Oceanos is a comfortable standard liveaboard, offering scuba diving trips all around the Red Sea (Egypt & Sudan). It can accommodate 26 guests.

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Description

Boat

Oceanos was build during year 2011 - 2012, it was designed to offer comfort, safety and modernity in order to make your diving holiday a fantastic and unforgettable experience. Measuring 39 meters in length and 9.2 meters in width, it provide spaious space for every guest onboard.

On board, you will find numerous relaxation areas as well as all the little details that make the difference for a successful stay.

Oceanos has an indoor saloon on the upper deck which is air-conditioned and well equipped with an LCD TV, media players. There is also a large outdoor lounge outside of the saloon offer guests large space for relaxing.

Gourmet meals are served in the spacious (54 sqm) and air-conditioned dining area, where guests are comfortably seated around large tables. On board, the meals are served buffet style or directly at the table. The chef and his assistant will prepare European fine cuisine but also some delicious local specialties.

Non-alcoholic beverages (excluding espresso and cappuccino) such as water, sodas, juices, tea and coffee are freely available. Alcoholic beverages and special coffee are payable onboard.

Oceanos has a large dive deck offers a wide space over 50 sqm with the following facilities: 4 Air compressors, 1 Nitrox compressor, 12-litre aluminum tanks DIN or INT, 15-litre tanks available for rent, Weights, Individual storage lockers, 2 showers + toilets. As well as a battery and camera charging station is available in the dry area inside.


Cabin

Oceanos has 13 spacious guest cabins, it can welcome up to 26 guests per trip:

All cabins are air-conditioned and have en-suite bathroom, a fridge, 220 v. 2-pin sockets and plenty of storage space.

1 Suite Cabin :
Located on the lower deck, this cabin comes with a king size double bed, extra storage space, in-room sofa, portholes.

2 Deluxe Cabins :
Located on the upper deck, each cabin comes with two single beds side by side, large window.

2 Deluxe Cabins :
Located on the main deck, each cabin comes with two single beds side by side, large window.

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


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.

Other Information

  • Nitrox:Complimentary for Nitrox divers
  • 15L Tanks:Available with additional cost
  • Technical Dive Available:Available with additional cost
  • REBREATHER Dive: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 (EUR/USD/EGP)
  • Crew Number:Unkown, include 2 - 3 dive guides

Itineraries

Egypt

ITINERARY 1 : NORTH :
THISTLEGORM + RAS MOHAMED NATIONAL PARK | HRG or Safaga
On this cruise, you get the best of both worlds: dives on the Red Sea's most famous wrecks and dazzling reefs teeming with life.

ITINERARY 2 : NORTH & BROTHERS :
Safaga or Port Ghalib
This cruise is a combination of the best dives of the North with the sites of the Brothers islands, the latter being probably the most famous in the Red Sea. Suitable for AOW + min. 50 logged dives.

ITINERARY 3 : NORTH & TIRAN :
HRG or Safaga
Throughout the cruise you will have many opportunities to see the reef inhabitants such as napoleons, turtles, clown fish, flying scorpion fish, different types of rays, impossible to mention them all. And with a bit of luck, you might even see dolphins! In the Straits of Tiran, the currents carry a lot of nutrients which attract fish and larger predators such as jacks, tuna, barracuda and even sharks. Sometimes you can even see manta rays.

ITINERARY 4 : SIMPLY THE BEST (B.D.E) :
Safaga or Marsa Alam. This route is considered by many as the best diving in the Red Sea. Accessible to experienced divers only, this cruise takes you to the legendary sites of the Brothers, Daedalus and Elphinstone. You will dive on these steep drop offs teeming with sea fans, hard and soft corals and will encounter pelagic fauna.

ITINERARY 5 : DAEDALUS, SATTAYA, ELPHINSTONE :
Port Ghalib - Port Ghalib. We could call this cruise "Sharks and Dolphins": sharks are often seen on Daedalus and Elphinstone, two legendary Red Sea reefs. Dolphins can be seen in the Sattaya lagoon. Not forgetting the different types of rays, napoleons, groupers, turtles, nudibranchs and all the other reef inhabitants that can be seen on the drop offs and beautiful coral gardens on this cruise.

