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 3 is a magnificent 42-meter (138 ft) steel-hulled luxury liveaboard custom-built for exceptional diving safaris across the Maldives. Accommodating up to 26 guests across 12 beautifully appointed cabins, she offers top-tier comfort, a climate-controlled main deck dining room and indoor salon, an open-air bar, and three expansive sun decks/solariums. Diving operations are conducted seamlessly from a spacious, dedicated 18-meter independent dhoni equipped with individual gear storage and warm-water showers.
| DATE | ROUTE | PRICE | CABIN |
|---|---|---|---|
03
Oct | Central Atolls 7D/7N |
$1890
| |
31
Oct | Central Atolls 7D/7N |
$2090
|
Included: VAT, Dive Insurance, Travel Insurance, Airport Transfer, Drinking Water, Tea & Coffee, Beach BBQ, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Diving Package, Kayaks, Stand Up Paddleboard, Cabin Towels, and Wi-Fi Internet.
Required Extras: Environment Tax ($12 / day), Fuel Surcharge ($20 / night), Mandatory Service Charge ($160 / trip), National Park Fees ($0β30 / trip), and Port Fees ($195 / trip).
Optional Extras: Local Flights, Alcoholic Beverages, Soft Drinks, Nitrox ($90 / week), Nitrox Course ($190 / activity), Private Dive Guide ($1,000β1,200 / trip), Rental Gear, and Scuba Diving Courses ($270).
Toys vary by boat β weβll help match you with the right setup for your group
Lengths
42 m
Width
8.7 m
Type of Boat
Steel-Hulled Motor Yacht / Liveaboard
Year of Building
2018
Last Refit / Dry Dock
2025/2026 Regular Maintenance
Engine Numbers
2 x 850 HP Caterpillar
Speed
12 knots
Max. Guests
26
Number of Crew
13β15
Number of Diveguides
4
Fuel Capacity
26,000 litters
Water Capacity
18,000 litters





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