Emperor Elite

Boat

Emperor Elite is a custom-designed and built to a superior standard. It is a 38 metre long, 8 meter wide wooden hull liveaboar which built in 2006. It was refurb in 2017 and following a annually dry dock check and update to ensure the safety and comfort. It is yet the highest standard of Emperor Fleet in the Red Sea.

Emperor Elite has 4 decks in total, offering guests spacious social spaces as well as personal privacy, there is a spacious and contemporary saloon, restaurant and lounging areas.

There is an air-conditioned salon with a separate air-conditioned dining room on the main deck. The salon is well equipped with flat screen TV and Media Player, as well as a small library with all the marine related books, games, DVDs and more. During the liveaboard trip, the boat provide limited free Wi-Fi for internet browsing and connecting with communication, but available within signal range.

Emperor Elite offer buffet style meals with a variety of dishes to suit everyone. Plus water, tea, coffee, soft drinks, afternoon snacks, crisps/chips, cakes, biscuits, fruits are complimentary, along with free red wine with dinner and a bar on the upper deck. For any special dietary requests, such as vegetarian or any allergies, please inform us prior to booking.

There are two outdoor lounge on the upper deck plus a spacious sundeck with chaise longues, chairs and tables. It is the perfect place to enjoy the sun and relax while enjoying the beauty of the Egyptian scenery.

There is a comfortable dive deck with platform for guests to get ready for the beautiful underwater world of the Red Sea. Emperor Elite also provide FREE Nitrox up to 40%, plus partial pressure system and filling equipment for Tech purposes. And on the dive deck, there is also a recharge station for torch, cameras and flash equipments.

Cabin

Emperor Elitehas 13 guest cabins, it can accommodate up to 26 guests onboard.

All cabins equipped with en-suite bathrooms, 22" flat screen TV & Media Player, hairdryers, mini bar, mini safe, 220v power plug facilities etc.

1 Executive Suite：
Located on the upper deck, it is the largest cabin onboard, comes with a king-size double bed, sofa sitting area, multi-seaview windows.

2 Upper Deck Cabins：
Located on the upper deck, each cabin comes with one double bed or two separate single beds, seaview windows.

1 Main Deck Cabin：
Located on the upper deck, this cabin comes with one double bed or two separate single beds, seaview windows.

1 Junior Suite：
Located on the lower deck, the second largest cabin onboard, this cabin comes with a king-size double bed, smaller sofa, portholes.

8 Standard Cabins：
Located on the lower deck, each cabin comes with twin single beds side by side, portholes.

Diving

• On some routes : No Night Dive will be allowed (see Itineraries)

• Normally 3 - 4 dives per day (depends on the route/conditions)

• Only 2 dives will be provided on the day before departure.

• No dive will be provided on the day of arrival and departure.

• All diving will provide experienced guide to lead the dive.

Other Informations

• Nitrox：Available free of charge for Nitrox divers
• 15L Tanks： Limited available with additional cost
• REBREATHER Dive：Available with additional charge
• Technical Dive：Available on special cruise with supplement
• Dive Equipment Rental：Available with additional charge
• Dive insurance：Divers must have valid dive insurance
• Wi-Fi Internet ：Limited available free of charge for guests
• Laundry Service：Not available at the moment
• Massage Service：Not available at the moment
• Payment on board：Visa, MasterCard or cash (USD/EUR/EGP)
• Crew Number：12+, include 2+ dive guides

Emperor Fleet - RED SEA Cruise Itineraries

Check in is usually after 18:00 on arrival day until late. Check out is at 09:00 on the last day.

There is no night diving at The Brothers, Deadalus, Rocky and Zarbagad Marine Parks so bear that in mind when choosing your itinerary. Some dive sites are visited by day boats but we include them in our itinerary because they are highly regarded.

Liveaboard Safaris Options :

Simply the Best - 8D/7N - Hurghada/Marsa Ghalib - Hurghada/Marsa Ghalib
Dive sites include :
Elphinstone, Brothers, Deadalus Reef
Diver requirments :
Emperor recommend that you have 30 logged dives to join this trip.

Safaga, Brothers & Elphinstone - 8D/7N - Hurghada/Marsa Ghalib - Hurghada/Marsa Ghalib
Dive sites include :
Panorama Reef, Middle Reef, Abu Kafan, Salem Express, Brother Islands, Abu Dabab and Elphinstone
Diver requirments :
Emperor recommend that you have 30 logged dives to join this trip.

South & St. Johns - 8D/7N - Marsa Ghalib - Marsa Ghalib
Dive sites include :
St. Johns, Fury Shoals Reef System
Diver requirments :
You don't need a minimum number of dives, but you should be comfortable with drift dives.

Daedalus, Fury & Elphinstone - 8D/7N - Marsa Ghalib - Marsa Ghalib
Dive sites include :
St. Johns, Fury Shoals Reef System
Diver requirments :
Emperor recommend that you have 30 logged dives to join this trip.

Famous Five Cruise - 8D/7N - Hurghada to Hurghada
Dive sites include :
Rosalie Moller, Abu Nuhas, Thistlegorm, Ras Mohamed, Brother Islands, Salem Express
Diver requirments :
Emperor recommend that you have 30 logged dives to join this trip.

Reefs & Wrecks - 8D/7N - Hurghada - Hurghada
Dive sites include :
Abu Nuhas, Straits of Gubal, SS Thistlegorm, Ras Mohamed, Straits of Tiran, Ulysses and others
Diver requirments :
You don't need a minimum number of dives, but you should be comfortable with drift dives.

Get Wrecked ! - 8D/7N - Hurghada - Hurghada
Dive sites include :
Explore the famous Northern Red Sea wrecks: Abu Nuhas, Ulysses, Rosalie Moller, Thistlegorm and others
Diver requirments :
Emperor recommend that you have 20 logged dives to join this trip.

Airport Transfers inlcuded in the Rate :

Only the transfers shown below are included on boarding and disembarking days. Should you require any other transfer please contact our agents.

Hurghada Airport - Hurghada Marina (boat) or local hotel
Scheduled Arrival pick up time : 18:00 (Nov - Apr) | 18:00 or 21:30 (May - Oct)
Scheduled Arrival drop off time : 09:30 (All year round)
Approx. transfer time : 20-30 mins

Hurghada Airport - Marsa Ghalib Marina (boat) or local hotel
Scheduled Arrival pick up time : 18:00 (Nov - Apr) | 18:00 or 21:30 (May - Oct)
Scheduled Arrival drop off time : 09:30 (All year round)
Approx. transfer time : 3hrs

Marsa Alam Airport - Marsa Ghalib Marina (boat) or local hotel
Scheduled Arrival pick up time : 18:00 (All year round)
Scheduled Arrival drop off time : 09:30 (All year round)
Approx. transfer time : 20-30 mins

On arrival you will be met outside the airport arrivals hall. If you are staying at a hotel, please let us know the name and Emperor Fleet will contact you in the hotel the evening before with a pick-up time. Approximate transfer times depend on the number of stops on route.