Overview of Andromeda
M/Y Andromeda was built in 2009 to a very high specification. Andromeda is 40m of steel diving liveaboard accommodating up to 26 divers in first-class comfort.
Accommodation aboard Andromeda
The vessel accommodates 26 divers in 13 cabins:
One Honeymoon Suite - The Suite has a queen size bed.
Two Queen Cabins - Queen cabins are located on the main deck.
Ten Standard Cabins - There are also two Standard twin bed cabins on the main deck with windows whereas on the lower deck, there are eight more Standard twin bed cabins, with portholes.
All the cabins have:
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Air-conditioning
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En-suite bathroom with hot-water shower and hand basin
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Toiletries and towels
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Windows or portholes
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Cabinet, mirror & shelves
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Bedding
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24-hour, 220V electricity supply
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European-style 2-pin plugs
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Fire warning system
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Life jackets & fire extinguishers
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Space for luggage
European Salon: the spacious lounge area is air-conditioned and well equipped with an LCD TV / VCR, DVD and CD player and furnished according to European style.
Arabian cafe: the spacious room follows the original Oriental coffee shop design with shisha (waterpipe) smoking possibility, coffee, tea and original Arabic music.
Sun deck: the comfortable 100-square-metre sun deck provides plenty of space for sun seekers, as well as shaded area. Comfortable deck chairs and cushioned seats make time more pleasant. There is a smaller sun deck in front of the captain's bridge.
Covered deck: in front of the salon is a comfortable open but covered area for resting and chatting between dives and in the evening.
Drink & Dine
Meals consist of both local and international dishes served buffet style. In addition to the 4 meals a day, snacks, cookies and fruit are always available. Tea, coffee, drinking water, soft drinks, fruit, biscuits, candy bars, toast are free of charge. Beer and spirits are available for purchase on board.
Vegetarians are catered for on this boat.
Technical Specification
Built: 2009, refurbished in 2014
Length: 40 m
Breadth: 8 m
Engines: 2 x MAN diesel 1120HP each
Generators: 2 x 138 KW Silent generators
Water Capacity: 15,300 litres
Fresh Water Capacity: 2,000 liters per day
Max of guests: 26
Number of cabins: 13
Number of crew: 10 (including a Dive Instructor and a Divemaster)
Safety Equipment: 2 x large life rafts, 40 x life jackets, 2 x 50 L emergency Oxygen, medic First Aid kit. 8 x Fire extinguishers, Satellite Telephone, Life bouys, NAUTILUS Lifeline radio safety system.
Diving Facilities
The large dive deck and dive platform area ensures more-than-adequate space for divers preparing for their next plunge into the Red Sea. 2 hand-held showers on the platform allow for a rinse after diving or snorkeling. A bathroom with shower and marine head leads directly off the dive deck.
Includes:
Tanks, Weights and Weight belts
Excludes:
Scuba equipment, Dive insurance, Nitrox, Torches