the Cruise Director to skip dives that are not suitable for their diving experience. All diving is made from zodiacs to give precise entry and exit points.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Reefs & Wrecks
Abu Nuhas – Straits of Gubal – SS Thistlegorm – Ras Mohamed – Straits of Tiran – Ulysses and others
Check-in:
usually after 18:00 on arrival day until late
Throughout the week:
This itinerary presents the best of both worlds, where you visit famous wrecks in the northern Red Sea along with some stunning reef diving.
The famous horseshoe-shaped reef of Shaab El Erg is a perfect example of the reefs on offer on this cruise with its beautiful hard coral garden and the chance to see dolphins.
Abu Nuhas has four well-known wrecks: Giannis D, Carnatic, the Chrisoula K (’tile wreck’) and the Kimon M (‘lentil wreck’), all offering spectacular dives and plenty of fish life.
In between wreck dives, you will also visit the reefs of the Straits of Gubal, Gulf of Suez and those to the north of Hurghada. A variety of deep walls and hard coral gardens with an abundance of reef fish make them well worth a visit.
Night dives can be superb as Gubal Island offers protected anchoring for the night. A small wreck at 8-10 meters makes for a spectacular night dive with lionfish, scorpionfish and its resident giant moray eel as well as the wreck of the Ulysses. Next onto the Kingston lying at Shag Rock, the Carina lying close to Sha’ab Ali and the Dunraven at Beacon Rock.
Check-out:
at 09:00 on the last day. If you have an early arrival or a late departure flight, you can purchase a day package at one of our host hotels and use the facilities for a small fee, which you pay locally.
Please note:
Please note: As a 21+ DIVES cruise, there’s a good chance to enjoy 21 or more dives on a 7-day safari if you choose to.
You don’t need a minimum number of dives, but you should be comfortable with drift dives, as currents can be unpredictable and strong. If you are an Open Water Diver, some dives are below 18m therefore we recommend having advanced experience or taking your PADI Advanced Open Water course on board to maximize your enjoyment from the trip. Inexperienced and beginner divers may find some dives challenging and may be asked by the Cruise Director to skip dives that are not suitable for their diving experience. All diving is made from zodiacs to give precise entry and exit points.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Reefs & Wrecks
Abu Nuhas – Straits of Gubal – SS Thistlegorm – Ras Mohamed – Straits of Tiran – Ulysses and others
Check-in:
usually after 18:00 on arrival day until late
Throughout the week:
This itinerary presents the best of both worlds, where you visit famous wrecks in the northern Red Sea along with some stunning reef diving.
The famous horseshoe-shaped reef of Shaab El Erg is a perfect example of the reefs on offer on this cruise with its beautiful hard coral garden and the chance to see dolphins.
Abu Nuhas has four well-known wrecks: Giannis D, Carnatic, the Chrisoula K (’tile wreck’) and the Kimon M (‘lentil wreck’), all offering spectacular dives and plenty of fish life.
In between wreck dives, you will also visit the reefs of the Straits of Gubal, Gulf of Suez and those to the north of Hurghada. A variety of deep walls and hard coral gardens with an abundance of reef fish make them well worth a visit.
Night dives can be superb as Gubal Island offers protected anchoring for the night. A small wreck at 8-10 meters makes for a spectacular night dive with lionfish, scorpionfish and its resident giant moray eel as well as the wreck of the Ulysses. Next onto the Kingston lying at Shag Rock, the Carina lying close to Sha’ab Ali and the Dunraven at Beacon Rock.
Check-out:
at 09:00 on the last day. If you have an early arrival or a late departure flight, you can purchase a day package at one of our host hotels and use the facilities for a small fee, which you pay locally.
Please note:
Please note: As a 21+ DIVES cruise, there’s a good chance to enjoy 21 or more dives on a 7-day safari if you choose to.
You don’t need a minimum number of dives, but you should be comfortable with drift dives, as currents can be unpredictable and strong. If you are an Open Water Diver, some dives are below 18m therefore we recommend having advanced experience or taking your PADI Advanced Open Water course on board to maximize your enjoyment from the trip. Inexperienced and beginner divers may find some dives challenging and may be asked by the Cruise Director to skip dives that are not suitable for their diving experience. All diving is made from zodiacs to give precise entry and exit points.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
South & St. Johns
St. Johns Reef System and Fury Shoals
Check-in:
usually after 18:00 on arrival day until late
Throughout the week:
This trip takes you to some of the best diving the Red Sea has to offer. Here the diving is less arduous so it’s a trip for those who want to see the best but have a more relaxed time while doing so. Sailing to the southernmost reefs, you’ll depart from Marsa Ghalib Port and dive some sites to the South before sailing overnight to your southernmost point in the St. John’s area. Depending on the weather, government approval and marine life sightings in recent weeks, we may sail to the southernmost islands of Rocky and Zabargad, or we’ll moor instead in the vast reef system of St John’s to begin the adventure in the South.
When leaving Marsa Ghalib the route can sometimes take in a dive at Abu Dabab on the first or last day. Often spoilt for choice, your guides will pick sites that they know to be the best for the time of the year and can find excellent alternatives should the weather affect the normal route. Although the distances are long, where possible we travel overnight so, as a 21 plus route, our aim is to get as many dives in as possible at some of the most impressive reefs. Below are some of the highlights.
On the way to Fury Shoals, dive Sha’ab Sharm with its wall dives and white tip reef sharks. Oceanic whitetips and silky sharks can sometimes be found in the blue and turtles often visit the south side before heading further south. At Fury Shoals, dive Sha’ab Claude with its famous swim-throughs and huge porite corals. Whitetip reef sharks and an anemone and clownfish settlement can be seen a little off the reef to the South. Abu Galawa Soraya has a fantastic coral garden and a wreck of a private sailing boat populated with glassfish.
St Johns is a vast collection of small reefs offering some of the most remote and rewarding diving in the Red Sea. This incredibly beautiful reef lies a short distance north of the Sudanese border. The reef covers a huge area and many dives would be needed to explore the numerous coral heads and islands. Habili Ali offers giant gorgonians and black corals whilst grey reef, silvertip and schools of hammerhead sharks might be found on the west side. Habili Gafaar is a mass of soft corals teaming with shoals of snappers, butterflyfish and barracudas. Mantas, grey reef and silvertip sharks can often be seen in the blue.
Gota Kebir is a massive reef, famous for its tunnels and south plateau, where jacks and barracudas can be seen and the occasional manta. The tunnels are ideal for novice cave divers.
Gota Soraya is rated as possibly one of the best wall dives in the Red Sea, with overhangs and cracks in the reef wall full of glassfish and sweepers and an abundance of corals, Grey Reef, Silvertips and Hammerhead sharks.
On the last day as we head back to port, we will try to take in a dive or two on the world-famous Elphinstone Reef if weather and diver experience permits us, or we will finish in the Abu Dabab area perhaps with another dive or two closer to Port Ghalib to relax and unwind before your final night in port.
Check-out:
at 09:00 on the last day. If you have an early arrival or a late departure flight, you can purchase a day package at one of our host hotels and use the facilities for a small fee, which you pay locally.
Please note:
Please note: As a 21+ DIVES cruise, there’s a good chance to enjoy 21 or more dives on a 7-day safari if you choose to.
You don’t need a minimum number of dives, but you should be comfortable with drift dives, as currents can be unpredictable and strong. If you are an Open Water Diver, some dives are below 18m therefore we recommend having advanced experience or taking your PADI Advanced Open Water course on board to maximize your enjoyment from the trip. Inexperienced and beginner divers may find some dives challenging and may be asked by the Cruise Director to skip dives that are not suitable for their diving experience. All diving is made from zodiacs to give precise entry and exit points.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Reefs & Wrecks
Abu Nuhas – Straits of Gubal – SS Thistlegorm – Ras Mohamed – Straits of Tiran – Ulysses and others
Check-in:
usually after 18:00 on arrival day until late
Throughout the week:
This itinerary presents the best of both worlds, where you visit famous wrecks in the northern Red Sea along with some stunning reef diving.
The famous horseshoe-shaped reef of Shaab El Erg is a perfect example of the reefs on offer on this cruise with its beautiful hard coral garden and the chance to see dolphins.
Abu Nuhas has four well-known wrecks: Giannis D, Carnatic, the Chrisoula K (’tile wreck’) and the Kimon M (‘lentil wreck’), all offering spectacular dives and plenty of fish life.
In between wreck dives, you will also visit the reefs of the Straits of Gubal, Gulf of Suez and those to the north of Hurghada. A variety of deep walls and hard coral gardens with an abundance of reef fish make them well worth a visit.
Night dives can be superb as Gubal Island offers protected anchoring for the night. A small wreck at 8-10 meters makes for a spectacular night dive with lionfish, scorpionfish and its resident giant moray eel as well as the wreck of the Ulysses. Next onto the Kingston lying at Shag Rock, the Carina lying close to Sha’ab Ali and the Dunraven at Beacon Rock.
Check-out:
at 09:00 on the last day. If you have an early arrival or a late departure flight, you can purchase a day package at one of our host hotels and use the facilities for a small fee, which you pay locally.
Please note:
Please note: As a 21+ DIVES cruise, there’s a good chance to enjoy 21 or more dives on a 7-day safari if you choose to.
You don’t need a minimum number of dives, but you should be comfortable with drift dives, as currents can be unpredictable and strong. If you are an Open Water Diver, some dives are below 18m therefore we recommend having advanced experience or taking your PADI Advanced Open Water course on board to maximize your enjoyment from the trip. Inexperienced and beginner divers may find some dives challenging and may be asked by the Cruise Director to skip dives that are not suitable for their diving experience. All diving is made from zodiacs to give precise entry and exit points.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Reefs & Wrecks
Abu Nuhas – Straits of Gubal – SS Thistlegorm – Ras Mohamed – Straits of Tiran – Ulysses and others
Check-in:
usually after 18:00 on arrival day until late
Throughout the week:
This itinerary presents the best of both worlds, where you visit famous wrecks in the northern Red Sea along with some stunning reef diving.
The famous horseshoe-shaped reef of Shaab El Erg is a perfect example of the reefs on offer on this cruise with its beautiful hard coral garden and the chance to see dolphins.
Abu Nuhas has four well-known wrecks: Giannis D, Carnatic, the Chrisoula K (’tile wreck’) and the Kimon M (‘lentil wreck’), all offering spectacular dives and plenty of fish life.
In between wreck dives, you will also visit the reefs of the Straits of Gubal, Gulf of Suez and those to the north of Hurghada. A variety of deep walls and hard coral gardens with an abundance of reef fish make them well worth a visit.
Night dives can be superb as Gubal Island offers protected anchoring for the night. A small wreck at 8-10 meters makes for a spectacular night dive with lionfish, scorpionfish and its resident giant moray eel as well as the wreck of the Ulysses. Next onto the Kingston lying at Shag Rock, the Carina lying close to Sha’ab Ali and the Dunraven at Beacon Rock.
Check-out:
at 09:00 on the last day. If you have an early arrival or a late departure flight, you can purchase a day package at one of our host hotels and use the facilities for a small fee, which you pay locally.
Please note:
Please note: As a 21+ DIVES cruise, there’s a good chance to enjoy 21 or more dives on a 7-day safari if you choose to.
You don’t need a minimum number of dives, but you should be comfortable with drift dives, as currents can be unpredictable and strong. If you are an Open Water Diver, some dives are below 18m therefore we recommend having advanced experience or taking your PADI Advanced Open Water course on board to maximize your enjoyment from the trip. Inexperienced and beginner divers may find some dives challenging and may be asked by the Cruise Director to skip dives that are not suitable for their diving experience. All diving is made from zodiacs to give precise entry and exit points.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Simply The Best
Elphinstone – Brother Islands – Daedalus Reef
Check-in:
usually after 18:00 on arrival day until late
Throughout the week:
Dive the Best Top 3 sites in this area: Big and Little Brothers, Daedalus Reef and Elphinstone.
The Brother Islands are the pinnacles of two undersea mountains rising from the depths of the abyss and are located about 60 miles offshore. Part of the Marine Park Islands National Park, these islands offer stunning wall diving, with the walls being covered in soft corals and forests of gorgonians, creating a kaleidoscope of ever-changing colors. They attract a diverse array of marine species and large pelagics. Large tuna, jacks and snappers cruise in the blue, accompanied by occasional hammerheads, silver tips, silky and oceanic whitetip sharks and mantas. Even the rare thresher shark can be found here. Sightings of the grey reef shark are almost guaranteed on the North and South Plateaux of Small Brother.
For the wreck diver, the Aida II, an Egyptian supply vessel, and the Numidia, a cargo ship, lie on the walls of the Big Brother. Both are covered in a rich growth of soft and hard corals. Marine life includes a family of Napoleon wrasse and grey reef sharks.
Daedalus Reef, also part of the Marine Park, is a large, oval reef with a lighthouse and is the furthest offshore reef in the Egyptian Red Sea. Its deep walls and drop-offs offer some of the most spectacular diving to be found. Daedalus has mountainous, pristine, hard coral formations. There is also a strong chance of spotting schooling hammerheads and grey reef sharks.
Elphinstone, with its sheer walls covered in soft corals, offers a likely encounter with oceanic whitetip sharks.
Check-out:
at 09:00 on the last day. If you have an early arrival or a late departure flight, you can purchase a day package at one of our host hotels and use the facilities for a small fee, which you pay locally.
Please note:
Emperor recommends that you have 30 logged dives to join this trip. Most dives will involve going to depth and drift diving in unpredictable and occasionally strong currents, therefore this itinerary is not for inexperienced divers. If you are an Open Water Diver, many dives on this itinerary are below 18m therefore we recommend taking your PADI Advanced Open Water course or Deep Diver training on board to maximize your enjoyment from the trip. Divers may find some dives challenging and may be asked by the Cruise Director to skip dives that are not suitable for their diving experience. All diving is made from zodiacs to give precise entry and exit points. No night dives are allowed in the Marine Parks.
Please note: Due to weather and diving conditions, it’s not always possible to visit each dive site. Your Cruise Director and Captain will decide the best ones to visit at the time of diving.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Simply The Best
Elphinstone – Brother Islands – Daedalus Reef
Check-in:
usually after 18:00 on arrival day until late
Throughout the week:
Dive the Best Top 3 sites in this area: Big and Little Brothers, Daedalus Reef and Elphinstone.
The Brother Islands are the pinnacles of two undersea mountains rising from the depths of the abyss and are located about 60 miles offshore. Part of the Marine Park Islands National Park, these islands offer stunning wall diving, with the walls being covered in soft corals and forests of gorgonians, creating a kaleidoscope of ever-changing colors. They attract a diverse array of marine species and large pelagics. Large tuna, jacks and snappers cruise in the blue, accompanied by occasional hammerheads, silver tips, silky and oceanic whitetip sharks and mantas. Even the rare thresher shark can be found here. Sightings of the grey reef shark are almost guaranteed on the North and South Plateaux of Small Brother.
For the wreck diver, the Aida II, an Egyptian supply vessel, and the Numidia, a cargo ship, lie on the walls of the Big Brother. Both are covered in a rich growth of soft and hard corals. Marine life includes a family of Napoleon wrasse and grey reef sharks.
Daedalus Reef, also part of the Marine Park, is a large, oval reef with a lighthouse and is the furthest offshore reef in the Egyptian Red Sea. Its deep walls and drop-offs offer some of the most spectacular diving to be found. Daedalus has mountainous, pristine, hard coral formations. There is also a strong chance of spotting schooling hammerheads and grey reef sharks.
Elphinstone, with its sheer walls covered in soft corals, offers a likely encounter with oceanic whitetip sharks.
Check-out:
at 09:00 on the last day. If you have an early arrival or a late departure flight, you can purchase a day package at one of our host hotels and use the facilities for a small fee, which you pay locally.
Please note:
Emperor recommends that you have 30 logged dives to join this trip. Most dives will involve going to depth and drift diving in unpredictable and occasionally strong currents, therefore this itinerary is not for inexperienced divers. If you are an Open Water Diver, many dives on this itinerary are below 18m therefore we recommend taking your PADI Advanced Open Water course or Deep Diver training on board to maximize your enjoyment from the trip. Divers may find some dives challenging and may be asked by the Cruise Director to skip dives that are not suitable for their diving experience. All diving is made from zodiacs to give precise entry and exit points. No night dives are allowed in the Marine Parks.
Please note: Due to weather and diving conditions, it’s not always possible to visit each dive site. Your Cruise Director and Captain will decide the best ones to visit at the time of diving.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Elphinstone – Daedalus – Fury Shoals
Check-in:
usually after 18:00 on arrival day until late
Throughout the week:
This trip offers you some of the best diving in the Red Sea and includes Daedalus, Fury Shoals and Elphinstone. With less distance to travel than some routes, you have more time to dive these iconic sites and there is less chance of seasickness with shorter sailings and secure moorings. Depending on prevailing weather conditions your guides will pick sites suitable for night dives outside the Marine Park.
Heading first to Fury Shoals, we may dive around the Marsa Alam area or perhaps dive Sha’ab Sharm with its wall dives and white tip reef sharks. Oceanic whitetips and silky sharks can sometimes be found in the blue and turtles often visit the south side before heading further south. At Fury Shoals, we have more time to explore the vast reef system than other itineraries afford. Of course, we will dive the classics such as Sha’ab Claude (a.k.a. Claudio) with its famous swim-throughs and huge porites corals, Malahi with its mazes and friendly turtles and Abu Galawa Soraya with its fantastic coral garden and a wreck of a private sailing boat smothered with glassfish. Sataya with its resident spinner dolphin population is a must for snorkeling between dives, as well as having some good underwater offerings, and on top of that we can spend time exploring less dived sites such as Sha’ab Hamam (Stairway to Heaven), Abu Galawa Kebir with the Tien Hsing wreck, Gota Sataya and if the weather is kind there are some submerged reefs that can be moored on such as Habili Sameh that will blow you away!
Daedalus Reef, a part of the Red Sea offshore Marine Park, is a large, oval reef with a lighthouse and is the furthest offshore reef in the Egyptian Red Sea. Its deep walls and drop-offs offer some of the most spectacular diving to be found. Daedalus has mountainous, pristine, hard coral formations. There is also a strong chance of spotting schooling hammerheads, especially from May to November, and grey reef sharks.
Of course, no trip to the South would be complete without stopping at world-famous Elphinstone, with its sheer walls covered in soft corals, and likely encounters with oceanic whitetip sharks. Depending on the experience of the group and the weather, you may even get the chance to dive it at the beginning and end of your amazing trip!
Check-out:
at 09:00 on the last day. If you have an early arrival or a late departure flight, you can purchase a day package at one of our host hotels and use the facilities for a small fee, which you pay locally.
Please note:
Emperor requires that you have 30 logged dives to dive in the Marine Parks and you are expected to be able to complete each dive with your buddy or following the guide. These are challenging dives with strong currents so not for inexperienced divers.
The guides may not enter the water and remain onboard as surface support for some dives. No night dives are allowed in the Marine Parks.
Adverse weather can affect this route.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
South & St. Johns
St. Johns Reef System and Fury Shoals
Check-in:
usually after 18:00 on arrival day until late
Throughout the week:
This trip takes you to some of the best diving the Red Sea has to offer. Here the diving is less arduous so it’s a trip for those who want to see the best but have a more relaxed time while doing so. Sailing to the southernmost reefs, you’ll depart from Marsa Ghalib Port and dive some sites to the South before sailing overnight to your southernmost point in the St. John’s area. Depending on the weather, government approval and marine life sightings in recent weeks, we may sail to the southernmost islands of Rocky and Zabargad, or we’ll moor instead in the vast reef system of St John’s to begin the adventure in the South.
When leaving Marsa Ghalib the route can sometimes take in a dive at Abu Dabab on the first or last day. Often spoilt for choice, your guides will pick sites that they know to be the best for the time of the year and can find excellent alternatives should the weather affect the normal route. Although the distances are long, where possible we travel overnight so, as a 21 plus route, our aim is to get as many dives in as possible at some of the most impressive reefs. Below are some of the highlights.
On the way to Fury Shoals, dive Sha’ab Sharm with its wall dives and white tip reef sharks. Oceanic whitetips and silky sharks can sometimes be found in the blue and turtles often visit the south side before heading further south. At Fury Shoals, dive Sha’ab Claude with its famous swim-throughs and huge porite corals. Whitetip reef sharks and an anemone and clownfish settlement can be seen a little off the reef to the South. Abu Galawa Soraya has a fantastic coral garden and a wreck of a private sailing boat populated with glassfish.
St Johns is a vast collection of small reefs offering some of the most remote and rewarding diving in the Red Sea. This incredibly beautiful reef lies a short distance north of the Sudanese border. The reef covers a huge area and many dives would be needed to explore the numerous coral heads and islands. Habili Ali offers giant gorgonians and black corals whilst grey reef, silvertip and schools of hammerhead sharks might be found on the west side. Habili Gafaar is a mass of soft corals teaming with shoals of snappers, butterflyfish and barracudas. Mantas, grey reef and silvertip sharks can often be seen in the blue.
Gota Kebir is a massive reef, famous for its tunnels and south plateau, where jacks and barracudas can be seen and the occasional manta. The tunnels are ideal for novice cave divers.
Gota Soraya is rated as possibly one of the best wall dives in the Red Sea, with overhangs and cracks in the reef wall full of glassfish and sweepers and an abundance of corals, Grey Reef, Silvertips and Hammerhead sharks.
On the last day as we head back to port, we will try to take in a dive or two on the world-famous Elphinstone Reef if weather and diver experience permits us, or we will finish in the Abu Dabab area perhaps with another dive or two closer to Port Ghalib to relax and unwind before your final night in port.
Check-out:
at 09:00 on the last day. If you have an early arrival or a late departure flight, you can purchase a day package at one of our host hotels and use the facilities for a small fee, which you pay locally.
Please note:
Please note: As a 21+ DIVES cruise, there’s a good chance to enjoy 21 or more dives on a 7-day safari if you choose to.
You don’t need a minimum number of dives, but you should be comfortable with drift dives, as currents can be unpredictable and strong. If you are an Open Water Diver, some dives are below 18m therefore we recommend having advanced experience or taking your PADI Advanced Open Water course on board to maximize your enjoyment from the trip. Inexperienced and beginner divers may find some dives challenging and may be asked by the Cruise Director to skip dives that are not suitable for their diving experience. All diving is made from zodiacs to give precise entry and exit points.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Reefs & Wrecks
Abu Nuhas – Straits of Gubal – SS Thistlegorm – Ras Mohamed – Straits of Tiran – Ulysses and others
Check-in:
usually after 18:00 on arrival day until late
Throughout the week:
This itinerary presents the best of both worlds, where you visit famous wrecks in the northern Red Sea along with some stunning reef diving.
The famous horseshoe-shaped reef of Shaab El Erg is a perfect example of the reefs on offer on this cruise with its beautiful hard coral garden and the chance to see dolphins.
Abu Nuhas has four well-known wrecks: Giannis D, Carnatic, the Chrisoula K (’tile wreck’) and the Kimon M (‘lentil wreck’), all offering spectacular dives and plenty of fish life.
In between wreck dives, you will also visit the reefs of the Straits of Gubal, Gulf of Suez and those to the north of Hurghada. A variety of deep walls and hard coral gardens with an abundance of reef fish make them well worth a visit.
Night dives can be superb as Gubal Island offers protected anchoring for the night. A small wreck at 8-10 meters makes for a spectacular night dive with lionfish, scorpionfish and its resident giant moray eel as well as the wreck of the Ulysses. Next onto the Kingston lying at Shag Rock, the Carina lying close to Sha’ab Ali and the Dunraven at Beacon Rock.
Check-out:
at 09:00 on the last day. If you have an early arrival or a late departure flight, you can purchase a day package at one of our host hotels and use the facilities for a small fee, which you pay locally.
Please note:
Please note: As a 21+ DIVES cruise, there’s a good chance to enjoy 21 or more dives on a 7-day safari if you choose to.
You don’t need a minimum number of dives, but you should be comfortable with drift dives, as currents can be unpredictable and strong. If you are an Open Water Diver, some dives are below 18m therefore we recommend having advanced experience or taking your PADI Advanced Open Water course on board to maximize your enjoyment from the trip. Inexperienced and beginner divers may find some dives challenging and may be asked by the Cruise Director to skip dives that are not suitable for their diving experience. All diving is made from zodiacs to give precise entry and exit points.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Reefs & Wrecks
Abu Nuhas – Straits of Gubal – SS Thistlegorm – Ras Mohamed – Straits of Tiran – Ulysses and others
Check-in:
usually after 18:00 on arrival day until late
Throughout the week:
This itinerary presents the best of both worlds, where you visit famous wrecks in the northern Red Sea along with some stunning reef diving.
The famous horseshoe-shaped reef of Shaab El Erg is a perfect example of the reefs on offer on this cruise with its beautiful hard coral garden and the chance to see dolphins.
Abu Nuhas has four well-known wrecks: Giannis D, Carnatic, the Chrisoula K (’tile wreck’) and the Kimon M (‘lentil wreck’), all offering spectacular dives and plenty of fish life.
In between wreck dives, you will also visit the reefs of the Straits of Gubal, Gulf of Suez and those to the north of Hurghada. A variety of deep walls and hard coral gardens with an abundance of reef fish make them well worth a visit.
Night dives can be superb as Gubal Island offers protected anchoring for the night. A small wreck at 8-10 meters makes for a spectacular night dive with lionfish, scorpionfish and its resident giant moray eel as well as the wreck of the Ulysses. Next onto the Kingston lying at Shag Rock, the Carina lying close to Sha’ab Ali and the Dunraven at Beacon Rock.
Check-out:
at 09:00 on the last day. If you have an early arrival or a late departure flight, you can purchase a day package at one of our host hotels and use the facilities for a small fee, which you pay locally.
Please note:
Please note: As a 21+ DIVES cruise, there’s a good chance to enjoy 21 or more dives on a 7-day safari if you choose to.
You don’t need a minimum number of dives, but you should be comfortable with drift dives, as currents can be unpredictable and strong. If you are an Open Water Diver, some dives are below 18m therefore we recommend having advanced experience or taking your PADI Advanced Open Water course on board to maximize your enjoyment from the trip. Inexperienced and beginner divers may find some dives challenging and may be asked by the Cruise Director to skip dives that are not suitable for their diving experience. All diving is made from zodiacs to give precise entry and exit points.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Reefs & Wrecks
Abu Nuhas – Straits of Gubal – SS Thistlegorm – Ras Mohamed – Straits of Tiran – Ulysses and others
Check-in:
usually after 18:00 on arrival day until late
Throughout the week:
This itinerary presents the best of both worlds, where you visit famous wrecks in the northern Red Sea along with some stunning reef diving.
The famous horseshoe-shaped reef of Shaab El Erg is a perfect example of the reefs on offer on this cruise with its beautiful hard coral garden and the chance to see dolphins.
Abu Nuhas has four well-known wrecks: Giannis D, Carnatic, the Chrisoula K (’tile wreck’) and the Kimon M (‘lentil wreck’), all offering spectacular dives and plenty of fish life.
In between wreck dives, you will also visit the reefs of the Straits of Gubal, Gulf of Suez and those to the north of Hurghada. A variety of deep walls and hard coral gardens with an abundance of reef fish make them well worth a visit.
Night dives can be superb as Gubal Island offers protected anchoring for the night. A small wreck at 8-10 meters makes for a spectacular night dive with lionfish, scorpionfish and its resident giant moray eel as well as the wreck of the Ulysses. Next onto the Kingston lying at Shag Rock, the Carina lying close to Sha’ab Ali and the Dunraven at Beacon Rock.
Check-out:
at 09:00 on the last day. If you have an early arrival or a late departure flight, you can purchase a day package at one of our host hotels and use the facilities for a small fee, which you pay locally.
Please note:
Please note: As a 21+ DIVES cruise, there’s a good chance to enjoy 21 or more dives on a 7-day safari if you choose to.
You don’t need a minimum number of dives, but you should be comfortable with drift dives, as currents can be unpredictable and strong. If you are an Open Water Diver, some dives are below 18m therefore we recommend having advanced experience or taking your PADI Advanced Open Water course on board to maximize your enjoyment from the trip. Inexperienced and beginner divers may find some dives challenging and may be asked by the Cruise Director to skip dives that are not suitable for their diving experience. All diving is made from zodiacs to give precise entry and exit points.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Reefs & Wrecks
Abu Nuhas – Straits of Gubal – SS Thistlegorm – Ras Mohamed – Straits of Tiran – Ulysses and others
Check-in:
usually after 18:00 on arrival day until late
Throughout the week:
This itinerary presents the best of both worlds, where you visit famous wrecks in the northern Red Sea along with some stunning reef diving.
The famous horseshoe-shaped reef of Shaab El Erg is a perfect example of the reefs on offer on this cruise with its beautiful hard coral garden and the chance to see dolphins.
Abu Nuhas has four well-known wrecks: Giannis D, Carnatic, the Chrisoula K (’tile wreck’) and the Kimon M (‘lentil wreck’), all offering spectacular dives and plenty of fish life.
In between wreck dives, you will also visit the reefs of the Straits of Gubal, Gulf of Suez and those to the north of Hurghada. A variety of deep walls and hard coral gardens with an abundance of reef fish make them well worth a visit.
Night dives can be superb as Gubal Island offers protected anchoring for the night. A small wreck at 8-10 meters makes for a spectacular night dive with lionfish, scorpionfish and its resident giant moray eel as well as the wreck of the Ulysses. Next onto the Kingston lying at Shag Rock, the Carina lying close to Sha’ab Ali and the Dunraven at Beacon Rock.
Check-out:
at 09:00 on the last day. If you have an early arrival or a late departure flight, you can purchase a day package at one of our host hotels and use the facilities for a small fee, which you pay locally.
Please note:
Please note: As a 21+ DIVES cruise, there’s a good chance to enjoy 21 or more dives on a 7-day safari if you choose to.
You don’t need a minimum number of dives, but you should be comfortable with drift dives, as currents can be unpredictable and strong. If you are an Open Water Diver, some dives are below 18m therefore we recommend having advanced experience or taking your PADI Advanced Open Water course on board to maximize your enjoyment from the trip. Inexperienced and beginner divers may find some dives challenging and may be asked by the Cruise Director to skip dives that are not suitable for their diving experience. All diving is made from zodiacs to give precise entry and exit points.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Safaga, Brothers, Elphinstone
Panorama Reef – Middle Reef – Abu Kafan – Salem Express – Brother Islands – Abu Dabab – Elphinstone
Check-in:
usually after 18:00 on arrival day until late
Throughout the week:
The area around Safaga has some great diving, the best being the offshore reefs of Panorama Reef, Middle Reef and Abu Kafan. Some divers say this area equals the great sites of Ras Mohamed. The diving offers a combination of shallow reef dives and drop-offs, as well as the famous wreck of the Salem Express.
The Salem Express is a dramatic dive. Around 500 people perished in one of the worst marine tragedies of all times. The 100-metre ferryboat was on its way back from Mecca to Safaga after the annual Muslim pilgrimage in December 1991 when it hit the reef during a stormy night and sunk rapidly without giving the crew and passengers the chance to board the lifeboats. It is now home to a thriving underwater life, including a famous resident frogfish, blue-spotted stingrays, angel and butterfly fish. The ship itself is covered in a large quantity of hard and soft corals. It is one of the largest wrecks in the Egyptian Red Sea, roughly the same size as the Thistlegorm.
There is superb wall diving at Panorama, on the south-east of the plateau is a gorgonian and glassfish corner with the whole plateau covered in soft corals and on the south side is an anemone city.
Hal Hal (Middle Reef) is a rarely chosen dive site due to its distance from the coast, which makes it a virgin spot. The north side is a drop off going down to 80 metres and is a perfect location to spot tunas, barracudas, turtles and sharks. The southern side has colourful coral gardens along with some caves and canyons.
Abu Kafan is a 300-metre long, narrow reef offering a plateau at both north and south tips. We normally jump in the water on the north plateau and glide with the frequent strong current southwards along the impressive walls covered with soft and black coral, giant fans and gorgonians.
The Brother Islands are the pinnacles of two undersea mountains rising from the depths of the abyss and are located about 60 miles offshore. Part of the Marine Park Islands National Park, these islands offer stunning wall diving, with the walls being covered in soft corals and forests of gorgonians, creating a kaleidoscope of ever-changing colors. They attract a diverse array of marine species and large pelagics. Large tuna, jacks and snappers cruise in the blue, accompanied by occasional hammerheads, Silvertips, silky and oceanic whitetip sharks and mantas. Even the rare thresher shark can be found here. Sightings of the grey reef shark are almost guaranteed on the North and South Plateaux of Small Brother.
Abu Dabab is six reefs commonly known as “Fathers Steps” or “Fathers Stepping Stones” and as the name suggests a set of fairly shallow reefs ranging from depths of 25 meters to the seafloor. In between Abu Dabab II and III at approximately 15 meters is the wreckage of a small ship sunk after a fire in 2004. The reefs themselves offer colorful coral gardens and an underwater cave system to explore. Pods of dolphins have been known to frequent the area as well as blue-spotted rays, Napoleons, giant puffers, boxfish, sweetlips, batfish, nudibranchs and more.
Elphinstone is approximately 30km from Port Ghalib; Elphinstone reef is 300 meters long with sheer walls richly covered in colorful pink and red soft corals and elegant red gorgonians descending to around 40 meters. Other areas of the reef have near-vertical cliffs, overhangs, small caves and drop-offs of up to 100 meters. Elphinstone is known to experience some strong currents attracting many diverse species such as barracuda, angelfish, groupers, Napoleons, morays, reef sharks and great shoals of dogtooth tuna and jacks. Occasional sightings include dolphins, turtles, oceanic whitetip and hammerheads sharks.
Check-out:
at 09:00 on the last day. If you have an early arrival or a late departure flight, you can purchase a day package at one of our host hotels and use the facilities for a small fee, which you pay locally.
Please note:
Emperor recommends that you have 30 logged dives to join this trip. Most dives will involve going to depth and drift diving in unpredictable and occasionally strong currents, therefore this itinerary is not for inexperienced divers. If you are an Open Water Diver, many dives on this itinerary are below 18m therefore we recommend taking your PADI Advanced Open Water course or Deep Diver training on board to maximize your enjoyment from the trip. Divers may find some dives challenging and may be asked by the Cruise Director to skip dives that are not suitable for their diving experience. All diving is made from zodiacs to give precise entry and exit points. No night dives are allowed in the Marine Parks.
