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 Red Sea Blue Force 2 is a popular 28-meter (92 ft) luxury liveaboard designed specifically for diving safaris in Egypt's northern and southern Red Sea. Accommodating up to 18 guests across 9 air-conditioned twin cabins, she provides an intimate and friendly atmosphere. The vessel features a bright, modern main deck salon with a TV and dining space, an upper-deck outdoor lounge and bar area, and expansive sun decks for total relaxation between dives. Operating primarily from Sharm El Sheikh, she offers seamless access to legendary dive sites like Ras Mohammed, the Strait of Tiran, and the SS Thistlegorm.
| DATE | ROUTE | PRICE | CABIN |
|---|---|---|---|
10
Oct | North route 7D/7N |
€1290
| |
31
Oct | Extended north 7D/7N |
€1390
|
Included: VAT, Dive Insurance, Travel Insurance, Airport Transfer, Hotel Transfer, Drinking Water, Tea & Coffee, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Diving Package, and Cabin Towels.
Required Extras: Mandatory Service Charge (€110 / week) and Park/Port Fees (€120).
Optional Extras: Alcoholic Beverages, Soft Drinks, Nitrox (€60 / trip), Nitrox Course (€160), Private Dive Guide (€700 / trip), Rental Gear, and Scuba Diving Courses (€180–240).
Toys vary by boat — we’ll help match you with the right setup for your group
Lengths
28 m
Width
7 m
Type of Boat
Motor Yacht / Steel-Hull Liveaboard
Year of Building
1998 (Refurbished regularly)
Last Refit / Dry Dock
2019
Engine Numbers
Twin marine diesel engines
Speed
10–12 knots
Max. Guests
18
Number of Crew
8–10
Number of Diveguides
3
Fuel Capacity
(Standard liveaboard capacity) litters
Water Capacity
(Standard liveaboard capacity) litters



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