Diving World Red Sea

Operating out of Hurghada Marina, Diving World Red Sea has established a reputation over 40 years as a specialist in luxury liveaboard diving. They focus on high-end expeditions across the Red Sea, but their expertise extends to the Maldives, the Galápagos, and the Farasan Banks in Saudi Arabia.

You can choose from several premium steel yachts, including the M/Y Longara, M/Y Silky, and M/Y Grand Discovery. These vessels are designed to provide a high level of comfort during extended trips, with options ranging from standard cabins to master suites featuring private bathrooms and jacuzzis.

The centre provides a multilingual service to accommodate a global clientele, with staff capable of communicating in English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Arabic, Dutch, Portuguese, Russian, and Chinese.

Experienced guides lead the expeditions, offering a tailored approach through bespoke safaris. The operation is geared towards professional, high-standard service for divers looking for more than just a standard day trip.

The centre offers several specialised training courses for divers looking to advance their skills. These include Nitrox, Deep Diver, and Wreck Diver certifications, which are available upon request subject to instructor availability.

The fleet consists of 6 steel liveaboard yachts, with passenger capacities ranging between 24 and 36 divers depending on the vessel. These yachts are equipped with dedicated diving zones and comfortable social areas, including a lounge with a TV, a bar, and a sun deck.

On board, you will find air-conditioned cabins and dining facilities serving international and Egyptian cuisine, with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options available. Some vessels in the fleet are also equipped with a jacuzzi for relaxation between dives.

All liveaboard cruises include 12L aluminium cylinders. For those requiring specific gas mixes, Nitrox is available on board.

Equipment hire is available upon request for a supplement. For those planning to visit the Farasan Banks, the centre provides transfers to Al-Lith following a flight to Jeddah.

The waters around these sites are known for sightings of manta rays and various shark species. These larger pelagics are a primary draw for divers on these liveaboard itineraries.

Beyond the large species, the reefs host a variety of marine life that defines the Red Sea ecosystem.

The availability of specific itineraries depends on the duration of the cruise, which typically lasts 7 or 14 days. Access to the Farasan Banks requires a flight to Jeddah followed by a 2.5 to 3-hour transfer to Al-Lith.