Please note: Due to weather and diving conditions, it’s not always possible to visit each dive site. Your Cruise Director and Captain will decide the best ones to visit at the time of diving.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Safaga, Brothers, Elphinstone
Panorama Reef – Middle Reef – Abu Kafan – Salem Express – Brother Islands – Abu Dabab – Elphinstone
Check-in:
usually after 18:00 on arrival day until late
Throughout the week:
The area around Safaga has some great diving, the best being the offshore reefs of Panorama Reef, Middle Reef and Abu Kafan. Some divers say this area equals the great sites of Ras Mohamed. The diving offers a combination of shallow reef dives and drop-offs, as well as the famous wreck of the Salem Express.
The Salem Express is a dramatic dive. Around 500 people perished in one of the worst marine tragedies of all times. The 100-metre ferryboat was on its way back from Mecca to Safaga after the annual Muslim pilgrimage in December 1991 when it hit the reef during a stormy night and sunk rapidly without giving the crew and passengers the chance to board the lifeboats. It is now home to a thriving underwater life, including a famous resident frogfish, blue-spotted stingrays, angel and butterfly fish. The ship itself is covered in a large quantity of hard and soft corals. It is one of the largest wrecks in the Egyptian Red Sea, roughly the same size as the Thistlegorm.
There is superb wall diving at Panorama, on the south-east of the plateau is a gorgonian and glassfish corner with the whole plateau covered in soft corals and on the south side is an anemone city.
Hal Hal (Middle Reef) is a rarely chosen dive site due to its distance from the coast, which makes it a virgin spot. The north side is a drop off going down to 80 metres and is a perfect location to spot tunas, barracudas, turtles and sharks. The southern side has colourful coral gardens along with some caves and canyons.
Abu Kafan is a 300-metre long, narrow reef offering a plateau at both north and south tips. We normally jump in the water on the north plateau and glide with the frequent strong current southwards along the impressive walls covered with soft and black coral, giant fans and gorgonians.
The Brother Islands are the pinnacles of two undersea mountains rising from the depths of the abyss and are located about 60 miles offshore. Part of the Marine Park Islands National Park, these islands offer stunning wall diving, with the walls being covered in soft corals and forests of gorgonians, creating a kaleidoscope of ever-changing colors. They attract a diverse array of marine species and large pelagics. Large tuna, jacks and snappers cruise in the blue, accompanied by occasional hammerheads, Silvertips, silky and oceanic whitetip sharks and mantas. Even the rare thresher shark can be found here. Sightings of the grey reef shark are almost guaranteed on the North and South Plateaux of Small Brother.
Abu Dabab is six reefs commonly known as “Fathers Steps” or “Fathers Stepping Stones” and as the name suggests a set of fairly shallow reefs ranging from depths of 25 meters to the seafloor. In between Abu Dabab II and III at approximately 15 meters is the wreckage of a small ship sunk after a fire in 2004. The reefs themselves offer colorful coral gardens and an underwater cave system to explore. Pods of dolphins have been known to frequent the area as well as blue-spotted rays, Napoleons, giant puffers, boxfish, sweetlips, batfish, nudibranchs and more.
Elphinstone is approximately 30km from Port Ghalib; Elphinstone reef is 300 meters long with sheer walls richly covered in colorful pink and red soft corals and elegant red gorgonians descending to around 40 meters. Other areas of the reef have near-vertical cliffs, overhangs, small caves and drop-offs of up to 100 meters. Elphinstone is known to experience some strong currents attracting many diverse species such as barracuda, angelfish, groupers, Napoleons, morays, reef sharks and great shoals of dogtooth tuna and jacks. Occasional sightings include dolphins, turtles, oceanic whitetip and hammerheads sharks.
Check-out:
at 09:00 on the last day. If you have an early arrival or a late departure flight, you can purchase a day package at one of our host hotels and use the facilities for a small fee, which you pay locally.
Please note:
Emperor recommends that you have 30 logged dives to join this trip. Most dives will involve going to depth and drift diving in unpredictable and occasionally strong currents, therefore this itinerary is not for inexperienced divers. If you are an Open Water Diver, many dives on this itinerary are below 18m therefore we recommend taking your PADI Advanced Open Water course or Deep Diver training on board to maximize your enjoyment from the trip. Divers may find some dives challenging and may be asked by the Cruise Director to skip dives that are not suitable for their diving experience. All diving is made from zodiacs to give precise entry and exit points. No night dives are allowed in the Marine Parks.
Please note: Due to weather and diving conditions, it’s not always possible to visit each dive site. Your Cruise Director and Captain will decide the best ones to visit at the time of diving.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
South & St. Johns
St. Johns Reef System and Fury Shoals
Check-in:
usually after 18:00 on arrival day until late
Throughout the week:
This trip takes you to some of the best diving the Red Sea has to offer. Here the diving is less arduous so it’s a trip for those who want to see the best but have a more relaxed time while doing so. Sailing to the southernmost reefs, you’ll depart from Marsa Ghalib Port and dive some sites to the South before sailing overnight to your southernmost point in the St. John’s area. Depending on the weather, government approval and marine life sightings in recent weeks, we may sail to the southernmost islands of Rocky and Zabargad, or we’ll moor instead in the vast reef system of St John’s to begin the adventure in the South.
When leaving Marsa Ghalib the route can sometimes take in a dive at Abu Dabab on the first or last day. Often spoilt for choice, your guides will pick sites that they know to be the best for the time of the year and can find excellent alternatives should the weather affect the normal route. Although the distances are long, where possible we travel overnight so, as a 21 plus route, our aim is to get as many dives in as possible at some of the most impressive reefs. Below are some of the highlights.
On the way to Fury Shoals, dive Sha’ab Sharm with its wall dives and white tip reef sharks. Oceanic whitetips and silky sharks can sometimes be found in the blue and turtles often visit the south side before heading further south. At Fury Shoals, dive Sha’ab Claude with its famous swim-throughs and huge porite corals. Whitetip reef sharks and an anemone and clownfish settlement can be seen a little off the reef to the South. Abu Galawa Soraya has a fantastic coral garden and a wreck of a private sailing boat populated with glassfish.
St Johns is a vast collection of small reefs offering some of the most remote and rewarding diving in the Red Sea. This incredibly beautiful reef lies a short distance north of the Sudanese border. The reef covers a huge area and many dives would be needed to explore the numerous coral heads and islands. Habili Ali offers giant gorgonians and black corals whilst grey reef, silvertip and schools of hammerhead sharks might be found on the west side. Habili Gafaar is a mass of soft corals teaming with shoals of snappers, butterflyfish and barracudas. Mantas, grey reef and silvertip sharks can often be seen in the blue.
Gota Kebir is a massive reef, famous for its tunnels and south plateau, where jacks and barracudas can be seen and the occasional manta. The tunnels are ideal for novice cave divers.
Gota Soraya is rated as possibly one of the best wall dives in the Red Sea, with overhangs and cracks in the reef wall full of glassfish and sweepers and an abundance of corals, Grey Reef, Silvertips and Hammerhead sharks.
On the last day as we head back to port, we will try to take in a dive or two on the world-famous Elphinstone Reef if weather and diver experience permits us, or we will finish in the Abu Dabab area perhaps with another dive or two closer to Port Ghalib to relax and unwind before your final night in port.
Check-out:
at 09:00 on the last day. If you have an early arrival or a late departure flight, you can purchase a day package at one of our host hotels and use the facilities for a small fee, which you pay locally.
Please note:
Please note: As a 21+ DIVES cruise, there’s a good chance to enjoy 21 or more dives on a 7-day safari if you choose to.
You don’t need a minimum number of dives, but you should be comfortable with drift dives, as currents can be unpredictable and strong. If you are an Open Water Diver, some dives are below 18m therefore we recommend having advanced experience or taking your PADI Advanced Open Water course on board to maximize your enjoyment from the trip. Inexperienced and beginner divers may find some dives challenging and may be asked by the Cruise Director to skip dives that are not suitable for their diving experience. All diving is made from zodiacs to give precise entry and exit points.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
South & St. Johns
St. Johns Reef System and Fury Shoals
Check-in:
usually after 18:00 on arrival day until late
Throughout the week:
This trip takes you to some of the best diving the Red Sea has to offer. Here the diving is less arduous so it’s a trip for those who want to see the best but have a more relaxed time while doing so. Sailing to the southernmost reefs, you’ll depart from Marsa Ghalib Port and dive some sites to the South before sailing overnight to your southernmost point in the St. John’s area. Depending on the weather, government approval and marine life sightings in recent weeks, we may sail to the southernmost islands of Rocky and Zabargad, or we’ll moor instead in the vast reef system of St John’s to begin the adventure in the South.
When leaving Marsa Ghalib the route can sometimes take in a dive at Abu Dabab on the first or last day. Often spoilt for choice, your guides will pick sites that they know to be the best for the time of the year and can find excellent alternatives should the weather affect the normal route. Although the distances are long, where possible we travel overnight so, as a 21 plus route, our aim is to get as many dives in as possible at some of the most impressive reefs. Below are some of the highlights.
On the way to Fury Shoals, dive Sha’ab Sharm with its wall dives and white tip reef sharks. Oceanic whitetips and silky sharks can sometimes be found in the blue and turtles often visit the south side before heading further south. At Fury Shoals, dive Sha’ab Claude with its famous swim-throughs and huge porite corals. Whitetip reef sharks and an anemone and clownfish settlement can be seen a little off the reef to the South. Abu Galawa Soraya has a fantastic coral garden and a wreck of a private sailing boat populated with glassfish.
St Johns is a vast collection of small reefs offering some of the most remote and rewarding diving in the Red Sea. This incredibly beautiful reef lies a short distance north of the Sudanese border. The reef covers a huge area and many dives would be needed to explore the numerous coral heads and islands. Habili Ali offers giant gorgonians and black corals whilst grey reef, silvertip and schools of hammerhead sharks might be found on the west side. Habili Gafaar is a mass of soft corals teaming with shoals of snappers, butterflyfish and barracudas. Mantas, grey reef and silvertip sharks can often be seen in the blue.
Gota Kebir is a massive reef, famous for its tunnels and south plateau, where jacks and barracudas can be seen and the occasional manta. The tunnels are ideal for novice cave divers.
Gota Soraya is rated as possibly one of the best wall dives in the Red Sea, with overhangs and cracks in the reef wall full of glassfish and sweepers and an abundance of corals, Grey Reef, Silvertips and Hammerhead sharks.
On the last day as we head back to port, we will try to take in a dive or two on the world-famous Elphinstone Reef if weather and diver experience permits us, or we will finish in the Abu Dabab area perhaps with another dive or two closer to Port Ghalib to relax and unwind before your final night in port.
Check-out:
at 09:00 on the last day. If you have an early arrival or a late departure flight, you can purchase a day package at one of our host hotels and use the facilities for a small fee, which you pay locally.
Please note:
Please note: As a 21+ DIVES cruise, there’s a good chance to enjoy 21 or more dives on a 7-day safari if you choose to.
You don’t need a minimum number of dives, but you should be comfortable with drift dives, as currents can be unpredictable and strong. If you are an Open Water Diver, some dives are below 18m therefore we recommend having advanced experience or taking your PADI Advanced Open Water course on board to maximize your enjoyment from the trip. Inexperienced and beginner divers may find some dives challenging and may be asked by the Cruise Director to skip dives that are not suitable for their diving experience. All diving is made from zodiacs to give precise entry and exit points.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Reefs & Wrecks
Abu Nuhas – Straits of Gubal – SS Thistlegorm – Ras Mohamed – Straits of Tiran – Ulysses and others
Check-in:
usually after 18:00 on arrival day until late
Throughout the week:
This itinerary presents the best of both worlds, where you visit famous wrecks in the northern Red Sea along with some stunning reef diving.
The famous horseshoe-shaped reef of Shaab El Erg is a perfect example of the reefs on offer on this cruise with its beautiful hard coral garden and the chance to see dolphins.
Abu Nuhas has four well-known wrecks: Giannis D, Carnatic, the Chrisoula K (’tile wreck’) and the Kimon M (‘lentil wreck’), all offering spectacular dives and plenty of fish life.
In between wreck dives, you will also visit the reefs of the Straits of Gubal, Gulf of Suez and those to the north of Hurghada. A variety of deep walls and hard coral gardens with an abundance of reef fish make them well worth a visit.
Night dives can be superb as Gubal Island offers protected anchoring for the night. A small wreck at 8-10 meters makes for a spectacular night dive with lionfish, scorpionfish and its resident giant moray eel as well as the wreck of the Ulysses. Next onto the Kingston lying at Shag Rock, the Carina lying close to Sha’ab Ali and the Dunraven at Beacon Rock.
Check-out:
at 09:00 on the last day. If you have an early arrival or a late departure flight, you can purchase a day package at one of our host hotels and use the facilities for a small fee, which you pay locally.
Please note:
Please note: As a 21+ DIVES cruise, there’s a good chance to enjoy 21 or more dives on a 7-day safari if you choose to.
You don’t need a minimum number of dives, but you should be comfortable with drift dives, as currents can be unpredictable and strong. If you are an Open Water Diver, some dives are below 18m therefore we recommend having advanced experience or taking your PADI Advanced Open Water course on board to maximize your enjoyment from the trip. Inexperienced and beginner divers may find some dives challenging and may be asked by the Cruise Director to skip dives that are not suitable for their diving experience. All diving is made from zodiacs to give precise entry and exit points.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Reefs & Wrecks
Abu Nuhas – Straits of Gubal – SS Thistlegorm – Ras Mohamed – Straits of Tiran – Ulysses and others
Check-in:
usually after 18:00 on arrival day until late
Throughout the week:
This itinerary presents the best of both worlds, where you visit famous wrecks in the northern Red Sea along with some stunning reef diving.
The famous horseshoe-shaped reef of Shaab El Erg is a perfect example of the reefs on offer on this cruise with its beautiful hard coral garden and the chance to see dolphins.
Abu Nuhas has four well-known wrecks: Giannis D, Carnatic, the Chrisoula K (’tile wreck’) and the Kimon M (‘lentil wreck’), all offering spectacular dives and plenty of fish life.
In between wreck dives, you will also visit the reefs of the Straits of Gubal, Gulf of Suez and those to the north of Hurghada. A variety of deep walls and hard coral gardens with an abundance of reef fish make them well worth a visit.
Night dives can be superb as Gubal Island offers protected anchoring for the night. A small wreck at 8-10 meters makes for a spectacular night dive with lionfish, scorpionfish and its resident giant moray eel as well as the wreck of the Ulysses. Next onto the Kingston lying at Shag Rock, the Carina lying close to Sha’ab Ali and the Dunraven at Beacon Rock.
Check-out:
at 09:00 on the last day. If you have an early arrival or a late departure flight, you can purchase a day package at one of our host hotels and use the facilities for a small fee, which you pay locally.
Please note:
Please note: As a 21+ DIVES cruise, there’s a good chance to enjoy 21 or more dives on a 7-day safari if you choose to.
You don’t need a minimum number of dives, but you should be comfortable with drift dives, as currents can be unpredictable and strong. If you are an Open Water Diver, some dives are below 18m therefore we recommend having advanced experience or taking your PADI Advanced Open Water course on board to maximize your enjoyment from the trip. Inexperienced and beginner divers may find some dives challenging and may be asked by the Cruise Director to skip dives that are not suitable for their diving experience. All diving is made from zodiacs to give precise entry and exit points.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Reefs & Wrecks
Abu Nuhas – Straits of Gubal – SS Thistlegorm – Ras Mohamed – Straits of Tiran – Ulysses and others
Check-in:
usually after 18:00 on arrival day until late
Throughout the week:
This itinerary presents the best of both worlds, where you visit famous wrecks in the northern Red Sea along with some stunning reef diving.
The famous horseshoe-shaped reef of Shaab El Erg is a perfect example of the reefs on offer on this cruise with its beautiful hard coral garden and the chance to see dolphins.
Abu Nuhas has four well-known wrecks: Giannis D, Carnatic, the Chrisoula K (’tile wreck’) and the Kimon M (‘lentil wreck’), all offering spectacular dives and plenty of fish life.
In between wreck dives, you will also visit the reefs of the Straits of Gubal, Gulf of Suez and those to the north of Hurghada. A variety of deep walls and hard coral gardens with an abundance of reef fish make them well worth a visit.
Night dives can be superb as Gubal Island offers protected anchoring for the night. A small wreck at 8-10 meters makes for a spectacular night dive with lionfish, scorpionfish and its resident giant moray eel as well as the wreck of the Ulysses. Next onto the Kingston lying at Shag Rock, the Carina lying close to Sha’ab Ali and the Dunraven at Beacon Rock.
Check-out:
at 09:00 on the last day. If you have an early arrival or a late departure flight, you can purchase a day package at one of our host hotels and use the facilities for a small fee, which you pay locally.
Please note:
Please note: As a 21+ DIVES cruise, there’s a good chance to enjoy 21 or more dives on a 7-day safari if you choose to.
You don’t need a minimum number of dives, but you should be comfortable with drift dives, as currents can be unpredictable and strong. If you are an Open Water Diver, some dives are below 18m therefore we recommend having advanced experience or taking your PADI Advanced Open Water course on board to maximize your enjoyment from the trip. Inexperienced and beginner divers may find some dives challenging and may be asked by the Cruise Director to skip dives that are not suitable for their diving experience. All diving is made from zodiacs to give precise entry and exit points.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Reefs & Wrecks
Abu Nuhas – Straits of Gubal – SS Thistlegorm – Ras Mohamed – Straits of Tiran – Ulysses and others
Check-in:
usually after 18:00 on arrival day until late
Throughout the week:
This itinerary presents the best of both worlds, where you visit famous wrecks in the northern Red Sea along with some stunning reef diving.
The famous horseshoe-shaped reef of Shaab El Erg is a perfect example of the reefs on offer on this cruise with its beautiful hard coral garden and the chance to see dolphins.
Abu Nuhas has four well-known wrecks: Giannis D, Carnatic, the Chrisoula K (’tile wreck’) and the Kimon M (‘lentil wreck’), all offering spectacular dives and plenty of fish life.
In between wreck dives, you will also visit the reefs of the Straits of Gubal, Gulf of Suez and those to the north of Hurghada. A variety of deep walls and hard coral gardens with an abundance of reef fish make them well worth a visit.
Night dives can be superb as Gubal Island offers protected anchoring for the night. A small wreck at 8-10 meters makes for a spectacular night dive with lionfish, scorpionfish and its resident giant moray eel as well as the wreck of the Ulysses. Next onto the Kingston lying at Shag Rock, the Carina lying close to Sha’ab Ali and the Dunraven at Beacon Rock.
Check-out:
at 09:00 on the last day. If you have an early arrival or a late departure flight, you can purchase a day package at one of our host hotels and use the facilities for a small fee, which you pay locally.
Please note:
Please note: As a 21+ DIVES cruise, there’s a good chance to enjoy 21 or more dives on a 7-day safari if you choose to.
You don’t need a minimum number of dives, but you should be comfortable with drift dives, as currents can be unpredictable and strong. If you are an Open Water Diver, some dives are below 18m therefore we recommend having advanced experience or taking your PADI Advanced Open Water course on board to maximize your enjoyment from the trip. Inexperienced and beginner divers may find some dives challenging and may be asked by the Cruise Director to skip dives that are not suitable for their diving experience. All diving is made from zodiacs to give precise entry and exit points.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Reefs & Wrecks
Abu Nuhas – Straits of Gubal – SS Thistlegorm – Ras Mohamed – Straits of Tiran – Ulysses and others
Check-in:
usually after 18:00 on arrival day until late
Throughout the week:
This itinerary presents the best of both worlds, where you visit famous wrecks in the northern Red Sea along with some stunning reef diving.
The famous horseshoe-shaped reef of Shaab El Erg is a perfect example of the reefs on offer on this cruise with its beautiful hard coral garden and the chance to see dolphins.
Abu Nuhas has four well-known wrecks: Giannis D, Carnatic, the Chrisoula K (’tile wreck’) and the Kimon M (‘lentil wreck’), all offering spectacular dives and plenty of fish life.
In between wreck dives, you will also visit the reefs of the Straits of Gubal, Gulf of Suez and those to the north of Hurghada. A variety of deep walls and hard coral gardens with an abundance of reef fish make them well worth a visit.
Night dives can be superb as Gubal Island offers protected anchoring for the night. A small wreck at 8-10 meters makes for a spectacular night dive with lionfish, scorpionfish and its resident giant moray eel as well as the wreck of the Ulysses. Next onto the Kingston lying at Shag Rock, the Carina lying close to Sha’ab Ali and the Dunraven at Beacon Rock.
Check-out:
at 09:00 on the last day. If you have an early arrival or a late departure flight, you can purchase a day package at one of our host hotels and use the facilities for a small fee, which you pay locally.
Please note:
Please note: As a 21+ DIVES cruise, there’s a good chance to enjoy 21 or more dives on a 7-day safari if you choose to.
You don’t need a minimum number of dives, but you should be comfortable with drift dives, as currents can be unpredictable and strong. If you are an Open Water Diver, some dives are below 18m therefore we recommend having advanced experience or taking your PADI Advanced Open Water course on board to maximize your enjoyment from the trip. Inexperienced and beginner divers may find some dives challenging and may be asked by the Cruise Director to skip dives that are not suitable for their diving experience. All diving is made from zodiacs to give precise entry and exit points.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
South & St. Johns
St. Johns Reef System and Fury Shoals
Check-in:
usually after 18:00 on arrival day until late
Throughout the week:
This trip takes you to some of the best diving the Red Sea has to offer. Here the diving is less arduous so it’s a trip for those who want to see the best but have a more relaxed time while doing so. Sailing to the southernmost reefs, you’ll depart from Marsa Ghalib Port and dive some sites to the South before sailing overnight to your southernmost point in the St. John’s area. Depending on the weather, government approval and marine life sightings in recent weeks, we may sail to the southernmost islands of Rocky and Zabargad, or we’ll moor instead in the vast reef system of St John’s to begin the adventure in the South.
When leaving Marsa Ghalib the route can sometimes take in a dive at Abu Dabab on the first or last day. Often spoilt for choice, your guides will pick sites that they know to be the best for the time of the year and can find excellent alternatives should the weather affect the normal route. Although the distances are long, where possible we travel overnight so, as a 21 plus route, our aim is to get as many dives in as possible at some of the most impressive reefs. Below are some of the highlights.
On the way to Fury Shoals, dive Sha’ab Sharm with its wall dives and white tip reef sharks. Oceanic whitetips and silky sharks can sometimes be found in the blue and turtles often visit the south side before heading further south. At Fury Shoals, dive Sha’ab Claude with its famous swim-throughs and huge porite corals. Whitetip reef sharks and an anemone and clownfish settlement can be seen a little off the reef to the South. Abu Galawa Soraya has a fantastic coral garden and a wreck of a private sailing boat populated with glassfish.
St Johns is a vast collection of small reefs offering some of the most remote and rewarding diving in the Red Sea. This incredibly beautiful reef lies a short distance north of the Sudanese border. The reef covers a huge area and many dives would be needed to explore the numerous coral heads and islands. Habili Ali offers giant gorgonians and black corals whilst grey reef, silvertip and schools of hammerhead sharks might be found on the west side. Habili Gafaar is a mass of soft corals teaming with shoals of snappers, butterflyfish and barracudas. Mantas, grey reef and silvertip sharks can often be seen in the blue.
Gota Kebir is a massive reef, famous for its tunnels and south plateau, where jacks and barracudas can be seen and the occasional manta. The tunnels are ideal for novice cave divers.
Gota Soraya is rated as possibly one of the best wall dives in the Red Sea, with overhangs and cracks in the reef wall full of glassfish and sweepers and an abundance of corals, Grey Reef, Silvertips and Hammerhead sharks.
On the last day as we head back to port, we will try to take in a dive or two on the world-famous Elphinstone Reef if weather and diver experience permits us, or we will finish in the Abu Dabab area perhaps with another dive or two closer to Port Ghalib to relax and unwind before your final night in port.
Check-out:
at 09:00 on the last day. If you have an early arrival or a late departure flight, you can purchase a day package at one of our host hotels and use the facilities for a small fee, which you pay locally.
Please note:
Please note: As a 21+ DIVES cruise, there’s a good chance to enjoy 21 or more dives on a 7-day safari if you choose to.
You don’t need a minimum number of dives, but you should be comfortable with drift dives, as currents can be unpredictable and strong. If you are an Open Water Diver, some dives are below 18m therefore we recommend having advanced experience or taking your PADI Advanced Open Water course on board to maximize your enjoyment from the trip. Inexperienced and beginner divers may find some dives challenging and may be asked by the Cruise Director to skip dives that are not suitable for their diving experience. All diving is made from zodiacs to give precise entry and exit points.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Reefs & Wrecks
Abu Nuhas – Straits of Gubal – SS Thistlegorm – Ras Mohamed – Straits of Tiran – Ulysses and others
Check-in:
usually after 18:00 on arrival day until late
Throughout the week:
This itinerary presents the best of both worlds, where you visit famous wrecks in the northern Red Sea along with some stunning reef diving.
The famous horseshoe-shaped reef of Shaab El Erg is a perfect example of the reefs on offer on this cruise with its beautiful hard coral garden and the chance to see dolphins.
Abu Nuhas has four well-known wrecks: Giannis D, Carnatic, the Chrisoula K (’tile wreck’) and the Kimon M (‘lentil wreck’), all offering spectacular dives and plenty of fish life.
In between wreck dives, you will also visit the reefs of the Straits of Gubal, Gulf of Suez and those to the north of Hurghada. A variety of deep walls and hard coral gardens with an abundance of reef fish make them well worth a visit.
Night dives can be superb as Gubal Island offers protected anchoring for the night. A small wreck at 8-10 meters makes for a spectacular night dive with lionfish, scorpionfish and its resident giant moray eel as well as the wreck of the Ulysses. Next onto the Kingston lying at Shag Rock, the Carina lying close to Sha’ab Ali and the Dunraven at Beacon Rock.
Check-out:
at 09:00 on the last day. If you have an early arrival or a late departure flight, you can purchase a day package at one of our host hotels and use the facilities for a small fee, which you pay locally.
Please note:
Please note: As a 21+ DIVES cruise, there’s a good chance to enjoy 21 or more dives on a 7-day safari if you choose to.
You don’t need a minimum number of dives, but you should be comfortable with drift dives, as currents can be unpredictable and strong. If you are an Open Water Diver, some dives are below 18m therefore we recommend having advanced experience or taking your PADI Advanced Open Water course on board to maximize your enjoyment from the trip. Inexperienced and beginner divers may find some dives challenging and may be asked by the Cruise Director to skip dives that are not suitable for their diving experience. All diving is made from zodiacs to give precise entry and exit points.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
South & St. Johns
St. Johns Reef System and Fury Shoals
Check-in:
usually after 18:00 on arrival day until late
Throughout the week:
This trip takes you to some of the best diving the Red Sea has to offer. Here the diving is less arduous so it’s a trip for those who want to see the best but have a more relaxed time while doing so. Sailing to the southernmost reefs, you’ll depart from Marsa Ghalib Port and dive some sites to the South before sailing overnight to your southernmost point in the St. John’s area. Depending on the weather, government approval and marine life sightings in recent weeks, we may sail to the southernmost islands of Rocky and Zabargad, or we’ll moor instead in the vast reef system of St John’s to begin the adventure in the South.
When leaving Marsa Ghalib the route can sometimes take in a dive at Abu Dabab on the first or last day. Often spoilt for choice, your guides will pick sites that they know to be the best for the time of the year and can find excellent alternatives should the weather affect the normal route. Although the distances are long, where possible we travel overnight so, as a 21 plus route, our aim is to get as many dives in as possible at some of the most impressive reefs. Below are some of the highlights.
On the way to Fury Shoals, dive Sha’ab Sharm with its wall dives and white tip reef sharks. Oceanic whitetips and silky sharks can sometimes be found in the blue and turtles often visit the south side before heading further south. At Fury Shoals, dive Sha’ab Claude with its famous swim-throughs and huge porite corals. Whitetip reef sharks and an anemone and clownfish settlement can be seen a little off the reef to the South. Abu Galawa Soraya has a fantastic coral garden and a wreck of a private sailing boat populated with glassfish.
St Johns is a vast collection of small reefs offering some of the most remote and rewarding diving in the Red Sea. This incredibly beautiful reef lies a short distance north of the Sudanese border. The reef covers a huge area and many dives would be needed to explore the numerous coral heads and islands. Habili Ali offers giant gorgonians and black corals whilst grey reef, silvertip and schools of hammerhead sharks might be found on the west side. Habili Gafaar is a mass of soft corals teaming with shoals of snappers, butterflyfish and barracudas. Mantas, grey reef and silvertip sharks can often be seen in the blue.
Gota Kebir is a massive reef, famous for its tunnels and south plateau, where jacks and barracudas can be seen and the occasional manta. The tunnels are ideal for novice cave divers.
Gota Soraya is rated as possibly one of the best wall dives in the Red Sea, with overhangs and cracks in the reef wall full of glassfish and sweepers and an abundance of corals, Grey Reef, Silvertips and Hammerhead sharks.
On the last day as we head back to port, we will try to take in a dive or two on the world-famous Elphinstone Reef if weather and diver experience permits us, or we will finish in the Abu Dabab area perhaps with another dive or two closer to Port Ghalib to relax and unwind before your final night in port.
Check-out:
at 09:00 on the last day. If you have an early arrival or a late departure flight, you can purchase a day package at one of our host hotels and use the facilities for a small fee, which you pay locally.
Please note:
Please note: As a 21+ DIVES cruise, there’s a good chance to enjoy 21 or more dives on a 7-day safari if you choose to.
You don’t need a minimum number of dives, but you should be comfortable with drift dives, as currents can be unpredictable and strong. If you are an Open Water Diver, some dives are below 18m therefore we recommend having advanced experience or taking your PADI Advanced Open Water course on board to maximize your enjoyment from the trip. Inexperienced and beginner divers may find some dives challenging and may be asked by the Cruise Director to skip dives that are not suitable for their diving experience. All diving is made from zodiacs to give precise entry and exit points.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
South & St. Johns
St. Johns Reef System and Fury Shoals
Check-in:
usually after 18:00 on arrival day until late
Throughout the week:
This trip takes you to some of the best diving the Red Sea has to offer. Here the diving is less arduous so it’s a trip for those who want to see the best but have a more relaxed time while doing so. Sailing to the southernmost reefs, you’ll depart from Marsa Ghalib Port and dive some sites to the South before sailing overnight to your southernmost point in the St. John’s area. Depending on the weather, government approval and marine life sightings in recent weeks, we may sail to the southernmost islands of Rocky and Zabargad, or we’ll moor instead in the vast reef system of St John’s to begin the adventure in the South.
When leaving Marsa Ghalib the route can sometimes take in a dive at Abu Dabab on the first or last day. Often spoilt for choice, your guides will pick sites that they know to be the best for the time of the year and can find excellent alternatives should the weather affect the normal route. Although the distances are long, where possible we travel overnight so, as a 21 plus route, our aim is to get as many dives in as possible at some of the most impressive reefs. Below are some of the highlights.
On the way to Fury Shoals, dive Sha’ab Sharm with its wall dives and white tip reef sharks. Oceanic whitetips and silky sharks can sometimes be found in the blue and turtles often visit the south side before heading further south. At Fury Shoals, dive Sha’ab Claude with its famous swim-throughs and huge porite corals. Whitetip reef sharks and an anemone and clownfish settlement can be seen a little off the reef to the South. Abu Galawa Soraya has a fantastic coral garden and a wreck of a private sailing boat populated with glassfish.
St Johns is a vast collection of small reefs offering some of the most remote and rewarding diving in the Red Sea. This incredibly beautiful reef lies a short distance north of the Sudanese border. The reef covers a huge area and many dives would be needed to explore the numerous coral heads and islands. Habili Ali offers giant gorgonians and black corals whilst grey reef, silvertip and schools of hammerhead sharks might be found on the west side. Habili Gafaar is a mass of soft corals teaming with shoals of snappers, butterflyfish and barracudas. Mantas, grey reef and silvertip sharks can often be seen in the blue.
Gota Kebir is a massive reef, famous for its tunnels and south plateau, where jacks and barracudas can be seen and the occasional manta. The tunnels are ideal for novice cave divers.
Gota Soraya is rated as possibly one of the best wall dives in the Red Sea, with overhangs and cracks in the reef wall full of glassfish and sweepers and an abundance of corals, Grey Reef, Silvertips and Hammerhead sharks.
On the last day as we head back to port, we will try to take in a dive or two on the world-famous Elphinstone Reef if weather and diver experience permits us, or we will finish in the Abu Dabab area perhaps with another dive or two closer to Port Ghalib to relax and unwind before your final night in port.
Check-out:
at 09:00 on the last day. If you have an early arrival or a late departure flight, you can purchase a day package at one of our host hotels and use the facilities for a small fee, which you pay locally.
Please note:
Please note: As a 21+ DIVES cruise, there’s a good chance to enjoy 21 or more dives on a 7-day safari if you choose to.
You don’t need a minimum number of dives, but you should be comfortable with drift dives, as currents can be unpredictable and strong. If you are an Open Water Diver, some dives are below 18m therefore we recommend having advanced experience or taking your PADI Advanced Open Water course on board to maximize your enjoyment from the trip. Inexperienced and beginner divers may find some dives challenging and may be asked by the Cruise Director to skip dives that are not suitable for their diving experience. All diving is made from zodiacs to give precise entry and exit points.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Elphinstone – Daedalus – Fury Shoals
Check-in:
usually after 18:00 on arrival day until late
Throughout the week:
This trip offers you some of the best diving in the Red Sea and includes Daedalus, Fury Shoals and Elphinstone. With less distance to travel than some routes, you have more time to dive these iconic sites and there is less chance of seasickness with shorter sailings and secure moorings. Depending on prevailing weather conditions your guides will pick sites suitable for night dives outside the Marine Park.
