Description
Boat
Alia is a 44 meters long and 9.5 meters wide liveaboard with a steel hull, It is a modern and spacious boat, equipped with the best materials to guarantee you optimal comfort.
The lower deck constitutes the dining room, in a warm design. The first 9 cabins are located on the main deck, they all have a sea view! The upper deck has 4 cabins, a bar and a shaded outdoor relaxation area, as well as a large indoor lounge equipped with a flat screen TV. You can enjoy a WIFI connection on board.
The whole crew will be at your disposal. Passionate and professional, the members of Dune Red Sea will make you discover the magnificent seabed and guide you during your dives to make you live an unforgettable experience.
After your day diving in the most famous sites in Egypt, you can bask in the relaxation area of the boat and debrief between divers on your discoveries and the marvelous sites you have just explored...
Cabin
Alia has 13 guest cabins, and it can welcome up to 26 guests per trip.
All cabins have ensuite bathroom, individual AC, mini bar, storage area, 220V power supply facilities.
2 Seaview Cabin :
Located on the upper deck, each cabin comes with a double bed, lots of sea view windows.
2 Superior Cabins :
Located on the upper deck, each cabin comes with two large single beds side by side, sea view windows.
9 Standard Cabins :
Located on the main deck, each cabin comes with tow large single beds side by side, sea view window.
Diving
- Usually offer 3 dives per day, about 16 dives per week
- No night dives are allowed in the Egyptian Marine Parks
- Only 1 - 2 dives will be provided on the last diving day.
- No dives on the day of embarkation and disembarkation.
- All diving will provide experienced guide to lead the dive.
- Divers should be AOW with at least 30 logged dives,
Other Information
- Nitrox:Complimentary for Nitrox divers
- 15L Tanks:Available with additional cost
- Dive Equipment Rental:Available with additional cost
- Dive insurance:Divers must have valid dive insurance
- Wi-Fi Internet :Complimentary for all guests
- Laundry Service:Not available at the moment
- Massage Service:Not available at the moment
- Payment on board:By cash (Euro/USD) ONLY
- Crew Number:11, include 2 dive guides
Itineraries
ST JOHN'S REEFS | 8D/7N
St John's reef offers a large number of dive sites that look like submarine islands. This set of reefs lies 200 km South of Marsa Alam, on the tropic of Cancer in the southern part of the Egyptian Red Sea. Pristine drop-offs covered with hard and soft corals, gardens of gorgonian sea fans, a huge variety of pelagic fishes and a visibility of 50+meters is what you will be thrilled to find there.
Northern Reefs and Ras Muhammed | 8D/7N
This cruise is a good compromise between the most beautiful wrecks in northern Egypt, Ras Mohamed and the drop-offs on the Brothers Islands. Ideal for fans of pelagics and wrecks.
You will dive the wonderful Ras Muhammad National Park (480 km2 of sea and desert). This park is home to an extraordinary fauna and has one of the most beautiful coral ecosystems on the planet with more than 150 different coral species.
B.D.E | 8D/7N
You will make fabulous dives on the most legendary sites of Egypt. The name Golden Triangle refers to the geographical position of the dive sites that will be visited during the cruise, placed in the shape of a triangle.
These three dive sites are : the Brothers Islands, Daedalus Reef, and Elphinstone Reef...hence the acronym BDE.
DAEDALUS - ROCKY/ZABARGAD - SJ | 8D/7N
Daedalus - Rocky Island - Zabargad - Saint John's
This safari will take you to the discovery of Rocky and Zabargad Islands, 2 hours of navigation east of the St John's Reef area. They are part of the marine park. As well as the Daedalus!
NORTH – TIRAN STRAIT | 8D/7N
You will find shipwrecks that are more than a century old, warships including the famous Thistlegorm and all that, between 10 m and 30 m. You will evolve in the magnificent Ras Mohamed National Park (480 km² between land and sea). This reserve offers you an extraordinary fauna and contains one of the most beautiful coral ecosystems in the world. There are more than 150 species of corals and a remarkable marine fauna. Tiran Island is the biggest island located at the entrance of the Tiran strait that separates the Red Sea from the gulf of Aqaba.
Nord Brothers | 8D/7N
This cruise is a good compromise between the most beautiful wrecks of northern Egypt, Ras Mohamed and the drop offs of the Brothers Islands. Ideal for pelagic and wreck enthusiasts.
Diving area include : the Detroit of Gubal, Thistlegorm, the Ras Mohamed reserve, the Brothers Islands.
