Sea Serpent Contessa Liveaboard, Red Sea

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

from$192 /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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1Mar 2025
8D / 7N
North and Tiran
18 dives
from $1,419
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
01 Mar 2025
05:00 PM
Hurghada
Hurghada Airport: HRG
Return
08 Mar 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 route of the best sites in the northern Red Sea, including Tiran
Thistlegorm, Giannis D, Dunraven, Rosalie Moeller, Carnatic, and more
Drift the current swept Straits of Tiran
Explore the SS Thistlegorm wreck, during the day and at night
Night dives offered outside of marine parks

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

Day 2: Departure around 8-10 am. Two check dives near Hurghada, i.e. Sha’ab el Erg/Dolphin reef, possible night dive in Abu Nuhas.

Day 3: Two to three dives in Abu Nuhas and sailing to Straits of Tiran.

Day 4: Three dives on the Straits of Tiran islands and back to Ras Mohamed.

Day 5: Two to three dives in Ras Mohamed, possible night dive Thistlegorm wreck.

Day 6: First dive at the Thistlegorm, 2nd dive at Shag Rock and 3rd dive at Goubal Island.

Day 7: Last two dives in Hurghada area (Umm Gamar, Carless Reef). Last night spent onboard 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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Per person, diving included
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8Mar 2025
8D / 7N
Brothers, Daedalus and Elphinstone
18 dives
from $1,528
Overview
Length of trip 8 days / 7 nights
Number of dives 18
Experience Advanced Open Water - Minimum 50 dives
Insurance Dive and travel insurance required
Transfer details
Departure
08 Mar 2025
06:00 PM
Hurghada
Hurghada Airport: HRG
Return
15 Mar 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 packed with classic Red Sea diving
Experience the current swept pinnacles of Brothers Islands National Park
Explore the wreck of the Aida II found on the wall of Big Brother
Dive Daedalus Reef, the furthest offshore reef in the Egyptian Red Sea
Search for the oceanic whitetips and hammerheads of Elphinstone
Night dives offered outside of marine parks

Day 1: Arrival, check in and boat briefing, dinner. First night onboard in the New Marina.

Day 2: Departure in the morning, 3 dives including a night dive in the Hurghada area. Travel to the Brothers.

Day 3: Three dives at the Big Brother. Sleeping overnight at Brothers. Note: Night dives are prohibited at all marine park islands!

Day 4: Three dives at small Brothers. Sailing to Daedalus Reef after the third dive.

Day 5: Three dives at Daedalus Reef. Sailing to Elphinstone after the third dive.

Day 6: Two dives in Elphinstone. Possible night dive near the coast of Marsa Alam (if weather & Time Permits).

Day 7: Two to three local dives. Return to port and spend the last night onboard.

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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from $1,528 /guest
Per person, diving included
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15Mar 2025
8D / 7N
North and Brothers
18 dives
from $1,528
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
15 Mar 2025
05:00 PM
Hurghada
Hurghada Airport: HRG
Return
22 Mar 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 route combining the northern wrecks with the Brothers Islands
Experience the current swept pinnacles of Brothers Islands National Park
Explore the famous SS Thistlegorm and the solemn Salem Express
Spot dolphins among the wrecks of Abu Nuhas
Log dives on Shark and Yolanda reefs in Ras Mohammed National Park
Night dives offered outside of marine parks

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

Day 2: Departure around 08.00-09.00. Check dive at Sha’ab El Erg, then 2nd and night dive in Gubal Island (depending on weather's conditions).

Day 3: 2 dives on Thistlegorm, afterwards Dunraven, night dive at Ras Mohamed.

Day 4: 2 dive at Ras Mohamed, 3rd & Night dive close to Ras Mohamed.

Day 5: 3 dives at Abu Nuhas, Than sailing to Brothers island

Day 6: 3 dives around Big & Small Brothers. than sailing up to Hurghada

Day 7: 2 to 3 dives in Hurghada area. Last night spent in the New Marina Hurghada or in a hotel (depending on the boat's schedule).

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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Per person, diving included
Available
22Mar 2025
8D / 7N
North
18 dives
from $1,364
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
22 Mar 2025
05:00 PM
Hurghada
Hurghada Airport: HRG
Return
29 Mar 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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from $1,364 /guest
Per person, diving included
Available
29Mar 2025
8D / 7N
Brothers (HRG)
18 dives
from $1,419
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
29 Mar 2025
05:00 PM
Hurghada
Hurghada Airport: HRG
Return
05 Apr 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 trip joining the iconic sites in the Brothers Islands
Discover the wrecks of the Aida II and Numidia at the Brothers Islands
Experience the current swept pinnacles of Brothers Islands National Park
Discover the chilling wreck of the Salem Express
Spot dolphins among the wrecks of Abu Nuhas
Dive the famous finger shaped reefs of Abu Kafan

Day 1:
Arrival, check in, dinner Night spent onboard in the New Marina.

Day 2:
2 dives in Hurghada/Safaga and possible night dive, Sailing to the Brothers overnight.

Day 3-5:
Covering the 2 islands, Big & Small Brother.

Day 6:
3 dives in Safaga, i.e. Salem Express, Panorama Reef, Abu Kefan, night dive in Hurghada area

Day 7:
2 dives near Hurghada coast and return to port.

Day 8:
Check out after breakfast and transfer to the airport.

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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from $1,419 /guest
Per person, diving included
Available

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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