Heading first to Fury Shoals, we may dive around the Marsa Alam area or perhaps dive Sha’ab Sharm with its wall dives and white tip reef sharks. Oceanic whitetips and silky sharks can sometimes be found in the blue and turtles often visit the south side before heading further south. At Fury Shoals, we have more time to explore the vast reef system than other itineraries afford. Of course, we will dive the classics such as Sha’ab Claude (a.k.a. Claudio) with its famous swim-throughs and huge porites corals, Malahi with its mazes and friendly turtles and Abu Galawa Soraya with its fantastic coral garden and a wreck of a private sailing boat smothered with glassfish. Sataya with its resident spinner dolphin population is a must for snorkeling between dives, as well as having some good underwater offerings, and on top of that we can spend time exploring less dived sites such as Sha’ab Hamam (Stairway to Heaven), Abu Galawa Kebir with the Tien Hsing wreck, Gota Sataya and if the weather is kind there are some submerged reefs that can be moored on such as Habili Sameh that will blow you away!
Daedalus Reef, a part of the Red Sea offshore Marine Park, is a large, oval reef with a lighthouse and is the furthest offshore reef in the Egyptian Red Sea. Its deep walls and drop-offs offer some of the most spectacular diving to be found. Daedalus has mountainous, pristine, hard coral formations. There is also a strong chance of spotting schooling hammerheads, especially from May to November, and grey reef sharks.
Of course, no trip to the South would be complete without stopping at world-famous Elphinstone, with its sheer walls covered in soft corals, and likely encounters with oceanic whitetip sharks. Depending on the experience of the group and the weather, you may even get the chance to dive it at the beginning and end of your amazing trip!
Check-out:
at 09:00 on the last day. If you have an early arrival or a late departure flight, you can purchase a day package at one of our host hotels and use the facilities for a small fee, which you pay locally.
Please note:
Emperor requires that you have 30 logged dives to dive in the Marine Parks and you are expected to be able to complete each dive with your buddy or following the guide. These are challenging dives with strong currents so not for inexperienced divers.
The guides may not enter the water and remain onboard as surface support for some dives. No night dives are allowed in the Marine Parks.
Adverse weather can affect this route.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
South & St. Johns
St. Johns Reef System and Fury Shoals
Check-in:
usually after 18:00 on arrival day until late
Throughout the week:
This trip takes you to some of the best diving the Red Sea has to offer. Here the diving is less arduous so it’s a trip for those who want to see the best but have a more relaxed time while doing so. Sailing to the southernmost reefs, you’ll depart from Marsa Ghalib Port and dive some sites to the South before sailing overnight to your southernmost point in the St. John’s area. Depending on the weather, government approval and marine life sightings in recent weeks, we may sail to the southernmost islands of Rocky and Zabargad, or we’ll moor instead in the vast reef system of St John’s to begin the adventure in the South.
When leaving Marsa Ghalib the route can sometimes take in a dive at Abu Dabab on the first or last day. Often spoilt for choice, your guides will pick sites that they know to be the best for the time of the year and can find excellent alternatives should the weather affect the normal route. Although the distances are long, where possible we travel overnight so, as a 21 plus route, our aim is to get as many dives in as possible at some of the most impressive reefs. Below are some of the highlights.
On the way to Fury Shoals, dive Sha’ab Sharm with its wall dives and white tip reef sharks. Oceanic whitetips and silky sharks can sometimes be found in the blue and turtles often visit the south side before heading further south. At Fury Shoals, dive Sha’ab Claude with its famous swim-throughs and huge porite corals. Whitetip reef sharks and an anemone and clownfish settlement can be seen a little off the reef to the South. Abu Galawa Soraya has a fantastic coral garden and a wreck of a private sailing boat populated with glassfish.
St Johns is a vast collection of small reefs offering some of the most remote and rewarding diving in the Red Sea. This incredibly beautiful reef lies a short distance north of the Sudanese border. The reef covers a huge area and many dives would be needed to explore the numerous coral heads and islands. Habili Ali offers giant gorgonians and black corals whilst grey reef, silvertip and schools of hammerhead sharks might be found on the west side. Habili Gafaar is a mass of soft corals teaming with shoals of snappers, butterflyfish and barracudas. Mantas, grey reef and silvertip sharks can often be seen in the blue.
Gota Kebir is a massive reef, famous for its tunnels and south plateau, where jacks and barracudas can be seen and the occasional manta. The tunnels are ideal for novice cave divers.
Gota Soraya is rated as possibly one of the best wall dives in the Red Sea, with overhangs and cracks in the reef wall full of glassfish and sweepers and an abundance of corals, Grey Reef, Silvertips and Hammerhead sharks.
On the last day as we head back to port, we will try to take in a dive or two on the world-famous Elphinstone Reef if weather and diver experience permits us, or we will finish in the Abu Dabab area perhaps with another dive or two closer to Port Ghalib to relax and unwind before your final night in port.
Check-out:
at 09:00 on the last day. If you have an early arrival or a late departure flight, you can purchase a day package at one of our host hotels and use the facilities for a small fee, which you pay locally.
Please note:
Please note: As a 21+ DIVES cruise, there’s a good chance to enjoy 21 or more dives on a 7-day safari if you choose to.
You don’t need a minimum number of dives, but you should be comfortable with drift dives, as currents can be unpredictable and strong. If you are an Open Water Diver, some dives are below 18m therefore we recommend having advanced experience or taking your PADI Advanced Open Water course on board to maximize your enjoyment from the trip. Inexperienced and beginner divers may find some dives challenging and may be asked by the Cruise Director to skip dives that are not suitable for their diving experience. All diving is made from zodiacs to give precise entry and exit points.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Reefs & Wrecks
Abu Nuhas – Straits of Gubal – SS Thistlegorm – Ras Mohamed – Straits of Tiran – Ulysses and others
Check-in:
usually after 18:00 on arrival day until late
Throughout the week:
This itinerary presents the best of both worlds, where you visit famous wrecks in the northern Red Sea along with some stunning reef diving.
The famous horseshoe-shaped reef of Shaab El Erg is a perfect example of the reefs on offer on this cruise with its beautiful hard coral garden and the chance to see dolphins.
Abu Nuhas has four well-known wrecks: Giannis D, Carnatic, the Chrisoula K (’tile wreck’) and the Kimon M (‘lentil wreck’), all offering spectacular dives and plenty of fish life.
In between wreck dives, you will also visit the reefs of the Straits of Gubal, Gulf of Suez and those to the north of Hurghada. A variety of deep walls and hard coral gardens with an abundance of reef fish make them well worth a visit.
Night dives can be superb as Gubal Island offers protected anchoring for the night. A small wreck at 8-10 meters makes for a spectacular night dive with lionfish, scorpionfish and its resident giant moray eel as well as the wreck of the Ulysses. Next onto the Kingston lying at Shag Rock, the Carina lying close to Sha’ab Ali and the Dunraven at Beacon Rock.
Check-out:
at 09:00 on the last day. If you have an early arrival or a late departure flight, you can purchase a day package at one of our host hotels and use the facilities for a small fee, which you pay locally.
Please note:
Please note: As a 21+ DIVES cruise, there’s a good chance to enjoy 21 or more dives on a 7-day safari if you choose to.
You don’t need a minimum number of dives, but you should be comfortable with drift dives, as currents can be unpredictable and strong. If you are an Open Water Diver, some dives are below 18m therefore we recommend having advanced experience or taking your PADI Advanced Open Water course on board to maximize your enjoyment from the trip. Inexperienced and beginner divers may find some dives challenging and may be asked by the Cruise Director to skip dives that are not suitable for their diving experience. All diving is made from zodiacs to give precise entry and exit points.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Reefs & Wrecks
Abu Nuhas – Straits of Gubal – SS Thistlegorm – Ras Mohamed – Straits of Tiran – Ulysses and others
Check-in:
usually after 18:00 on arrival day until late
Throughout the week:
This itinerary presents the best of both worlds, where you visit famous wrecks in the northern Red Sea along with some stunning reef diving.
The famous horseshoe-shaped reef of Shaab El Erg is a perfect example of the reefs on offer on this cruise with its beautiful hard coral garden and the chance to see dolphins.
Abu Nuhas has four well-known wrecks: Giannis D, Carnatic, the Chrisoula K (’tile wreck’) and the Kimon M (‘lentil wreck’), all offering spectacular dives and plenty of fish life.
In between wreck dives, you will also visit the reefs of the Straits of Gubal, Gulf of Suez and those to the north of Hurghada. A variety of deep walls and hard coral gardens with an abundance of reef fish make them well worth a visit.
Night dives can be superb as Gubal Island offers protected anchoring for the night. A small wreck at 8-10 meters makes for a spectacular night dive with lionfish, scorpionfish and its resident giant moray eel as well as the wreck of the Ulysses. Next onto the Kingston lying at Shag Rock, the Carina lying close to Sha’ab Ali and the Dunraven at Beacon Rock.
Check-out:
at 09:00 on the last day. If you have an early arrival or a late departure flight, you can purchase a day package at one of our host hotels and use the facilities for a small fee, which you pay locally.
Please note:
Please note: As a 21+ DIVES cruise, there’s a good chance to enjoy 21 or more dives on a 7-day safari if you choose to.
You don’t need a minimum number of dives, but you should be comfortable with drift dives, as currents can be unpredictable and strong. If you are an Open Water Diver, some dives are below 18m therefore we recommend having advanced experience or taking your PADI Advanced Open Water course on board to maximize your enjoyment from the trip. Inexperienced and beginner divers may find some dives challenging and may be asked by the Cruise Director to skip dives that are not suitable for their diving experience. All diving is made from zodiacs to give precise entry and exit points.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Reefs & Wrecks
Abu Nuhas – Straits of Gubal – SS Thistlegorm – Ras Mohamed – Straits of Tiran – Ulysses and others
Check-in:
usually after 18:00 on arrival day until late
Throughout the week:
This itinerary presents the best of both worlds, where you visit famous wrecks in the northern Red Sea along with some stunning reef diving.
The famous horseshoe-shaped reef of Shaab El Erg is a perfect example of the reefs on offer on this cruise with its beautiful hard coral garden and the chance to see dolphins.
Abu Nuhas has four well-known wrecks: Giannis D, Carnatic, the Chrisoula K (’tile wreck’) and the Kimon M (‘lentil wreck’), all offering spectacular dives and plenty of fish life.
In between wreck dives, you will also visit the reefs of the Straits of Gubal, Gulf of Suez and those to the north of Hurghada. A variety of deep walls and hard coral gardens with an abundance of reef fish make them well worth a visit.
Night dives can be superb as Gubal Island offers protected anchoring for the night. A small wreck at 8-10 meters makes for a spectacular night dive with lionfish, scorpionfish and its resident giant moray eel as well as the wreck of the Ulysses. Next onto the Kingston lying at Shag Rock, the Carina lying close to Sha’ab Ali and the Dunraven at Beacon Rock.
Check-out:
at 09:00 on the last day. If you have an early arrival or a late departure flight, you can purchase a day package at one of our host hotels and use the facilities for a small fee, which you pay locally.
Please note:
Please note: As a 21+ DIVES cruise, there’s a good chance to enjoy 21 or more dives on a 7-day safari if you choose to.
You don’t need a minimum number of dives, but you should be comfortable with drift dives, as currents can be unpredictable and strong. If you are an Open Water Diver, some dives are below 18m therefore we recommend having advanced experience or taking your PADI Advanced Open Water course on board to maximize your enjoyment from the trip. Inexperienced and beginner divers may find some dives challenging and may be asked by the Cruise Director to skip dives that are not suitable for their diving experience. All diving is made from zodiacs to give precise entry and exit points.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Reefs & Wrecks
Abu Nuhas – Straits of Gubal – SS Thistlegorm – Ras Mohamed – Straits of Tiran – Ulysses and others
Check-in:
usually after 18:00 on arrival day until late
Throughout the week:
This itinerary presents the best of both worlds, where you visit famous wrecks in the northern Red Sea along with some stunning reef diving.
The famous horseshoe-shaped reef of Shaab El Erg is a perfect example of the reefs on offer on this cruise with its beautiful hard coral garden and the chance to see dolphins.
Abu Nuhas has four well-known wrecks: Giannis D, Carnatic, the Chrisoula K (’tile wreck’) and the Kimon M (‘lentil wreck’), all offering spectacular dives and plenty of fish life.
In between wreck dives, you will also visit the reefs of the Straits of Gubal, Gulf of Suez and those to the north of Hurghada. A variety of deep walls and hard coral gardens with an abundance of reef fish make them well worth a visit.
Night dives can be superb as Gubal Island offers protected anchoring for the night. A small wreck at 8-10 meters makes for a spectacular night dive with lionfish, scorpionfish and its resident giant moray eel as well as the wreck of the Ulysses. Next onto the Kingston lying at Shag Rock, the Carina lying close to Sha’ab Ali and the Dunraven at Beacon Rock.
Check-out:
at 09:00 on the last day. If you have an early arrival or a late departure flight, you can purchase a day package at one of our host hotels and use the facilities for a small fee, which you pay locally.
Please note:
Please note: As a 21+ DIVES cruise, there’s a good chance to enjoy 21 or more dives on a 7-day safari if you choose to.
You don’t need a minimum number of dives, but you should be comfortable with drift dives, as currents can be unpredictable and strong. If you are an Open Water Diver, some dives are below 18m therefore we recommend having advanced experience or taking your PADI Advanced Open Water course on board to maximize your enjoyment from the trip. Inexperienced and beginner divers may find some dives challenging and may be asked by the Cruise Director to skip dives that are not suitable for their diving experience. All diving is made from zodiacs to give precise entry and exit points.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Reefs & Wrecks
Abu Nuhas – Straits of Gubal – SS Thistlegorm – Ras Mohamed – Straits of Tiran – Ulysses and others
Check-in:
usually after 18:00 on arrival day until late
Throughout the week:
This itinerary presents the best of both worlds, where you visit famous wrecks in the northern Red Sea along with some stunning reef diving.
The famous horseshoe-shaped reef of Shaab El Erg is a perfect example of the reefs on offer on this cruise with its beautiful hard coral garden and the chance to see dolphins.
Abu Nuhas has four well-known wrecks: Giannis D, Carnatic, the Chrisoula K (’tile wreck’) and the Kimon M (‘lentil wreck’), all offering spectacular dives and plenty of fish life.
In between wreck dives, you will also visit the reefs of the Straits of Gubal, Gulf of Suez and those to the north of Hurghada. A variety of deep walls and hard coral gardens with an abundance of reef fish make them well worth a visit.
Night dives can be superb as Gubal Island offers protected anchoring for the night. A small wreck at 8-10 meters makes for a spectacular night dive with lionfish, scorpionfish and its resident giant moray eel as well as the wreck of the Ulysses. Next onto the Kingston lying at Shag Rock, the Carina lying close to Sha’ab Ali and the Dunraven at Beacon Rock.
Check-out:
at 09:00 on the last day. If you have an early arrival or a late departure flight, you can purchase a day package at one of our host hotels and use the facilities for a small fee, which you pay locally.
Please note:
Please note: As a 21+ DIVES cruise, there’s a good chance to enjoy 21 or more dives on a 7-day safari if you choose to.
You don’t need a minimum number of dives, but you should be comfortable with drift dives, as currents can be unpredictable and strong. If you are an Open Water Diver, some dives are below 18m therefore we recommend having advanced experience or taking your PADI Advanced Open Water course on board to maximize your enjoyment from the trip. Inexperienced and beginner divers may find some dives challenging and may be asked by the Cruise Director to skip dives that are not suitable for their diving experience. All diving is made from zodiacs to give precise entry and exit points.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
South & St. Johns
St. Johns Reef System and Fury Shoals
Check-in:
usually after 18:00 on arrival day until late
Throughout the week:
This trip takes you to some of the best diving the Red Sea has to offer. Here the diving is less arduous so it’s a trip for those who want to see the best but have a more relaxed time while doing so. Sailing to the southernmost reefs, you’ll depart from Marsa Ghalib Port and dive some sites to the South before sailing overnight to your southernmost point in the St. John’s area. Depending on the weather, government approval and marine life sightings in recent weeks, we may sail to the southernmost islands of Rocky and Zabargad, or we’ll moor instead in the vast reef system of St John’s to begin the adventure in the South.
When leaving Marsa Ghalib the route can sometimes take in a dive at Abu Dabab on the first or last day. Often spoilt for choice, your guides will pick sites that they know to be the best for the time of the year and can find excellent alternatives should the weather affect the normal route. Although the distances are long, where possible we travel overnight so, as a 21 plus route, our aim is to get as many dives in as possible at some of the most impressive reefs. Below are some of the highlights.
On the way to Fury Shoals, dive Sha’ab Sharm with its wall dives and white tip reef sharks. Oceanic whitetips and silky sharks can sometimes be found in the blue and turtles often visit the south side before heading further south. At Fury Shoals, dive Sha’ab Claude with its famous swim-throughs and huge porite corals. Whitetip reef sharks and an anemone and clownfish settlement can be seen a little off the reef to the South. Abu Galawa Soraya has a fantastic coral garden and a wreck of a private sailing boat populated with glassfish.
St Johns is a vast collection of small reefs offering some of the most remote and rewarding diving in the Red Sea. This incredibly beautiful reef lies a short distance north of the Sudanese border. The reef covers a huge area and many dives would be needed to explore the numerous coral heads and islands. Habili Ali offers giant gorgonians and black corals whilst grey reef, silvertip and schools of hammerhead sharks might be found on the west side. Habili Gafaar is a mass of soft corals teaming with shoals of snappers, butterflyfish and barracudas. Mantas, grey reef and silvertip sharks can often be seen in the blue.
Gota Kebir is a massive reef, famous for its tunnels and south plateau, where jacks and barracudas can be seen and the occasional manta. The tunnels are ideal for novice cave divers.
Gota Soraya is rated as possibly one of the best wall dives in the Red Sea, with overhangs and cracks in the reef wall full of glassfish and sweepers and an abundance of corals, Grey Reef, Silvertips and Hammerhead sharks.
On the last day as we head back to port, we will try to take in a dive or two on the world-famous Elphinstone Reef if weather and diver experience permits us, or we will finish in the Abu Dabab area perhaps with another dive or two closer to Port Ghalib to relax and unwind before your final night in port.
Check-out:
at 09:00 on the last day. If you have an early arrival or a late departure flight, you can purchase a day package at one of our host hotels and use the facilities for a small fee, which you pay locally.
Please note:
Please note: As a 21+ DIVES cruise, there’s a good chance to enjoy 21 or more dives on a 7-day safari if you choose to.
You don’t need a minimum number of dives, but you should be comfortable with drift dives, as currents can be unpredictable and strong. If you are an Open Water Diver, some dives are below 18m therefore we recommend having advanced experience or taking your PADI Advanced Open Water course on board to maximize your enjoyment from the trip. Inexperienced and beginner divers may find some dives challenging and may be asked by the Cruise Director to skip dives that are not suitable for their diving experience. All diving is made from zodiacs to give precise entry and exit points.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
South & St. Johns
St. Johns Reef System and Fury Shoals
Check-in:
usually after 18:00 on arrival day until late
Throughout the week:
This trip takes you to some of the best diving the Red Sea has to offer. Here the diving is less arduous so it’s a trip for those who want to see the best but have a more relaxed time while doing so. Sailing to the southernmost reefs, you’ll depart from Marsa Ghalib Port and dive some sites to the South before sailing overnight to your southernmost point in the St. John’s area. Depending on the weather, government approval and marine life sightings in recent weeks, we may sail to the southernmost islands of Rocky and Zabargad, or we’ll moor instead in the vast reef system of St John’s to begin the adventure in the South.
When leaving Marsa Ghalib the route can sometimes take in a dive at Abu Dabab on the first or last day. Often spoilt for choice, your guides will pick sites that they know to be the best for the time of the year and can find excellent alternatives should the weather affect the normal route. Although the distances are long, where possible we travel overnight so, as a 21 plus route, our aim is to get as many dives in as possible at some of the most impressive reefs. Below are some of the highlights.
On the way to Fury Shoals, dive Sha’ab Sharm with its wall dives and white tip reef sharks. Oceanic whitetips and silky sharks can sometimes be found in the blue and turtles often visit the south side before heading further south. At Fury Shoals, dive Sha’ab Claude with its famous swim-throughs and huge porite corals. Whitetip reef sharks and an anemone and clownfish settlement can be seen a little off the reef to the South. Abu Galawa Soraya has a fantastic coral garden and a wreck of a private sailing boat populated with glassfish.
St Johns is a vast collection of small reefs offering some of the most remote and rewarding diving in the Red Sea. This incredibly beautiful reef lies a short distance north of the Sudanese border. The reef covers a huge area and many dives would be needed to explore the numerous coral heads and islands. Habili Ali offers giant gorgonians and black corals whilst grey reef, silvertip and schools of hammerhead sharks might be found on the west side. Habili Gafaar is a mass of soft corals teaming with shoals of snappers, butterflyfish and barracudas. Mantas, grey reef and silvertip sharks can often be seen in the blue.
Gota Kebir is a massive reef, famous for its tunnels and south plateau, where jacks and barracudas can be seen and the occasional manta. The tunnels are ideal for novice cave divers.
Gota Soraya is rated as possibly one of the best wall dives in the Red Sea, with overhangs and cracks in the reef wall full of glassfish and sweepers and an abundance of corals, Grey Reef, Silvertips and Hammerhead sharks.
On the last day as we head back to port, we will try to take in a dive or two on the world-famous Elphinstone Reef if weather and diver experience permits us, or we will finish in the Abu Dabab area perhaps with another dive or two closer to Port Ghalib to relax and unwind before your final night in port.
Check-out:
at 09:00 on the last day. If you have an early arrival or a late departure flight, you can purchase a day package at one of our host hotels and use the facilities for a small fee, which you pay locally.
Please note:
Please note: As a 21+ DIVES cruise, there’s a good chance to enjoy 21 or more dives on a 7-day safari if you choose to.
You don’t need a minimum number of dives, but you should be comfortable with drift dives, as currents can be unpredictable and strong. If you are an Open Water Diver, some dives are below 18m therefore we recommend having advanced experience or taking your PADI Advanced Open Water course on board to maximize your enjoyment from the trip. Inexperienced and beginner divers may find some dives challenging and may be asked by the Cruise Director to skip dives that are not suitable for their diving experience. All diving is made from zodiacs to give precise entry and exit points.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
South & St. Johns
St. Johns Reef System and Fury Shoals
Check-in:
usually after 18:00 on arrival day until late
Throughout the week:
This trip takes you to some of the best diving the Red Sea has to offer. Here the diving is less arduous so it’s a trip for those who want to see the best but have a more relaxed time while doing so. Sailing to the southernmost reefs, you’ll depart from Marsa Ghalib Port and dive some sites to the South before sailing overnight to your southernmost point in the St. John’s area. Depending on the weather, government approval and marine life sightings in recent weeks, we may sail to the southernmost islands of Rocky and Zabargad, or we’ll moor instead in the vast reef system of St John’s to begin the adventure in the South.
When leaving Marsa Ghalib the route can sometimes take in a dive at Abu Dabab on the first or last day. Often spoilt for choice, your guides will pick sites that they know to be the best for the time of the year and can find excellent alternatives should the weather affect the normal route. Although the distances are long, where possible we travel overnight so, as a 21 plus route, our aim is to get as many dives in as possible at some of the most impressive reefs. Below are some of the highlights.
On the way to Fury Shoals, dive Sha’ab Sharm with its wall dives and white tip reef sharks. Oceanic whitetips and silky sharks can sometimes be found in the blue and turtles often visit the south side before heading further south. At Fury Shoals, dive Sha’ab Claude with its famous swim-throughs and huge porite corals. Whitetip reef sharks and an anemone and clownfish settlement can be seen a little off the reef to the South. Abu Galawa Soraya has a fantastic coral garden and a wreck of a private sailing boat populated with glassfish.
St Johns is a vast collection of small reefs offering some of the most remote and rewarding diving in the Red Sea. This incredibly beautiful reef lies a short distance north of the Sudanese border. The reef covers a huge area and many dives would be needed to explore the numerous coral heads and islands. Habili Ali offers giant gorgonians and black corals whilst grey reef, silvertip and schools of hammerhead sharks might be found on the west side. Habili Gafaar is a mass of soft corals teaming with shoals of snappers, butterflyfish and barracudas. Mantas, grey reef and silvertip sharks can often be seen in the blue.
Gota Kebir is a massive reef, famous for its tunnels and south plateau, where jacks and barracudas can be seen and the occasional manta. The tunnels are ideal for novice cave divers.
Gota Soraya is rated as possibly one of the best wall dives in the Red Sea, with overhangs and cracks in the reef wall full of glassfish and sweepers and an abundance of corals, Grey Reef, Silvertips and Hammerhead sharks.
On the last day as we head back to port, we will try to take in a dive or two on the world-famous Elphinstone Reef if weather and diver experience permits us, or we will finish in the Abu Dabab area perhaps with another dive or two closer to Port Ghalib to relax and unwind before your final night in port.
Check-out:
at 09:00 on the last day. If you have an early arrival or a late departure flight, you can purchase a day package at one of our host hotels and use the facilities for a small fee, which you pay locally.
Please note:
Please note: As a 21+ DIVES cruise, there’s a good chance to enjoy 21 or more dives on a 7-day safari if you choose to.
You don’t need a minimum number of dives, but you should be comfortable with drift dives, as currents can be unpredictable and strong. If you are an Open Water Diver, some dives are below 18m therefore we recommend having advanced experience or taking your PADI Advanced Open Water course on board to maximize your enjoyment from the trip. Inexperienced and beginner divers may find some dives challenging and may be asked by the Cruise Director to skip dives that are not suitable for their diving experience. All diving is made from zodiacs to give precise entry and exit points.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
South & St. Johns
St. Johns Reef System and Fury Shoals
Check-in:
usually after 18:00 on arrival day until late
Throughout the week:
This trip takes you to some of the best diving the Red Sea has to offer. Here the diving is less arduous so it’s a trip for those who want to see the best but have a more relaxed time while doing so. Sailing to the southernmost reefs, you’ll depart from Marsa Ghalib Port and dive some sites to the South before sailing overnight to your southernmost point in the St. John’s area. Depending on the weather, government approval and marine life sightings in recent weeks, we may sail to the southernmost islands of Rocky and Zabargad, or we’ll moor instead in the vast reef system of St John’s to begin the adventure in the South.
When leaving Marsa Ghalib the route can sometimes take in a dive at Abu Dabab on the first or last day. Often spoilt for choice, your guides will pick sites that they know to be the best for the time of the year and can find excellent alternatives should the weather affect the normal route. Although the distances are long, where possible we travel overnight so, as a 21 plus route, our aim is to get as many dives in as possible at some of the most impressive reefs. Below are some of the highlights.
On the way to Fury Shoals, dive Sha’ab Sharm with its wall dives and white tip reef sharks. Oceanic whitetips and silky sharks can sometimes be found in the blue and turtles often visit the south side before heading further south. At Fury Shoals, dive Sha’ab Claude with its famous swim-throughs and huge porite corals. Whitetip reef sharks and an anemone and clownfish settlement can be seen a little off the reef to the South. Abu Galawa Soraya has a fantastic coral garden and a wreck of a private sailing boat populated with glassfish.
St Johns is a vast collection of small reefs offering some of the most remote and rewarding diving in the Red Sea. This incredibly beautiful reef lies a short distance north of the Sudanese border. The reef covers a huge area and many dives would be needed to explore the numerous coral heads and islands. Habili Ali offers giant gorgonians and black corals whilst grey reef, silvertip and schools of hammerhead sharks might be found on the west side. Habili Gafaar is a mass of soft corals teaming with shoals of snappers, butterflyfish and barracudas. Mantas, grey reef and silvertip sharks can often be seen in the blue.
Gota Kebir is a massive reef, famous for its tunnels and south plateau, where jacks and barracudas can be seen and the occasional manta. The tunnels are ideal for novice cave divers.
Gota Soraya is rated as possibly one of the best wall dives in the Red Sea, with overhangs and cracks in the reef wall full of glassfish and sweepers and an abundance of corals, Grey Reef, Silvertips and Hammerhead sharks.
On the last day as we head back to port, we will try to take in a dive or two on the world-famous Elphinstone Reef if weather and diver experience permits us, or we will finish in the Abu Dabab area perhaps with another dive or two closer to Port Ghalib to relax and unwind before your final night in port.
Check-out:
at 09:00 on the last day. If you have an early arrival or a late departure flight, you can purchase a day package at one of our host hotels and use the facilities for a small fee, which you pay locally.
Please note:
Please note: As a 21+ DIVES cruise, there’s a good chance to enjoy 21 or more dives on a 7-day safari if you choose to.
You don’t need a minimum number of dives, but you should be comfortable with drift dives, as currents can be unpredictable and strong. If you are an Open Water Diver, some dives are below 18m therefore we recommend having advanced experience or taking your PADI Advanced Open Water course on board to maximize your enjoyment from the trip. Inexperienced and beginner divers may find some dives challenging and may be asked by the Cruise Director to skip dives that are not suitable for their diving experience. All diving is made from zodiacs to give precise entry and exit points.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Simply The Best
Elphinstone – Brother Islands – Daedalus Reef
Check-in:
usually after 18:00 on arrival day until late
Throughout the week:
Dive the Best Top 3 sites in this area: Big and Little Brothers, Daedalus Reef and Elphinstone.
The Brother Islands are the pinnacles of two undersea mountains rising from the depths of the abyss and are located about 60 miles offshore. Part of the Marine Park Islands National Park, these islands offer stunning wall diving, with the walls being covered in soft corals and forests of gorgonians, creating a kaleidoscope of ever-changing colors. They attract a diverse array of marine species and large pelagics. Large tuna, jacks and snappers cruise in the blue, accompanied by occasional hammerheads, silver tips, silky and oceanic whitetip sharks and mantas. Even the rare thresher shark can be found here. Sightings of the grey reef shark are almost guaranteed on the North and South Plateaux of Small Brother.
For the wreck diver, the Aida II, an Egyptian supply vessel, and the Numidia, a cargo ship, lie on the walls of the Big Brother. Both are covered in a rich growth of soft and hard corals. Marine life includes a family of Napoleon wrasse and grey reef sharks.
Daedalus Reef, also part of the Marine Park, is a large, oval reef with a lighthouse and is the furthest offshore reef in the Egyptian Red Sea. Its deep walls and drop-offs offer some of the most spectacular diving to be found. Daedalus has mountainous, pristine, hard coral formations. There is also a strong chance of spotting schooling hammerheads and grey reef sharks.
Elphinstone, with its sheer walls covered in soft corals, offers a likely encounter with oceanic whitetip sharks.
Check-out:
at 09:00 on the last day. If you have an early arrival or a late departure flight, you can purchase a day package at one of our host hotels and use the facilities for a small fee, which you pay locally.
Please note:
Emperor recommends that you have 30 logged dives to join this trip. Most dives will involve going to depth and drift diving in unpredictable and occasionally strong currents, therefore this itinerary is not for inexperienced divers. If you are an Open Water Diver, many dives on this itinerary are below 18m therefore we recommend taking your PADI Advanced Open Water course or Deep Diver training on board to maximize your enjoyment from the trip. Divers may find some dives challenging and may be asked by the Cruise Director to skip dives that are not suitable for their diving experience. All diving is made from zodiacs to give precise entry and exit points. No night dives are allowed in the Marine Parks.
Please note: Due to weather and diving conditions, it’s not always possible to visit each dive site. Your Cruise Director and Captain will decide the best ones to visit at the time of diving.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
South & St. Johns
St. Johns Reef System and Fury Shoals
Check-in:
usually after 18:00 on arrival day until late
Throughout the week:
This trip takes you to some of the best diving the Red Sea has to offer. Here the diving is less arduous so it’s a trip for those who want to see the best but have a more relaxed time while doing so. Sailing to the southernmost reefs, you’ll depart from Marsa Ghalib Port and dive some sites to the South before sailing overnight to your southernmost point in the St. John’s area. Depending on the weather, government approval and marine life sightings in recent weeks, we may sail to the southernmost islands of Rocky and Zabargad, or we’ll moor instead in the vast reef system of St John’s to begin the adventure in the South.
When leaving Marsa Ghalib the route can sometimes take in a dive at Abu Dabab on the first or last day. Often spoilt for choice, your guides will pick sites that they know to be the best for the time of the year and can find excellent alternatives should the weather affect the normal route. Although the distances are long, where possible we travel overnight so, as a 21 plus route, our aim is to get as many dives in as possible at some of the most impressive reefs. Below are some of the highlights.
On the way to Fury Shoals, dive Sha’ab Sharm with its wall dives and white tip reef sharks. Oceanic whitetips and silky sharks can sometimes be found in the blue and turtles often visit the south side before heading further south. At Fury Shoals, dive Sha’ab Claude with its famous swim-throughs and huge porite corals. Whitetip reef sharks and an anemone and clownfish settlement can be seen a little off the reef to the South. Abu Galawa Soraya has a fantastic coral garden and a wreck of a private sailing boat populated with glassfish.
St Johns is a vast collection of small reefs offering some of the most remote and rewarding diving in the Red Sea. This incredibly beautiful reef lies a short distance north of the Sudanese border. The reef covers a huge area and many dives would be needed to explore the numerous coral heads and islands. Habili Ali offers giant gorgonians and black corals whilst grey reef, silvertip and schools of hammerhead sharks might be found on the west side. Habili Gafaar is a mass of soft corals teaming with shoals of snappers, butterflyfish and barracudas. Mantas, grey reef and silvertip sharks can often be seen in the blue.
Gota Kebir is a massive reef, famous for its tunnels and south plateau, where jacks and barracudas can be seen and the occasional manta. The tunnels are ideal for novice cave divers.
Gota Soraya is rated as possibly one of the best wall dives in the Red Sea, with overhangs and cracks in the reef wall full of glassfish and sweepers and an abundance of corals, Grey Reef, Silvertips and Hammerhead sharks.
On the last day as we head back to port, we will try to take in a dive or two on the world-famous Elphinstone Reef if weather and diver experience permits us, or we will finish in the Abu Dabab area perhaps with another dive or two closer to Port Ghalib to relax and unwind before your final night in port.
Check-out:
at 09:00 on the last day. If you have an early arrival or a late departure flight, you can purchase a day package at one of our host hotels and use the facilities for a small fee, which you pay locally.