ITINERARY 6 : FURY SHOAL :
Marsa Alam or Hamata. Fury Shoal is an immense chain of coral reefs all more colored than the others. You can in turn explore caves, tunnels, coral gardens and even drop offs. This cruise is open to all and allows you to dive on enchanting and varied sites. Most sites are also snorkeler-friendly.

ITINERARY 7 : SAINT JOHN'S :
Marsa Alam or Hamata. Well beyond the reefs of St. John's, this cruise will take you to the Deep South on sites along the Sudanese border. Because of its isolation, few liveaboards visit them and you will have the opportunity to dive into a veritable Garden of Eden. open to all divers with a minimum of 30 logged dives.

ITINERARY 8 : TIRAN DAHAB :
Head up the Gulf of Aqaba and dive the Blue Hole and Canyon, Dahab's world famous topography. Then discover the magnificent sites of the Straits of Tiran such as Jackson, Thomas, Gordon and Woodhouse Reef. Finally, the Ras Mohamed Reserve offers breathtaking dives with its dizzying drop offs and abundant wildlife. An original and off the beaten track itinerary that will delight all divers.


Sudan

SOUDAN MYTHIQUE | Port Sudan - Port Sudan
A course that brings together the sites that have made Sudan famous. You will dive on plateaus and drop offs teeming with life in search of hammerheads, grey sharks, silky sharks and other pelagic species, not forgetting humpback parrots, turtles and all the species living on the reef.

GRAND SUD | Port Sudan - Port Sudan
Dive off the beaten track to untouched and uncrowded reefs. You'll look for schools of hammerheads, grey and silky sharks, large schools of barracuda and jacks and the impressive humpback parrotfish. This route can be 10, 11 or 14 nights.

NORD À SUAKIN | Port Sudan - Port Sudan
A comprehensive 10 or 11 night itinerary covering Sudan's most famous sites, from the Suakin Archipelago to the most famous sites in the north, including the must-see Shaab Rumi, Precontinent II, Sanganeb and the Umbria wreck.

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Destinations Africa & Middle East, Egypt
Facilities Nitrox support, Sidemount Friendly, Rebreather Friendly, Tech Friendly, Camera Station, Jacuzzi, Wi-Fi
Languages spoken English, French

