Liveaboards in The red sea

Until the 1980s, Hurghada was a small fishing village. Today, it has transformed into the leading coastal resort town on the Red Sea, offering world-class aquatic sports and activities. Holiday resorts and hotels provide excellent facilities for windsurfing, kitesurfing, yachting, scuba diving, and snorkeling. Hurghada is renowned for its water sports, vibrant nightlife, and year-round warm weather.

Below is detailed information on the six itineraries available from Hurghada, along with links to the liveaboards that operate each route.

Famous Five– Rosalie Moller, Abu Nuhas, Thistlegorm, Ras Mohamed, Brother Islands, Salem Express
Emperor Asmaa     •     Emperor Superior     •     Emperor Echo   

Simply the Best– Dive the Best Top 3 sites in this area: Big and Little Brothers, Daedalus Reef and Elphinstone.
Emperor Asmaa    •     Emperor Elite     •    Emperor Echo

Reefs & Wrecks– Abu Nuhas – Straits of Gubal – SS Thistlegorm – Ras Mohamed – Straits of Tiran – Ulysses and others
Emperor Asmaa    •     Emperor Superior 

Get Wrecked!– Abu Nuhas – Ulysses – Rosalie Moeller – Thistlegorm and others
Emperor Asmaa    •    Emperor Superior     •     Emperor Elite   

Safaga, Brothers & Elphinstone– Panorama Reef – Middle Reef – Abu Kafan – Salem Express – Brother Islands – Abu Dabab – Elphinstone
Emperor Asmaa    •     Emperor Elite     •    Emperor Echo   

North & Easy– Sha’ab El Erg – Ras Mohamed – Straits of Tiran – Dunraven – SS Thistlegorm – Straits of Gubal
Emperor Asmaa    •     Emperor Superior    

Port Ghalib is located about 50 miles north of the small town of Marsa Alam, in the southern part of the Egyptian Red Sea. As a premier integrated resort community known for its distinction, variety, and activities, Port Ghalib is an ideal starting or ending point for your liveaboard dive vacation.

Below is detailed information on the five itineraries available from Port Ghalib, along with links to the liveaboards that operate each route.

Simply the Best – Dive the Best Top 3 sites in this area: Big and Little Brothers, Daedalus Reef and Elphinstone.

South & St. Johns – St Johns Reef Systems and Fury Shoals

Daedalus, Fury & Elphinstone – Elphinstone – Daedalus – Fury Shoals

Safaga, Brothers & Elphinstone – Panorama Reef – Middle Reef – Abu Kafan – Salem Express – Brother Islands – Abu Dabab – Elphinstone

Red Sea Sharks – Open itinerary

All trips are available on Emperor Asmaa • Emperor Echo • Emperor Elite

Sharm El Sheikh is a popular dive departure point in the northern Red Sea, offering easy access to some of the region’s most renowned dive sites, including Ras Mohammed National Park and the Straits of Tiran. Known for its vibrant coral reefs, diverse marine life, and world-class diving conditions, it’s an ideal location for both beginner and experienced divers.

“THE NORTH” ROUTE & “EXTENDED NORTH” ROUTE Onboard the Red Sea Blue Force 2

THE NORTH” ROUTE (5 diving days) and the “EXTENDED NORTH” Route (6 diving days) are our number 1 routes and the most well-known. Also, we try to add any exceptional and new diving spots that only the Blue Force Team can offer due to our over 25 years’ of diving experience in the Red Sea. Sailing on this route is very short and pleasant, reaching the furthest dive sites in about two hours.

The wide range of dive sites will give you the opportunity of  diving amazing reefs like those found in Ras Mohammed National Park and the Straits of Tiran, visiting a World War II museum at the wreck of the SS Thistlegorm and enjoy all the underwater wonders of the Red Sea reefs and pristine dive sites like Small Crack and Shag Rock. Another great highlight is the possibility of snorkeling with dolphins.

It may possibly be the best diving route in the world for its quality. Embarking and disembarking takes place in Sharm El Sheikh.

The routes are suitable for all diving levels, however, we recommend an Advance level or similar.

The Blue Force 2 liveaboard in the Red Sea offers access to some of the most famous and diverse dive sites in the region, including:

1. Ras Mohammed National Park:
   • Shark Reef and Yolanda Reef: Renowned for dramatic coral walls, abundant marine life, and the remains of the wrecked Yolanda cargo ship.
   • Anemone City: Known for its colorful anemone carpets and large schools of fish.
2. Straits of Tiran:
   • Jackson Reef: Famous for encounters with hammerhead sharks, vibrant coral gardens, and strong currents.
   • Woodhouse Reef: A long reef with excellent drift diving opportunities and a variety of pelagic species.
   • Thomas Reef: Known for its steep walls, impressive coral formations, and diverse marine life.
   • Gordon Reef: Features the wreck of the Louilla and offers a great combination of reef and wreck diving.
3. SS Thistlegorm Wreck:
   • One of the most famous wreck dives in the world, the SS Thistlegorm is a WWII British transport ship that sank in 1941. The wreck is home to an array of marine life and still contains much of its original cargo, including trucks, motorcycles, and ammunition.
4. Dunraven Wreck:
   • A 19th-century wreck located near Ras Mohammed, the Dunraven is a coral-encrusted wreck that is a popular site for both wreck enthusiasts and those interested in the vibrant coral reef surrounding it.
5. Abu Nuhas Wrecks:
   • Often referred to as the “Ship Graveyard,” Abu Nuhas features four famous wrecks: the Giannis D, Carnatic, Chrisoula K, and Kimon M, offering a fascinating blend of history and marine life.
6. Elphinstone Reef:
   • A legendary dive site known for its steep walls, strong currents, and frequent encounters with oceanic whitetip sharks and hammerheads.

These dive sites make the Blue Force 2 liveaboard an ideal choice for divers looking to explore the incredible wrecks, vibrant coral reefs, and diverse marine ecosystems of the Red Sea.