New Year 2024/25 Red Sea Liveaboard
Red Sea Itinerary: North and Tiran
30th December to 6th January 2025
40% OFF when you book before 31st August 2024
Spend New Year in Style on Scuba Scene, the Red Sea Liveaboard
Imagine spending midnight on the 31st December to celebrate new year, underwater from one of the world’s greatest liveaboards!
This itinerary combines some of the best dive sites for stunning reefs that attract an abundance of colourful marine line, and historical wrecks such as the world-famous Thistlegorm.
Youâll discover deep drop-offs, wall dives, and the chance to see turtles, clown fish, crocodile fish and possibly even a dolphin or two.
For those who can wait to open the beer fridge, we will even try and arrange a midnight dive to see the new year in.
The week will offer the opportunity to: – Enjoy fantastic diving on some of the most unique Red Sea reefs. experience pristine coral reefs, stunning marine life and famous wrecks. You must be a minimum of Open Water but we to make the most of the diving holiday we recommend being Advanced Open Water which you could do on the trip. Non-divers are welcome and can make use of the pool, jacuzzi, cinema & video games room.
DATES AND PRICES
30th December to 6th January 2025
The price based on a twin / double shared cabin including 7 nights accommodation, all meals, and soft drinks, snacks, chats with Neville, 6 days guided diving with approx 17 dives, tank, and weights is ÂŁ1,400 per person.
Book before 30th September 2024 for ONLY ÂŁ995 per person.
Spaces are subject to availability.
Scuba Scene is renowned for being the best liveaboard in the Red Sea. Large cabins, outdoor pool, jacuzzi, attentive staff, experienced dive guides, rigorous safety standards, top quality restaurant style food for all tastes, makes this liveaboard the one to experience the Red Sea.
THE BOAT: SCUBA SCENE
Scuba Scene is renowned for being the best liveaboard in the Red Sea. Large cabins, outdoor pool, jacuzzi, attentive staff, experienced dive guides, rigorous safety standards, top quality restaurant style food for all tastes, makes this liveaboard the one to experience the Red Sea. Her 40m steel hull means she is steady in the water and can cruise around the Red Sea all year round.THE BOAT: SCUBA SCENE
She is spacious, comfortable, and beautifully laid out, with a maximum capacity for 28 diving guests. Two large speedboats fitted with tank racks and dive ladders make life easier for divers â no more being hauled into a rib and face-planting on the dive gear. With no bedrooms on the lower deck, it means engine noise wonât spoil your sleep!- Swimming pool
- Jacuzzi
- Cinema room
- Bar deck
- Spacious cabins
- Friendly and experienced staff
- 2 x RIBS with ladders and equipment racks
- The authentic Shark Week, in association with the Red Sea Shark Trust
- 48m long steel hull for stability
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Year of Building: | 2019 |
Boat Design Category: | Motor Yacht |
Port of Registry: | Safaga, Egypt. |
Dimensions: | Length 42 m, Width 9.75 m |
Hull Material: | Steel |
Superstructures Material: | Wood |
Crew: 12 Persons: | Captain, Mechanical Engineer, 2 Chief Cook, 2 Waiters, And 6 Sailors. |
Engines: | 2 x Doosan, each one 1000 HP |
Speed: | 14 knots |
Generators: | 3 (1 x 175 KW â 1 x 140 KW â 1 x 60 KW Super silent) |
Compressors: | 3 x Coltri 315 lt. |
Nitrox: | Nitrox membrane filling system |
Zodiac: | Two Speed boat 6.5 m, 2 outboard motors 40 HP each. |
Safety Equipment: | Warning and fire extinguishing system; fire extinguishers; life jackets in each Cabin; two safety rafts for 25 persons each. |
Fresh Water: | Desalination unitâs for 22000 lt. fresh water. + 2 water maker 8000 lt per day |
Navigation and Communications: | VHF radio, DSC, GPS, radar, echo depth-sounder. Epirb |
Number of Decks: | 4 |
Number of Passengers: | 32 |
Accommodation: | 16 x twin cabins with A/C and en-suite bathrooms. (8 cabins downstairs, 4 cabins main deck, 2 cabins top deck with and 2 Honeymoon Suites) |
Saloon Facilities: | Separate lounge, A/C, Bar, Cooler, TV, Music sound system, DVD |
Dining area: | Separate Restaurant, A/C |
Intinerary
Cost includes
- Transfer from/to the airport
- 7-night accommodation on board
- Meals & snacks on board
- Water, soft drinks, tea & coffee
- Standard 12l cylinder (DIN/INT) & air fills
- Weights (& weight belts, if required)
- Marine Park & Port Fees
Cost excludes
- Flights
- Tourist visa (to be paid on arrival at the airport or in advance)
- Nitrox fills (can be prepaid)
- Rental equipment (can be prepaid)
- Diving Courses (can be prepaid)
- Onboard merchandising
- Alcoholic beverages
- Gratuities for crew & guides
What sort of people will be going on the trip?
There is generally a real mix of people from different backgrounds and dive experience. Our customers tend to be good fun, are not âdiving geeksâ, can be any age (as long as they are fit enough to dive) and have a sense of adventure. There is normally a fairly even split between men and women.
What are the other costs?
Your trip includes flights, accommodation, transfers, guides, tanks, weights, all meals and soft drinks. The only additional costs are alcohol, Nitrox (optional at ÂŁ90 per week) and sometimes we go out for dinner on the last night but you can eat on the boat if you prefer.
Will I get eaten by a Shark?
It is highly unlikely that any sharks will take an interst in you. There are very few shark attacks in the world. In fact the most dangerous part of the holiday is travelling on the M25 to the airport! If you are scared of Sharks then feel free to hide behind one of our instructors. There are more people killed by vending machines then by sharks each year!
What if I havenât done 35 logged dives?
No problem. Just join us for a few of our weekends away. Lets say you have only done 4 open water dives and therefore need another 31. If you do 4 dives in a weekend then it will only take about 8 weeks. You will also need to have completed your Advanced course which includes 5 dives and can be done with us before the trip.
Will there be any other single people there?
The majority of people on the trip will be travelling alone. We will happily put you in a cabin to share with someone of the same sex and similar age/mindset.
What do we do when weâre not diving?
There is a great sun deck, a cinema room with DVDâs and plenty of books to enjoy. There is also plenty of room if you wish to escape for a while and sit and listen to your i-pod. Most people hang out on deck and enjoy the chat and a few cold Sakara’s or a Sprite.
What if a friend/partner wishes to come but they donât dive?
No problem but there is no price reduction unfortunately.
When do I need to book by?
As soon as possible. There are only 24 places and they are on a first come first serve basis!
Do I need a VISA?
It is your responsibility to check that you have the correct visa. You can now apply for a visa online (https://visa2egypt.gov.eg/) or for people with EU passports the visa can be collected at the airport in Hurghada (currently $25).
Qualifications required
You must be a PADI Advanced diver or equivalent with a minimum of 35 logged dives to join this safari. If you are not at this level yet â donât worry, you can complete your Advanced course in one weekend with us and with a few more weekends of pleasure diving youâll have plenty of dives too! Many of the dives will be from a RIB.
You will be required to have your own dive computer, SMB and reel and know how to use them.