Schedules & routes

Date Duration Destination Departure - Arrival Price
27/04/2024 to 04/05/2024 7 nights Egypt Marsa Alam - Marsa Alam From $1,415.04 Detail
04/05/2024 to 11/05/2024 7 nights Egypt Marsa Alam - Marsa Alam From $1,415.04 Detail
11/05/2024 to 18/05/2024 7 nights Egypt Marsa Alam - Marsa Alam From $1,640.16 Detail
18/05/2024 to 25/05/2024 7 nights Egypt Marsa Alam - Marsa Alam From $1,500.80 Detail
25/05/2024 to 01/06/2024 7 nights Egypt Marsa Alam - Marsa Alam From $1,500.80 Detail
01/06/2024 to 08/06/2024 7 nights Egypt Marsa Alam - Marsa Alam From $1,415.04 Detail
08/06/2024 to 15/06/2024 7 nights Egypt Marsa Alam - Marsa Alam From $1,415.04 Detail
15/06/2024 to 22/06/2024 7 nights Egypt Marsa Alam - Marsa Alam From $1,415.04 Detail
22/06/2024 to 29/06/2024 7 nights Egypt Marsa Alam - Marsa Alam From $1,415.04 Detail
29/06/2024 to 06/07/2024 7 nights Egypt Marsa Alam - Marsa Alam From $1,415.04 Detail
06/07/2024 to 13/07/2024 7 nights Egypt Marsa Alam - Marsa Alam From $1,415.04 Detail
13/07/2024 to 20/07/2024 7 nights Egypt Marsa Alam - Marsa Alam From $1,415.04 Detail
20/07/2024 to 27/07/2024 7 nights Egypt Marsa Alam - Marsa Alam From $1,415.04 Detail
27/07/2024 to 03/08/2024 7 nights Egypt Marsa Alam - Marsa Alam From $1,415.04 Detail
03/08/2024 to 17/08/2024 14 nights Egypt Marsa Alam - Marsa Alam From $3,012.32 Detail
17/08/2024 to 24/08/2024 7 nights Egypt Marsa Alam - Marsa Alam From $1,415.04 Detail
24/08/2024 to 31/08/2024 7 nights Egypt Marsa Alam - Marsa Alam From $1,415.04 Detail
31/08/2024 to 14/09/2024 14 nights Egypt Marsa Alam - Marsa Alam From $3,012.32 Detail
14/09/2024 to 21/09/2024 7 nights Egypt Marsa Alam - Marsa Alam From $1,415.04 Detail
21/09/2024 to 28/09/2024 7 nights Egypt Marsa Alam - Marsa Alam From $1,415.04 Detail
28/09/2024 to 05/10/2024 7 nights Egypt Marsa Alam - Marsa Alam From $1,415.04 Detail
05/10/2024 to 12/10/2024 7 nights Egypt Marsa Alam - Marsa Alam From $1,500.80 Detail
12/10/2024 to 19/10/2024 7 nights Egypt Marsa Alam - Marsa Alam From $1,500.80 Detail
19/10/2024 to 26/10/2024 7 nights Egypt Marsa Alam - Marsa Alam From $1,640.16 Detail
26/10/2024 to 02/11/2024 7 nights Egypt Marsa Alam - Marsa Alam From $1,382.88 Detail
02/11/2024 to 09/11/2024 7 nights Egypt Marsa Alam - Marsa Alam From $1,640.16 Detail
09/11/2024 to 16/11/2024 7 nights Egypt Marsa Alam - Marsa Alam From $1,640.16 Detail
16/11/2024 to 23/11/2024 7 nights Egypt Marsa Alam - Marsa Alam From $1,500.80 Detail
23/11/2024 to 30/11/2024 7 nights Egypt Marsa Alam - Marsa Alam From $1,500.80 Detail
30/11/2024 to 07/12/2024 7 nights Egypt Marsa Alam - Marsa Alam From $1,640.16 Detail
07/12/2024 to 14/12/2024 7 nights Egypt Marsa Alam - Marsa Alam From $1,500.80 Detail
15/03/2025 to 22/03/2025 7 nights Egypt Marsa Alam - Marsa Alam From $1,415.04 Detail
22/03/2025 to 29/03/2025 7 nights Egypt Marsa Alam - Marsa Alam From $1,415.04 Detail
29/03/2025 to 05/04/2025 7 nights Egypt Marsa Alam - Marsa Alam From $1,415.04 Detail
05/04/2025 to 12/04/2025 7 nights Egypt Marsa Alam - Marsa Alam From $1,415.04 Detail
12/04/2025 to 19/04/2025 7 nights Egypt Marsa Alam - Marsa Alam From $1,415.04 Detail
19/04/2025 to 26/04/2025 7 nights Egypt Marsa Alam - Marsa Alam From $1,415.04 Detail
26/04/2025 to 03/05/2025 7 nights Egypt Marsa Alam - Marsa Alam From $1,415.04 Detail
03/05/2025 to 10/05/2025 7 nights Egypt Marsa Alam - Marsa Alam From $1,415.04 Detail
10/05/2025 to 17/05/2025 7 nights Egypt Marsa Alam - Marsa Alam From $1,640.16 Detail
17/05/2025 to 24/05/2025 7 nights Egypt Marsa Alam - Marsa Alam From $1,500.80 Detail
24/05/2025 to 31/05/2025 7 nights Egypt Marsa Alam - Marsa Alam From $1,500.80 Detail
31/05/2025 to 07/06/2025 7 nights Egypt Marsa Alam - Marsa Alam From $1,415.04 Detail
07/06/2025 to 14/06/2025 7 nights Egypt Marsa Alam - Marsa Alam From $1,415.04 Detail
14/06/2025 to 21/06/2025 7 nights Egypt Marsa Alam - Marsa Alam From $1,415.04 Detail
21/06/2025 to 28/06/2025 7 nights Egypt Marsa Alam - Marsa Alam From $1,415.04 Detail
28/06/2025 to 05/07/2025 7 nights Egypt Marsa Alam - Marsa Alam From $1,415.04 Detail
05/07/2025 to 12/07/2025 7 nights Egypt Marsa Alam - Marsa Alam From $1,415.04 Detail
12/07/2025 to 19/07/2025 7 nights Egypt Marsa Alam - Marsa Alam From $1,415.04 Detail
19/07/2025 to 26/07/2025 7 nights Egypt Marsa Alam - Marsa Alam From $1,415.04 Detail
26/07/2025 to 02/08/2025 7 nights Egypt Marsa Alam - Marsa Alam From $1,415.04 Detail