More
Destinations | Egypt |
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Facilities | Nitrox support, Sidemount Friendly, Camera Station, Wi-Fi |
Languages spoken | English, French |
Schedules & routes
Date | Duration | Destination | Departure - Arrival | Price | |
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27/04/2024 to 04/05/2024 | 7 nights | Egypt | Port Ghaleb - Port Ghaleb | From $1,549.47 | Detail |
04/05/2024 to 11/05/2024 | 7 nights | Egypt | Port Ghaleb - Port Ghaleb | From $1,709.76 | Detail |
11/05/2024 to 18/05/2024 | 7 nights | Egypt | Port Ghaleb - Port Ghaleb | From $1,709.76 | Detail |
18/05/2024 to 25/05/2024 | 7 nights | Egypt | Port Ghaleb - Port Ghaleb | From $1,709.76 | Detail |
25/05/2024 to 01/06/2024 | 7 nights | Egypt | Port Ghaleb - Port Ghaleb | From $1,335.75 | Detail |
01/06/2024 to 08/06/2024 | 7 nights | Egypt | Port Ghaleb - Port Ghaleb | From $1,335.75 | Detail |
08/06/2024 to 15/06/2024 | 7 nights | Egypt | Port Ghaleb - Port Ghaleb | From $1,335.75 | Detail |
15/06/2024 to 22/06/2024 | 7 nights | Egypt | Port Ghaleb - Port Ghaleb | From $1,335.75 | Detail |
22/06/2024 to 29/06/2024 | 7 nights | Egypt | Port Ghaleb - Port Ghaleb | From $1,335.75 | Detail |
29/06/2024 to 06/07/2024 | 7 nights | Egypt | Port Ghaleb - Port Ghaleb | From $1,602.90 | Detail |
06/07/2024 to 13/07/2024 | 7 nights | Egypt | Port Ghaleb - Port Ghaleb | From $1,602.90 | Detail |
13/07/2024 to 20/07/2024 | 7 nights | Egypt | Port Ghaleb - Port Ghaleb | From $1,442.61 | Detail |
20/07/2024 to 27/07/2024 | 7 nights | Egypt | Port Ghaleb - Port Ghaleb | From $1,442.61 | Detail |
27/07/2024 to 03/08/2024 | 7 nights | Egypt | Port Ghaleb - Port Ghaleb | From $1,602.90 | Detail |
03/08/2024 to 10/08/2024 | 7 nights | Egypt | Port Ghaleb - Port Ghaleb | From $1,335.75 | Detail |
10/08/2024 to 17/08/2024 | 7 nights | Egypt | Port Ghaleb - Port Ghaleb | From $1,602.90 | Detail |
17/08/2024 to 24/08/2024 | 7 nights | Egypt | Port Ghaleb - Port Ghaleb | From $1,602.90 | Detail |
24/08/2024 to 31/08/2024 | 7 nights | Egypt | Port Ghaleb - Port Ghaleb | From $1,602.90 | Detail |
31/08/2024 to 07/09/2024 | 7 nights | Egypt | Port Ghaleb - Port Ghaleb | From $1,602.90 | Detail |
07/09/2024 to 14/09/2024 | 7 nights | Egypt | Port Ghaleb - Port Ghaleb | From $1,602.90 | Detail |
14/09/2024 to 21/09/2024 | 7 nights | Egypt | Port Ghaleb - Port Ghaleb | From $1,602.90 | Detail |
21/09/2024 to 28/09/2024 | 7 nights | Egypt | Port Ghaleb - Port Ghaleb | From $1,709.76 | Detail |
28/09/2024 to 05/10/2024 | 7 nights | Egypt | Port Ghaleb - Port Ghaleb | From $1,549.47 | Detail |
05/10/2024 to 12/10/2024 | 7 nights | Egypt | Port Ghaleb - Port Ghaleb | From $1,709.76 | Detail |
12/10/2024 to 19/10/2024 | 7 nights | Egypt | Port Ghaleb - Port Ghaleb | From $1,709.76 | Detail |
19/10/2024 to 26/10/2024 | 7 nights | Egypt | Port Ghaleb - Port Ghaleb | From $1,709.76 | Detail |
26/10/2024 to 02/11/2024 | 7 nights | Egypt | Port Ghaleb - Port Ghaleb | From $1,709.76 | Detail |
02/11/2024 to 09/11/2024 | 7 nights | Egypt | Port Ghaleb - Port Ghaleb | From $1,709.76 | Detail |
15/03/2025 to 22/03/2025 | 7 nights | Egypt | Port Ghaleb - Port Ghaleb | From $1,602.90 | Detail |
22/03/2025 to 29/03/2025 | 7 nights | Egypt | Port Ghaleb - Port Ghaleb | From $1,709.76 | Detail |
29/03/2025 to 05/04/2025 | 7 nights | Egypt | Port Ghaleb - Port Ghaleb | From $1,602.90 | Detail |
05/04/2025 to 12/04/2025 | 7 nights | Egypt | Port Ghaleb - Port Ghaleb | From $1,709.76 | Detail |
12/04/2025 to 19/04/2025 | 7 nights | Egypt | Port Ghaleb - Port Ghaleb | From $1,549.47 | Detail |
19/04/2025 to 26/04/2025 | 7 nights | Egypt | Port Ghaleb - Port Ghaleb | From $1,549.47 | Detail |
26/04/2025 to 03/05/2025 | 7 nights | Egypt | Port Ghaleb - Port Ghaleb | From $1,709.76 | Detail |
