Liveaboard in Egypt North and Brothers 22 November 2024

Liveaboard in Egypt Red Sea, diving trip with Stockholms Dykcenter
North and Brothers with Sea Serpent Contessa
22 November - 01 December 2024

Liveaboard in the Red Sea - A week on board a liveaboard in the Red Sea means that you live on board a luxurious boat, eat good food, are well looked after by crew and guides, do exciting dives and last but not least, you are part of an unforgettable adventure. On this trip takes Stockholm's Diving Center and Anders Holmberg with you on a fantastic adventure and North and Brothers where you experience Egypt's northern parts of the Red Sea. Here you will find fantastic reefs and above all exciting wrecks and good chances to see large pelagic species and of course a very rich marine life.

Your accommodation - On your diving trip, you will stay aboard a large boat, the Sea Serpent Contessa. Here you have plenty of space, a large spacious diving deck, sun deck at the top, wonderfully inviting salon and of course air conditioning in all cabins that offer plenty of space. Of course, you have full board during the trip and Nitrox is included on board for those who are certified.

Previous knowledge - You must have at least 50 logged dives and be PADI Advanced or equivalent for this tour. Because Brothers Islands is a marine park, the Egyptian authorities have imposed these requirements on all divers. Night diving is prohibited within the marine park. Combined with strong currents in the area, there are rarely more than three dives per day at Brothers.

About the trip

This week is filled with diving on amazing reefs, dramatic dropoffs, shark diving and large pelagics as well as reef systems with tunnels and caves. Experience the fantastic play of light in this part of the Red Sea and let yourself be enchanted by the beautiful reefs and marine life. For those who have a little more experience and want to experience a liveaboard and diving trip to the northern parts of the Red Sea with experienced dive guides, this trip is a real experience! You will fly regularly, which provides a pleasant journey with food on board, more checked luggage and a better seat on the flight - Take the chance and experience a magical week in the Red Sea when the November darkness settles over the Nordic region.

Sea Serpent Contessa is a 36 meter long boat that has room for up to 24 guests spread over twelve double cabins. All cabins have a private bathroom and of course air conditioning. The salon is very spacious and is equipped with TV, DVD and sound system. The diving deck offers plenty of space and there is also an inviting sun deck to relax on. 

On board MY Contessa, Nitrox is offered to Nitroxcertified divers and if you do not yet have your Nitrox certificate, you can contact us to complete the course together with Stocklholms Dykcenter before you travel to get the most out of your diving holiday.

Itinerary day by day

Day 1
Regular flight to Hurghada including 2 x 23 kg checked luggage + hand luggage. On arrival you will be met and have a transfer to the hotel

Day 1-2
One night at a hotel, share in a double room including breakfast

Day 2-7 
Transfer to your liveaboard and check-in for early departure on day 3
Diving, 3-4 dives / day (Note max 3 dives / day in the marine parks)

Day 8
On the last day of diving, 2 dives are offered before going to port and a last night on board

Day 9 
Check-out from the boat and transfer to the hotel where you have access to a room, shower, pool, etc

Day 10
Transfer to the airport and flight home

Please note!
Our program is only a preliminary plan that is influenced based on the external conditions that the weather gods reward us with. This means that we may have to move activities and dive sites to other days and also replace planned activities with alternatives if necessary. Some flight schedules may require 1 night before and/or 1 night after the liveaboard in Hurghada. We ask you to be flexible.