Please note:
Please note: As a 21+ DIVES cruise, there’s a good chance to enjoy 21 or more dives on a 7-day safari if you choose to.
You don’t need a minimum number of dives, but you should be comfortable with drift dives, as currents can be unpredictable and strong. If you are an Open Water Diver, some dives are below 18m therefore we recommend having advanced experience or taking your PADI Advanced Open Water course on board to maximize your enjoyment from the trip. Inexperienced and beginner divers may find some dives challenging and may be asked by the Cruise Director to skip dives that are not suitable for their diving experience. All diving is made from zodiacs to give precise entry and exit points.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Simply The Best
Elphinstone – Brother Islands – Daedalus Reef
Check-in:
usually after 18:00 on arrival day until late
Throughout the week:
Dive the Best Top 3 sites in this area: Big and Little Brothers, Daedalus Reef and Elphinstone.
The Brother Islands are the pinnacles of two undersea mountains rising from the depths of the abyss and are located about 60 miles offshore. Part of the Marine Park Islands National Park, these islands offer stunning wall diving, with the walls being covered in soft corals and forests of gorgonians, creating a kaleidoscope of ever-changing colors. They attract a diverse array of marine species and large pelagics. Large tuna, jacks and snappers cruise in the blue, accompanied by occasional hammerheads, silver tips, silky and oceanic whitetip sharks and mantas. Even the rare thresher shark can be found here. Sightings of the grey reef shark are almost guaranteed on the North and South Plateaux of Small Brother.
For the wreck diver, the Aida II, an Egyptian supply vessel, and the Numidia, a cargo ship, lie on the walls of the Big Brother. Both are covered in a rich growth of soft and hard corals. Marine life includes a family of Napoleon wrasse and grey reef sharks.
Daedalus Reef, also part of the Marine Park, is a large, oval reef with a lighthouse and is the furthest offshore reef in the Egyptian Red Sea. Its deep walls and drop-offs offer some of the most spectacular diving to be found. Daedalus has mountainous, pristine, hard coral formations. There is also a strong chance of spotting schooling hammerheads and grey reef sharks.
Elphinstone, with its sheer walls covered in soft corals, offers a likely encounter with oceanic whitetip sharks.
Check-out:
at 09:00 on the last day. If you have an early arrival or a late departure flight, you can purchase a day package at one of our host hotels and use the facilities for a small fee, which you pay locally.
Please note:
Emperor recommends that you have 30 logged dives to join this trip. Most dives will involve going to depth and drift diving in unpredictable and occasionally strong currents, therefore this itinerary is not for inexperienced divers. If you are an Open Water Diver, many dives on this itinerary are below 18m therefore we recommend taking your PADI Advanced Open Water course or Deep Diver training on board to maximize your enjoyment from the trip. Divers may find some dives challenging and may be asked by the Cruise Director to skip dives that are not suitable for their diving experience. All diving is made from zodiacs to give precise entry and exit points. No night dives are allowed in the Marine Parks.
Please note: Due to weather and diving conditions, it’s not always possible to visit each dive site. Your Cruise Director and Captain will decide the best ones to visit at the time of diving.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
South & St. Johns
St. Johns Reef System and Fury Shoals
Check-in:
usually after 18:00 on arrival day until late
Throughout the week:
This trip takes you to some of the best diving the Red Sea has to offer. Here the diving is less arduous so it’s a trip for those who want to see the best but have a more relaxed time while doing so. Sailing to the southernmost reefs, you’ll depart from Marsa Ghalib Port and dive some sites to the South before sailing overnight to your southernmost point in the St. John’s area. Depending on the weather, government approval and marine life sightings in recent weeks, we may sail to the southernmost islands of Rocky and Zabargad, or we’ll moor instead in the vast reef system of St John’s to begin the adventure in the South.
When leaving Marsa Ghalib the route can sometimes take in a dive at Abu Dabab on the first or last day. Often spoilt for choice, your guides will pick sites that they know to be the best for the time of the year and can find excellent alternatives should the weather affect the normal route. Although the distances are long, where possible we travel overnight so, as a 21 plus route, our aim is to get as many dives in as possible at some of the most impressive reefs. Below are some of the highlights.
On the way to Fury Shoals, dive Sha’ab Sharm with its wall dives and white tip reef sharks. Oceanic whitetips and silky sharks can sometimes be found in the blue and turtles often visit the south side before heading further south. At Fury Shoals, dive Sha’ab Claude with its famous swim-throughs and huge porite corals. Whitetip reef sharks and an anemone and clownfish settlement can be seen a little off the reef to the South. Abu Galawa Soraya has a fantastic coral garden and a wreck of a private sailing boat populated with glassfish.
St Johns is a vast collection of small reefs offering some of the most remote and rewarding diving in the Red Sea. This incredibly beautiful reef lies a short distance north of the Sudanese border. The reef covers a huge area and many dives would be needed to explore the numerous coral heads and islands. Habili Ali offers giant gorgonians and black corals whilst grey reef, silvertip and schools of hammerhead sharks might be found on the west side. Habili Gafaar is a mass of soft corals teaming with shoals of snappers, butterflyfish and barracudas. Mantas, grey reef and silvertip sharks can often be seen in the blue.
Gota Kebir is a massive reef, famous for its tunnels and south plateau, where jacks and barracudas can be seen and the occasional manta. The tunnels are ideal for novice cave divers.
Gota Soraya is rated as possibly one of the best wall dives in the Red Sea, with overhangs and cracks in the reef wall full of glassfish and sweepers and an abundance of corals, Grey Reef, Silvertips and Hammerhead sharks.
On the last day as we head back to port, we will try to take in a dive or two on the world-famous Elphinstone Reef if weather and diver experience permits us, or we will finish in the Abu Dabab area perhaps with another dive or two closer to Port Ghalib to relax and unwind before your final night in port.
Check-out:
at 09:00 on the last day. If you have an early arrival or a late departure flight, you can purchase a day package at one of our host hotels and use the facilities for a small fee, which you pay locally.
Please note:
Please note: As a 21+ DIVES cruise, there’s a good chance to enjoy 21 or more dives on a 7-day safari if you choose to.
You don’t need a minimum number of dives, but you should be comfortable with drift dives, as currents can be unpredictable and strong. If you are an Open Water Diver, some dives are below 18m therefore we recommend having advanced experience or taking your PADI Advanced Open Water course on board to maximize your enjoyment from the trip. Inexperienced and beginner divers may find some dives challenging and may be asked by the Cruise Director to skip dives that are not suitable for their diving experience. All diving is made from zodiacs to give precise entry and exit points.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Simply The Best
Elphinstone – Brother Islands – Daedalus Reef
Check-in:
usually after 18:00 on arrival day until late
Throughout the week:
Dive the Best Top 3 sites in this area: Big and Little Brothers, Daedalus Reef and Elphinstone.
The Brother Islands are the pinnacles of two undersea mountains rising from the depths of the abyss and are located about 60 miles offshore. Part of the Marine Park Islands National Park, these islands offer stunning wall diving, with the walls being covered in soft corals and forests of gorgonians, creating a kaleidoscope of ever-changing colors. They attract a diverse array of marine species and large pelagics. Large tuna, jacks and snappers cruise in the blue, accompanied by occasional hammerheads, silver tips, silky and oceanic whitetip sharks and mantas. Even the rare thresher shark can be found here. Sightings of the grey reef shark are almost guaranteed on the North and South Plateaux of Small Brother.
For the wreck diver, the Aida II, an Egyptian supply vessel, and the Numidia, a cargo ship, lie on the walls of the Big Brother. Both are covered in a rich growth of soft and hard corals. Marine life includes a family of Napoleon wrasse and grey reef sharks.
Daedalus Reef, also part of the Marine Park, is a large, oval reef with a lighthouse and is the furthest offshore reef in the Egyptian Red Sea. Its deep walls and drop-offs offer some of the most spectacular diving to be found. Daedalus has mountainous, pristine, hard coral formations. There is also a strong chance of spotting schooling hammerheads and grey reef sharks.
Elphinstone, with its sheer walls covered in soft corals, offers a likely encounter with oceanic whitetip sharks.
Check-out:
at 09:00 on the last day. If you have an early arrival or a late departure flight, you can purchase a day package at one of our host hotels and use the facilities for a small fee, which you pay locally.
Please note:
Emperor recommends that you have 30 logged dives to join this trip. Most dives will involve going to depth and drift diving in unpredictable and occasionally strong currents, therefore this itinerary is not for inexperienced divers. If you are an Open Water Diver, many dives on this itinerary are below 18m therefore we recommend taking your PADI Advanced Open Water course or Deep Diver training on board to maximize your enjoyment from the trip. Divers may find some dives challenging and may be asked by the Cruise Director to skip dives that are not suitable for their diving experience. All diving is made from zodiacs to give precise entry and exit points. No night dives are allowed in the Marine Parks.
Please note: Due to weather and diving conditions, it’s not always possible to visit each dive site. Your Cruise Director and Captain will decide the best ones to visit at the time of diving.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
South & St. Johns
St. Johns Reef System and Fury Shoals
Check-in:
usually after 18:00 on arrival day until late
Throughout the week:
This trip takes you to some of the best diving the Red Sea has to offer. Here the diving is less arduous so it’s a trip for those who want to see the best but have a more relaxed time while doing so. Sailing to the southernmost reefs, you’ll depart from Marsa Ghalib Port and dive some sites to the South before sailing overnight to your southernmost point in the St. John’s area. Depending on the weather, government approval and marine life sightings in recent weeks, we may sail to the southernmost islands of Rocky and Zabargad, or we’ll moor instead in the vast reef system of St John’s to begin the adventure in the South.
When leaving Marsa Ghalib the route can sometimes take in a dive at Abu Dabab on the first or last day. Often spoilt for choice, your guides will pick sites that they know to be the best for the time of the year and can find excellent alternatives should the weather affect the normal route. Although the distances are long, where possible we travel overnight so, as a 21 plus route, our aim is to get as many dives in as possible at some of the most impressive reefs. Below are some of the highlights.
On the way to Fury Shoals, dive Sha’ab Sharm with its wall dives and white tip reef sharks. Oceanic whitetips and silky sharks can sometimes be found in the blue and turtles often visit the south side before heading further south. At Fury Shoals, dive Sha’ab Claude with its famous swim-throughs and huge porite corals. Whitetip reef sharks and an anemone and clownfish settlement can be seen a little off the reef to the South. Abu Galawa Soraya has a fantastic coral garden and a wreck of a private sailing boat populated with glassfish.
St Johns is a vast collection of small reefs offering some of the most remote and rewarding diving in the Red Sea. This incredibly beautiful reef lies a short distance north of the Sudanese border. The reef covers a huge area and many dives would be needed to explore the numerous coral heads and islands. Habili Ali offers giant gorgonians and black corals whilst grey reef, silvertip and schools of hammerhead sharks might be found on the west side. Habili Gafaar is a mass of soft corals teaming with shoals of snappers, butterflyfish and barracudas. Mantas, grey reef and silvertip sharks can often be seen in the blue.
Gota Kebir is a massive reef, famous for its tunnels and south plateau, where jacks and barracudas can be seen and the occasional manta. The tunnels are ideal for novice cave divers.
Gota Soraya is rated as possibly one of the best wall dives in the Red Sea, with overhangs and cracks in the reef wall full of glassfish and sweepers and an abundance of corals, Grey Reef, Silvertips and Hammerhead sharks.
On the last day as we head back to port, we will try to take in a dive or two on the world-famous Elphinstone Reef if weather and diver experience permits us, or we will finish in the Abu Dabab area perhaps with another dive or two closer to Port Ghalib to relax and unwind before your final night in port.
Check-out:
at 09:00 on the last day. If you have an early arrival or a late departure flight, you can purchase a day package at one of our host hotels and use the facilities for a small fee, which you pay locally.
Please note:
Please note: As a 21+ DIVES cruise, there’s a good chance to enjoy 21 or more dives on a 7-day safari if you choose to.
You don’t need a minimum number of dives, but you should be comfortable with drift dives, as currents can be unpredictable and strong. If you are an Open Water Diver, some dives are below 18m therefore we recommend having advanced experience or taking your PADI Advanced Open Water course on board to maximize your enjoyment from the trip. Inexperienced and beginner divers may find some dives challenging and may be asked by the Cruise Director to skip dives that are not suitable for their diving experience. All diving is made from zodiacs to give precise entry and exit points.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Safaga, Brothers, Elphinstone
Panorama Reef – Middle Reef – Abu Kafan – Salem Express – Brother Islands – Abu Dabab – Elphinstone
Check-in:
usually after 18:00 on arrival day until late
Throughout the week:
The area around Safaga has some great diving, the best being the offshore reefs of Panorama Reef, Middle Reef and Abu Kafan. Some divers say this area equals the great sites of Ras Mohamed. The diving offers a combination of shallow reef dives and drop-offs, as well as the famous wreck of the Salem Express.
The Salem Express is a dramatic dive. Around 500 people perished in one of the worst marine tragedies of all times. The 100-metre ferryboat was on its way back from Mecca to Safaga after the annual Muslim pilgrimage in December 1991 when it hit the reef during a stormy night and sunk rapidly without giving the crew and passengers the chance to board the lifeboats. It is now home to a thriving underwater life, including a famous resident frogfish, blue-spotted stingrays, angel and butterfly fish. The ship itself is covered in a large quantity of hard and soft corals. It is one of the largest wrecks in the Egyptian Red Sea, roughly the same size as the Thistlegorm.
There is superb wall diving at Panorama, on the south-east of the plateau is a gorgonian and glassfish corner with the whole plateau covered in soft corals and on the south side is an anemone city.
Hal Hal (Middle Reef) is a rarely chosen dive site due to its distance from the coast, which makes it a virgin spot. The north side is a drop off going down to 80 metres and is a perfect location to spot tunas, barracudas, turtles and sharks. The southern side has colourful coral gardens along with some caves and canyons.
Abu Kafan is a 300-metre long, narrow reef offering a plateau at both north and south tips. We normally jump in the water on the north plateau and glide with the frequent strong current southwards along the impressive walls covered with soft and black coral, giant fans and gorgonians.
The Brother Islands are the pinnacles of two undersea mountains rising from the depths of the abyss and are located about 60 miles offshore. Part of the Marine Park Islands National Park, these islands offer stunning wall diving, with the walls being covered in soft corals and forests of gorgonians, creating a kaleidoscope of ever-changing colors. They attract a diverse array of marine species and large pelagics. Large tuna, jacks and snappers cruise in the blue, accompanied by occasional hammerheads, Silvertips, silky and oceanic whitetip sharks and mantas. Even the rare thresher shark can be found here. Sightings of the grey reef shark are almost guaranteed on the North and South Plateaux of Small Brother.
Abu Dabab is six reefs commonly known as “Fathers Steps” or “Fathers Stepping Stones” and as the name suggests a set of fairly shallow reefs ranging from depths of 25 meters to the seafloor. In between Abu Dabab II and III at approximately 15 meters is the wreckage of a small ship sunk after a fire in 2004. The reefs themselves offer colorful coral gardens and an underwater cave system to explore. Pods of dolphins have been known to frequent the area as well as blue-spotted rays, Napoleons, giant puffers, boxfish, sweetlips, batfish, nudibranchs and more.
Elphinstone is approximately 30km from Port Ghalib; Elphinstone reef is 300 meters long with sheer walls richly covered in colorful pink and red soft corals and elegant red gorgonians descending to around 40 meters. Other areas of the reef have near-vertical cliffs, overhangs, small caves and drop-offs of up to 100 meters. Elphinstone is known to experience some strong currents attracting many diverse species such as barracuda, angelfish, groupers, Napoleons, morays, reef sharks and great shoals of dogtooth tuna and jacks. Occasional sightings include dolphins, turtles, oceanic whitetip and hammerheads sharks.
Check-out:
at 09:00 on the last day. If you have an early arrival or a late departure flight, you can purchase a day package at one of our host hotels and use the facilities for a small fee, which you pay locally.
Please note:
Emperor recommends that you have 30 logged dives to join this trip. Most dives will involve going to depth and drift diving in unpredictable and occasionally strong currents, therefore this itinerary is not for inexperienced divers. If you are an Open Water Diver, many dives on this itinerary are below 18m therefore we recommend taking your PADI Advanced Open Water course or Deep Diver training on board to maximize your enjoyment from the trip. Divers may find some dives challenging and may be asked by the Cruise Director to skip dives that are not suitable for their diving experience. All diving is made from zodiacs to give precise entry and exit points. No night dives are allowed in the Marine Parks.
Please note: Due to weather and diving conditions, it’s not always possible to visit each dive site. Your Cruise Director and Captain will decide the best ones to visit at the time of diving.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Simply The Best
Elphinstone – Brother Islands – Daedalus Reef
Check-in:
usually after 18:00 on arrival day until late
Throughout the week:
Dive the Best Top 3 sites in this area: Big and Little Brothers, Daedalus Reef and Elphinstone.
The Brother Islands are the pinnacles of two undersea mountains rising from the depths of the abyss and are located about 60 miles offshore. Part of the Marine Park Islands National Park, these islands offer stunning wall diving, with the walls being covered in soft corals and forests of gorgonians, creating a kaleidoscope of ever-changing colors. They attract a diverse array of marine species and large pelagics. Large tuna, jacks and snappers cruise in the blue, accompanied by occasional hammerheads, silver tips, silky and oceanic whitetip sharks and mantas. Even the rare thresher shark can be found here. Sightings of the grey reef shark are almost guaranteed on the North and South Plateaux of Small Brother.
For the wreck diver, the Aida II, an Egyptian supply vessel, and the Numidia, a cargo ship, lie on the walls of the Big Brother. Both are covered in a rich growth of soft and hard corals. Marine life includes a family of Napoleon wrasse and grey reef sharks.
Daedalus Reef, also part of the Marine Park, is a large, oval reef with a lighthouse and is the furthest offshore reef in the Egyptian Red Sea. Its deep walls and drop-offs offer some of the most spectacular diving to be found. Daedalus has mountainous, pristine, hard coral formations. There is also a strong chance of spotting schooling hammerheads and grey reef sharks.
Elphinstone, with its sheer walls covered in soft corals, offers a likely encounter with oceanic whitetip sharks.
Check-out:
at 09:00 on the last day. If you have an early arrival or a late departure flight, you can purchase a day package at one of our host hotels and use the facilities for a small fee, which you pay locally.
Please note:
Emperor recommends that you have 30 logged dives to join this trip. Most dives will involve going to depth and drift diving in unpredictable and occasionally strong currents, therefore this itinerary is not for inexperienced divers. If you are an Open Water Diver, many dives on this itinerary are below 18m therefore we recommend taking your PADI Advanced Open Water course or Deep Diver training on board to maximize your enjoyment from the trip. Divers may find some dives challenging and may be asked by the Cruise Director to skip dives that are not suitable for their diving experience. All diving is made from zodiacs to give precise entry and exit points. No night dives are allowed in the Marine Parks.
Please note: Due to weather and diving conditions, it’s not always possible to visit each dive site. Your Cruise Director and Captain will decide the best ones to visit at the time of diving.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Elphinstone – Daedalus – Fury Shoals
Check-in:
usually after 18:00 on arrival day until late
Throughout the week:
This trip offers you some of the best diving in the Red Sea and includes Daedalus, Fury Shoals and Elphinstone. With less distance to travel than some routes, you have more time to dive these iconic sites and there is less chance of seasickness with shorter sailings and secure moorings. Depending on prevailing weather conditions your guides will pick sites suitable for night dives outside the Marine Park.
Heading first to Fury Shoals, we may dive around the Marsa Alam area or perhaps dive Sha’ab Sharm with its wall dives and white tip reef sharks. Oceanic whitetips and silky sharks can sometimes be found in the blue and turtles often visit the south side before heading further south. At Fury Shoals, we have more time to explore the vast reef system than other itineraries afford. Of course, we will dive the classics such as Sha’ab Claude (a.k.a. Claudio) with its famous swim-throughs and huge porites corals, Malahi with its mazes and friendly turtles and Abu Galawa Soraya with its fantastic coral garden and a wreck of a private sailing boat smothered with glassfish. Sataya with its resident spinner dolphin population is a must for snorkeling between dives, as well as having some good underwater offerings, and on top of that we can spend time exploring less dived sites such as Sha’ab Hamam (Stairway to Heaven), Abu Galawa Kebir with the Tien Hsing wreck, Gota Sataya and if the weather is kind there are some submerged reefs that can be moored on such as Habili Sameh that will blow you away!
Daedalus Reef, a part of the Red Sea offshore Marine Park, is a large, oval reef with a lighthouse and is the furthest offshore reef in the Egyptian Red Sea. Its deep walls and drop-offs offer some of the most spectacular diving to be found. Daedalus has mountainous, pristine, hard coral formations. There is also a strong chance of spotting schooling hammerheads, especially from May to November, and grey reef sharks.
Of course, no trip to the South would be complete without stopping at world-famous Elphinstone, with its sheer walls covered in soft corals, and likely encounters with oceanic whitetip sharks. Depending on the experience of the group and the weather, you may even get the chance to dive it at the beginning and end of your amazing trip!
Check-out:
at 09:00 on the last day. If you have an early arrival or a late departure flight, you can purchase a day package at one of our host hotels and use the facilities for a small fee, which you pay locally.
Please note:
Emperor requires that you have 30 logged dives to dive in the Marine Parks and you are expected to be able to complete each dive with your buddy or following the guide. These are challenging dives with strong currents so not for inexperienced divers.
The guides may not enter the water and remain onboard as surface support for some dives. No night dives are allowed in the Marine Parks.
Adverse weather can affect this route.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Elphinstone – Daedalus – Fury Shoals
Check-in:
usually after 18:00 on arrival day until late
Throughout the week:
This trip offers you some of the best diving in the Red Sea and includes Daedalus, Fury Shoals and Elphinstone. With less distance to travel than some routes, you have more time to dive these iconic sites and there is less chance of seasickness with shorter sailings and secure moorings. Depending on prevailing weather conditions your guides will pick sites suitable for night dives outside the Marine Park.
Heading first to Fury Shoals, we may dive around the Marsa Alam area or perhaps dive Sha’ab Sharm with its wall dives and white tip reef sharks. Oceanic whitetips and silky sharks can sometimes be found in the blue and turtles often visit the south side before heading further south. At Fury Shoals, we have more time to explore the vast reef system than other itineraries afford. Of course, we will dive the classics such as Sha’ab Claude (a.k.a. Claudio) with its famous swim-throughs and huge porites corals, Malahi with its mazes and friendly turtles and Abu Galawa Soraya with its fantastic coral garden and a wreck of a private sailing boat smothered with glassfish. Sataya with its resident spinner dolphin population is a must for snorkeling between dives, as well as having some good underwater offerings, and on top of that we can spend time exploring less dived sites such as Sha’ab Hamam (Stairway to Heaven), Abu Galawa Kebir with the Tien Hsing wreck, Gota Sataya and if the weather is kind there are some submerged reefs that can be moored on such as Habili Sameh that will blow you away!
Daedalus Reef, a part of the Red Sea offshore Marine Park, is a large, oval reef with a lighthouse and is the furthest offshore reef in the Egyptian Red Sea. Its deep walls and drop-offs offer some of the most spectacular diving to be found. Daedalus has mountainous, pristine, hard coral formations. There is also a strong chance of spotting schooling hammerheads, especially from May to November, and grey reef sharks.
Of course, no trip to the South would be complete without stopping at world-famous Elphinstone, with its sheer walls covered in soft corals, and likely encounters with oceanic whitetip sharks. Depending on the experience of the group and the weather, you may even get the chance to dive it at the beginning and end of your amazing trip!
Check-out:
at 09:00 on the last day. If you have an early arrival or a late departure flight, you can purchase a day package at one of our host hotels and use the facilities for a small fee, which you pay locally.
Please note:
Emperor requires that you have 30 logged dives to dive in the Marine Parks and you are expected to be able to complete each dive with your buddy or following the guide. These are challenging dives with strong currents so not for inexperienced divers.
The guides may not enter the water and remain onboard as surface support for some dives. No night dives are allowed in the Marine Parks.
Adverse weather can affect this route.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
South & St. Johns
St. Johns Reef System and Fury Shoals
Check-in:
usually after 18:00 on arrival day until late
Throughout the week:
This trip takes you to some of the best diving the Red Sea has to offer. Here the diving is less arduous so it’s a trip for those who want to see the best but have a more relaxed time while doing so. Sailing to the southernmost reefs, you’ll depart from Marsa Ghalib Port and dive some sites to the South before sailing overnight to your southernmost point in the St. John’s area. Depending on the weather, government approval and marine life sightings in recent weeks, we may sail to the southernmost islands of Rocky and Zabargad, or we’ll moor instead in the vast reef system of St John’s to begin the adventure in the South.
When leaving Marsa Ghalib the route can sometimes take in a dive at Abu Dabab on the first or last day. Often spoilt for choice, your guides will pick sites that they know to be the best for the time of the year and can find excellent alternatives should the weather affect the normal route. Although the distances are long, where possible we travel overnight so, as a 21 plus route, our aim is to get as many dives in as possible at some of the most impressive reefs. Below are some of the highlights.
On the way to Fury Shoals, dive Sha’ab Sharm with its wall dives and white tip reef sharks. Oceanic whitetips and silky sharks can sometimes be found in the blue and turtles often visit the south side before heading further south. At Fury Shoals, dive Sha’ab Claude with its famous swim-throughs and huge porite corals. Whitetip reef sharks and an anemone and clownfish settlement can be seen a little off the reef to the South. Abu Galawa Soraya has a fantastic coral garden and a wreck of a private sailing boat populated with glassfish.
St Johns is a vast collection of small reefs offering some of the most remote and rewarding diving in the Red Sea. This incredibly beautiful reef lies a short distance north of the Sudanese border. The reef covers a huge area and many dives would be needed to explore the numerous coral heads and islands. Habili Ali offers giant gorgonians and black corals whilst grey reef, silvertip and schools of hammerhead sharks might be found on the west side. Habili Gafaar is a mass of soft corals teaming with shoals of snappers, butterflyfish and barracudas. Mantas, grey reef and silvertip sharks can often be seen in the blue.
Gota Kebir is a massive reef, famous for its tunnels and south plateau, where jacks and barracudas can be seen and the occasional manta. The tunnels are ideal for novice cave divers.
Gota Soraya is rated as possibly one of the best wall dives in the Red Sea, with overhangs and cracks in the reef wall full of glassfish and sweepers and an abundance of corals, Grey Reef, Silvertips and Hammerhead sharks.
On the last day as we head back to port, we will try to take in a dive or two on the world-famous Elphinstone Reef if weather and diver experience permits us, or we will finish in the Abu Dabab area perhaps with another dive or two closer to Port Ghalib to relax and unwind before your final night in port.
Check-out:
at 09:00 on the last day. If you have an early arrival or a late departure flight, you can purchase a day package at one of our host hotels and use the facilities for a small fee, which you pay locally.
Please note:
Please note: As a 21+ DIVES cruise, there’s a good chance to enjoy 21 or more dives on a 7-day safari if you choose to.
You don’t need a minimum number of dives, but you should be comfortable with drift dives, as currents can be unpredictable and strong. If you are an Open Water Diver, some dives are below 18m therefore we recommend having advanced experience or taking your PADI Advanced Open Water course on board to maximize your enjoyment from the trip. Inexperienced and beginner divers may find some dives challenging and may be asked by the Cruise Director to skip dives that are not suitable for their diving experience. All diving is made from zodiacs to give precise entry and exit points.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
South & St. Johns
St. Johns Reef System and Fury Shoals
Check-in:
usually after 18:00 on arrival day until late
Throughout the week:
This trip takes you to some of the best diving the Red Sea has to offer. Here the diving is less arduous so it’s a trip for those who want to see the best but have a more relaxed time while doing so. Sailing to the southernmost reefs, you’ll depart from Marsa Ghalib Port and dive some sites to the South before sailing overnight to your southernmost point in the St. John’s area. Depending on the weather, government approval and marine life sightings in recent weeks, we may sail to the southernmost islands of Rocky and Zabargad, or we’ll moor instead in the vast reef system of St John’s to begin the adventure in the South.
When leaving Marsa Ghalib the route can sometimes take in a dive at Abu Dabab on the first or last day. Often spoilt for choice, your guides will pick sites that they know to be the best for the time of the year and can find excellent alternatives should the weather affect the normal route. Although the distances are long, where possible we travel overnight so, as a 21 plus route, our aim is to get as many dives in as possible at some of the most impressive reefs. Below are some of the highlights.
On the way to Fury Shoals, dive Sha’ab Sharm with its wall dives and white tip reef sharks. Oceanic whitetips and silky sharks can sometimes be found in the blue and turtles often visit the south side before heading further south. At Fury Shoals, dive Sha’ab Claude with its famous swim-throughs and huge porite corals. Whitetip reef sharks and an anemone and clownfish settlement can be seen a little off the reef to the South. Abu Galawa Soraya has a fantastic coral garden and a wreck of a private sailing boat populated with glassfish.
St Johns is a vast collection of small reefs offering some of the most remote and rewarding diving in the Red Sea. This incredibly beautiful reef lies a short distance north of the Sudanese border. The reef covers a huge area and many dives would be needed to explore the numerous coral heads and islands. Habili Ali offers giant gorgonians and black corals whilst grey reef, silvertip and schools of hammerhead sharks might be found on the west side. Habili Gafaar is a mass of soft corals teaming with shoals of snappers, butterflyfish and barracudas. Mantas, grey reef and silvertip sharks can often be seen in the blue.
Gota Kebir is a massive reef, famous for its tunnels and south plateau, where jacks and barracudas can be seen and the occasional manta. The tunnels are ideal for novice cave divers.
Gota Soraya is rated as possibly one of the best wall dives in the Red Sea, with overhangs and cracks in the reef wall full of glassfish and sweepers and an abundance of corals, Grey Reef, Silvertips and Hammerhead sharks.
On the last day as we head back to port, we will try to take in a dive or two on the world-famous Elphinstone Reef if weather and diver experience permits us, or we will finish in the Abu Dabab area perhaps with another dive or two closer to Port Ghalib to relax and unwind before your final night in port.
Check-out:
at 09:00 on the last day. If you have an early arrival or a late departure flight, you can purchase a day package at one of our host hotels and use the facilities for a small fee, which you pay locally.
Please note:
Please note: As a 21+ DIVES cruise, there’s a good chance to enjoy 21 or more dives on a 7-day safari if you choose to.
You don’t need a minimum number of dives, but you should be comfortable with drift dives, as currents can be unpredictable and strong. If you are an Open Water Diver, some dives are below 18m therefore we recommend having advanced experience or taking your PADI Advanced Open Water course on board to maximize your enjoyment from the trip. Inexperienced and beginner divers may find some dives challenging and may be asked by the Cruise Director to skip dives that are not suitable for their diving experience. All diving is made from zodiacs to give precise entry and exit points.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Elphinstone – Daedalus – Fury Shoals
Check-in:
usually after 18:00 on arrival day until late
Throughout the week:
This trip offers you some of the best diving in the Red Sea and includes Daedalus, Fury Shoals and Elphinstone. With less distance to travel than some routes, you have more time to dive these iconic sites and there is less chance of seasickness with shorter sailings and secure moorings. Depending on prevailing weather conditions your guides will pick sites suitable for night dives outside the Marine Park.
Heading first to Fury Shoals, we may dive around the Marsa Alam area or perhaps dive Sha’ab Sharm with its wall dives and white tip reef sharks. Oceanic whitetips and silky sharks can sometimes be found in the blue and turtles often visit the south side before heading further south. At Fury Shoals, we have more time to explore the vast reef system than other itineraries afford. Of course, we will dive the classics such as Sha’ab Claude (a.k.a. Claudio) with its famous swim-throughs and huge porites corals, Malahi with its mazes and friendly turtles and Abu Galawa Soraya with its fantastic coral garden and a wreck of a private sailing boat smothered with glassfish. Sataya with its resident spinner dolphin population is a must for snorkeling between dives, as well as having some good underwater offerings, and on top of that we can spend time exploring less dived sites such as Sha’ab Hamam (Stairway to Heaven), Abu Galawa Kebir with the Tien Hsing wreck, Gota Sataya and if the weather is kind there are some submerged reefs that can be moored on such as Habili Sameh that will blow you away!
Daedalus Reef, a part of the Red Sea offshore Marine Park, is a large, oval reef with a lighthouse and is the furthest offshore reef in the Egyptian Red Sea. Its deep walls and drop-offs offer some of the most spectacular diving to be found. Daedalus has mountainous, pristine, hard coral formations. There is also a strong chance of spotting schooling hammerheads, especially from May to November, and grey reef sharks.
Of course, no trip to the South would be complete without stopping at world-famous Elphinstone, with its sheer walls covered in soft corals, and likely encounters with oceanic whitetip sharks. Depending on the experience of the group and the weather, you may even get the chance to dive it at the beginning and end of your amazing trip!
Check-out:
at 09:00 on the last day. If you have an early arrival or a late departure flight, you can purchase a day package at one of our host hotels and use the facilities for a small fee, which you pay locally.
Please note:
Emperor requires that you have 30 logged dives to dive in the Marine Parks and you are expected to be able to complete each dive with your buddy or following the guide. These are challenging dives with strong currents so not for inexperienced divers.
The guides may not enter the water and remain onboard as surface support for some dives. No night dives are allowed in the Marine Parks.
Adverse weather can affect this route.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
South & St. Johns
St. Johns Reef System and Fury Shoals
Check-in:
usually after 18:00 on arrival day until late
Throughout the week:
This trip takes you to some of the best diving the Red Sea has to offer. Here the diving is less arduous so it’s a trip for those who want to see the best but have a more relaxed time while doing so. Sailing to the southernmost reefs, you’ll depart from Marsa Ghalib Port and dive some sites to the South before sailing overnight to your southernmost point in the St. John’s area. Depending on the weather, government approval and marine life sightings in recent weeks, we may sail to the southernmost islands of Rocky and Zabargad, or we’ll moor instead in the vast reef system of St John’s to begin the adventure in the South.