03/05/2025 to 10/05/2025 | 7 nights | Egypt | Port Ghaleb - Port Ghaleb | From $1,709.76 | Detail |
10/05/2025 to 17/05/2025 | 7 nights | Egypt | Port Ghaleb - Port Ghaleb | From $1,709.76 | Detail |
17/05/2025 to 24/05/2025 | 7 nights | Egypt | Port Ghaleb - Port Ghaleb | From $1,335.75 | Detail |
24/05/2025 to 31/05/2025 | 7 nights | Egypt | Port Ghaleb - Port Ghaleb | From $1,335.75 | Detail |
31/05/2025 to 07/06/2025 | 7 nights | Egypt | Port Ghaleb - Port Ghaleb | From $1,335.75 | Detail |
07/06/2025 to 14/06/2025 | 7 nights | Egypt | Port Ghaleb - Port Ghaleb | From $1,335.75 | Detail |
14/06/2025 to 21/06/2025 | 7 nights | Egypt | Port Ghaleb - Port Ghaleb | From $1,335.75 | Detail |
21/06/2025 to 28/06/2025 | 7 nights | Egypt | Port Ghaleb - Port Ghaleb | From $1,602.90 | Detail |
28/06/2025 to 05/07/2025 | 7 nights | Egypt | Port Ghaleb - Port Ghaleb | From $1,602.90 | Detail |
05/07/2025 to 12/07/2025 | 7 nights | Egypt | Port Ghaleb - Port Ghaleb | From $1,442.61 | Detail |
12/07/2025 to 19/07/2025 | 7 nights | Egypt | Port Ghaleb - Port Ghaleb | From $1,442.61 | Detail |
19/07/2025 to 26/07/2025 | 7 nights | Egypt | Port Ghaleb - Port Ghaleb | From $1,602.90 | Detail |
26/07/2025 to 02/08/2025 | 7 nights | Egypt | Port Ghaleb - Port Ghaleb | From $1,335.75 | Detail |
02/08/2025 to 09/08/2025 | 7 nights | Egypt | Port Ghaleb - Port Ghaleb | From $1,602.90 | Detail |
09/08/2025 to 16/08/2025 | 7 nights | Egypt | Port Ghaleb - Port Ghaleb | From $1,602.90 | Detail |
16/08/2025 to 23/08/2025 | 7 nights | Egypt | Port Ghaleb - Port Ghaleb | From $1,602.90 | Detail |
23/08/2025 to 30/08/2025 | 7 nights | Egypt | Port Ghaleb - Port Ghaleb | From $1,602.90 | Detail |
30/08/2025 to 06/09/2025 | 7 nights | Egypt | Port Ghaleb - Port Ghaleb | From $1,602.90 | Detail |
06/09/2025 to 13/09/2025 | 7 nights | Egypt | Port Ghaleb - Port Ghaleb | From $1,602.90 | Detail |
13/09/2025 to 20/09/2025 | 7 nights | Egypt | Port Ghaleb - Port Ghaleb | From $1,709.76 | Detail |
20/09/2025 to 27/09/2025 | 7 nights | Egypt | Port Ghaleb - Port Ghaleb | From $1,549.47 | Detail |
27/09/2025 to 04/10/2025 | 7 nights | Egypt | Port Ghaleb - Port Ghaleb | From $1,709.76 | Detail |
04/10/2025 to 11/10/2025 | 7 nights | Egypt | Port Ghaleb - Port Ghaleb | From $1,709.76 | Detail |
11/10/2025 to 18/10/2025 | 7 nights | Egypt | Port Ghaleb - Port Ghaleb | From $1,709.76 | Detail |
18/10/2025 to 25/10/2025 | 7 nights | Egypt | Port Ghaleb - Port Ghaleb | From $1,709.76 | Detail |
25/10/2025 to 01/11/2025 | 7 nights | Egypt | Port Ghaleb - Port Ghaleb | From $1,709.76 | Detail |
01/11/2025 to 08/11/2025 | 7 nights | Egypt | Port Ghaleb - Port Ghaleb | From $1,709.76 | Detail |
08/11/2025 to 15/11/2025 | 7 nights | Egypt | Port Ghaleb - Port Ghaleb | From $1,709.76 | Detail |
15/11/2025 to 22/11/2025 | 7 nights | Egypt | Port Ghaleb - Port Ghaleb | From $1,709.76 | Detail |
22/11/2025 to 29/11/2025 | 7 nights | Egypt | Port Ghaleb - Port Ghaleb | From $1,709.76 | Detail |
Prices & conditions
Destination | Duration | Cabin | Price |
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Egypt | 7 nights | Standard Twin | From $1,335.75 |
Egypt | 7 nights | Superior | From $1,410.55 |
Egypt | 7 nights | Seaview | From $1,431.92 |
Included
- Transfers from airport and/or hotel to the yacht
- VAT and local taxes
- Full-board meal plan (including snacks)
- Complimentary beverages (water, tea, coffee)
- Soft drinks
- Diving activity (incl. tanks, weights, weight belts)
- Dive guide service
- Nitrox fills
- Land excursions and activities throughout the trip
- Boat accident insurance
- Cabin towels and complimentary toiletries
- Cabin cleaning service
- Wi-Fi
Not included
- Domestic flights in destination country
