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Liveaboard · Egypt

Emperor Elite, Egypt

Built in 2006, and refurbished in 2017, this boat represents a new era in Red Sea liveaboards.

5★ on Google — 190+ reviews Personally checked by our dive team ATOL & TTA — 100% protected
Special offers

Special offers on Emperor Elite

Prices are per person sharing a cabin. Discounts can change and cabins go fast, so call us and we'll hold one for you.

Special offers Up to 30% off · save up to £511 pp
31 Dec, 2026 7 nights
Reefs & Wrecks Hurghada to Hurghada · 31 Dec, 2026 – 07 Jan, 2027 See full itinerary →
17 spaces
£1,136 £795 per person Save up to £485 pp
07 Jan, 2027 7 nights
Reefs & Wrecks Hurghada to Hurghada · 07 Jan, 2027 – 14 Jan, 2027 See full itinerary →
10 spaces
£1,136 £795 per person Save up to £485 pp
04 Mar, 2027 7 nights
South & St Johns Port Ghalib to Port Ghalib · 04 Mar, 2027 – 11 Mar, 2027 See full itinerary →
20 spaces
£1,223 £856 per person Save up to £406 pp
11 Mar, 2027 7 nights
South & St Johns Port Ghalib to Port Ghalib · 11 Mar, 2027 – 18 Mar, 2027 See full itinerary →
22 spaces
£1,223 £856 per person Save up to £511 pp
18 Mar, 2027 7 nights
Daedalus, Fury & Elphinstone Port Ghalib to Port Ghalib · 18 Mar, 2027 – 25 Mar, 2027 See full itinerary →
26 spaces
£1,179 £826 per person Save up to £498 pp
25 Mar, 2027 7 nights
South & St Johns Port Ghalib to Port Ghalib · 25 Mar, 2027 – 01 Apr, 2027 See full itinerary →
13 spaces
£1,223 £856 per person Save up to £406 pp
08 Jul, 2027 7 nights
South & St Johns Port Ghalib to Port Ghalib · 08 Jul, 2027 – 15 Jul, 2027 See full itinerary →
6 spaces
£1,354 £948 per person Save up to £406 pp
15 Jul, 2027 7 nights
Simply the Best Port Ghalib to Port Ghalib · 15 Jul, 2027 – 22 Jul, 2027 See full itinerary →
17 spaces
£1,398 £979 per person Save up to £459 pp
22 Jul, 2027 7 nights
Simply the Best Port Ghalib to Port Ghalib · 22 Jul, 2027 – 29 Jul, 2027 See full itinerary →
14 spaces
£1,398 £979 per person Save up to £459 pp
The boat

Emperor Elite, in detail

Overview of Elite

Built in 2006, and refurbished in 2017, this boat represents a new era in Red Sea liveaboards. The degree of comfort, spaciousness and range of facilities on board will definitely make this boat your favourite. Concentrating on the excellent diving available in the south, this boat is based in Marsa Ghalib and offers a range of itineraries including St. John’s and Beyond. Simply the best and simply magnificent.

Accommodation at Elite

The Elite liveaboard dive boat welcomes up to 26 guests with eight standard twin-berth cabins, three premium twin/double cabins, a double Junior Suite and a premium upper deck executive suite. All cabins have air-conditioning, en-suite bathrooms with hot-water showers, mirrors and hand basins, flat screen TVs with media players with a choice of movies, mini-bar, safety box and hairdryer. Electricity is 220v European style 2-pin plugs.
 
The stunning 28sqm Executive Suite does a top-notch hotel suite justice with plenty of room for storage, a wall-mounted TV and ensuite shower that is separated from the WC.
 
The Elite also features free WiFi, three beautiful sundecks, an upper deck coffee and cocktail bar and an air-conditioned dining room where great food and free red wine with dinner is served. 

Drink & Dine

International, Italian and local delicacies are served on board. Main meals consist of breakfast, lunch and dinner with snacks in between. Bar snacks of biscuits and fruit, dinner wine, soft drinks, tea, coffee and drinking water are free of charge. Chocolate bars, cans of beer, extra wine and other alcoholic drinks are available for purchase on board.
Please send advance notice for all dietary requirements.