When leaving Marsa Ghalib the route can sometimes take in a dive at Abu Dabab on the first or last day. Often spoilt for choice, your guides will pick sites that they know to be the best for the time of the year and can find excellent alternatives should the weather affect the normal route. Although the distances are long, where possible we travel overnight so, as a 21 plus route, our aim is to get as many dives in as possible at some of the most impressive reefs. Below are some of the highlights.
On the way to Fury Shoals, dive Sha’ab Sharm with its wall dives and white tip reef sharks. Oceanic whitetips and silky sharks can sometimes be found in the blue and turtles often visit the south side before heading further south. At Fury Shoals, dive Sha’ab Claude with its famous swim-throughs and huge porite corals. Whitetip reef sharks and an anemone and clownfish settlement can be seen a little off the reef to the South. Abu Galawa Soraya has a fantastic coral garden and a wreck of a private sailing boat populated with glassfish.
St Johns is a vast collection of small reefs offering some of the most remote and rewarding diving in the Red Sea. This incredibly beautiful reef lies a short distance north of the Sudanese border. The reef covers a huge area and many dives would be needed to explore the numerous coral heads and islands. Habili Ali offers giant gorgonians and black corals whilst grey reef, silvertip and schools of hammerhead sharks might be found on the west side. Habili Gafaar is a mass of soft corals teaming with shoals of snappers, butterflyfish and barracudas. Mantas, grey reef and silvertip sharks can often be seen in the blue.
Gota Kebir is a massive reef, famous for its tunnels and south plateau, where jacks and barracudas can be seen and the occasional manta. The tunnels are ideal for novice cave divers.
Gota Soraya is rated as possibly one of the best wall dives in the Red Sea, with overhangs and cracks in the reef wall full of glassfish and sweepers and an abundance of corals, Grey Reef, Silvertips and Hammerhead sharks.
On the last day as we head back to port, we will try to take in a dive or two on the world-famous Elphinstone Reef if weather and diver experience permits us, or we will finish in the Abu Dabab area perhaps with another dive or two closer to Port Ghalib to relax and unwind before your final night in port.
Check-out:
at 09:00 on the last day. If you have an early arrival or a late departure flight, you can purchase a day package at one of our host hotels and use the facilities for a small fee, which you pay locally.
Please note:
Please note: As a 21+ DIVES cruise, there’s a good chance to enjoy 21 or more dives on a 7-day safari if you choose to.
You don’t need a minimum number of dives, but you should be comfortable with drift dives, as currents can be unpredictable and strong. If you are an Open Water Diver, some dives are below 18m therefore we recommend having advanced experience or taking your PADI Advanced Open Water course on board to maximize your enjoyment from the trip. Inexperienced and beginner divers may find some dives challenging and may be asked by the Cruise Director to skip dives that are not suitable for their diving experience. All diving is made from zodiacs to give precise entry and exit points.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
South & St. Johns
St. Johns Reef System and Fury Shoals
Check-in:
usually after 18:00 on arrival day until late
Throughout the week:
This trip takes you to some of the best diving the Red Sea has to offer. Here the diving is less arduous so it’s a trip for those who want to see the best but have a more relaxed time while doing so. Sailing to the southernmost reefs, you’ll depart from Marsa Ghalib Port and dive some sites to the South before sailing overnight to your southernmost point in the St. John’s area. Depending on the weather, government approval and marine life sightings in recent weeks, we may sail to the southernmost islands of Rocky and Zabargad, or we’ll moor instead in the vast reef system of St John’s to begin the adventure in the South.
When leaving Marsa Ghalib the route can sometimes take in a dive at Abu Dabab on the first or last day. Often spoilt for choice, your guides will pick sites that they know to be the best for the time of the year and can find excellent alternatives should the weather affect the normal route. Although the distances are long, where possible we travel overnight so, as a 21 plus route, our aim is to get as many dives in as possible at some of the most impressive reefs. Below are some of the highlights.
On the way to Fury Shoals, dive Sha’ab Sharm with its wall dives and white tip reef sharks. Oceanic whitetips and silky sharks can sometimes be found in the blue and turtles often visit the south side before heading further south. At Fury Shoals, dive Sha’ab Claude with its famous swim-throughs and huge porite corals. Whitetip reef sharks and an anemone and clownfish settlement can be seen a little off the reef to the South. Abu Galawa Soraya has a fantastic coral garden and a wreck of a private sailing boat populated with glassfish.
St Johns is a vast collection of small reefs offering some of the most remote and rewarding diving in the Red Sea. This incredibly beautiful reef lies a short distance north of the Sudanese border. The reef covers a huge area and many dives would be needed to explore the numerous coral heads and islands. Habili Ali offers giant gorgonians and black corals whilst grey reef, silvertip and schools of hammerhead sharks might be found on the west side. Habili Gafaar is a mass of soft corals teaming with shoals of snappers, butterflyfish and barracudas. Mantas, grey reef and silvertip sharks can often be seen in the blue.
Gota Kebir is a massive reef, famous for its tunnels and south plateau, where jacks and barracudas can be seen and the occasional manta. The tunnels are ideal for novice cave divers.
Gota Soraya is rated as possibly one of the best wall dives in the Red Sea, with overhangs and cracks in the reef wall full of glassfish and sweepers and an abundance of corals, Grey Reef, Silvertips and Hammerhead sharks.
On the last day as we head back to port, we will try to take in a dive or two on the world-famous Elphinstone Reef if weather and diver experience permits us, or we will finish in the Abu Dabab area perhaps with another dive or two closer to Port Ghalib to relax and unwind before your final night in port.
Check-out:
at 09:00 on the last day. If you have an early arrival or a late departure flight, you can purchase a day package at one of our host hotels and use the facilities for a small fee, which you pay locally.
Please note:
Please note: As a 21+ DIVES cruise, there’s a good chance to enjoy 21 or more dives on a 7-day safari if you choose to.
You don’t need a minimum number of dives, but you should be comfortable with drift dives, as currents can be unpredictable and strong. If you are an Open Water Diver, some dives are below 18m therefore we recommend having advanced experience or taking your PADI Advanced Open Water course on board to maximize your enjoyment from the trip. Inexperienced and beginner divers may find some dives challenging and may be asked by the Cruise Director to skip dives that are not suitable for their diving experience. All diving is made from zodiacs to give precise entry and exit points.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
South & St. Johns
St. Johns Reef System and Fury Shoals
Check-in:
usually after 18:00 on arrival day until late
Throughout the week:
This trip takes you to some of the best diving the Red Sea has to offer. Here the diving is less arduous so it’s a trip for those who want to see the best but have a more relaxed time while doing so. Sailing to the southernmost reefs, you’ll depart from Marsa Ghalib Port and dive some sites to the South before sailing overnight to your southernmost point in the St. John’s area. Depending on the weather, government approval and marine life sightings in recent weeks, we may sail to the southernmost islands of Rocky and Zabargad, or we’ll moor instead in the vast reef system of St John’s to begin the adventure in the South.
When leaving Marsa Ghalib the route can sometimes take in a dive at Abu Dabab on the first or last day. Often spoilt for choice, your guides will pick sites that they know to be the best for the time of the year and can find excellent alternatives should the weather affect the normal route. Although the distances are long, where possible we travel overnight so, as a 21 plus route, our aim is to get as many dives in as possible at some of the most impressive reefs. Below are some of the highlights.
On the way to Fury Shoals, dive Sha’ab Sharm with its wall dives and white tip reef sharks. Oceanic whitetips and silky sharks can sometimes be found in the blue and turtles often visit the south side before heading further south. At Fury Shoals, dive Sha’ab Claude with its famous swim-throughs and huge porite corals. Whitetip reef sharks and an anemone and clownfish settlement can be seen a little off the reef to the South. Abu Galawa Soraya has a fantastic coral garden and a wreck of a private sailing boat populated with glassfish.
St Johns is a vast collection of small reefs offering some of the most remote and rewarding diving in the Red Sea. This incredibly beautiful reef lies a short distance north of the Sudanese border. The reef covers a huge area and many dives would be needed to explore the numerous coral heads and islands. Habili Ali offers giant gorgonians and black corals whilst grey reef, silvertip and schools of hammerhead sharks might be found on the west side. Habili Gafaar is a mass of soft corals teaming with shoals of snappers, butterflyfish and barracudas. Mantas, grey reef and silvertip sharks can often be seen in the blue.
Gota Kebir is a massive reef, famous for its tunnels and south plateau, where jacks and barracudas can be seen and the occasional manta. The tunnels are ideal for novice cave divers.
Gota Soraya is rated as possibly one of the best wall dives in the Red Sea, with overhangs and cracks in the reef wall full of glassfish and sweepers and an abundance of corals, Grey Reef, Silvertips and Hammerhead sharks.
On the last day as we head back to port, we will try to take in a dive or two on the world-famous Elphinstone Reef if weather and diver experience permits us, or we will finish in the Abu Dabab area perhaps with another dive or two closer to Port Ghalib to relax and unwind before your final night in port.
Check-out:
at 09:00 on the last day. If you have an early arrival or a late departure flight, you can purchase a day package at one of our host hotels and use the facilities for a small fee, which you pay locally.
Please note:
Please note: As a 21+ DIVES cruise, there’s a good chance to enjoy 21 or more dives on a 7-day safari if you choose to.
You don’t need a minimum number of dives, but you should be comfortable with drift dives, as currents can be unpredictable and strong. If you are an Open Water Diver, some dives are below 18m therefore we recommend having advanced experience or taking your PADI Advanced Open Water course on board to maximize your enjoyment from the trip. Inexperienced and beginner divers may find some dives challenging and may be asked by the Cruise Director to skip dives that are not suitable for their diving experience. All diving is made from zodiacs to give precise entry and exit points.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
South & St. Johns
St. Johns Reef System and Fury Shoals
Check-in:
usually after 18:00 on arrival day until late
Throughout the week:
This trip takes you to some of the best diving the Red Sea has to offer. Here the diving is less arduous so it’s a trip for those who want to see the best but have a more relaxed time while doing so. Sailing to the southernmost reefs, you’ll depart from Marsa Ghalib Port and dive some sites to the South before sailing overnight to your southernmost point in the St. John’s area. Depending on the weather, government approval and marine life sightings in recent weeks, we may sail to the southernmost islands of Rocky and Zabargad, or we’ll moor instead in the vast reef system of St John’s to begin the adventure in the South.
When leaving Marsa Ghalib the route can sometimes take in a dive at Abu Dabab on the first or last day. Often spoilt for choice, your guides will pick sites that they know to be the best for the time of the year and can find excellent alternatives should the weather affect the normal route. Although the distances are long, where possible we travel overnight so, as a 21 plus route, our aim is to get as many dives in as possible at some of the most impressive reefs. Below are some of the highlights.
On the way to Fury Shoals, dive Sha’ab Sharm with its wall dives and white tip reef sharks. Oceanic whitetips and silky sharks can sometimes be found in the blue and turtles often visit the south side before heading further south. At Fury Shoals, dive Sha’ab Claude with its famous swim-throughs and huge porite corals. Whitetip reef sharks and an anemone and clownfish settlement can be seen a little off the reef to the South. Abu Galawa Soraya has a fantastic coral garden and a wreck of a private sailing boat populated with glassfish.
St Johns is a vast collection of small reefs offering some of the most remote and rewarding diving in the Red Sea. This incredibly beautiful reef lies a short distance north of the Sudanese border. The reef covers a huge area and many dives would be needed to explore the numerous coral heads and islands. Habili Ali offers giant gorgonians and black corals whilst grey reef, silvertip and schools of hammerhead sharks might be found on the west side. Habili Gafaar is a mass of soft corals teaming with shoals of snappers, butterflyfish and barracudas. Mantas, grey reef and silvertip sharks can often be seen in the blue.
Gota Kebir is a massive reef, famous for its tunnels and south plateau, where jacks and barracudas can be seen and the occasional manta. The tunnels are ideal for novice cave divers.
Gota Soraya is rated as possibly one of the best wall dives in the Red Sea, with overhangs and cracks in the reef wall full of glassfish and sweepers and an abundance of corals, Grey Reef, Silvertips and Hammerhead sharks.
On the last day as we head back to port, we will try to take in a dive or two on the world-famous Elphinstone Reef if weather and diver experience permits us, or we will finish in the Abu Dabab area perhaps with another dive or two closer to Port Ghalib to relax and unwind before your final night in port.
Check-out:
at 09:00 on the last day. If you have an early arrival or a late departure flight, you can purchase a day package at one of our host hotels and use the facilities for a small fee, which you pay locally.
Please note:
Please note: As a 21+ DIVES cruise, there’s a good chance to enjoy 21 or more dives on a 7-day safari if you choose to.
You don’t need a minimum number of dives, but you should be comfortable with drift dives, as currents can be unpredictable and strong. If you are an Open Water Diver, some dives are below 18m therefore we recommend having advanced experience or taking your PADI Advanced Open Water course on board to maximize your enjoyment from the trip. Inexperienced and beginner divers may find some dives challenging and may be asked by the Cruise Director to skip dives that are not suitable for their diving experience. All diving is made from zodiacs to give precise entry and exit points.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
South & St. Johns
St. Johns Reef System and Fury Shoals
Check-in:
usually after 18:00 on arrival day until late
Throughout the week:
This trip takes you to some of the best diving the Red Sea has to offer. Here the diving is less arduous so it’s a trip for those who want to see the best but have a more relaxed time while doing so. Sailing to the southernmost reefs, you’ll depart from Marsa Ghalib Port and dive some sites to the South before sailing overnight to your southernmost point in the St. John’s area. Depending on the weather, government approval and marine life sightings in recent weeks, we may sail to the southernmost islands of Rocky and Zabargad, or we’ll moor instead in the vast reef system of St John’s to begin the adventure in the South.
When leaving Marsa Ghalib the route can sometimes take in a dive at Abu Dabab on the first or last day. Often spoilt for choice, your guides will pick sites that they know to be the best for the time of the year and can find excellent alternatives should the weather affect the normal route. Although the distances are long, where possible we travel overnight so, as a 21 plus route, our aim is to get as many dives in as possible at some of the most impressive reefs. Below are some of the highlights.
On the way to Fury Shoals, dive Sha’ab Sharm with its wall dives and white tip reef sharks. Oceanic whitetips and silky sharks can sometimes be found in the blue and turtles often visit the south side before heading further south. At Fury Shoals, dive Sha’ab Claude with its famous swim-throughs and huge porite corals. Whitetip reef sharks and an anemone and clownfish settlement can be seen a little off the reef to the South. Abu Galawa Soraya has a fantastic coral garden and a wreck of a private sailing boat populated with glassfish.
St Johns is a vast collection of small reefs offering some of the most remote and rewarding diving in the Red Sea. This incredibly beautiful reef lies a short distance north of the Sudanese border. The reef covers a huge area and many dives would be needed to explore the numerous coral heads and islands. Habili Ali offers giant gorgonians and black corals whilst grey reef, silvertip and schools of hammerhead sharks might be found on the west side. Habili Gafaar is a mass of soft corals teaming with shoals of snappers, butterflyfish and barracudas. Mantas, grey reef and silvertip sharks can often be seen in the blue.
Gota Kebir is a massive reef, famous for its tunnels and south plateau, where jacks and barracudas can be seen and the occasional manta. The tunnels are ideal for novice cave divers.
Gota Soraya is rated as possibly one of the best wall dives in the Red Sea, with overhangs and cracks in the reef wall full of glassfish and sweepers and an abundance of corals, Grey Reef, Silvertips and Hammerhead sharks.
On the last day as we head back to port, we will try to take in a dive or two on the world-famous Elphinstone Reef if weather and diver experience permits us, or we will finish in the Abu Dabab area perhaps with another dive or two closer to Port Ghalib to relax and unwind before your final night in port.
Check-out:
at 09:00 on the last day. If you have an early arrival or a late departure flight, you can purchase a day package at one of our host hotels and use the facilities for a small fee, which you pay locally.
Please note:
Please note: As a 21+ DIVES cruise, there’s a good chance to enjoy 21 or more dives on a 7-day safari if you choose to.
You don’t need a minimum number of dives, but you should be comfortable with drift dives, as currents can be unpredictable and strong. If you are an Open Water Diver, some dives are below 18m therefore we recommend having advanced experience or taking your PADI Advanced Open Water course on board to maximize your enjoyment from the trip. Inexperienced and beginner divers may find some dives challenging and may be asked by the Cruise Director to skip dives that are not suitable for their diving experience. All diving is made from zodiacs to give precise entry and exit points.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
South & St. Johns
St. Johns Reef System and Fury Shoals
Check-in:
usually after 18:00 on arrival day until late
Throughout the week:
This trip takes you to some of the best diving the Red Sea has to offer. Here the diving is less arduous so it’s a trip for those who want to see the best but have a more relaxed time while doing so. Sailing to the southernmost reefs, you’ll depart from Marsa Ghalib Port and dive some sites to the South before sailing overnight to your southernmost point in the St. John’s area. Depending on the weather, government approval and marine life sightings in recent weeks, we may sail to the southernmost islands of Rocky and Zabargad, or we’ll moor instead in the vast reef system of St John’s to begin the adventure in the South.
When leaving Marsa Ghalib the route can sometimes take in a dive at Abu Dabab on the first or last day. Often spoilt for choice, your guides will pick sites that they know to be the best for the time of the year and can find excellent alternatives should the weather affect the normal route. Although the distances are long, where possible we travel overnight so, as a 21 plus route, our aim is to get as many dives in as possible at some of the most impressive reefs. Below are some of the highlights.
On the way to Fury Shoals, dive Sha’ab Sharm with its wall dives and white tip reef sharks. Oceanic whitetips and silky sharks can sometimes be found in the blue and turtles often visit the south side before heading further south. At Fury Shoals, dive Sha’ab Claude with its famous swim-throughs and huge porite corals. Whitetip reef sharks and an anemone and clownfish settlement can be seen a little off the reef to the South. Abu Galawa Soraya has a fantastic coral garden and a wreck of a private sailing boat populated with glassfish.
St Johns is a vast collection of small reefs offering some of the most remote and rewarding diving in the Red Sea. This incredibly beautiful reef lies a short distance north of the Sudanese border. The reef covers a huge area and many dives would be needed to explore the numerous coral heads and islands. Habili Ali offers giant gorgonians and black corals whilst grey reef, silvertip and schools of hammerhead sharks might be found on the west side. Habili Gafaar is a mass of soft corals teaming with shoals of snappers, butterflyfish and barracudas. Mantas, grey reef and silvertip sharks can often be seen in the blue.
Gota Kebir is a massive reef, famous for its tunnels and south plateau, where jacks and barracudas can be seen and the occasional manta. The tunnels are ideal for novice cave divers.
Gota Soraya is rated as possibly one of the best wall dives in the Red Sea, with overhangs and cracks in the reef wall full of glassfish and sweepers and an abundance of corals, Grey Reef, Silvertips and Hammerhead sharks.
On the last day as we head back to port, we will try to take in a dive or two on the world-famous Elphinstone Reef if weather and diver experience permits us, or we will finish in the Abu Dabab area perhaps with another dive or two closer to Port Ghalib to relax and unwind before your final night in port.
Check-out:
at 09:00 on the last day. If you have an early arrival or a late departure flight, you can purchase a day package at one of our host hotels and use the facilities for a small fee, which you pay locally.
Please note:
Please note: As a 21+ DIVES cruise, there’s a good chance to enjoy 21 or more dives on a 7-day safari if you choose to.
You don’t need a minimum number of dives, but you should be comfortable with drift dives, as currents can be unpredictable and strong. If you are an Open Water Diver, some dives are below 18m therefore we recommend having advanced experience or taking your PADI Advanced Open Water course on board to maximize your enjoyment from the trip. Inexperienced and beginner divers may find some dives challenging and may be asked by the Cruise Director to skip dives that are not suitable for their diving experience. All diving is made from zodiacs to give precise entry and exit points.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
South & St. Johns
St. Johns Reef System and Fury Shoals
Check-in:
usually after 18:00 on arrival day until late
Throughout the week:
This trip takes you to some of the best diving the Red Sea has to offer. Here the diving is less arduous so it’s a trip for those who want to see the best but have a more relaxed time while doing so. Sailing to the southernmost reefs, you’ll depart from Marsa Ghalib Port and dive some sites to the South before sailing overnight to your southernmost point in the St. John’s area. Depending on the weather, government approval and marine life sightings in recent weeks, we may sail to the southernmost islands of Rocky and Zabargad, or we’ll moor instead in the vast reef system of St John’s to begin the adventure in the South.
When leaving Marsa Ghalib the route can sometimes take in a dive at Abu Dabab on the first or last day. Often spoilt for choice, your guides will pick sites that they know to be the best for the time of the year and can find excellent alternatives should the weather affect the normal route. Although the distances are long, where possible we travel overnight so, as a 21 plus route, our aim is to get as many dives in as possible at some of the most impressive reefs. Below are some of the highlights.
On the way to Fury Shoals, dive Sha’ab Sharm with its wall dives and white tip reef sharks. Oceanic whitetips and silky sharks can sometimes be found in the blue and turtles often visit the south side before heading further south. At Fury Shoals, dive Sha’ab Claude with its famous swim-throughs and huge porite corals. Whitetip reef sharks and an anemone and clownfish settlement can be seen a little off the reef to the South. Abu Galawa Soraya has a fantastic coral garden and a wreck of a private sailing boat populated with glassfish.
St Johns is a vast collection of small reefs offering some of the most remote and rewarding diving in the Red Sea. This incredibly beautiful reef lies a short distance north of the Sudanese border. The reef covers a huge area and many dives would be needed to explore the numerous coral heads and islands. Habili Ali offers giant gorgonians and black corals whilst grey reef, silvertip and schools of hammerhead sharks might be found on the west side. Habili Gafaar is a mass of soft corals teaming with shoals of snappers, butterflyfish and barracudas. Mantas, grey reef and silvertip sharks can often be seen in the blue.
Gota Kebir is a massive reef, famous for its tunnels and south plateau, where jacks and barracudas can be seen and the occasional manta. The tunnels are ideal for novice cave divers.
Gota Soraya is rated as possibly one of the best wall dives in the Red Sea, with overhangs and cracks in the reef wall full of glassfish and sweepers and an abundance of corals, Grey Reef, Silvertips and Hammerhead sharks.
On the last day as we head back to port, we will try to take in a dive or two on the world-famous Elphinstone Reef if weather and diver experience permits us, or we will finish in the Abu Dabab area perhaps with another dive or two closer to Port Ghalib to relax and unwind before your final night in port.
Check-out:
at 09:00 on the last day. If you have an early arrival or a late departure flight, you can purchase a day package at one of our host hotels and use the facilities for a small fee, which you pay locally.
Please note:
Please note: As a 21+ DIVES cruise, there’s a good chance to enjoy 21 or more dives on a 7-day safari if you choose to.
You don’t need a minimum number of dives, but you should be comfortable with drift dives, as currents can be unpredictable and strong. If you are an Open Water Diver, some dives are below 18m therefore we recommend having advanced experience or taking your PADI Advanced Open Water course on board to maximize your enjoyment from the trip. Inexperienced and beginner divers may find some dives challenging and may be asked by the Cruise Director to skip dives that are not suitable for their diving experience. All diving is made from zodiacs to give precise entry and exit points.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Reefs & Wrecks
Abu Nuhas – Straits of Gubal – SS Thistlegorm – Ras Mohamed – Straits of Tiran – Ulysses and others
Check-in:
usually after 18:00 on arrival day until late
Throughout the week:
This itinerary presents the best of both worlds, where you visit famous wrecks in the northern Red Sea along with some stunning reef diving.
The famous horseshoe-shaped reef of Shaab El Erg is a perfect example of the reefs on offer on this cruise with its beautiful hard coral garden and the chance to see dolphins.
Abu Nuhas has four well-known wrecks: Giannis D, Carnatic, the Chrisoula K (’tile wreck’) and the Kimon M (‘lentil wreck’), all offering spectacular dives and plenty of fish life.
In between wreck dives, you will also visit the reefs of the Straits of Gubal, Gulf of Suez and those to the north of Hurghada. A variety of deep walls and hard coral gardens with an abundance of reef fish make them well worth a visit.
Night dives can be superb as Gubal Island offers protected anchoring for the night. A small wreck at 8-10 meters makes for a spectacular night dive with lionfish, scorpionfish and its resident giant moray eel as well as the wreck of the Ulysses. Next onto the Kingston lying at Shag Rock, the Carina lying close to Sha’ab Ali and the Dunraven at Beacon Rock.
Check-out:
at 09:00 on the last day. If you have an early arrival or a late departure flight, you can purchase a day package at one of our host hotels and use the facilities for a small fee, which you pay locally.
Please note:
Please note: As a 21+ DIVES cruise, there’s a good chance to enjoy 21 or more dives on a 7-day safari if you choose to.
You don’t need a minimum number of dives, but you should be comfortable with drift dives, as currents can be unpredictable and strong. If you are an Open Water Diver, some dives are below 18m therefore we recommend having advanced experience or taking your PADI Advanced Open Water course on board to maximize your enjoyment from the trip. Inexperienced and beginner divers may find some dives challenging and may be asked by the Cruise Director to skip dives that are not suitable for their diving experience. All diving is made from zodiacs to give precise entry and exit points.
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Reefs & Wrecks
Abu Nuhas – Straits of Gubal – SS Thistlegorm – Ras Mohamed – Straits of Tiran – Ulysses and others
Check-in:
usually after 18:00 on arrival day until late
Throughout the week:
This itinerary presents the best of both worlds, where you visit famous wrecks in the northern Red Sea along with some stunning reef diving.
The famous horseshoe-shaped reef of Shaab El Erg is a perfect example of the reefs on offer on this cruise with its beautiful hard coral garden and the chance to see dolphins.
Abu Nuhas has four well-known wrecks: Giannis D, Carnatic, the Chrisoula K (’tile wreck’) and the Kimon M (‘lentil wreck’), all offering spectacular dives and plenty of fish life.
In between wreck dives, you will also visit the reefs of the Straits of Gubal, Gulf of Suez and those to the north of Hurghada. A variety of deep walls and hard coral gardens with an abundance of reef fish make them well worth a visit.
Night dives can be superb as Gubal Island offers protected anchoring for the night. A small wreck at 8-10 meters makes for a spectacular night dive with lionfish, scorpionfish and its resident giant moray eel as well as the wreck of the Ulysses. Next onto the Kingston lying at Shag Rock, the Carina lying close to Sha’ab Ali and the Dunraven at Beacon Rock.
Check-out:
at 09:00 on the last day. If you have an early arrival or a late departure flight, you can purchase a day package at one of our host hotels and use the facilities for a small fee, which you pay locally.
Please note:
Please note: As a 21+ DIVES cruise, there’s a good chance to enjoy 21 or more dives on a 7-day safari if you choose to.
You don’t need a minimum number of dives, but you should be comfortable with drift dives, as currents can be unpredictable and strong. If you are an Open Water Diver, some dives are below 18m therefore we recommend having advanced experience or taking your PADI Advanced Open Water course on board to maximize your enjoyment from the trip. Inexperienced and beginner divers may find some dives challenging and may be asked by the Cruise Director to skip dives that are not suitable for their diving experience. All diving is made from zodiacs to give precise entry and exit points.
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Reefs & Wrecks
Abu Nuhas – Straits of Gubal – SS Thistlegorm – Ras Mohamed – Straits of Tiran – Ulysses and others
Check-in:
usually after 18:00 on arrival day until late
Throughout the week:
This itinerary presents the best of both worlds, where you visit famous wrecks in the northern Red Sea along with some stunning reef diving.
The famous horseshoe-shaped reef of Shaab El Erg is a perfect example of the reefs on offer on this cruise with its beautiful hard coral garden and the chance to see dolphins.
Abu Nuhas has four well-known wrecks: Giannis D, Carnatic, the Chrisoula K (’tile wreck’) and the Kimon M (‘lentil wreck’), all offering spectacular dives and plenty of fish life.
In between wreck dives, you will also visit the reefs of the Straits of Gubal, Gulf of Suez and those to the north of Hurghada. A variety of deep walls and hard coral gardens with an abundance of reef fish make them well worth a visit.
Night dives can be superb as Gubal Island offers protected anchoring for the night. A small wreck at 8-10 meters makes for a spectacular night dive with lionfish, scorpionfish and its resident giant moray eel as well as the wreck of the Ulysses. Next onto the Kingston lying at Shag Rock, the Carina lying close to Sha’ab Ali and the Dunraven at Beacon Rock.
Check-out:
at 09:00 on the last day. If you have an early arrival or a late departure flight, you can purchase a day package at one of our host hotels and use the facilities for a small fee, which you pay locally.
Please note:
Please note: As a 21+ DIVES cruise, there’s a good chance to enjoy 21 or more dives on a 7-day safari if you choose to.
You don’t need a minimum number of dives, but you should be comfortable with drift dives, as currents can be unpredictable and strong. If you are an Open Water Diver, some dives are below 18m therefore we recommend having advanced experience or taking your PADI Advanced Open Water course on board to maximize your enjoyment from the trip. Inexperienced and beginner divers may find some dives challenging and may be asked by the Cruise Director to skip dives that are not suitable for their diving experience. All diving is made from zodiacs to give precise entry and exit points.
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Reefs & Wrecks
Abu Nuhas – Straits of Gubal – SS Thistlegorm – Ras Mohamed – Straits of Tiran – Ulysses and others
Check-in:
usually after 18:00 on arrival day until late
Throughout the week:
This itinerary presents the best of both worlds, where you visit famous wrecks in the northern Red Sea along with some stunning reef diving.
The famous horseshoe-shaped reef of Shaab El Erg is a perfect example of the reefs on offer on this cruise with its beautiful hard coral garden and the chance to see dolphins.
Abu Nuhas has four well-known wrecks: Giannis D, Carnatic, the Chrisoula K (’tile wreck’) and the Kimon M (‘lentil wreck’), all offering spectacular dives and plenty of fish life.
In between wreck dives, you will also visit the reefs of the Straits of Gubal, Gulf of Suez and those to the north of Hurghada. A variety of deep walls and hard coral gardens with an abundance of reef fish make them well worth a visit.
Night dives can be superb as Gubal Island offers protected anchoring for the night. A small wreck at 8-10 meters makes for a spectacular night dive with lionfish, scorpionfish and its resident giant moray eel as well as the wreck of the Ulysses. Next onto the Kingston lying at Shag Rock, the Carina lying close to Sha’ab Ali and the Dunraven at Beacon Rock.
Check-out:
at 09:00 on the last day. If you have an early arrival or a late departure flight, you can purchase a day package at one of our host hotels and use the facilities for a small fee, which you pay locally.
Please note:
Please note: As a 21+ DIVES cruise, there’s a good chance to enjoy 21 or more dives on a 7-day safari if you choose to.
You don’t need a minimum number of dives, but you should be comfortable with drift dives, as currents can be unpredictable and strong. If you are an Open Water Diver, some dives are below 18m therefore we recommend having advanced experience or taking your PADI Advanced Open Water course on board to maximize your enjoyment from the trip. Inexperienced and beginner divers may find some dives challenging and may be asked by the Cruise Director to skip dives that are not suitable for their diving experience. All diving is made from zodiacs to give precise entry and exit points.
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Simply The Best
Elphinstone – Brother Islands – Daedalus Reef
Check-in:
usually after 18:00 on arrival day until late
Throughout the week:
Dive the Best Top 3 sites in this area: Big and Little Brothers, Daedalus Reef and Elphinstone.
The Brother Islands are the pinnacles of two undersea mountains rising from the depths of the abyss and are located about 60 miles offshore. Part of the Marine Park Islands National Park, these islands offer stunning wall diving, with the walls being covered in soft corals and forests of gorgonians, creating a kaleidoscope of ever-changing colors. They attract a diverse array of marine species and large pelagics. Large tuna, jacks and snappers cruise in the blue, accompanied by occasional hammerheads, silver tips, silky and oceanic whitetip sharks and mantas. Even the rare thresher shark can be found here. Sightings of the grey reef shark are almost guaranteed on the North and South Plateaux of Small Brother.
For the wreck diver, the Aida II, an Egyptian supply vessel, and the Numidia, a cargo ship, lie on the walls of the Big Brother. Both are covered in a rich growth of soft and hard corals. Marine life includes a family of Napoleon wrasse and grey reef sharks.
Daedalus Reef, also part of the Marine Park, is a large, oval reef with a lighthouse and is the furthest offshore reef in the Egyptian Red Sea. Its deep walls and drop-offs offer some of the most spectacular diving to be found. Daedalus has mountainous, pristine, hard coral formations. There is also a strong chance of spotting schooling hammerheads and grey reef sharks.
Elphinstone, with its sheer walls covered in soft corals, offers a likely encounter with oceanic whitetip sharks.
Check-out:
at 09:00 on the last day. If you have an early arrival or a late departure flight, you can purchase a day package at one of our host hotels and use the facilities for a small fee, which you pay locally.
Please note:
Emperor recommends that you have 30 logged dives to join this trip. Most dives will involve going to depth and drift diving in unpredictable and occasionally strong currents, therefore this itinerary is not for inexperienced divers. If you are an Open Water Diver, many dives on this itinerary are below 18m therefore we recommend taking your PADI Advanced Open Water course or Deep Diver training on board to maximize your enjoyment from the trip. Divers may find some dives challenging and may be asked by the Cruise Director to skip dives that are not suitable for their diving experience. All diving is made from zodiacs to give precise entry and exit points. No night dives are allowed in the Marine Parks.
Please note: Due to weather and diving conditions, it’s not always possible to visit each dive site. Your Cruise Director and Captain will decide the best ones to visit at the time of diving.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
South & St. Johns
St. Johns Reef System and Fury Shoals
Check-in:
usually after 18:00 on arrival day until late
Throughout the week:
This trip takes you to some of the best diving the Red Sea has to offer. Here the diving is less arduous so it’s a trip for those who want to see the best but have a more relaxed time while doing so. Sailing to the southernmost reefs, you’ll depart from Marsa Ghalib Port and dive some sites to the South before sailing overnight to your southernmost point in the St. John’s area. Depending on the weather, government approval and marine life sightings in recent weeks, we may sail to the southernmost islands of Rocky and Zabargad, or we’ll moor instead in the vast reef system of St John’s to begin the adventure in the South.
