Sea Serpent Contessa Liveaboard, Red Sea

Tec-friendly, affordable liveaboard exploring the Red Sea with luxury dive and camera facilities

from$183 /day

per person

Overview

Dive the best of the Red Sea in affordable and comfortable style
Explore world-famous Red Sea wrecks and reefs
An impressive dive deck with camera facilities and two speedy tenders
Rebreather support and free nitrox

The modern M/Y Contessa is a stylish liveaboard offering world-class dive safaris exploring the Red Sea’s best destinations. Affordable without compromising luxury, this dive vessel is the perfect choice for those seeking a five-star Red Sea experience without the heavy price tag. Ideal for recreational divers, tec divers and photographers alike, Contessa won’t disappoint thanks to its fantastic facilities, and easy, luxurious exploration of this legendary region.

Number of cabins:12
Internet:YES
Nitrox:YES
Equipment rental:YES
Guest / Guide:12:1
Group booking discounts

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21Dec 2024
8D / 7N
North, Tiran and Dahab
18 dives
from $1,406
Overview
Length of trip 8 days / 7 nights
Number of dives 18
Experience Advanced Open Water - Minimum 30 dives
Insurance Dive and travel insurance required
Transfer details
Departure
21 Dec 2024
05:00 PM
Hurghada
Hurghada Airport: HRG
Return
28 Dec 2024
10:00 AM
Hurghada
Hurghada Airport: HRG
What's included
Meals and snacks
Water, tea and coffee
Soft drinks
Towels and toiletries
Tanks and weights
Nitrox
Night dives
Airport transfers
Fuel surcharge
Port fees
Environmental tax
What's not included
To be paid in advance or onboard
Dive and travel insurance
Optional Extras
To be booked in advance or paid onboard
Single supplement - 80%
Alcoholic drinks
Equipment rental - €200 per trip
Gratuities - €100 per person
Highlights
Watch from secure cages and breathe from a surface-supplied air source
Tour the best of wrecks, reefs and national parks in the northern Red Sea
Explore the 19th-century wreck of the Dunraven
Explore the SS Thistlegorm wreck, during the day and at night
Dive the current swept straits of Tiran and plunge into Dahab’s Blue Hole
Log dives on Shark and Yolanda reefs in Ras Mohammed National Park
Night dives may be possible when outside of marine parks

Day 1: Arrival and check in. First night spent onboard in the New Marina Hurghada.

Day 2: Departure around 8 am, check dive near Hurghada, cross to Sinai, 2nd & night dive at Sha'ab Mahmoud (Dunraven).

Day 3: 1st dive at Ras Mohamed, then sailing to Tiran, 2nd & 3rd dive at Tiran reefs. Night dive at Gabr el Bint (Dahab).

Day 4: 1st dive at Blue Hole, 2nd Canyon, 3rd Gabr el Bint (Dahab). Night dive at Gordon (Tiran).

Day 5: 1st dive at Thomas reef (Tiran), 2nd Anemone city (Ras Mohamed), 3rd & night at Thistlegorm.

Day 6: 1st dive at the Thistlegorm, 2nd & 3rd dive at Abu Nuhas reef, night dive close to Hurghada.

Day 7: Last 2 dives in Hurghada area (Umm Gamar, Carless Reef). Last night spent onboard in the New Marina Hurghada.

Day 8: Check out after breakfast, until noon latest.

Sample itineraries are for guidance only. Actual itineraries may differ slightly due to factors such as weather, wildlife, logistics and local regulations.
Payment & cancellation terms
Payment policy
25% deposit - required to secure reservation.
75% balance - due 3 weeks prior to departure.
Bookings received less than 3 weeks before departure require payment in full to secure reservation.
Cancellation policy
Between 90 and 65 days before arrival date: 10% of the safari price.
Between 64 and 40 days before arrival date: 25% of the safari price.
Between 39 and 22 days before arrival date: 60% of the safari price.
As of 21 days before arrival date: 100% of the safari price.
Special offers or promotions - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
Group bookings - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
Contact the ZuBlu travel team if you have any questions about payment terms and cancellation.
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28Dec 2024
8D / 7N
North
18 dives
from $1,250
Overview
Length of trip 8 days / 7 nights
Number of dives 18
Experience Advanced Open Water - Minimum 30 dives
Insurance Dive and travel insurance required
Transfer details
Departure
28 Dec 2024
05:00 PM
Hurghada
Hurghada Airport: HRG
Return
04 Jan 2025
10:00 AM
Hurghada
Hurghada Airport: HRG
What's included
Meals and snacks
Water, tea and coffee
Soft drinks
Towels and toiletries
Tanks and weights
Nitrox
Night dives
Airport transfers
Fuel surcharge
Port fees
Environmental tax
What's not included
To be paid in advance or onboard
Dive and travel insurance
Optional Extras
To be booked in advance or paid onboard
Single supplement - 80%
Alcoholic drinks
Equipment rental - €200 per trip
Gratuities - €100 per person
Highlights
Circular itinerary visiting the most eminent wrecks of the Red Sea
Discover the wrecks of Abu Nuhas, including Giannis D and Chrisoula K
Explore the SS Thistlegorm wreck, during the day and at night
Log dives on Shark and Yolanda reefs in Ras Mohammed National Park

Day 1: Arrival and check in. First night spent onboard in the New Marina Hurghada.

Day 2: Departure around 08.00-10.00, 2 check dives near Hurghada: Sha’ab el Erg/ Dolphin Reef, possible night dive in Abu Nuhas.

Day 3: 2-3 dives in Abu Nuhas and sailing to Ras Mohammed/Sinai.

Day 4: 2-3 dives in Ras Mohamed/ Shark Reef, Yolanda, possible night dive at the Thistelgorm wreck.

Day 5: 3 dives at Thistlegorm, Shag Rock and Goubal islands, possible night dive.

Day 6: 2 dives at Rosalie Moller or the barge, possible night dive in HRG area.

Day 7: Last 2 dives in HRG area, i.e. Umm Gamar, Mina wreck, Carless Reef. Last night on board will be spent in the New Marina Hurghada.

Day 8: Check out after breakfast and by 10.00 latest.

Sample itineraries are for guidance only. Actual itineraries may differ slightly due to factors such as weather, wildlife, logistics and local regulations.
Payment & cancellation terms
Payment policy
25% deposit - required to secure reservation.
75% balance - due 3 weeks prior to departure.
Bookings received less than 3 weeks before departure require payment in full to secure reservation.
Cancellation policy
Between 90 and 65 days before arrival date: 10% of the safari price.
Between 64 and 40 days before arrival date: 25% of the safari price.
Between 39 and 22 days before arrival date: 60% of the safari price.
As of 21 days before arrival date: 100% of the safari price.
Special offers or promotions - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
Group bookings - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
Contact the ZuBlu travel team if you have any questions about payment terms and cancellation.
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Cabins

Twin cabin - lower deck
Twin beds
2 people
Shareable
Twin cabin - main deck
Twin beds
2 people
Shareable
Double cabin
Double bed
2 people
Non shareable

If you are a solo traveller, we aim to allocate shared cabins on a same-sex basis.
Non-shareable cabins can not be shared with another single traveler outside your party. A single occupancy surcharge will be applied.

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