Technical Specification

Built: 2006
Length: 38m
Breadth: 8m
Engines: 2 x 764 HP Caterpillar
Generators: 3 x 84 KW Caterpillar
Fresh Water Capacity: 11,000 litres per day
Construction material: Wooden hull
 
Max of guests: 26
Number of cabins: 13
Number of crew: 12 (including two Dive Masters)
 
Safety equipment: Life jackets, Life rafts, 2 x Zodiacs, Fire alarm system, Oxygen, Medic first aid kit

Diving Facilities

Diving facilities include a spacious dive deck equipped with 12 litres Aluminum tanks as standard and 15 liter Steel tanks on request. For photographers, there are a camera rinsing tank and camera preparation area as well as power sockets for battery chargers and flash. FREE Nitrox
 
Includes:
Tanks, Weights, Belts, Free Nitrox
Excludes:
Diving equipment, Insurance dive
Google ★★★★★ 5/5

Is Emperor Elite right for you?

Every trip is 100% financially protected — ATOL licence and trust account. We can add flights, hotels and tours around your liveaboard as one tailor-made booking. Speak to a Egypt diving expert.

Or call +44 1273 921 001 — Mon–Thu 9am–6pm, Fri–Sat 9am–5pm
Departures & cabins

Pick your month

As a fully bonded tour operator with an ATOL licence and trust account, your trip is totally financially protected. We can also include flights, hotels and tours with your liveaboard booking — speak to a Egypt diving holiday expert on +44 1273 921 001 to build a tailor-made tour around it.

04 Mar, 2027 7 nights
South & St Johns Port Ghalib to Port Ghalib · 04 Mar, 2027 – 11 Mar, 2027 Special offer: save up to £406 pp See full itinerary →
20 spaces
£1,223 £856 per person
📷 Twin
LOWER DECK · 8 cabins · max 2 pp

Twin

Lower deck twin berth cabins are approx. 10sqm with port holes, twin beds and individually controlled air con. Ensuite bathroom with shower and 2 cabin towels per guest.
£1,223 £856 per person You save £367 pp (30% off)
12 spaces
📷 Twin
MAIN DECK · 1 cabin · max 2 pp

Twin

Main deck twin cabin is approx. 12sqm with a large window, twin beds which can be converted to a double bed on request and individually controlled air con. Ensuite bathroom with shower and 2 cabin towels per guest.
£1,354 £948 per person You save £406 pp (30% off)
Only 2 left
📷 Twin
UPPER DECK · 4 cabins · max 2 pp

Twin

Upper deck twin cabins are approx. 9sqm with large windows, twin beds with individually controlled air con. Ensuite bathroom with shower and 2 cabin towels per guest.
£1,354 £948 per person You save £406 pp (30% off)
6 spaces
Included
  • All diving — tanks, weights & air
  • 100% financial protection via our Travel Trust Association membership
  • ATOL holiday protection when we include a flight with your holiday
Not included
  • International flights — we can add these to your trip
  • Hotel stays before or after your trip — we have exceptional prices at the best hotels in the region if you want to extend your trip
11 Mar, 2027 7 nights
South & St Johns Port Ghalib to Port Ghalib · 11 Mar, 2027 – 18 Mar, 2027 Special offer: save up to £511 pp See full itinerary →
22 spaces
£1,223 £856 per person
📷 Twin
LOWER DECK · 8 cabins · max 2 pp

Twin

Lower deck twin berth cabins are approx. 10sqm with port holes, twin beds and individually controlled air con. Ensuite bathroom with shower and 2 cabin towels per guest.
£1,223 £856 per person You save £367 pp (30% off)
12 spaces
📷 Twin
UPPER DECK · 4 cabins · max 2 pp