When leaving Marsa Ghalib the route can sometimes take in a dive at Abu Dabab on the first or last day. Often spoilt for choice, your guides will pick sites that they know to be the best for the time of the year and can find excellent alternatives should the weather affect the normal route. Although the distances are long, where possible we travel overnight so, as a 21 plus route, our aim is to get as many dives in as possible at some of the most impressive reefs. Below are some of the highlights.
On the way to Fury Shoals, dive Sha’ab Sharm with its wall dives and white tip reef sharks. Oceanic whitetips and silky sharks can sometimes be found in the blue and turtles often visit the south side before heading further south. At Fury Shoals, dive Sha’ab Claude with its famous swim-throughs and huge porite corals. Whitetip reef sharks and an anemone and clownfish settlement can be seen a little off the reef to the South. Abu Galawa Soraya has a fantastic coral garden and a wreck of a private sailing boat populated with glassfish.
St Johns is a vast collection of small reefs offering some of the most remote and rewarding diving in the Red Sea. This incredibly beautiful reef lies a short distance north of the Sudanese border. The reef covers a huge area and many dives would be needed to explore the numerous coral heads and islands. Habili Ali offers giant gorgonians and black corals whilst grey reef, silvertip and schools of hammerhead sharks might be found on the west side. Habili Gafaar is a mass of soft corals teaming with shoals of snappers, butterflyfish and barracudas. Mantas, grey reef and silvertip sharks can often be seen in the blue.
Gota Kebir is a massive reef, famous for its tunnels and south plateau, where jacks and barracudas can be seen and the occasional manta. The tunnels are ideal for novice cave divers.
Gota Soraya is rated as possibly one of the best wall dives in the Red Sea, with overhangs and cracks in the reef wall full of glassfish and sweepers and an abundance of corals, Grey Reef, Silvertips and Hammerhead sharks.
On the last day as we head back to port, we will try to take in a dive or two on the world-famous Elphinstone Reef if weather and diver experience permits us, or we will finish in the Abu Dabab area perhaps with another dive or two closer to Port Ghalib to relax and unwind before your final night in port.
Check-out:
at 09:00 on the last day. If you have an early arrival or a late departure flight, you can purchase a day package at one of our host hotels and use the facilities for a small fee, which you pay locally.
Please note:
Please note: As a 21+ DIVES cruise, there’s a good chance to enjoy 21 or more dives on a 7-day safari if you choose to.
You don’t need a minimum number of dives, but you should be comfortable with drift dives, as currents can be unpredictable and strong. If you are an Open Water Diver, some dives are below 18m therefore we recommend having advanced experience or taking your PADI Advanced Open Water course on board to maximize your enjoyment from the trip. Inexperienced and beginner divers may find some dives challenging and may be asked by the Cruise Director to skip dives that are not suitable for their diving experience. All diving is made from zodiacs to give precise entry and exit points.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Elphinstone – Daedalus – Fury Shoals
Check-in:
usually after 18:00 on arrival day until late
Throughout the week:
This trip offers you some of the best diving in the Red Sea and includes Daedalus, Fury Shoals and Elphinstone. With less distance to travel than some routes, you have more time to dive these iconic sites and there is less chance of seasickness with shorter sailings and secure moorings. Depending on prevailing weather conditions your guides will pick sites suitable for night dives outside the Marine Park.
Heading first to Fury Shoals, we may dive around the Marsa Alam area or perhaps dive Sha’ab Sharm with its wall dives and white tip reef sharks. Oceanic whitetips and silky sharks can sometimes be found in the blue and turtles often visit the south side before heading further south. At Fury Shoals, we have more time to explore the vast reef system than other itineraries afford. Of course, we will dive the classics such as Sha’ab Claude (a.k.a. Claudio) with its famous swim-throughs and huge porites corals, Malahi with its mazes and friendly turtles and Abu Galawa Soraya with its fantastic coral garden and a wreck of a private sailing boat smothered with glassfish. Sataya with its resident spinner dolphin population is a must for snorkeling between dives, as well as having some good underwater offerings, and on top of that we can spend time exploring less dived sites such as Sha’ab Hamam (Stairway to Heaven), Abu Galawa Kebir with the Tien Hsing wreck, Gota Sataya and if the weather is kind there are some submerged reefs that can be moored on such as Habili Sameh that will blow you away!
Daedalus Reef, a part of the Red Sea offshore Marine Park, is a large, oval reef with a lighthouse and is the furthest offshore reef in the Egyptian Red Sea. Its deep walls and drop-offs offer some of the most spectacular diving to be found. Daedalus has mountainous, pristine, hard coral formations. There is also a strong chance of spotting schooling hammerheads, especially from May to November, and grey reef sharks.
Of course, no trip to the South would be complete without stopping at world-famous Elphinstone, with its sheer walls covered in soft corals, and likely encounters with oceanic whitetip sharks. Depending on the experience of the group and the weather, you may even get the chance to dive it at the beginning and end of your amazing trip!
Check-out:
at 09:00 on the last day. If you have an early arrival or a late departure flight, you can purchase a day package at one of our host hotels and use the facilities for a small fee, which you pay locally.
Please note:
Emperor requires that you have 30 logged dives to dive in the Marine Parks and you are expected to be able to complete each dive with your buddy or following the guide. These are challenging dives with strong currents so not for inexperienced divers.
The guides may not enter the water and remain onboard as surface support for some dives. No night dives are allowed in the Marine Parks.
Adverse weather can affect this route.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Simply The Best
Elphinstone – Brother Islands – Daedalus Reef
Check-in:
usually after 18:00 on arrival day until late
Throughout the week:
Dive the Best Top 3 sites in this area: Big and Little Brothers, Daedalus Reef and Elphinstone.
The Brother Islands are the pinnacles of two undersea mountains rising from the depths of the abyss and are located about 60 miles offshore. Part of the Marine Park Islands National Park, these islands offer stunning wall diving, with the walls being covered in soft corals and forests of gorgonians, creating a kaleidoscope of ever-changing colors. They attract a diverse array of marine species and large pelagics. Large tuna, jacks and snappers cruise in the blue, accompanied by occasional hammerheads, silver tips, silky and oceanic whitetip sharks and mantas. Even the rare thresher shark can be found here. Sightings of the grey reef shark are almost guaranteed on the North and South Plateaux of Small Brother.
For the wreck diver, the Aida II, an Egyptian supply vessel, and the Numidia, a cargo ship, lie on the walls of the Big Brother. Both are covered in a rich growth of soft and hard corals. Marine life includes a family of Napoleon wrasse and grey reef sharks.
Daedalus Reef, also part of the Marine Park, is a large, oval reef with a lighthouse and is the furthest offshore reef in the Egyptian Red Sea. Its deep walls and drop-offs offer some of the most spectacular diving to be found. Daedalus has mountainous, pristine, hard coral formations. There is also a strong chance of spotting schooling hammerheads and grey reef sharks.
Elphinstone, with its sheer walls covered in soft corals, offers a likely encounter with oceanic whitetip sharks.
Check-out:
at 09:00 on the last day. If you have an early arrival or a late departure flight, you can purchase a day package at one of our host hotels and use the facilities for a small fee, which you pay locally.
Please note:
Emperor recommends that you have 30 logged dives to join this trip. Most dives will involve going to depth and drift diving in unpredictable and occasionally strong currents, therefore this itinerary is not for inexperienced divers. If you are an Open Water Diver, many dives on this itinerary are below 18m therefore we recommend taking your PADI Advanced Open Water course or Deep Diver training on board to maximize your enjoyment from the trip. Divers may find some dives challenging and may be asked by the Cruise Director to skip dives that are not suitable for their diving experience. All diving is made from zodiacs to give precise entry and exit points. No night dives are allowed in the Marine Parks.
Please note: Due to weather and diving conditions, it’s not always possible to visit each dive site. Your Cruise Director and Captain will decide the best ones to visit at the time of diving.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
South & St. Johns
St. Johns Reef System and Fury Shoals
Check-in:
usually after 18:00 on arrival day until late
Throughout the week:
This trip takes you to some of the best diving the Red Sea has to offer. Here the diving is less arduous so it’s a trip for those who want to see the best but have a more relaxed time while doing so. Sailing to the southernmost reefs, you’ll depart from Marsa Ghalib Port and dive some sites to the South before sailing overnight to your southernmost point in the St. John’s area. Depending on the weather, government approval and marine life sightings in recent weeks, we may sail to the southernmost islands of Rocky and Zabargad, or we’ll moor instead in the vast reef system of St John’s to begin the adventure in the South.
When leaving Marsa Ghalib the route can sometimes take in a dive at Abu Dabab on the first or last day. Often spoilt for choice, your guides will pick sites that they know to be the best for the time of the year and can find excellent alternatives should the weather affect the normal route. Although the distances are long, where possible we travel overnight so, as a 21 plus route, our aim is to get as many dives in as possible at some of the most impressive reefs. Below are some of the highlights.
On the way to Fury Shoals, dive Sha’ab Sharm with its wall dives and white tip reef sharks. Oceanic whitetips and silky sharks can sometimes be found in the blue and turtles often visit the south side before heading further south. At Fury Shoals, dive Sha’ab Claude with its famous swim-throughs and huge porite corals. Whitetip reef sharks and an anemone and clownfish settlement can be seen a little off the reef to the South. Abu Galawa Soraya has a fantastic coral garden and a wreck of a private sailing boat populated with glassfish.
St Johns is a vast collection of small reefs offering some of the most remote and rewarding diving in the Red Sea. This incredibly beautiful reef lies a short distance north of the Sudanese border. The reef covers a huge area and many dives would be needed to explore the numerous coral heads and islands. Habili Ali offers giant gorgonians and black corals whilst grey reef, silvertip and schools of hammerhead sharks might be found on the west side. Habili Gafaar is a mass of soft corals teaming with shoals of snappers, butterflyfish and barracudas. Mantas, grey reef and silvertip sharks can often be seen in the blue.
Gota Kebir is a massive reef, famous for its tunnels and south plateau, where jacks and barracudas can be seen and the occasional manta. The tunnels are ideal for novice cave divers.
Gota Soraya is rated as possibly one of the best wall dives in the Red Sea, with overhangs and cracks in the reef wall full of glassfish and sweepers and an abundance of corals, Grey Reef, Silvertips and Hammerhead sharks.
On the last day as we head back to port, we will try to take in a dive or two on the world-famous Elphinstone Reef if weather and diver experience permits us, or we will finish in the Abu Dabab area perhaps with another dive or two closer to Port Ghalib to relax and unwind before your final night in port.
Check-out:
at 09:00 on the last day. If you have an early arrival or a late departure flight, you can purchase a day package at one of our host hotels and use the facilities for a small fee, which you pay locally.
Please note:
Please note: As a 21+ DIVES cruise, there’s a good chance to enjoy 21 or more dives on a 7-day safari if you choose to.
You don’t need a minimum number of dives, but you should be comfortable with drift dives, as currents can be unpredictable and strong. If you are an Open Water Diver, some dives are below 18m therefore we recommend having advanced experience or taking your PADI Advanced Open Water course on board to maximize your enjoyment from the trip. Inexperienced and beginner divers may find some dives challenging and may be asked by the Cruise Director to skip dives that are not suitable for their diving experience. All diving is made from zodiacs to give precise entry and exit points.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
South & St. Johns
St. Johns Reef System and Fury Shoals
Check-in:
usually after 18:00 on arrival day until late
Throughout the week:
This trip takes you to some of the best diving the Red Sea has to offer. Here the diving is less arduous so it’s a trip for those who want to see the best but have a more relaxed time while doing so. Sailing to the southernmost reefs, you’ll depart from Marsa Ghalib Port and dive some sites to the South before sailing overnight to your southernmost point in the St. John’s area. Depending on the weather, government approval and marine life sightings in recent weeks, we may sail to the southernmost islands of Rocky and Zabargad, or we’ll moor instead in the vast reef system of St John’s to begin the adventure in the South.
When leaving Marsa Ghalib the route can sometimes take in a dive at Abu Dabab on the first or last day. Often spoilt for choice, your guides will pick sites that they know to be the best for the time of the year and can find excellent alternatives should the weather affect the normal route. Although the distances are long, where possible we travel overnight so, as a 21 plus route, our aim is to get as many dives in as possible at some of the most impressive reefs. Below are some of the highlights.
On the way to Fury Shoals, dive Sha’ab Sharm with its wall dives and white tip reef sharks. Oceanic whitetips and silky sharks can sometimes be found in the blue and turtles often visit the south side before heading further south. At Fury Shoals, dive Sha’ab Claude with its famous swim-throughs and huge porite corals. Whitetip reef sharks and an anemone and clownfish settlement can be seen a little off the reef to the South. Abu Galawa Soraya has a fantastic coral garden and a wreck of a private sailing boat populated with glassfish.
St Johns is a vast collection of small reefs offering some of the most remote and rewarding diving in the Red Sea. This incredibly beautiful reef lies a short distance north of the Sudanese border. The reef covers a huge area and many dives would be needed to explore the numerous coral heads and islands. Habili Ali offers giant gorgonians and black corals whilst grey reef, silvertip and schools of hammerhead sharks might be found on the west side. Habili Gafaar is a mass of soft corals teaming with shoals of snappers, butterflyfish and barracudas. Mantas, grey reef and silvertip sharks can often be seen in the blue.
Gota Kebir is a massive reef, famous for its tunnels and south plateau, where jacks and barracudas can be seen and the occasional manta. The tunnels are ideal for novice cave divers.
Gota Soraya is rated as possibly one of the best wall dives in the Red Sea, with overhangs and cracks in the reef wall full of glassfish and sweepers and an abundance of corals, Grey Reef, Silvertips and Hammerhead sharks.
On the last day as we head back to port, we will try to take in a dive or two on the world-famous Elphinstone Reef if weather and diver experience permits us, or we will finish in the Abu Dabab area perhaps with another dive or two closer to Port Ghalib to relax and unwind before your final night in port.
Check-out:
at 09:00 on the last day. If you have an early arrival or a late departure flight, you can purchase a day package at one of our host hotels and use the facilities for a small fee, which you pay locally.
Please note:
Please note: As a 21+ DIVES cruise, there’s a good chance to enjoy 21 or more dives on a 7-day safari if you choose to.
You don’t need a minimum number of dives, but you should be comfortable with drift dives, as currents can be unpredictable and strong. If you are an Open Water Diver, some dives are below 18m therefore we recommend having advanced experience or taking your PADI Advanced Open Water course on board to maximize your enjoyment from the trip. Inexperienced and beginner divers may find some dives challenging and may be asked by the Cruise Director to skip dives that are not suitable for their diving experience. All diving is made from zodiacs to give precise entry and exit points.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
South & St. Johns
St. Johns Reef System and Fury Shoals
Check-in:
usually after 18:00 on arrival day until late
Throughout the week:
This trip takes you to some of the best diving the Red Sea has to offer. Here the diving is less arduous so it’s a trip for those who want to see the best but have a more relaxed time while doing so. Sailing to the southernmost reefs, you’ll depart from Marsa Ghalib Port and dive some sites to the South before sailing overnight to your southernmost point in the St. John’s area. Depending on the weather, government approval and marine life sightings in recent weeks, we may sail to the southernmost islands of Rocky and Zabargad, or we’ll moor instead in the vast reef system of St John’s to begin the adventure in the South.
When leaving Marsa Ghalib the route can sometimes take in a dive at Abu Dabab on the first or last day. Often spoilt for choice, your guides will pick sites that they know to be the best for the time of the year and can find excellent alternatives should the weather affect the normal route. Although the distances are long, where possible we travel overnight so, as a 21 plus route, our aim is to get as many dives in as possible at some of the most impressive reefs. Below are some of the highlights.
On the way to Fury Shoals, dive Sha’ab Sharm with its wall dives and white tip reef sharks. Oceanic whitetips and silky sharks can sometimes be found in the blue and turtles often visit the south side before heading further south. At Fury Shoals, dive Sha’ab Claude with its famous swim-throughs and huge porite corals. Whitetip reef sharks and an anemone and clownfish settlement can be seen a little off the reef to the South. Abu Galawa Soraya has a fantastic coral garden and a wreck of a private sailing boat populated with glassfish.
St Johns is a vast collection of small reefs offering some of the most remote and rewarding diving in the Red Sea. This incredibly beautiful reef lies a short distance north of the Sudanese border. The reef covers a huge area and many dives would be needed to explore the numerous coral heads and islands. Habili Ali offers giant gorgonians and black corals whilst grey reef, silvertip and schools of hammerhead sharks might be found on the west side. Habili Gafaar is a mass of soft corals teaming with shoals of snappers, butterflyfish and barracudas. Mantas, grey reef and silvertip sharks can often be seen in the blue.
Gota Kebir is a massive reef, famous for its tunnels and south plateau, where jacks and barracudas can be seen and the occasional manta. The tunnels are ideal for novice cave divers.
Gota Soraya is rated as possibly one of the best wall dives in the Red Sea, with overhangs and cracks in the reef wall full of glassfish and sweepers and an abundance of corals, Grey Reef, Silvertips and Hammerhead sharks.
On the last day as we head back to port, we will try to take in a dive or two on the world-famous Elphinstone Reef if weather and diver experience permits us, or we will finish in the Abu Dabab area perhaps with another dive or two closer to Port Ghalib to relax and unwind before your final night in port.
Check-out:
at 09:00 on the last day. If you have an early arrival or a late departure flight, you can purchase a day package at one of our host hotels and use the facilities for a small fee, which you pay locally.
Please note:
Please note: As a 21+ DIVES cruise, there’s a good chance to enjoy 21 or more dives on a 7-day safari if you choose to.
You don’t need a minimum number of dives, but you should be comfortable with drift dives, as currents can be unpredictable and strong. If you are an Open Water Diver, some dives are below 18m therefore we recommend having advanced experience or taking your PADI Advanced Open Water course on board to maximize your enjoyment from the trip. Inexperienced and beginner divers may find some dives challenging and may be asked by the Cruise Director to skip dives that are not suitable for their diving experience. All diving is made from zodiacs to give precise entry and exit points.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
South & St. Johns
St. Johns Reef System and Fury Shoals
Check-in:
usually after 18:00 on arrival day until late
Throughout the week:
This trip takes you to some of the best diving the Red Sea has to offer. Here the diving is less arduous so it’s a trip for those who want to see the best but have a more relaxed time while doing so. Sailing to the southernmost reefs, you’ll depart from Marsa Ghalib Port and dive some sites to the South before sailing overnight to your southernmost point in the St. John’s area. Depending on the weather, government approval and marine life sightings in recent weeks, we may sail to the southernmost islands of Rocky and Zabargad, or we’ll moor instead in the vast reef system of St John’s to begin the adventure in the South.
When leaving Marsa Ghalib the route can sometimes take in a dive at Abu Dabab on the first or last day. Often spoilt for choice, your guides will pick sites that they know to be the best for the time of the year and can find excellent alternatives should the weather affect the normal route. Although the distances are long, where possible we travel overnight so, as a 21 plus route, our aim is to get as many dives in as possible at some of the most impressive reefs. Below are some of the highlights.
On the way to Fury Shoals, dive Sha’ab Sharm with its wall dives and white tip reef sharks. Oceanic whitetips and silky sharks can sometimes be found in the blue and turtles often visit the south side before heading further south. At Fury Shoals, dive Sha’ab Claude with its famous swim-throughs and huge porite corals. Whitetip reef sharks and an anemone and clownfish settlement can be seen a little off the reef to the South. Abu Galawa Soraya has a fantastic coral garden and a wreck of a private sailing boat populated with glassfish.
St Johns is a vast collection of small reefs offering some of the most remote and rewarding diving in the Red Sea. This incredibly beautiful reef lies a short distance north of the Sudanese border. The reef covers a huge area and many dives would be needed to explore the numerous coral heads and islands. Habili Ali offers giant gorgonians and black corals whilst grey reef, silvertip and schools of hammerhead sharks might be found on the west side. Habili Gafaar is a mass of soft corals teaming with shoals of snappers, butterflyfish and barracudas. Mantas, grey reef and silvertip sharks can often be seen in the blue.
Gota Kebir is a massive reef, famous for its tunnels and south plateau, where jacks and barracudas can be seen and the occasional manta. The tunnels are ideal for novice cave divers.
Gota Soraya is rated as possibly one of the best wall dives in the Red Sea, with overhangs and cracks in the reef wall full of glassfish and sweepers and an abundance of corals, Grey Reef, Silvertips and Hammerhead sharks.
On the last day as we head back to port, we will try to take in a dive or two on the world-famous Elphinstone Reef if weather and diver experience permits us, or we will finish in the Abu Dabab area perhaps with another dive or two closer to Port Ghalib to relax and unwind before your final night in port.
Check-out:
at 09:00 on the last day. If you have an early arrival or a late departure flight, you can purchase a day package at one of our host hotels and use the facilities for a small fee, which you pay locally.
Please note:
Please note: As a 21+ DIVES cruise, there’s a good chance to enjoy 21 or more dives on a 7-day safari if you choose to.
You don’t need a minimum number of dives, but you should be comfortable with drift dives, as currents can be unpredictable and strong. If you are an Open Water Diver, some dives are below 18m therefore we recommend having advanced experience or taking your PADI Advanced Open Water course on board to maximize your enjoyment from the trip. Inexperienced and beginner divers may find some dives challenging and may be asked by the Cruise Director to skip dives that are not suitable for their diving experience. All diving is made from zodiacs to give precise entry and exit points.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Simply The Best
Elphinstone – Brother Islands – Daedalus Reef
Check-in:
usually after 18:00 on arrival day until late
Throughout the week:
Dive the Best Top 3 sites in this area: Big and Little Brothers, Daedalus Reef and Elphinstone.
The Brother Islands are the pinnacles of two undersea mountains rising from the depths of the abyss and are located about 60 miles offshore. Part of the Marine Park Islands National Park, these islands offer stunning wall diving, with the walls being covered in soft corals and forests of gorgonians, creating a kaleidoscope of ever-changing colors. They attract a diverse array of marine species and large pelagics. Large tuna, jacks and snappers cruise in the blue, accompanied by occasional hammerheads, silver tips, silky and oceanic whitetip sharks and mantas. Even the rare thresher shark can be found here. Sightings of the grey reef shark are almost guaranteed on the North and South Plateaux of Small Brother.
For the wreck diver, the Aida II, an Egyptian supply vessel, and the Numidia, a cargo ship, lie on the walls of the Big Brother. Both are covered in a rich growth of soft and hard corals. Marine life includes a family of Napoleon wrasse and grey reef sharks.
Daedalus Reef, also part of the Marine Park, is a large, oval reef with a lighthouse and is the furthest offshore reef in the Egyptian Red Sea. Its deep walls and drop-offs offer some of the most spectacular diving to be found. Daedalus has mountainous, pristine, hard coral formations. There is also a strong chance of spotting schooling hammerheads and grey reef sharks.
Elphinstone, with its sheer walls covered in soft corals, offers a likely encounter with oceanic whitetip sharks.
Check-out:
at 09:00 on the last day. If you have an early arrival or a late departure flight, you can purchase a day package at one of our host hotels and use the facilities for a small fee, which you pay locally.
Please note:
Emperor recommends that you have 30 logged dives to join this trip. Most dives will involve going to depth and drift diving in unpredictable and occasionally strong currents, therefore this itinerary is not for inexperienced divers. If you are an Open Water Diver, many dives on this itinerary are below 18m therefore we recommend taking your PADI Advanced Open Water course or Deep Diver training on board to maximize your enjoyment from the trip. Divers may find some dives challenging and may be asked by the Cruise Director to skip dives that are not suitable for their diving experience. All diving is made from zodiacs to give precise entry and exit points. No night dives are allowed in the Marine Parks.
Please note: Due to weather and diving conditions, it’s not always possible to visit each dive site. Your Cruise Director and Captain will decide the best ones to visit at the time of diving.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Simply The Best
Elphinstone – Brother Islands – Daedalus Reef
Check-in:
usually after 18:00 on arrival day until late
Throughout the week:
Dive the Best Top 3 sites in this area: Big and Little Brothers, Daedalus Reef and Elphinstone.
The Brother Islands are the pinnacles of two undersea mountains rising from the depths of the abyss and are located about 60 miles offshore. Part of the Marine Park Islands National Park, these islands offer stunning wall diving, with the walls being covered in soft corals and forests of gorgonians, creating a kaleidoscope of ever-changing colors. They attract a diverse array of marine species and large pelagics. Large tuna, jacks and snappers cruise in the blue, accompanied by occasional hammerheads, silver tips, silky and oceanic whitetip sharks and mantas. Even the rare thresher shark can be found here. Sightings of the grey reef shark are almost guaranteed on the North and South Plateaux of Small Brother.
For the wreck diver, the Aida II, an Egyptian supply vessel, and the Numidia, a cargo ship, lie on the walls of the Big Brother. Both are covered in a rich growth of soft and hard corals. Marine life includes a family of Napoleon wrasse and grey reef sharks.
Daedalus Reef, also part of the Marine Park, is a large, oval reef with a lighthouse and is the furthest offshore reef in the Egyptian Red Sea. Its deep walls and drop-offs offer some of the most spectacular diving to be found. Daedalus has mountainous, pristine, hard coral formations. There is also a strong chance of spotting schooling hammerheads and grey reef sharks.
Elphinstone, with its sheer walls covered in soft corals, offers a likely encounter with oceanic whitetip sharks.
Check-out:
at 09:00 on the last day. If you have an early arrival or a late departure flight, you can purchase a day package at one of our host hotels and use the facilities for a small fee, which you pay locally.
Please note:
Emperor recommends that you have 30 logged dives to join this trip. Most dives will involve going to depth and drift diving in unpredictable and occasionally strong currents, therefore this itinerary is not for inexperienced divers. If you are an Open Water Diver, many dives on this itinerary are below 18m therefore we recommend taking your PADI Advanced Open Water course or Deep Diver training on board to maximize your enjoyment from the trip. Divers may find some dives challenging and may be asked by the Cruise Director to skip dives that are not suitable for their diving experience. All diving is made from zodiacs to give precise entry and exit points. No night dives are allowed in the Marine Parks.
Please note: Due to weather and diving conditions, it’s not always possible to visit each dive site. Your Cruise Director and Captain will decide the best ones to visit at the time of diving.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
South & St. Johns
St. Johns Reef System and Fury Shoals
Check-in:
usually after 18:00 on arrival day until late
Throughout the week:
This trip takes you to some of the best diving the Red Sea has to offer. Here the diving is less arduous so it’s a trip for those who want to see the best but have a more relaxed time while doing so. Sailing to the southernmost reefs, you’ll depart from Marsa Ghalib Port and dive some sites to the South before sailing overnight to your southernmost point in the St. John’s area. Depending on the weather, government approval and marine life sightings in recent weeks, we may sail to the southernmost islands of Rocky and Zabargad, or we’ll moor instead in the vast reef system of St John’s to begin the adventure in the South.
When leaving Marsa Ghalib the route can sometimes take in a dive at Abu Dabab on the first or last day. Often spoilt for choice, your guides will pick sites that they know to be the best for the time of the year and can find excellent alternatives should the weather affect the normal route. Although the distances are long, where possible we travel overnight so, as a 21 plus route, our aim is to get as many dives in as possible at some of the most impressive reefs. Below are some of the highlights.
On the way to Fury Shoals, dive Sha’ab Sharm with its wall dives and white tip reef sharks. Oceanic whitetips and silky sharks can sometimes be found in the blue and turtles often visit the south side before heading further south. At Fury Shoals, dive Sha’ab Claude with its famous swim-throughs and huge porite corals. Whitetip reef sharks and an anemone and clownfish settlement can be seen a little off the reef to the South. Abu Galawa Soraya has a fantastic coral garden and a wreck of a private sailing boat populated with glassfish.
St Johns is a vast collection of small reefs offering some of the most remote and rewarding diving in the Red Sea. This incredibly beautiful reef lies a short distance north of the Sudanese border. The reef covers a huge area and many dives would be needed to explore the numerous coral heads and islands. Habili Ali offers giant gorgonians and black corals whilst grey reef, silvertip and schools of hammerhead sharks might be found on the west side. Habili Gafaar is a mass of soft corals teaming with shoals of snappers, butterflyfish and barracudas. Mantas, grey reef and silvertip sharks can often be seen in the blue.
Gota Kebir is a massive reef, famous for its tunnels and south plateau, where jacks and barracudas can be seen and the occasional manta. The tunnels are ideal for novice cave divers.
Gota Soraya is rated as possibly one of the best wall dives in the Red Sea, with overhangs and cracks in the reef wall full of glassfish and sweepers and an abundance of corals, Grey Reef, Silvertips and Hammerhead sharks.
On the last day as we head back to port, we will try to take in a dive or two on the world-famous Elphinstone Reef if weather and diver experience permits us, or we will finish in the Abu Dabab area perhaps with another dive or two closer to Port Ghalib to relax and unwind before your final night in port.
Check-out:
at 09:00 on the last day. If you have an early arrival or a late departure flight, you can purchase a day package at one of our host hotels and use the facilities for a small fee, which you pay locally.
Please note:
Please note: As a 21+ DIVES cruise, there’s a good chance to enjoy 21 or more dives on a 7-day safari if you choose to.
You don’t need a minimum number of dives, but you should be comfortable with drift dives, as currents can be unpredictable and strong. If you are an Open Water Diver, some dives are below 18m therefore we recommend having advanced experience or taking your PADI Advanced Open Water course on board to maximize your enjoyment from the trip. Inexperienced and beginner divers may find some dives challenging and may be asked by the Cruise Director to skip dives that are not suitable for their diving experience. All diving is made from zodiacs to give precise entry and exit points.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
South & St. Johns
St. Johns Reef System and Fury Shoals
Check-in:
usually after 18:00 on arrival day until late
Throughout the week:
This trip takes you to some of the best diving the Red Sea has to offer. Here the diving is less arduous so it’s a trip for those who want to see the best but have a more relaxed time while doing so. Sailing to the southernmost reefs, you’ll depart from Marsa Ghalib Port and dive some sites to the South before sailing overnight to your southernmost point in the St. John’s area. Depending on the weather, government approval and marine life sightings in recent weeks, we may sail to the southernmost islands of Rocky and Zabargad, or we’ll moor instead in the vast reef system of St John’s to begin the adventure in the South.
When leaving Marsa Ghalib the route can sometimes take in a dive at Abu Dabab on the first or last day. Often spoilt for choice, your guides will pick sites that they know to be the best for the time of the year and can find excellent alternatives should the weather affect the normal route. Although the distances are long, where possible we travel overnight so, as a 21 plus route, our aim is to get as many dives in as possible at some of the most impressive reefs. Below are some of the highlights.
On the way to Fury Shoals, dive Sha’ab Sharm with its wall dives and white tip reef sharks. Oceanic whitetips and silky sharks can sometimes be found in the blue and turtles often visit the south side before heading further south. At Fury Shoals, dive Sha’ab Claude with its famous swim-throughs and huge porite corals. Whitetip reef sharks and an anemone and clownfish settlement can be seen a little off the reef to the South. Abu Galawa Soraya has a fantastic coral garden and a wreck of a private sailing boat populated with glassfish.
St Johns is a vast collection of small reefs offering some of the most remote and rewarding diving in the Red Sea. This incredibly beautiful reef lies a short distance north of the Sudanese border. The reef covers a huge area and many dives would be needed to explore the numerous coral heads and islands. Habili Ali offers giant gorgonians and black corals whilst grey reef, silvertip and schools of hammerhead sharks might be found on the west side. Habili Gafaar is a mass of soft corals teaming with shoals of snappers, butterflyfish and barracudas. Mantas, grey reef and silvertip sharks can often be seen in the blue.
Gota Kebir is a massive reef, famous for its tunnels and south plateau, where jacks and barracudas can be seen and the occasional manta. The tunnels are ideal for novice cave divers.
Gota Soraya is rated as possibly one of the best wall dives in the Red Sea, with overhangs and cracks in the reef wall full of glassfish and sweepers and an abundance of corals, Grey Reef, Silvertips and Hammerhead sharks.
On the last day as we head back to port, we will try to take in a dive or two on the world-famous Elphinstone Reef if weather and diver experience permits us, or we will finish in the Abu Dabab area perhaps with another dive or two closer to Port Ghalib to relax and unwind before your final night in port.
Check-out:
at 09:00 on the last day. If you have an early arrival or a late departure flight, you can purchase a day package at one of our host hotels and use the facilities for a small fee, which you pay locally.
Please note:
Please note: As a 21+ DIVES cruise, there’s a good chance to enjoy 21 or more dives on a 7-day safari if you choose to.
You don’t need a minimum number of dives, but you should be comfortable with drift dives, as currents can be unpredictable and strong. If you are an Open Water Diver, some dives are below 18m therefore we recommend having advanced experience or taking your PADI Advanced Open Water course on board to maximize your enjoyment from the trip. Inexperienced and beginner divers may find some dives challenging and may be asked by the Cruise Director to skip dives that are not suitable for their diving experience. All diving is made from zodiacs to give precise entry and exit points.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Red Sea Sharks
Check-in:
usually after 18:00 on arrival day until late
Throughout the week:
Looking for some shark action? We know the best time to have the best chance to see those sharks in action! Explore the majestic Red Sea during the warm summer months of May to August with our much anticipated Red Sea Sharks itinerary offering flexibility and focus for ‘action’ dives. These months are best-known for the variety of sharks visiting some of the remote offshore reefs. But be prepared to change diving plans at the last minute because we go where the action is.
Our guides select the best possible action sites to visit based on their immense local knowledge and on insider-data on recent activity including a variety of Red Sea sharks, dolphins and anything else that chooses to join the party.
Some of the sites we might visit are St John’s, Rocky, Daedalus and Elphinstone. However, please remember that the focus of this trip is not about where we go but about what we want to see…sharks! To that end, if we’ve had better shark sightings at, say, The Brother’s Islands, then we’ll head off there to catch the action! As always reefs we can visit may be restricted by weather conditions.
As you may be visiting some of the remote offshore Red Sea reef systems many of these may have deep drop offs and be exposed to strong currents so be prepared to spend some time waiting ‘in the blue’ or in the shallows looking for those unmistakable shapes and shadows.
There are no guarantees in life but one thing is for sure, this itinerary will give you the best chance of close encounters of the ‘sharky’ kind.