- Alcoholic beverage
- Dive equipment rentals
- Larger tank (15 L)
- Dive courses on board
- Dive insurance (mandatory requirement)
- Travel insurance (trip cancellation insurance)
- Crew gratuity
Useful information
Egypt
Best time for diving
March to May & September to October, however, Egypt can be good for scuba diving any time of the year. The whale shark season occurs from the end of May until the end of July in the northern Red Sea. The plankton blooms bring manta rays in to feed from May to August. From May to July, there is a higher chance to spot schooling of hammerheads in Daedalus, then the hammerheads move to Jackson Reef from July to September. And the turtle nesting season also happens from late May to early July. The Thresher Shark can be best spotted in winter. Grey reef sharks, dolphins, and dugongs can be spotted year-round.
About temperatures
Air : winter months are between 18°C - 25°C, summer months are between 32°C - 40°C.
Sea : winter months are between 20°C - 24°C, summer months are between 27°C - 30°C.
Wetsuit Recommendation
In the winter months, a 5 - 7 mm full wetsuit is recommended. In summer months a rash vest or 3 mm shorty wetsuit is recommended.
Diver requirement
Suitable for all levels depending on which route you are heading to. We do recommend a minimum of 30 logged dives with AOW or equivalent level to enjoy the dives in Egypt.
You can find out more information about diving in Egypt here : Egypt.
Embarkation / Disembarkation
Depending on which route you are heading to, the embarkation and disembarkation can be from Hurghada (HRG), Marsa Alam (RMF), or Sharm El Sheikh (SSH).
Visa Requirements
Most nationalities can obtain a visa on arrival at Egypt’s international airports. If you opt for a visa on arrival, you’ll need a passport that’s valid for at least six months from your arrival date, a travel itinerary, and documentation to prove accommodation or any booked tours.
Vaccinations
A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required if traveling from a country with a risk of YF virus transmission and ≥9 months of age, including transit >12 hours in an airport located in a country with a risk of YF virus transmission. This includes Eritrea, Rwanda, Somalia, Tanzania, and Zambia.1 In the absence of a vaccination certificate, the person will be detained in quarantine for up to 6 days after departure from an area at risk of YF virus transmission. An overview of the countries to which this applies can be downloaded here: Yellow Fever Risk Countries.
Money Matters
The local currency is the Egyptian Pound (EGP), and ATMs are common, especially in the main tourist areas. Major hotels will usually accept payment by credit card. However, smaller hotels may expect cash and hard currency payments (USD/EUR).
Drones
To bring a drone to Egypt and fly it, you need to receive permission from the country’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). If you do not have documentation of authorization, your drone will be confiscated at customs. However, getting permission to fly a drone from the CAA is difficult. Should you somehow manage to get your drone in, the onboarding screening will detect your drone and one of two things will happen: 1. your drone will be confiscated at the point of arrival and stored at the airport. 2. the drone will be detected and confiscated when you are leaving the country and you’ll be sanctioned for bringing an illegal commodity to Egypt. - So don't risk it, and leave your drone at home if you’re planning to travel to Egypt.
Extending your holiday
We offer a range of hotels/resorts, land-based diving packages, and excursions that can be arranged before or after your liveaboard holiday. Just ask us if you need such a service.