OUR LIVEABOARDS
Underwater diving cruises in the Red Sea, completed by the all round services offered by Scuba Swiss, are the best possible way of experiencing every aspect of the marine world.
In 1992, the passion for this particular sea, together with the desire to satisfy our clients by offering them new excitement, led us to discover new frontiers in underwater tourism in the Red Sea, like the island of Zabargad, until then almost unknown to the sector.
All our cruisers were carefully designed with both your safety and comfort in mind. We began offering our own boats in 1995 with m/y Amélie, which is specialized on short range trips North from Hurghada, m/y Princess Zeinab and m/y Dive One have been following the footsteps of this family, but for all the long range itineraries, Marine Parks included. We are intended to offer you the best service available in the Red Sea. Our boats have state of the art diving facilities such as technical equipment and enhanced compressors. Such accommodation and modern diving facilities provide an overall enhanced holiday and diving experience in terms of relaxation, comfort, well-being and safety whilst still maintaining a sense of adventure. A diving holiday on a live aboard is well worth the time and money.
With most dives conducted from zodiacs, you will need to be fairly fit to get back on at the end of your dive, even with the assistance of the crew member. Some dives are organized from the stern platform with dive ladders. There are also a few other considerations which you must address before considering a live aboard. It is important to remember that these vessel stay out at sea for one week or more without returning to land. To embark on a live aboard you'll have to be prepared to stay out at sea for six nights or more and although most of the Boats offer ample space in accommodation and living quarters, you will not always have a chance to land on islands or the mainland. It is also important to consider that unless you are part of a group you will interact with other likely minded divers for the duration of your trip.
The overall live aboard experience has no parallel in terms of dive quality, remoteness and a sense of adventure. Three hot meals are provided per day with snacks in between the diving, complementary mineral water, tea, coffee is provided, and alcoholic beverages can be purchased onboard.
Obliging crews and expert dive guides are the main stays of a professional and seaworthy staff. The crews on our vessels are experienced and ensure you are looked after during your trip. Typically, from 6 to 8 crew members are onboard each vessel. These are cabin and lounge attendants, deck hands, and every crew member is trained for dive cover and assistance. All vessels have a dive guide on board and for the big boats 2 dive guides.
In the Egyptian Red Sea, our vessels are anchored at the most convenient Port and set sail according to the demands and itineraries that are established each year. Before departure, contact our sales offices which are at your complete service to help in the renting of any equipment, reservation of a specialty course and the solution of last minute problems.