Check-out:
at 09:00 on the last day. If you have an early arrival or a late departure flight, you can purchase a day package at one of our host hotels and use the facilities for a small fee, which you pay locally.
Please note:
Emperor recommends that you have 30 logged dives to join this trip. Most dives will involve going to depth and drift diving in unpredictable and occasionally strong currents, therefore this itinerary is not for inexperienced divers. If you are an Open Water Diver, many dives on this itinerary are below 18m therefore we recommend taking your PADI Advanced Open Water course or Deep Diver training on board to maximize your enjoyment from the trip. Divers may find some dives challenging and may be asked by the Cruise Director to skip dives that are not suitable for their diving experience. All diving is made from zodiacs to give precise entry and exit points. No night dives are allowed in the Marine Parks.
Please note: Due to weather and diving conditions, it’s not always possible to visit each dive site. Your Cruise Director and Captain will decide the best ones to visit at the time of diving.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Red Sea Sharks
Check-in:
usually after 18:00 on arrival day until late
Throughout the week:
Looking for some shark action? We know the best time to have the best chance to see those sharks in action! Explore the majestic Red Sea during the warm summer months of May to August with our much anticipated Red Sea Sharks itinerary offering flexibility and focus for ‘action’ dives. These months are best-known for the variety of sharks visiting some of the remote offshore reefs. But be prepared to change diving plans at the last minute because we go where the action is.
Our guides select the best possible action sites to visit based on their immense local knowledge and on insider-data on recent activity including a variety of Red Sea sharks, dolphins and anything else that chooses to join the party.
Some of the sites we might visit are St John’s, Rocky, Daedalus and Elphinstone. However, please remember that the focus of this trip is not about where we go but about what we want to see…sharks! To that end, if we’ve had better shark sightings at, say, The Brother’s Islands, then we’ll head off there to catch the action! As always reefs we can visit may be restricted by weather conditions.
As you may be visiting some of the remote offshore Red Sea reef systems many of these may have deep drop offs and be exposed to strong currents so be prepared to spend some time waiting ‘in the blue’ or in the shallows looking for those unmistakable shapes and shadows.
There are no guarantees in life but one thing is for sure, this itinerary will give you the best chance of close encounters of the ‘sharky’ kind.
Check-out:
at 09:00 on the last day. If you have an early arrival or a late departure flight, you can purchase a day package at one of our host hotels and use the facilities for a small fee, which you pay locally.
Please note:
Emperor recommends that you have 30 logged dives to join this trip. Most dives will involve going to depth and drift diving in unpredictable and occasionally strong currents, therefore this itinerary is not for inexperienced divers. If you are an Open Water Diver, many dives on this itinerary are below 18m therefore we recommend taking your PADI Advanced Open Water course or Deep Diver training on board to maximize your enjoyment from the trip. Divers may find some dives challenging and may be asked by the Cruise Director to skip dives that are not suitable for their diving experience. All diving is made from zodiacs to give precise entry and exit points. No night dives are allowed in the Marine Parks.
Please note: Due to weather and diving conditions, it’s not always possible to visit each dive site. Your Cruise Director and Captain will decide the best ones to visit at the time of diving.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Simply The Best
Elphinstone – Brother Islands – Daedalus Reef
Check-in:
usually after 18:00 on arrival day until late
Throughout the week:
Dive the Best Top 3 sites in this area: Big and Little Brothers, Daedalus Reef and Elphinstone.
The Brother Islands are the pinnacles of two undersea mountains rising from the depths of the abyss and are located about 60 miles offshore. Part of the Marine Park Islands National Park, these islands offer stunning wall diving, with the walls being covered in soft corals and forests of gorgonians, creating a kaleidoscope of ever-changing colors. They attract a diverse array of marine species and large pelagics. Large tuna, jacks and snappers cruise in the blue, accompanied by occasional hammerheads, silver tips, silky and oceanic whitetip sharks and mantas. Even the rare thresher shark can be found here. Sightings of the grey reef shark are almost guaranteed on the North and South Plateaux of Small Brother.
For the wreck diver, the Aida II, an Egyptian supply vessel, and the Numidia, a cargo ship, lie on the walls of the Big Brother. Both are covered in a rich growth of soft and hard corals. Marine life includes a family of Napoleon wrasse and grey reef sharks.
Daedalus Reef, also part of the Marine Park, is a large, oval reef with a lighthouse and is the furthest offshore reef in the Egyptian Red Sea. Its deep walls and drop-offs offer some of the most spectacular diving to be found. Daedalus has mountainous, pristine, hard coral formations. There is also a strong chance of spotting schooling hammerheads and grey reef sharks.
Elphinstone, with its sheer walls covered in soft corals, offers a likely encounter with oceanic whitetip sharks.
Check-out:
at 09:00 on the last day. If you have an early arrival or a late departure flight, you can purchase a day package at one of our host hotels and use the facilities for a small fee, which you pay locally.
Please note:
Emperor recommends that you have 30 logged dives to join this trip. Most dives will involve going to depth and drift diving in unpredictable and occasionally strong currents, therefore this itinerary is not for inexperienced divers. If you are an Open Water Diver, many dives on this itinerary are below 18m therefore we recommend taking your PADI Advanced Open Water course or Deep Diver training on board to maximize your enjoyment from the trip. Divers may find some dives challenging and may be asked by the Cruise Director to skip dives that are not suitable for their diving experience. All diving is made from zodiacs to give precise entry and exit points. No night dives are allowed in the Marine Parks.
Please note: Due to weather and diving conditions, it’s not always possible to visit each dive site. Your Cruise Director and Captain will decide the best ones to visit at the time of diving.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Simply The Best
Elphinstone – Brother Islands – Daedalus Reef
Check-in:
usually after 18:00 on arrival day until late
Throughout the week:
Dive the Best Top 3 sites in this area: Big and Little Brothers, Daedalus Reef and Elphinstone.
The Brother Islands are the pinnacles of two undersea mountains rising from the depths of the abyss and are located about 60 miles offshore. Part of the Marine Park Islands National Park, these islands offer stunning wall diving, with the walls being covered in soft corals and forests of gorgonians, creating a kaleidoscope of ever-changing colors. They attract a diverse array of marine species and large pelagics. Large tuna, jacks and snappers cruise in the blue, accompanied by occasional hammerheads, silver tips, silky and oceanic whitetip sharks and mantas. Even the rare thresher shark can be found here. Sightings of the grey reef shark are almost guaranteed on the North and South Plateaux of Small Brother.
For the wreck diver, the Aida II, an Egyptian supply vessel, and the Numidia, a cargo ship, lie on the walls of the Big Brother. Both are covered in a rich growth of soft and hard corals. Marine life includes a family of Napoleon wrasse and grey reef sharks.
Daedalus Reef, also part of the Marine Park, is a large, oval reef with a lighthouse and is the furthest offshore reef in the Egyptian Red Sea. Its deep walls and drop-offs offer some of the most spectacular diving to be found. Daedalus has mountainous, pristine, hard coral formations. There is also a strong chance of spotting schooling hammerheads and grey reef sharks.
Elphinstone, with its sheer walls covered in soft corals, offers a likely encounter with oceanic whitetip sharks.
Check-out:
at 09:00 on the last day. If you have an early arrival or a late departure flight, you can purchase a day package at one of our host hotels and use the facilities for a small fee, which you pay locally.
Please note:
Emperor recommends that you have 30 logged dives to join this trip. Most dives will involve going to depth and drift diving in unpredictable and occasionally strong currents, therefore this itinerary is not for inexperienced divers. If you are an Open Water Diver, many dives on this itinerary are below 18m therefore we recommend taking your PADI Advanced Open Water course or Deep Diver training on board to maximize your enjoyment from the trip. Divers may find some dives challenging and may be asked by the Cruise Director to skip dives that are not suitable for their diving experience. All diving is made from zodiacs to give precise entry and exit points. No night dives are allowed in the Marine Parks.
Please note: Due to weather and diving conditions, it’s not always possible to visit each dive site. Your Cruise Director and Captain will decide the best ones to visit at the time of diving.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Elphinstone – Daedalus – Fury Shoals
Check-in:
usually after 18:00 on arrival day until late
Throughout the week:
This trip offers you some of the best diving in the Red Sea and includes Daedalus, Fury Shoals and Elphinstone. With less distance to travel than some routes, you have more time to dive these iconic sites and there is less chance of seasickness with shorter sailings and secure moorings. Depending on prevailing weather conditions your guides will pick sites suitable for night dives outside the Marine Park.
Heading first to Fury Shoals, we may dive around the Marsa Alam area or perhaps dive Sha’ab Sharm with its wall dives and white tip reef sharks. Oceanic whitetips and silky sharks can sometimes be found in the blue and turtles often visit the south side before heading further south. At Fury Shoals, we have more time to explore the vast reef system than other itineraries afford. Of course, we will dive the classics such as Sha’ab Claude (a.k.a. Claudio) with its famous swim-throughs and huge porites corals, Malahi with its mazes and friendly turtles and Abu Galawa Soraya with its fantastic coral garden and a wreck of a private sailing boat smothered with glassfish. Sataya with its resident spinner dolphin population is a must for snorkeling between dives, as well as having some good underwater offerings, and on top of that we can spend time exploring less dived sites such as Sha’ab Hamam (Stairway to Heaven), Abu Galawa Kebir with the Tien Hsing wreck, Gota Sataya and if the weather is kind there are some submerged reefs that can be moored on such as Habili Sameh that will blow you away!
Daedalus Reef, a part of the Red Sea offshore Marine Park, is a large, oval reef with a lighthouse and is the furthest offshore reef in the Egyptian Red Sea. Its deep walls and drop-offs offer some of the most spectacular diving to be found. Daedalus has mountainous, pristine, hard coral formations. There is also a strong chance of spotting schooling hammerheads, especially from May to November, and grey reef sharks.
Of course, no trip to the South would be complete without stopping at world-famous Elphinstone, with its sheer walls covered in soft corals, and likely encounters with oceanic whitetip sharks. Depending on the experience of the group and the weather, you may even get the chance to dive it at the beginning and end of your amazing trip!
Check-out:
at 09:00 on the last day. If you have an early arrival or a late departure flight, you can purchase a day package at one of our host hotels and use the facilities for a small fee, which you pay locally.
Please note:
Emperor requires that you have 30 logged dives to dive in the Marine Parks and you are expected to be able to complete each dive with your buddy or following the guide. These are challenging dives with strong currents so not for inexperienced divers.
The guides may not enter the water and remain onboard as surface support for some dives. No night dives are allowed in the Marine Parks.
Adverse weather can affect this route.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
South & St. Johns
St. Johns Reef System and Fury Shoals
Check-in:
usually after 18:00 on arrival day until late
Throughout the week:
This trip takes you to some of the best diving the Red Sea has to offer. Here the diving is less arduous so it’s a trip for those who want to see the best but have a more relaxed time while doing so. Sailing to the southernmost reefs, you’ll depart from Marsa Ghalib Port and dive some sites to the South before sailing overnight to your southernmost point in the St. John’s area. Depending on the weather, government approval and marine life sightings in recent weeks, we may sail to the southernmost islands of Rocky and Zabargad, or we’ll moor instead in the vast reef system of St John’s to begin the adventure in the South.
When leaving Marsa Ghalib the route can sometimes take in a dive at Abu Dabab on the first or last day. Often spoilt for choice, your guides will pick sites that they know to be the best for the time of the year and can find excellent alternatives should the weather affect the normal route. Although the distances are long, where possible we travel overnight so, as a 21 plus route, our aim is to get as many dives in as possible at some of the most impressive reefs. Below are some of the highlights.
On the way to Fury Shoals, dive Sha’ab Sharm with its wall dives and white tip reef sharks. Oceanic whitetips and silky sharks can sometimes be found in the blue and turtles often visit the south side before heading further south. At Fury Shoals, dive Sha’ab Claude with its famous swim-throughs and huge porite corals. Whitetip reef sharks and an anemone and clownfish settlement can be seen a little off the reef to the South. Abu Galawa Soraya has a fantastic coral garden and a wreck of a private sailing boat populated with glassfish.
St Johns is a vast collection of small reefs offering some of the most remote and rewarding diving in the Red Sea. This incredibly beautiful reef lies a short distance north of the Sudanese border. The reef covers a huge area and many dives would be needed to explore the numerous coral heads and islands. Habili Ali offers giant gorgonians and black corals whilst grey reef, silvertip and schools of hammerhead sharks might be found on the west side. Habili Gafaar is a mass of soft corals teaming with shoals of snappers, butterflyfish and barracudas. Mantas, grey reef and silvertip sharks can often be seen in the blue.
Gota Kebir is a massive reef, famous for its tunnels and south plateau, where jacks and barracudas can be seen and the occasional manta. The tunnels are ideal for novice cave divers.
Gota Soraya is rated as possibly one of the best wall dives in the Red Sea, with overhangs and cracks in the reef wall full of glassfish and sweepers and an abundance of corals, Grey Reef, Silvertips and Hammerhead sharks.
On the last day as we head back to port, we will try to take in a dive or two on the world-famous Elphinstone Reef if weather and diver experience permits us, or we will finish in the Abu Dabab area perhaps with another dive or two closer to Port Ghalib to relax and unwind before your final night in port.
Check-out:
at 09:00 on the last day. If you have an early arrival or a late departure flight, you can purchase a day package at one of our host hotels and use the facilities for a small fee, which you pay locally.
Please note:
Please note: As a 21+ DIVES cruise, there’s a good chance to enjoy 21 or more dives on a 7-day safari if you choose to.
You don’t need a minimum number of dives, but you should be comfortable with drift dives, as currents can be unpredictable and strong. If you are an Open Water Diver, some dives are below 18m therefore we recommend having advanced experience or taking your PADI Advanced Open Water course on board to maximize your enjoyment from the trip. Inexperienced and beginner divers may find some dives challenging and may be asked by the Cruise Director to skip dives that are not suitable for their diving experience. All diving is made from zodiacs to give precise entry and exit points.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Elphinstone – Daedalus – Fury Shoals
Check-in:
usually after 18:00 on arrival day until late
Throughout the week:
This trip offers you some of the best diving in the Red Sea and includes Daedalus, Fury Shoals and Elphinstone. With less distance to travel than some routes, you have more time to dive these iconic sites and there is less chance of seasickness with shorter sailings and secure moorings. Depending on prevailing weather conditions your guides will pick sites suitable for night dives outside the Marine Park.
Heading first to Fury Shoals, we may dive around the Marsa Alam area or perhaps dive Sha’ab Sharm with its wall dives and white tip reef sharks. Oceanic whitetips and silky sharks can sometimes be found in the blue and turtles often visit the south side before heading further south. At Fury Shoals, we have more time to explore the vast reef system than other itineraries afford. Of course, we will dive the classics such as Sha’ab Claude (a.k.a. Claudio) with its famous swim-throughs and huge porites corals, Malahi with its mazes and friendly turtles and Abu Galawa Soraya with its fantastic coral garden and a wreck of a private sailing boat smothered with glassfish. Sataya with its resident spinner dolphin population is a must for snorkeling between dives, as well as having some good underwater offerings, and on top of that we can spend time exploring less dived sites such as Sha’ab Hamam (Stairway to Heaven), Abu Galawa Kebir with the Tien Hsing wreck, Gota Sataya and if the weather is kind there are some submerged reefs that can be moored on such as Habili Sameh that will blow you away!
Daedalus Reef, a part of the Red Sea offshore Marine Park, is a large, oval reef with a lighthouse and is the furthest offshore reef in the Egyptian Red Sea. Its deep walls and drop-offs offer some of the most spectacular diving to be found. Daedalus has mountainous, pristine, hard coral formations. There is also a strong chance of spotting schooling hammerheads, especially from May to November, and grey reef sharks.
Of course, no trip to the South would be complete without stopping at world-famous Elphinstone, with its sheer walls covered in soft corals, and likely encounters with oceanic whitetip sharks. Depending on the experience of the group and the weather, you may even get the chance to dive it at the beginning and end of your amazing trip!
Check-out:
at 09:00 on the last day. If you have an early arrival or a late departure flight, you can purchase a day package at one of our host hotels and use the facilities for a small fee, which you pay locally.
Please note:
Emperor requires that you have 30 logged dives to dive in the Marine Parks and you are expected to be able to complete each dive with your buddy or following the guide. These are challenging dives with strong currents so not for inexperienced divers.
The guides may not enter the water and remain onboard as surface support for some dives. No night dives are allowed in the Marine Parks.
Adverse weather can affect this route.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
South & St. Johns
St. Johns Reef System and Fury Shoals
Check-in:
usually after 18:00 on arrival day until late
Throughout the week:
This trip takes you to some of the best diving the Red Sea has to offer. Here the diving is less arduous so it’s a trip for those who want to see the best but have a more relaxed time while doing so. Sailing to the southernmost reefs, you’ll depart from Marsa Ghalib Port and dive some sites to the South before sailing overnight to your southernmost point in the St. John’s area. Depending on the weather, government approval and marine life sightings in recent weeks, we may sail to the southernmost islands of Rocky and Zabargad, or we’ll moor instead in the vast reef system of St John’s to begin the adventure in the South.
When leaving Marsa Ghalib the route can sometimes take in a dive at Abu Dabab on the first or last day. Often spoilt for choice, your guides will pick sites that they know to be the best for the time of the year and can find excellent alternatives should the weather affect the normal route. Although the distances are long, where possible we travel overnight so, as a 21 plus route, our aim is to get as many dives in as possible at some of the most impressive reefs. Below are some of the highlights.
On the way to Fury Shoals, dive Sha’ab Sharm with its wall dives and white tip reef sharks. Oceanic whitetips and silky sharks can sometimes be found in the blue and turtles often visit the south side before heading further south. At Fury Shoals, dive Sha’ab Claude with its famous swim-throughs and huge porite corals. Whitetip reef sharks and an anemone and clownfish settlement can be seen a little off the reef to the South. Abu Galawa Soraya has a fantastic coral garden and a wreck of a private sailing boat populated with glassfish.
St Johns is a vast collection of small reefs offering some of the most remote and rewarding diving in the Red Sea. This incredibly beautiful reef lies a short distance north of the Sudanese border. The reef covers a huge area and many dives would be needed to explore the numerous coral heads and islands. Habili Ali offers giant gorgonians and black corals whilst grey reef, silvertip and schools of hammerhead sharks might be found on the west side. Habili Gafaar is a mass of soft corals teaming with shoals of snappers, butterflyfish and barracudas. Mantas, grey reef and silvertip sharks can often be seen in the blue.
Gota Kebir is a massive reef, famous for its tunnels and south plateau, where jacks and barracudas can be seen and the occasional manta. The tunnels are ideal for novice cave divers.
Gota Soraya is rated as possibly one of the best wall dives in the Red Sea, with overhangs and cracks in the reef wall full of glassfish and sweepers and an abundance of corals, Grey Reef, Silvertips and Hammerhead sharks.
On the last day as we head back to port, we will try to take in a dive or two on the world-famous Elphinstone Reef if weather and diver experience permits us, or we will finish in the Abu Dabab area perhaps with another dive or two closer to Port Ghalib to relax and unwind before your final night in port.
Check-out:
at 09:00 on the last day. If you have an early arrival or a late departure flight, you can purchase a day package at one of our host hotels and use the facilities for a small fee, which you pay locally.
Please note:
Please note: As a 21+ DIVES cruise, there’s a good chance to enjoy 21 or more dives on a 7-day safari if you choose to.
You don’t need a minimum number of dives, but you should be comfortable with drift dives, as currents can be unpredictable and strong. If you are an Open Water Diver, some dives are below 18m therefore we recommend having advanced experience or taking your PADI Advanced Open Water course on board to maximize your enjoyment from the trip. Inexperienced and beginner divers may find some dives challenging and may be asked by the Cruise Director to skip dives that are not suitable for their diving experience. All diving is made from zodiacs to give precise entry and exit points.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Simply The Best
Elphinstone – Brother Islands – Daedalus Reef
Check-in:
usually after 18:00 on arrival day until late
Throughout the week:
Dive the Best Top 3 sites in this area: Big and Little Brothers, Daedalus Reef and Elphinstone.
The Brother Islands are the pinnacles of two undersea mountains rising from the depths of the abyss and are located about 60 miles offshore. Part of the Marine Park Islands National Park, these islands offer stunning wall diving, with the walls being covered in soft corals and forests of gorgonians, creating a kaleidoscope of ever-changing colors. They attract a diverse array of marine species and large pelagics. Large tuna, jacks and snappers cruise in the blue, accompanied by occasional hammerheads, silver tips, silky and oceanic whitetip sharks and mantas. Even the rare thresher shark can be found here. Sightings of the grey reef shark are almost guaranteed on the North and South Plateaux of Small Brother.
For the wreck diver, the Aida II, an Egyptian supply vessel, and the Numidia, a cargo ship, lie on the walls of the Big Brother. Both are covered in a rich growth of soft and hard corals. Marine life includes a family of Napoleon wrasse and grey reef sharks.
Daedalus Reef, also part of the Marine Park, is a large, oval reef with a lighthouse and is the furthest offshore reef in the Egyptian Red Sea. Its deep walls and drop-offs offer some of the most spectacular diving to be found. Daedalus has mountainous, pristine, hard coral formations. There is also a strong chance of spotting schooling hammerheads and grey reef sharks.
Elphinstone, with its sheer walls covered in soft corals, offers a likely encounter with oceanic whitetip sharks.
Check-out:
at 09:00 on the last day. If you have an early arrival or a late departure flight, you can purchase a day package at one of our host hotels and use the facilities for a small fee, which you pay locally.
Please note:
Emperor recommends that you have 30 logged dives to join this trip. Most dives will involve going to depth and drift diving in unpredictable and occasionally strong currents, therefore this itinerary is not for inexperienced divers. If you are an Open Water Diver, many dives on this itinerary are below 18m therefore we recommend taking your PADI Advanced Open Water course or Deep Diver training on board to maximize your enjoyment from the trip. Divers may find some dives challenging and may be asked by the Cruise Director to skip dives that are not suitable for their diving experience. All diving is made from zodiacs to give precise entry and exit points. No night dives are allowed in the Marine Parks.
Please note: Due to weather and diving conditions, it’s not always possible to visit each dive site. Your Cruise Director and Captain will decide the best ones to visit at the time of diving.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
South & St. Johns
St. Johns Reef System and Fury Shoals
Check-in:
usually after 18:00 on arrival day until late
Throughout the week:
This trip takes you to some of the best diving the Red Sea has to offer. Here the diving is less arduous so it’s a trip for those who want to see the best but have a more relaxed time while doing so. Sailing to the southernmost reefs, you’ll depart from Marsa Ghalib Port and dive some sites to the South before sailing overnight to your southernmost point in the St. John’s area. Depending on the weather, government approval and marine life sightings in recent weeks, we may sail to the southernmost islands of Rocky and Zabargad, or we’ll moor instead in the vast reef system of St John’s to begin the adventure in the South.
When leaving Marsa Ghalib the route can sometimes take in a dive at Abu Dabab on the first or last day. Often spoilt for choice, your guides will pick sites that they know to be the best for the time of the year and can find excellent alternatives should the weather affect the normal route. Although the distances are long, where possible we travel overnight so, as a 21 plus route, our aim is to get as many dives in as possible at some of the most impressive reefs. Below are some of the highlights.
On the way to Fury Shoals, dive Sha’ab Sharm with its wall dives and white tip reef sharks. Oceanic whitetips and silky sharks can sometimes be found in the blue and turtles often visit the south side before heading further south. At Fury Shoals, dive Sha’ab Claude with its famous swim-throughs and huge porite corals. Whitetip reef sharks and an anemone and clownfish settlement can be seen a little off the reef to the South. Abu Galawa Soraya has a fantastic coral garden and a wreck of a private sailing boat populated with glassfish.
St Johns is a vast collection of small reefs offering some of the most remote and rewarding diving in the Red Sea. This incredibly beautiful reef lies a short distance north of the Sudanese border. The reef covers a huge area and many dives would be needed to explore the numerous coral heads and islands. Habili Ali offers giant gorgonians and black corals whilst grey reef, silvertip and schools of hammerhead sharks might be found on the west side. Habili Gafaar is a mass of soft corals teaming with shoals of snappers, butterflyfish and barracudas. Mantas, grey reef and silvertip sharks can often be seen in the blue.
Gota Kebir is a massive reef, famous for its tunnels and south plateau, where jacks and barracudas can be seen and the occasional manta. The tunnels are ideal for novice cave divers.
Gota Soraya is rated as possibly one of the best wall dives in the Red Sea, with overhangs and cracks in the reef wall full of glassfish and sweepers and an abundance of corals, Grey Reef, Silvertips and Hammerhead sharks.
On the last day as we head back to port, we will try to take in a dive or two on the world-famous Elphinstone Reef if weather and diver experience permits us, or we will finish in the Abu Dabab area perhaps with another dive or two closer to Port Ghalib to relax and unwind before your final night in port.
Check-out:
at 09:00 on the last day. If you have an early arrival or a late departure flight, you can purchase a day package at one of our host hotels and use the facilities for a small fee, which you pay locally.
Please note:
Please note: As a 21+ DIVES cruise, there’s a good chance to enjoy 21 or more dives on a 7-day safari if you choose to.
You don’t need a minimum number of dives, but you should be comfortable with drift dives, as currents can be unpredictable and strong. If you are an Open Water Diver, some dives are below 18m therefore we recommend having advanced experience or taking your PADI Advanced Open Water course on board to maximize your enjoyment from the trip. Inexperienced and beginner divers may find some dives challenging and may be asked by the Cruise Director to skip dives that are not suitable for their diving experience. All diving is made from zodiacs to give precise entry and exit points.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
South & St. Johns
St. Johns Reef System and Fury Shoals
Check-in:
usually after 18:00 on arrival day until late
Throughout the week:
This trip takes you to some of the best diving the Red Sea has to offer. Here the diving is less arduous so it’s a trip for those who want to see the best but have a more relaxed time while doing so. Sailing to the southernmost reefs, you’ll depart from Marsa Ghalib Port and dive some sites to the South before sailing overnight to your southernmost point in the St. John’s area. Depending on the weather, government approval and marine life sightings in recent weeks, we may sail to the southernmost islands of Rocky and Zabargad, or we’ll moor instead in the vast reef system of St John’s to begin the adventure in the South.
When leaving Marsa Ghalib the route can sometimes take in a dive at Abu Dabab on the first or last day. Often spoilt for choice, your guides will pick sites that they know to be the best for the time of the year and can find excellent alternatives should the weather affect the normal route. Although the distances are long, where possible we travel overnight so, as a 21 plus route, our aim is to get as many dives in as possible at some of the most impressive reefs. Below are some of the highlights.
On the way to Fury Shoals, dive Sha’ab Sharm with its wall dives and white tip reef sharks. Oceanic whitetips and silky sharks can sometimes be found in the blue and turtles often visit the south side before heading further south. At Fury Shoals, dive Sha’ab Claude with its famous swim-throughs and huge porite corals. Whitetip reef sharks and an anemone and clownfish settlement can be seen a little off the reef to the South. Abu Galawa Soraya has a fantastic coral garden and a wreck of a private sailing boat populated with glassfish.
St Johns is a vast collection of small reefs offering some of the most remote and rewarding diving in the Red Sea. This incredibly beautiful reef lies a short distance north of the Sudanese border. The reef covers a huge area and many dives would be needed to explore the numerous coral heads and islands. Habili Ali offers giant gorgonians and black corals whilst grey reef, silvertip and schools of hammerhead sharks might be found on the west side. Habili Gafaar is a mass of soft corals teaming with shoals of snappers, butterflyfish and barracudas. Mantas, grey reef and silvertip sharks can often be seen in the blue.
Gota Kebir is a massive reef, famous for its tunnels and south plateau, where jacks and barracudas can be seen and the occasional manta. The tunnels are ideal for novice cave divers.
Gota Soraya is rated as possibly one of the best wall dives in the Red Sea, with overhangs and cracks in the reef wall full of glassfish and sweepers and an abundance of corals, Grey Reef, Silvertips and Hammerhead sharks.
On the last day as we head back to port, we will try to take in a dive or two on the world-famous Elphinstone Reef if weather and diver experience permits us, or we will finish in the Abu Dabab area perhaps with another dive or two closer to Port Ghalib to relax and unwind before your final night in port.
Check-out:
at 09:00 on the last day. If you have an early arrival or a late departure flight, you can purchase a day package at one of our host hotels and use the facilities for a small fee, which you pay locally.
Please note:
Please note: As a 21+ DIVES cruise, there’s a good chance to enjoy 21 or more dives on a 7-day safari if you choose to.
You don’t need a minimum number of dives, but you should be comfortable with drift dives, as currents can be unpredictable and strong. If you are an Open Water Diver, some dives are below 18m therefore we recommend having advanced experience or taking your PADI Advanced Open Water course on board to maximize your enjoyment from the trip. Inexperienced and beginner divers may find some dives challenging and may be asked by the Cruise Director to skip dives that are not suitable for their diving experience. All diving is made from zodiacs to give precise entry and exit points.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Red Sea Sharks
Check-in:
usually after 18:00 on arrival day until late
Throughout the week:
Looking for some shark action? We know the best time to have the best chance to see those sharks in action! Explore the majestic Red Sea during the warm summer months of May to August with our much anticipated Red Sea Sharks itinerary offering flexibility and focus for ‘action’ dives. These months are best-known for the variety of sharks visiting some of the remote offshore reefs. But be prepared to change diving plans at the last minute because we go where the action is.
Our guides select the best possible action sites to visit based on their immense local knowledge and on insider-data on recent activity including a variety of Red Sea sharks, dolphins and anything else that chooses to join the party.
Some of the sites we might visit are St John’s, Rocky, Daedalus and Elphinstone. However, please remember that the focus of this trip is not about where we go but about what we want to see…sharks! To that end, if we’ve had better shark sightings at, say, The Brother’s Islands, then we’ll head off there to catch the action! As always reefs we can visit may be restricted by weather conditions.
As you may be visiting some of the remote offshore Red Sea reef systems many of these may have deep drop offs and be exposed to strong currents so be prepared to spend some time waiting ‘in the blue’ or in the shallows looking for those unmistakable shapes and shadows.
There are no guarantees in life but one thing is for sure, this itinerary will give you the best chance of close encounters of the ‘sharky’ kind.
Check-out:
at 09:00 on the last day. If you have an early arrival or a late departure flight, you can purchase a day package at one of our host hotels and use the facilities for a small fee, which you pay locally.
Please note:
Emperor recommends that you have 30 logged dives to join this trip. Most dives will involve going to depth and drift diving in unpredictable and occasionally strong currents, therefore this itinerary is not for inexperienced divers. If you are an Open Water Diver, many dives on this itinerary are below 18m therefore we recommend taking your PADI Advanced Open Water course or Deep Diver training on board to maximize your enjoyment from the trip. Divers may find some dives challenging and may be asked by the Cruise Director to skip dives that are not suitable for their diving experience. All diving is made from zodiacs to give precise entry and exit points. No night dives are allowed in the Marine Parks.
Please note: Due to weather and diving conditions, it’s not always possible to visit each dive site. Your Cruise Director and Captain will decide the best ones to visit at the time of diving.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
South & St. Johns
St. Johns Reef System and Fury Shoals
Check-in:
usually after 18:00 on arrival day until late
Throughout the week:
This trip takes you to some of the best diving the Red Sea has to offer. Here the diving is less arduous so it’s a trip for those who want to see the best but have a more relaxed time while doing so. Sailing to the southernmost reefs, you’ll depart from Marsa Ghalib Port and dive some sites to the South before sailing overnight to your southernmost point in the St. John’s area. Depending on the weather, government approval and marine life sightings in recent weeks, we may sail to the southernmost islands of Rocky and Zabargad, or we’ll moor instead in the vast reef system of St John’s to begin the adventure in the South.
When leaving Marsa Ghalib the route can sometimes take in a dive at Abu Dabab on the first or last day. Often spoilt for choice, your guides will pick sites that they know to be the best for the time of the year and can find excellent alternatives should the weather affect the normal route. Although the distances are long, where possible we travel overnight so, as a 21 plus route, our aim is to get as many dives in as possible at some of the most impressive reefs. Below are some of the highlights.
On the way to Fury Shoals, dive Sha’ab Sharm with its wall dives and white tip reef sharks. Oceanic whitetips and silky sharks can sometimes be found in the blue and turtles often visit the south side before heading further south. At Fury Shoals, dive Sha’ab Claude with its famous swim-throughs and huge porite corals. Whitetip reef sharks and an anemone and clownfish settlement can be seen a little off the reef to the South. Abu Galawa Soraya has a fantastic coral garden and a wreck of a private sailing boat populated with glassfish.
St Johns is a vast collection of small reefs offering some of the most remote and rewarding diving in the Red Sea. This incredibly beautiful reef lies a short distance north of the Sudanese border. The reef covers a huge area and many dives would be needed to explore the numerous coral heads and islands. Habili Ali offers giant gorgonians and black corals whilst grey reef, silvertip and schools of hammerhead sharks might be found on the west side. Habili Gafaar is a mass of soft corals teaming with shoals of snappers, butterflyfish and barracudas. Mantas, grey reef and silvertip sharks can often be seen in the blue.
Gota Kebir is a massive reef, famous for its tunnels and south plateau, where jacks and barracudas can be seen and the occasional manta. The tunnels are ideal for novice cave divers.
Gota Soraya is rated as possibly one of the best wall dives in the Red Sea, with overhangs and cracks in the reef wall full of glassfish and sweepers and an abundance of corals, Grey Reef, Silvertips and Hammerhead sharks.
On the last day as we head back to port, we will try to take in a dive or two on the world-famous Elphinstone Reef if weather and diver experience permits us, or we will finish in the Abu Dabab area perhaps with another dive or two closer to Port Ghalib to relax and unwind before your final night in port.
Check-out:
at 09:00 on the last day. If you have an early arrival or a late departure flight, you can purchase a day package at one of our host hotels and use the facilities for a small fee, which you pay locally.
Please note:
Please note: As a 21+ DIVES cruise, there’s a good chance to enjoy 21 or more dives on a 7-day safari if you choose to.