Twin

Upper deck twin cabins are approx. 9sqm with large windows, twin beds with individually controlled air con. Ensuite bathroom with shower and 2 cabin towels per guest.
£1,354 £948 per person You save £406 pp (30% off)
8 spaces
📷 Executive Suite
UPPER DECK · 1 cabin · max 2 pp

Executive Suite

Executive Suite is located on the upper deck and measures approx. 28sqm with large windows, king-sized double bed, 2 sofas (1 converts to a full-size single bed), dual air con, flat screen smart TV (USB connection) and an exclusive WiFi router on the writ
£1,704 £1,193 per person You save £511 pp (30% off)
Only 2 left
Included
  • All diving — tanks, weights & air
  • 100% financial protection via our Travel Trust Association membership
  • ATOL holiday protection when we include a flight with your holiday
Not included
  • International flights — we can add these to your trip
  • Hotel stays before or after your trip — we have exceptional prices at the best hotels in the region if you want to extend your trip
18 Mar, 2027 7 nights
Daedalus, Fury & Elphinstone Port Ghalib to Port Ghalib · 18 Mar, 2027 – 25 Mar, 2027 Special offer: save up to £498 pp See full itinerary →
26 spaces
£1,179 £826 per person
📷 Twin
LOWER DECK · 8 cabins · max 2 pp

Twin

Lower deck twin berth cabins are approx. 10sqm with port holes, twin beds and individually controlled air con. Ensuite bathroom with shower and 2 cabin towels per guest.
£1,179 £826 per person You save £353 pp (30% off)
14 spaces
📷 Twin
MAIN DECK · 1 cabin · max 2 pp

Twin

Main deck twin cabin is approx. 12sqm with a large window, twin beds which can be converted to a double bed on request and individually controlled air con. Ensuite bathroom with shower and 2 cabin towels per guest.
£1,311 £917 per person You save £394 pp (30% off)
Only 2 left
📷 Twin
UPPER DECK · 4 cabins · max 2 pp

Twin

Upper deck twin cabins are approx. 9sqm with large windows, twin beds with individually controlled air con. Ensuite bathroom with shower and 2 cabin towels per guest.
£1,311 £917 per person You save £394 pp (30% off)
8 spaces
📷 Executive Suite
UPPER DECK · 1 cabin · max 2 pp

Executive Suite

Executive Suite is located on the upper deck and measures approx. 28sqm with large windows, king-sized double bed, 2 sofas (1 converts to a full-size single bed), dual air con, flat screen smart TV (USB connection) and an exclusive WiFi router on the writ
£1,660 £1,162 per person You save £498 pp (30% off)
Only 2 left
Included
  • All diving — tanks, weights & air
  • 100% financial protection via our Travel Trust Association membership
  • ATOL holiday protection when we include a flight with your holiday
Not included
  • International flights — we can add these to your trip
  • Hotel stays before or after your trip — we have exceptional prices at the best hotels in the region if you want to extend your trip
25 Mar, 2027 7 nights
South & St Johns Port Ghalib to Port Ghalib · 25 Mar, 2027 – 01 Apr, 2027 Special offer: save up to £406 pp See full itinerary →
13 spaces
£1,223 £856 per person
📷 Twin
LOWER DECK · 8 cabins · max 2 pp

Twin

Lower deck twin berth cabins are approx. 10sqm with port holes, twin beds and individually controlled air con. Ensuite bathroom with shower and 2 cabin towels per guest.
£1,223 £856 per person You save £367 pp (30% off)
11 spaces
📷 Twin
UPPER DECK · 4 cabins · max 2 pp

Twin

Upper deck twin cabins are approx. 9sqm with large windows, twin beds with individually controlled air con. Ensuite bathroom with shower and 2 cabin towels per guest.
£1,354 £948 per person You save £406 pp (30% off)
Only 2 left
Included
  • All diving — tanks, weights & air
  • 100% financial protection via our Travel Trust Association membership
  • ATOL holiday protection when we include a flight with your holiday
Not included
  • International flights — we can add these to your trip
  • Hotel stays before or after your trip — we have exceptional prices at the best hotels in the region if you want to extend your trip