Prices & conditions

Destination Duration Cabin Price
Egypt 7 nights Twin Lower Deck From $1,382.88
Egypt 7 nights From $1,436.48
Egypt 7 nights Twin Upper Deck From $1,457.92
Egypt 14 nights Twin Lower Deck From $3,012.32
Egypt 14 nights From $3,173.12
Egypt 14 nights Twin Upper Deck From $3,226.72

Included

  • 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
  • Use of Kayaks or/and SUPs
  • 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
  • Transfers from airport and/or hotel to the yacht
  • Marine park fees & Port fees
  • 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

Africa & Middle East

Sudan

Best time for diving
January to May & September to October, liveaboards operate all year round in Sudan. Hammerhead season peaks from January through April when the sea is at its coolest, while August to October might be the best time for you who want to see mantas. Visibility ranges from 20 meters during the rainy season from May to October to beyond 35 meters during the dry season from November through June.

About temperatures
Air : Sudan experiences mean annual temperatures between 26°C and 32°C, with summer temperatures in the north often exceeding 43°C. Rainfall in Sudan is unreliable and erratic, with great variation experienced between northern and southern regions.
Sea : winter months are between 23°C - 26°C, summer months are between 29°C - 32°C.

Wetsuit Recommendation
In the winter months, a 3 - 5 mm full wetsuit is recommended. In summer months a rash vest or 3 mm shorty wetsuit is recommended.

Diver requirement
Intermediate to Advanced, the Sudanese government requires divers to have logged 50 dives before diving in the country, and AOW certification is a good idea as currents in this region can be strong and some points of interest, such as wrecks and schools of hammerheads, can be deep.
You can find out more information about diving in Sudan here : Africa & Middle East.

Embarkation / Disembarkation
Liveaboards diving in Sudan typically sails from an Egyptian port - Hurghada (HRG), Marsa Alam (RMF), clearing customs at Port Sudan before diving within Sudanese waters begins.

Visa Requirements
Guests need two Egyptian Visa entries, one upon your arrival at the Airport, and the other one upon your arrival back from the Sudan trip. The first Egyptian entry visa you can get on arrival at the International airport. The second one will be arranged & paid onboard. For the Sudan entry Visa, most of the liveaboards will organize for you in advance before arrival to Port Sudan and will be issued & stamped on your passport upon our arrival to Port Sudan.

Vaccinations
The CDC and WHO recommend the following vaccinations for Sudan: hepatitis A, hepatitis B, typhoid, yellow fever, rabies, meningitis, polio, measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR), Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis), chickenpox, shingles, pneumonia, and influenza.

Money Matters
The local currency is the Sudanese pound (SDG). However, since Sudan liveaboard trips start and end in Egypt, you will not need any SDG. The only chance you’ll touch Sudan land is when you decide to visit the lighthouse of Sanganeb reef.

Drones
Drone operations are not regulated in Sudan. Please refer to Drone Laws in Sudan for more details.

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.


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.

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