You don’t need a minimum number of dives, but you should be comfortable with drift dives, as currents can be unpredictable and strong. If you are an Open Water Diver, some dives are below 18m therefore we recommend having advanced experience or taking your PADI Advanced Open Water course on board to maximize your enjoyment from the trip. Inexperienced and beginner divers may find some dives challenging and may be asked by the Cruise Director to skip dives that are not suitable for their diving experience. All diving is made from zodiacs to give precise entry and exit points.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
South & St. Johns
St. Johns Reef System and Fury Shoals
Check-in:
usually after 18:00 on arrival day until late
Throughout the week:
This trip takes you to some of the best diving the Red Sea has to offer. Here the diving is less arduous so it’s a trip for those who want to see the best but have a more relaxed time while doing so. Sailing to the southernmost reefs, you’ll depart from Marsa Ghalib Port and dive some sites to the South before sailing overnight to your southernmost point in the St. John’s area. Depending on the weather, government approval and marine life sightings in recent weeks, we may sail to the southernmost islands of Rocky and Zabargad, or we’ll moor instead in the vast reef system of St John’s to begin the adventure in the South.
When leaving Marsa Ghalib the route can sometimes take in a dive at Abu Dabab on the first or last day. Often spoilt for choice, your guides will pick sites that they know to be the best for the time of the year and can find excellent alternatives should the weather affect the normal route. Although the distances are long, where possible we travel overnight so, as a 21 plus route, our aim is to get as many dives in as possible at some of the most impressive reefs. Below are some of the highlights.
On the way to Fury Shoals, dive Sha’ab Sharm with its wall dives and white tip reef sharks. Oceanic whitetips and silky sharks can sometimes be found in the blue and turtles often visit the south side before heading further south. At Fury Shoals, dive Sha’ab Claude with its famous swim-throughs and huge porite corals. Whitetip reef sharks and an anemone and clownfish settlement can be seen a little off the reef to the South. Abu Galawa Soraya has a fantastic coral garden and a wreck of a private sailing boat populated with glassfish.
St Johns is a vast collection of small reefs offering some of the most remote and rewarding diving in the Red Sea. This incredibly beautiful reef lies a short distance north of the Sudanese border. The reef covers a huge area and many dives would be needed to explore the numerous coral heads and islands. Habili Ali offers giant gorgonians and black corals whilst grey reef, silvertip and schools of hammerhead sharks might be found on the west side. Habili Gafaar is a mass of soft corals teaming with shoals of snappers, butterflyfish and barracudas. Mantas, grey reef and silvertip sharks can often be seen in the blue.
Gota Kebir is a massive reef, famous for its tunnels and south plateau, where jacks and barracudas can be seen and the occasional manta. The tunnels are ideal for novice cave divers.
Gota Soraya is rated as possibly one of the best wall dives in the Red Sea, with overhangs and cracks in the reef wall full of glassfish and sweepers and an abundance of corals, Grey Reef, Silvertips and Hammerhead sharks.
On the last day as we head back to port, we will try to take in a dive or two on the world-famous Elphinstone Reef if weather and diver experience permits us, or we will finish in the Abu Dabab area perhaps with another dive or two closer to Port Ghalib to relax and unwind before your final night in port.
Check-out:
at 09:00 on the last day. If you have an early arrival or a late departure flight, you can purchase a day package at one of our host hotels and use the facilities for a small fee, which you pay locally.
Please note:
Please note: As a 21+ DIVES cruise, there’s a good chance to enjoy 21 or more dives on a 7-day safari if you choose to.
You don’t need a minimum number of dives, but you should be comfortable with drift dives, as currents can be unpredictable and strong. If you are an Open Water Diver, some dives are below 18m therefore we recommend having advanced experience or taking your PADI Advanced Open Water course on board to maximize your enjoyment from the trip. Inexperienced and beginner divers may find some dives challenging and may be asked by the Cruise Director to skip dives that are not suitable for their diving experience. All diving is made from zodiacs to give precise entry and exit points.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
South & St. Johns
St. Johns Reef System and Fury Shoals
Check-in:
usually after 18:00 on arrival day until late
Throughout the week:
This trip takes you to some of the best diving the Red Sea has to offer. Here the diving is less arduous so it’s a trip for those who want to see the best but have a more relaxed time while doing so. Sailing to the southernmost reefs, you’ll depart from Marsa Ghalib Port and dive some sites to the South before sailing overnight to your southernmost point in the St. John’s area. Depending on the weather, government approval and marine life sightings in recent weeks, we may sail to the southernmost islands of Rocky and Zabargad, or we’ll moor instead in the vast reef system of St John’s to begin the adventure in the South.
When leaving Marsa Ghalib the route can sometimes take in a dive at Abu Dabab on the first or last day. Often spoilt for choice, your guides will pick sites that they know to be the best for the time of the year and can find excellent alternatives should the weather affect the normal route. Although the distances are long, where possible we travel overnight so, as a 21 plus route, our aim is to get as many dives in as possible at some of the most impressive reefs. Below are some of the highlights.
On the way to Fury Shoals, dive Sha’ab Sharm with its wall dives and white tip reef sharks. Oceanic whitetips and silky sharks can sometimes be found in the blue and turtles often visit the south side before heading further south. At Fury Shoals, dive Sha’ab Claude with its famous swim-throughs and huge porite corals. Whitetip reef sharks and an anemone and clownfish settlement can be seen a little off the reef to the South. Abu Galawa Soraya has a fantastic coral garden and a wreck of a private sailing boat populated with glassfish.
St Johns is a vast collection of small reefs offering some of the most remote and rewarding diving in the Red Sea. This incredibly beautiful reef lies a short distance north of the Sudanese border. The reef covers a huge area and many dives would be needed to explore the numerous coral heads and islands. Habili Ali offers giant gorgonians and black corals whilst grey reef, silvertip and schools of hammerhead sharks might be found on the west side. Habili Gafaar is a mass of soft corals teaming with shoals of snappers, butterflyfish and barracudas. Mantas, grey reef and silvertip sharks can often be seen in the blue.
Gota Kebir is a massive reef, famous for its tunnels and south plateau, where jacks and barracudas can be seen and the occasional manta. The tunnels are ideal for novice cave divers.
Gota Soraya is rated as possibly one of the best wall dives in the Red Sea, with overhangs and cracks in the reef wall full of glassfish and sweepers and an abundance of corals, Grey Reef, Silvertips and Hammerhead sharks.
On the last day as we head back to port, we will try to take in a dive or two on the world-famous Elphinstone Reef if weather and diver experience permits us, or we will finish in the Abu Dabab area perhaps with another dive or two closer to Port Ghalib to relax and unwind before your final night in port.
Check-out:
at 09:00 on the last day. If you have an early arrival or a late departure flight, you can purchase a day package at one of our host hotels and use the facilities for a small fee, which you pay locally.
Please note:
Please note: As a 21+ DIVES cruise, there’s a good chance to enjoy 21 or more dives on a 7-day safari if you choose to.
You don’t need a minimum number of dives, but you should be comfortable with drift dives, as currents can be unpredictable and strong. If you are an Open Water Diver, some dives are below 18m therefore we recommend having advanced experience or taking your PADI Advanced Open Water course on board to maximize your enjoyment from the trip. Inexperienced and beginner divers may find some dives challenging and may be asked by the Cruise Director to skip dives that are not suitable for their diving experience. All diving is made from zodiacs to give precise entry and exit points.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
South & St. Johns
St. Johns Reef System and Fury Shoals
Check-in:
usually after 18:00 on arrival day until late
Throughout the week:
This trip takes you to some of the best diving the Red Sea has to offer. Here the diving is less arduous so it’s a trip for those who want to see the best but have a more relaxed time while doing so. Sailing to the southernmost reefs, you’ll depart from Marsa Ghalib Port and dive some sites to the South before sailing overnight to your southernmost point in the St. John’s area. Depending on the weather, government approval and marine life sightings in recent weeks, we may sail to the southernmost islands of Rocky and Zabargad, or we’ll moor instead in the vast reef system of St John’s to begin the adventure in the South.
When leaving Marsa Ghalib the route can sometimes take in a dive at Abu Dabab on the first or last day. Often spoilt for choice, your guides will pick sites that they know to be the best for the time of the year and can find excellent alternatives should the weather affect the normal route. Although the distances are long, where possible we travel overnight so, as a 21 plus route, our aim is to get as many dives in as possible at some of the most impressive reefs. Below are some of the highlights.
On the way to Fury Shoals, dive Sha’ab Sharm with its wall dives and white tip reef sharks. Oceanic whitetips and silky sharks can sometimes be found in the blue and turtles often visit the south side before heading further south. At Fury Shoals, dive Sha’ab Claude with its famous swim-throughs and huge porite corals. Whitetip reef sharks and an anemone and clownfish settlement can be seen a little off the reef to the South. Abu Galawa Soraya has a fantastic coral garden and a wreck of a private sailing boat populated with glassfish.
St Johns is a vast collection of small reefs offering some of the most remote and rewarding diving in the Red Sea. This incredibly beautiful reef lies a short distance north of the Sudanese border. The reef covers a huge area and many dives would be needed to explore the numerous coral heads and islands. Habili Ali offers giant gorgonians and black corals whilst grey reef, silvertip and schools of hammerhead sharks might be found on the west side. Habili Gafaar is a mass of soft corals teaming with shoals of snappers, butterflyfish and barracudas. Mantas, grey reef and silvertip sharks can often be seen in the blue.
Gota Kebir is a massive reef, famous for its tunnels and south plateau, where jacks and barracudas can be seen and the occasional manta. The tunnels are ideal for novice cave divers.
Gota Soraya is rated as possibly one of the best wall dives in the Red Sea, with overhangs and cracks in the reef wall full of glassfish and sweepers and an abundance of corals, Grey Reef, Silvertips and Hammerhead sharks.
On the last day as we head back to port, we will try to take in a dive or two on the world-famous Elphinstone Reef if weather and diver experience permits us, or we will finish in the Abu Dabab area perhaps with another dive or two closer to Port Ghalib to relax and unwind before your final night in port.
Check-out:
at 09:00 on the last day. If you have an early arrival or a late departure flight, you can purchase a day package at one of our host hotels and use the facilities for a small fee, which you pay locally.
Please note:
Please note: As a 21+ DIVES cruise, there’s a good chance to enjoy 21 or more dives on a 7-day safari if you choose to.
You don’t need a minimum number of dives, but you should be comfortable with drift dives, as currents can be unpredictable and strong. If you are an Open Water Diver, some dives are below 18m therefore we recommend having advanced experience or taking your PADI Advanced Open Water course on board to maximize your enjoyment from the trip. Inexperienced and beginner divers may find some dives challenging and may be asked by the Cruise Director to skip dives that are not suitable for their diving experience. All diving is made from zodiacs to give precise entry and exit points.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
South & St. Johns
St. Johns Reef System and Fury Shoals
Check-in:
usually after 18:00 on arrival day until late
Throughout the week:
This trip takes you to some of the best diving the Red Sea has to offer. Here the diving is less arduous so it’s a trip for those who want to see the best but have a more relaxed time while doing so. Sailing to the southernmost reefs, you’ll depart from Marsa Ghalib Port and dive some sites to the South before sailing overnight to your southernmost point in the St. John’s area. Depending on the weather, government approval and marine life sightings in recent weeks, we may sail to the southernmost islands of Rocky and Zabargad, or we’ll moor instead in the vast reef system of St John’s to begin the adventure in the South.
When leaving Marsa Ghalib the route can sometimes take in a dive at Abu Dabab on the first or last day. Often spoilt for choice, your guides will pick sites that they know to be the best for the time of the year and can find excellent alternatives should the weather affect the normal route. Although the distances are long, where possible we travel overnight so, as a 21 plus route, our aim is to get as many dives in as possible at some of the most impressive reefs. Below are some of the highlights.
On the way to Fury Shoals, dive Sha’ab Sharm with its wall dives and white tip reef sharks. Oceanic whitetips and silky sharks can sometimes be found in the blue and turtles often visit the south side before heading further south. At Fury Shoals, dive Sha’ab Claude with its famous swim-throughs and huge porite corals. Whitetip reef sharks and an anemone and clownfish settlement can be seen a little off the reef to the South. Abu Galawa Soraya has a fantastic coral garden and a wreck of a private sailing boat populated with glassfish.
St Johns is a vast collection of small reefs offering some of the most remote and rewarding diving in the Red Sea. This incredibly beautiful reef lies a short distance north of the Sudanese border. The reef covers a huge area and many dives would be needed to explore the numerous coral heads and islands. Habili Ali offers giant gorgonians and black corals whilst grey reef, silvertip and schools of hammerhead sharks might be found on the west side. Habili Gafaar is a mass of soft corals teaming with shoals of snappers, butterflyfish and barracudas. Mantas, grey reef and silvertip sharks can often be seen in the blue.
Gota Kebir is a massive reef, famous for its tunnels and south plateau, where jacks and barracudas can be seen and the occasional manta. The tunnels are ideal for novice cave divers.
Gota Soraya is rated as possibly one of the best wall dives in the Red Sea, with overhangs and cracks in the reef wall full of glassfish and sweepers and an abundance of corals, Grey Reef, Silvertips and Hammerhead sharks.
On the last day as we head back to port, we will try to take in a dive or two on the world-famous Elphinstone Reef if weather and diver experience permits us, or we will finish in the Abu Dabab area perhaps with another dive or two closer to Port Ghalib to relax and unwind before your final night in port.
Check-out:
at 09:00 on the last day. If you have an early arrival or a late departure flight, you can purchase a day package at one of our host hotels and use the facilities for a small fee, which you pay locally.
Please note:
Please note: As a 21+ DIVES cruise, there’s a good chance to enjoy 21 or more dives on a 7-day safari if you choose to.
You don’t need a minimum number of dives, but you should be comfortable with drift dives, as currents can be unpredictable and strong. If you are an Open Water Diver, some dives are below 18m therefore we recommend having advanced experience or taking your PADI Advanced Open Water course on board to maximize your enjoyment from the trip. Inexperienced and beginner divers may find some dives challenging and may be asked by the Cruise Director to skip dives that are not suitable for their diving experience. All diving is made from zodiacs to give precise entry and exit points.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
South & St. Johns
St. Johns Reef System and Fury Shoals
Check-in:
usually after 18:00 on arrival day until late
Throughout the week:
This trip takes you to some of the best diving the Red Sea has to offer. Here the diving is less arduous so it’s a trip for those who want to see the best but have a more relaxed time while doing so. Sailing to the southernmost reefs, you’ll depart from Marsa Ghalib Port and dive some sites to the South before sailing overnight to your southernmost point in the St. John’s area. Depending on the weather, government approval and marine life sightings in recent weeks, we may sail to the southernmost islands of Rocky and Zabargad, or we’ll moor instead in the vast reef system of St John’s to begin the adventure in the South.
When leaving Marsa Ghalib the route can sometimes take in a dive at Abu Dabab on the first or last day. Often spoilt for choice, your guides will pick sites that they know to be the best for the time of the year and can find excellent alternatives should the weather affect the normal route. Although the distances are long, where possible we travel overnight so, as a 21 plus route, our aim is to get as many dives in as possible at some of the most impressive reefs. Below are some of the highlights.
On the way to Fury Shoals, dive Sha’ab Sharm with its wall dives and white tip reef sharks. Oceanic whitetips and silky sharks can sometimes be found in the blue and turtles often visit the south side before heading further south. At Fury Shoals, dive Sha’ab Claude with its famous swim-throughs and huge porite corals. Whitetip reef sharks and an anemone and clownfish settlement can be seen a little off the reef to the South. Abu Galawa Soraya has a fantastic coral garden and a wreck of a private sailing boat populated with glassfish.
St Johns is a vast collection of small reefs offering some of the most remote and rewarding diving in the Red Sea. This incredibly beautiful reef lies a short distance north of the Sudanese border. The reef covers a huge area and many dives would be needed to explore the numerous coral heads and islands. Habili Ali offers giant gorgonians and black corals whilst grey reef, silvertip and schools of hammerhead sharks might be found on the west side. Habili Gafaar is a mass of soft corals teaming with shoals of snappers, butterflyfish and barracudas. Mantas, grey reef and silvertip sharks can often be seen in the blue.
Gota Kebir is a massive reef, famous for its tunnels and south plateau, where jacks and barracudas can be seen and the occasional manta. The tunnels are ideal for novice cave divers.
Gota Soraya is rated as possibly one of the best wall dives in the Red Sea, with overhangs and cracks in the reef wall full of glassfish and sweepers and an abundance of corals, Grey Reef, Silvertips and Hammerhead sharks.
On the last day as we head back to port, we will try to take in a dive or two on the world-famous Elphinstone Reef if weather and diver experience permits us, or we will finish in the Abu Dabab area perhaps with another dive or two closer to Port Ghalib to relax and unwind before your final night in port.
Check-out:
at 09:00 on the last day. If you have an early arrival or a late departure flight, you can purchase a day package at one of our host hotels and use the facilities for a small fee, which you pay locally.
Please note:
Please note: As a 21+ DIVES cruise, there’s a good chance to enjoy 21 or more dives on a 7-day safari if you choose to.
You don’t need a minimum number of dives, but you should be comfortable with drift dives, as currents can be unpredictable and strong. If you are an Open Water Diver, some dives are below 18m therefore we recommend having advanced experience or taking your PADI Advanced Open Water course on board to maximize your enjoyment from the trip. Inexperienced and beginner divers may find some dives challenging and may be asked by the Cruise Director to skip dives that are not suitable for their diving experience. All diving is made from zodiacs to give precise entry and exit points.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Elphinstone – Daedalus – Fury Shoals
Check-in:
usually after 18:00 on arrival day until late
Throughout the week:
This trip offers you some of the best diving in the Red Sea and includes Daedalus, Fury Shoals and Elphinstone. With less distance to travel than some routes, you have more time to dive these iconic sites and there is less chance of seasickness with shorter sailings and secure moorings. Depending on prevailing weather conditions your guides will pick sites suitable for night dives outside the Marine Park.
Heading first to Fury Shoals, we may dive around the Marsa Alam area or perhaps dive Sha’ab Sharm with its wall dives and white tip reef sharks. Oceanic whitetips and silky sharks can sometimes be found in the blue and turtles often visit the south side before heading further south. At Fury Shoals, we have more time to explore the vast reef system than other itineraries afford. Of course, we will dive the classics such as Sha’ab Claude (a.k.a. Claudio) with its famous swim-throughs and huge porites corals, Malahi with its mazes and friendly turtles and Abu Galawa Soraya with its fantastic coral garden and a wreck of a private sailing boat smothered with glassfish. Sataya with its resident spinner dolphin population is a must for snorkeling between dives, as well as having some good underwater offerings, and on top of that we can spend time exploring less dived sites such as Sha’ab Hamam (Stairway to Heaven), Abu Galawa Kebir with the Tien Hsing wreck, Gota Sataya and if the weather is kind there are some submerged reefs that can be moored on such as Habili Sameh that will blow you away!
Daedalus Reef, a part of the Red Sea offshore Marine Park, is a large, oval reef with a lighthouse and is the furthest offshore reef in the Egyptian Red Sea. Its deep walls and drop-offs offer some of the most spectacular diving to be found. Daedalus has mountainous, pristine, hard coral formations. There is also a strong chance of spotting schooling hammerheads, especially from May to November, and grey reef sharks.
Of course, no trip to the South would be complete without stopping at world-famous Elphinstone, with its sheer walls covered in soft corals, and likely encounters with oceanic whitetip sharks. Depending on the experience of the group and the weather, you may even get the chance to dive it at the beginning and end of your amazing trip!
Check-out:
at 09:00 on the last day. If you have an early arrival or a late departure flight, you can purchase a day package at one of our host hotels and use the facilities for a small fee, which you pay locally.
Please note:
Emperor requires that you have 30 logged dives to dive in the Marine Parks and you are expected to be able to complete each dive with your buddy or following the guide. These are challenging dives with strong currents so not for inexperienced divers.
The guides may not enter the water and remain onboard as surface support for some dives. No night dives are allowed in the Marine Parks.
Adverse weather can affect this route.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
South & St. Johns
St. Johns Reef System and Fury Shoals
Check-in:
usually after 18:00 on arrival day until late
Throughout the week:
This trip takes you to some of the best diving the Red Sea has to offer. Here the diving is less arduous so it’s a trip for those who want to see the best but have a more relaxed time while doing so. Sailing to the southernmost reefs, you’ll depart from Marsa Ghalib Port and dive some sites to the South before sailing overnight to your southernmost point in the St. John’s area. Depending on the weather, government approval and marine life sightings in recent weeks, we may sail to the southernmost islands of Rocky and Zabargad, or we’ll moor instead in the vast reef system of St John’s to begin the adventure in the South.
When leaving Marsa Ghalib the route can sometimes take in a dive at Abu Dabab on the first or last day. Often spoilt for choice, your guides will pick sites that they know to be the best for the time of the year and can find excellent alternatives should the weather affect the normal route. Although the distances are long, where possible we travel overnight so, as a 21 plus route, our aim is to get as many dives in as possible at some of the most impressive reefs. Below are some of the highlights.
On the way to Fury Shoals, dive Sha’ab Sharm with its wall dives and white tip reef sharks. Oceanic whitetips and silky sharks can sometimes be found in the blue and turtles often visit the south side before heading further south. At Fury Shoals, dive Sha’ab Claude with its famous swim-throughs and huge porite corals. Whitetip reef sharks and an anemone and clownfish settlement can be seen a little off the reef to the South. Abu Galawa Soraya has a fantastic coral garden and a wreck of a private sailing boat populated with glassfish.
St Johns is a vast collection of small reefs offering some of the most remote and rewarding diving in the Red Sea. This incredibly beautiful reef lies a short distance north of the Sudanese border. The reef covers a huge area and many dives would be needed to explore the numerous coral heads and islands. Habili Ali offers giant gorgonians and black corals whilst grey reef, silvertip and schools of hammerhead sharks might be found on the west side. Habili Gafaar is a mass of soft corals teaming with shoals of snappers, butterflyfish and barracudas. Mantas, grey reef and silvertip sharks can often be seen in the blue.
Gota Kebir is a massive reef, famous for its tunnels and south plateau, where jacks and barracudas can be seen and the occasional manta. The tunnels are ideal for novice cave divers.
Gota Soraya is rated as possibly one of the best wall dives in the Red Sea, with overhangs and cracks in the reef wall full of glassfish and sweepers and an abundance of corals, Grey Reef, Silvertips and Hammerhead sharks.
On the last day as we head back to port, we will try to take in a dive or two on the world-famous Elphinstone Reef if weather and diver experience permits us, or we will finish in the Abu Dabab area perhaps with another dive or two closer to Port Ghalib to relax and unwind before your final night in port.
Check-out:
at 09:00 on the last day. If you have an early arrival or a late departure flight, you can purchase a day package at one of our host hotels and use the facilities for a small fee, which you pay locally.
Please note:
Please note: As a 21+ DIVES cruise, there’s a good chance to enjoy 21 or more dives on a 7-day safari if you choose to.
You don’t need a minimum number of dives, but you should be comfortable with drift dives, as currents can be unpredictable and strong. If you are an Open Water Diver, some dives are below 18m therefore we recommend having advanced experience or taking your PADI Advanced Open Water course on board to maximize your enjoyment from the trip. Inexperienced and beginner divers may find some dives challenging and may be asked by the Cruise Director to skip dives that are not suitable for their diving experience. All diving is made from zodiacs to give precise entry and exit points.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Reefs & Wrecks
Abu Nuhas – Straits of Gubal – SS Thistlegorm – Ras Mohamed – Straits of Tiran – Ulysses and others
Check-in:
usually after 18:00 on arrival day until late
Throughout the week:
This itinerary presents the best of both worlds, where you visit famous wrecks in the northern Red Sea along with some stunning reef diving.
The famous horseshoe-shaped reef of Shaab El Erg is a perfect example of the reefs on offer on this cruise with its beautiful hard coral garden and the chance to see dolphins.
Abu Nuhas has four well-known wrecks: Giannis D, Carnatic, the Chrisoula K (’tile wreck’) and the Kimon M (‘lentil wreck’), all offering spectacular dives and plenty of fish life.
In between wreck dives, you will also visit the reefs of the Straits of Gubal, Gulf of Suez and those to the north of Hurghada. A variety of deep walls and hard coral gardens with an abundance of reef fish make them well worth a visit.
Night dives can be superb as Gubal Island offers protected anchoring for the night. A small wreck at 8-10 meters makes for a spectacular night dive with lionfish, scorpionfish and its resident giant moray eel as well as the wreck of the Ulysses. Next onto the Kingston lying at Shag Rock, the Carina lying close to Sha’ab Ali and the Dunraven at Beacon Rock.
Check-out:
at 09:00 on the last day. If you have an early arrival or a late departure flight, you can purchase a day package at one of our host hotels and use the facilities for a small fee, which you pay locally.
Please note:
Please note: As a 21+ DIVES cruise, there’s a good chance to enjoy 21 or more dives on a 7-day safari if you choose to.
You don’t need a minimum number of dives, but you should be comfortable with drift dives, as currents can be unpredictable and strong. If you are an Open Water Diver, some dives are below 18m therefore we recommend having advanced experience or taking your PADI Advanced Open Water course on board to maximize your enjoyment from the trip. Inexperienced and beginner divers may find some dives challenging and may be asked by the Cruise Director to skip dives that are not suitable for their diving experience. All diving is made from zodiacs to give precise entry and exit points.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
The Emperor Elite is 38 m long and a custom-built superior-standard liveaboard. It offers year-round diving trips to the highlights of the Red Sea. The ship can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 guests in 8 standard twin-berth cabins (lower deck), 3 premium twin cabins (choice of decks), a premium, upper deck Executive Suite, and – NEW for 2019 – a double Junior Suite (upper deck) with an amazing panoramic view of the Red Sea. All cabins are ensuite, boast independent air conditioning, three towels and a dive poncho per guest.
The ship offers 3 sun decks, an air-conditioned salon and dining area, a Jacuzzi and a shaded sundeck for relaxing after a day of diving.
The huge dive deck and the platform provides plenty of space for all a diver needs. With two RIBs the guests can reach all the dive spots very easy.
Emperor Elite cruises the popular routes in the north and south of the Red Sea including the wrecks of Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas and the marine parks in the south.
Inclusions
- Commissions
- Mandatory Extracosts
Exclusions
Yes, hotel transfers are provided as a courtesy and are free of charge. Please click the following links for hotel lists and transfer times at each of Emperor’s locations:
El Gouna
Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay
Hadaba (Ras Um Sid)
Sharm El Maya (Old Town)
Sharks Bay
Nabq Bay
Also note the IMPORTANT information about where to wait for your pick-up, eg in Sharm you wait at the hotel gate and not in reception. Timings for the return transfers to your hotel vary depending on how busy it is. For those who finish diving first, we try to reduce the waiting time but, if a quick return is needed, please check alternatives, such as a taxi, with your reception staff.
The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 30m. Water temperatures range from 20°C in the winter months to 29°C in summer. From May to September, the air temperature ranges between 38°C and 45°C, and from October through to April between 23°C and 29°C. From December to February, the nights can be quite cold, but in the summer the nights are warm. July and August are the hottest months. In winter, there can often be a breeze.
Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During winter, a 5mm two-piece suit is best and for the evenings, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
For information on vaccines, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre or ask your doctor.
All guests must have a passport valid for at least six more months after arrival and must purchase an Egyptian entry visa. Guests are responsible for checking with an Egyptian Embassy that, for the passport they hold, a visa can be issued on arrival in Egypt. Please note, visas must be paid for in cash (Egyptian Pounds, Euro, GBP or USD) and cost $25 for most EU citizens with any change given in Egyptian Pounds. When visiting Sinai, there are two visa options; a ‘Sinai only’ visa and a ‘full Egypt’ visa. To dive Ras Mohamed, Dunraven and Thistlegorm and to travel to Cairo or outside of Sinai, please make sure you get the ‘full Egypt’ visa.
If you have booked your flight, transfers and hotel through a travel agent or tour operator then they are responsible for arranging a visa for you.
If you have booked a course, hotel package, Liveaboard or diving service with Emperor Divers then we can assist you with a “Meet and Greet” Visa service for €35 per person. This service must be arranged at the time of booking.
We know it’s important and so for your FINANCIAL SECURITY, when you pay by credit card, all monies are held by Barclaycard Visa until your holiday takes place. You have peace of mind and so do we!
No, Emperor Divers does not charge any credit card fees when you make a booking.
We save you 2.5% (or more) whenever you pay by credit card as we choose not to charge any fees when you pay for your holiday. The price you see is the price you pay.
Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline. Some airlines allow you to purchase extra weight for equipment, please check when booking your flight.
BCDs and bottles must be empty, properly closed and carried in the hold. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.
All diving guests joining an Emperor Divers’ liveaboard are required to sign a self-declaration medical.
If you are taking part in a PADI course on board, you are required to a sign a medical form prior to starting the course.
In both cases, if you have, or think you have, any of the medical conditions listed you will need signed clearance from a doctor valid within 12 months of your planned liveaboard. Where doctor’s clearance is needed, we ask you to arrange this before arrival where possible and to bring it with you to avoid any delays, additional costs or even missing the trip.
Emperor Divers will not be responsible for any financial loss incurred by issues beyond our control such as, but not limited to; weather, ‘Act of God’ or changes made by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to ensure you have purchased comprehensive dive and travel insurance cover specific to your booking and to bring proof of this with you to show the guides when you check in.
You are responsible to check that these include:
Dive Injury Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to be incurred as a result of a diving injury, including but not limited to re-compression chamber treats, air evacuation, and loss or damage to possessions. This insurance should cover all scuba diving or water sports activities that you are likely to undertake during your trip, and
Medical Evacuation Insurance: covering all risks, costs and expenses likely to arise from a diving or non-diving injury requiring your evacuation to a place of specialist care, including but not limited to low altitude air evacuation; specialist treatment and direct; and indirect losses; and
Comprehensive Travel Insurance: that includes changes or cancellation to your travel plans, loss or damage to your luggage and contents.
Emperor Divers uses Indepths Insurance (Divemaster UK), which is available to purchase on board or at our dive resorts. As a temporary member you will be able to gain insured member benefits, pricing information can be found on the relevant product price list or contact us at reservations@emperordivers.com
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Egyptian pound (E£) or EGP. Local abbreviation LE.
Shortie in the summer and most people are OK in 5mm long for the winter. Instructors are mainly in dry suits.
We accept payment in cash; Euro, Sterling, Egyptian Pound (LE), USD, all major credit/debit cards inc Amex, Maestro, Visa, MasterCard. Credit cards are charged in LE. Do make sure you inform your credit card provider that you are coming to Egypt because we have had credit card companies block transactions and then phone calls need to be made to unblock the cards.
Currently CDWS have not specified a maximum number of guests to guides on each boat but we operate on a twelve to one with fewer guests as necessary depending on level of diver’s experience.
Mask, snorkel, regulators are standard. Boots xxs – xxxl, BCD xs – xl, shortie wetsuits xs – xxl, Full wetsuits xs – xxxl, fins (open heeled used with boots and full foot) xs – xl. We have a small stock of BCDs and shortie wetsuits for children.
You will find a copy of the standard Medical Form on the PADI website. If you are doing a course, and can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should see a doctor before arriving and bring with you a signed Medical Declaration that you are fit to dive from them.
PADI recommend 12 hours before flying after 1 dive, 18 hours if you have done multiple dives over multiple days. Here at Emperor Divers, we require you to have 24 hours clear before flying.
Please make every effort to get a replacement before you travel as it’s often difficult to confirm your status from Egypt. If you are a PADI diver then don’t worry, in an emergency we can check the PADI computer database online.
Yes, providing you prove you’re a diver. We may require you to do a check dive or scuba review first depending on your level, how many dives you think you have and when your last dive was.
All Emperor tanks are fitted with 5/8’s DIN valves. We strongly advise divers with M26 regulators to note that when travelling outside Europe tanks with M26 valves or adapters to fit M26 regulators to 5/8’s DIN tanks may not be available. These adapters cannot be purchased in countries such as Africa, Asia, etc and we have limited stocks available for rent. Please remember to either bring your own adapter with you or check with us regarding availability at the time of booking.
- Year built 2006
- Year renovated 2015
- Length 38 meters
- Beam 8 meters
- Engines 2 x 764HP Caterpiller
- Max guests 26
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 2 x Zodiacs
- Water capacity 11000 L / Day & storage
- Freshwater maker 2 x 11'000 liters per day
-
- VAT
- National Park fees
- Airport & hotel transfer
- Water, soft drinks, tea & coffee
- All meals
- Snacks
- Wine with dinner
- Diving package
- Dive guide / snorkel guide
- Nitrox
- Towels & toiletries
- WiFi internet
Includes
Excludes
- Visa fees
- Dive insurance
- Travel insurance
- Gratuities
- Alcoholic beverages
- Rental gear
- Scuba diving courses
- Private guide
-
- Daily housekeeping
- TV & entertainment system
- Library
- Air-conditioned rooms
- Sun deck
- Indoor salon
- Hot showers
- Charging stations
- En-Suite bathrooms
- Free internet
- Seaview cabins
- Bar
- Available for charter
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- DIN adaptors
- Rebreather support
- Shaded dive deck
- Tenders for diving
- Free Nitrox
Rental Equipment
- 15L tanks 30 EUR
- BCD 70 EUR
- Dive computer 15 EUR
- Dive light 50 EUR
- Fins 20 EUR
- Full equipment (BCD, dive computer, fins, mask, regulator, SMB, wetsuit) 160 EUR
- Mask 15 EUR
- Nitrox tank Included
- Regulator 70 EUR
- SMB 30 EUR
- Snorkel gear Included
- Wetsuit 50 EUR
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- Western food
- Local food
- Vegetarian & vegan options
- Buffet style
- Beer & wine available
- Snacks all day
- Free wine w/dinner
- Free soft drinks
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- Radar
- Depth sounder
- GPS
- Radio VHF/DSC/SSB
- Emergency rafts
- Life vests
- Fire alarm & fire extinguishers
- Oxygen
- First aid kits
- Satellite & mobile phones
- Crew trained in first aid
- Emergency flares
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- Timezone: UTC +2h
- Local currency: Egyptian Pounds (EGP)
- Language: English
- Electricity: 220v power
- Payment onboard: Cash in EGP, Euro, US Dollar and credit cards



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