Diving Solo on an Egypt Liveaboard: A First-Timer`s Week in the Red Sea
A trip report from Zaina Fadel, a dive instructor from Qatar, on her first liveaboard – eight days, solo, diving the Red Sea with BookDiveBoat.
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The Maldives Blue Force One is a multi-award-winning 42-meter (137 ft) luxury liveaboard built specifically to compete with world-class resorts. Accommodating up to 24 guests across 12 beautifully appointed cabins, she offers exceptional comfort, a massive outdoor dining area, two outdoor Jacuzzis, three sun decks, and a disco room. Diving is conducted from a dedicated 18-meter independent dhoni equipped with nitrox compressors, rinse tanks, and gear storage to ensure absolute peace and comfort on the main vessel.
Included: VAT, Dive Insurance, Travel Insurance, Airport Transfer, Drinking Water, Tea & Coffee, Welcome Cocktails, Beach BBQ, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Diving Package, Kayaks, Land Excursions, Stand Up Paddleboard, Cabin Towels, and WiFi Internet.
Required Extras: Environment Tax ($12 / day), Fuel Surcharge ($20 / night), Mandatory Service Charge ($160 / week), National Park Fees ($0–30 / trip), and Port Fees ($195 / trip).
Optional Extras: Local Flights, Alcoholic Beverages, Soft Drinks, Nitrox ($90 / week), Nitrox Course ($190 / activity), Private Dive Guide ($1,000–1,200 / trip), Rental Gear, and Scuba Diving Courses ($270).
Toys vary by boat — we’ll help match you with the right setup for your group
Lengths
42 m
Width
12 m
Type of Boat
Luxury Steel-Hulled Liveaboard / Motor Yacht
Year of Building
2013
Last Refit / Dry Dock
(Regular annual maintenance)
Engine Numbers
Caterpillar 850 CV
Speed
9-11 knots
Max. Guests
24
Number of Crew
13–15
Number of Diveguides
3-4
Fuel Capacity
8,000 litters
Water Capacity
30 tons/day (via high-capacity watermaker) litters






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