At Blue Planet Liveaboards there are a few limitations and some recommendations on dives, depending on the qualifications:

— North and wrecks – 20 dives, Advanced Open Water or equivalent (recommended)
— St. John`s – 30 dives, Advanced Open Water or equivalent (recommended)
— Marine parks as Brothers, Daedalus, Rocky and Zabargad require at least 50 dives and Advanced Open Water or equivalent.

Brother Islands and Marine Park Tour

For the underwater national park (Brother Islands, Daedalus, Rocky Island, and Zabargad) there are 50 logged dives required. Night dives are generally not allowed. As well you can NOT step on to the Island Zabargad and Rocky Island as it is prohibited. The national park fee for Brother Islands from/to HRG Euro 100, from/to Port Ghalib Euro 120, and for Marineparktoure Euro 150. The fee will be collected on board your boat from the dive guide.

We need from each diver an actual diving brevet, logbook and, if possible, a medical statement (max. 2 years old).

On the boat you will choose your own dive requirement. If you are an early riser, you have the possibility for an Early Morning Dive. After common breakfast you will start to the famous drop off reefs in the Red Sea and to reefs which are really secret. In the afternoon there are wrecks on the order of the day as well as glamorous labyrinths, mysterious caves, and magnificent underwater gardens. If this is not enough, you can end the day in a cozy night dive. On all Blue Planet Liveaboards Boats the care on board and under water is followed by a professional tour guide. All of them have had knowledge of the Red Sea for many years and know the reefs very well. Detailed briefings from the guide makes it possible to discover the dive sites independent with only your dive buddy. For diving we have 12 liter aluminum and 15 litre steel (on request) tanks with DIN valves (INT adapters are available) and also enough lead. All other equipment you have to bring with you. For the suits there are dress-hangers. The BCD will be fixed on the tank during the safari. A diver with lesser dives will be diving in a small group, with experienced divers, or the dive guide.

Safety for diving

Decompression dives are prohibited on principle and the max. diving depth is 40 meter. For emergency, there are two 50 litre tanks with oxygen, accessories, and medic first aid equipment. We recommend you sign a special insurance that includes the rescue, costs for Decompression Chamber, and the transportation to your home.

Safety Rules:

— Maximum recreational depth in the Red Sea is 40 metres (depends on the certification and experience).
— Deco Diving prohibited.
— Solo Diving prohibited.
— Safety stop should be made at the end of each dive at 5 m for 3 min.
— Lost buddy – search one min. Then ascent and reunite on the surface.
— Avoid dehydration – drink a lot of water.
— Finish diving 24 hours before flying.

Dive team

You can find our dive team professional, friendly, helpful and willing to offer you an unforgettable diving holiday in the Red Sea.

Nitrox

On the MY Blue Seas, MY Blue Pearl and MY Blue you dive "Nitrox for free". 

On the boats of Blue Planet Liveaboards, it`s possible to dive Nitrox 32 with 12 liter tanks. For Nitrox 32 you don’t need special equipment. Nitrox diver should bring their own analyser. One analyser is on board. During the trip you can have Nitrox education. Please book it before. If the Nitrox Compressor is not available, because of technical problems, there is no refund.

Diving courses on board

On board of Blue Planet Liveaboards you can do Pro NRC Nitrox Course: 135 Euro incl. book, table and certification; PADI AOWD-course: 155 Euro incl. certification, + book: 43 Euro.

Dive equipment

Trusted professional brand name scuba diving manufacturers manufacture all of our diving equipment, tanks and diving gear. Our gear is meticulously maintained to ensure your comfort and safety. On our liveaboard dive safaris to the Red Sea, our main priorities on our boats are your safety and comfort. On all boats there is usually one complete spare equipment available. You cannot buy spare parts during the safari so please bring corresponding spare parts like straps for fins and o-rings for your regulator with you. Required for each diver is: Diving computer or depth gauge and watch, a signal buoy (SMB) as well as a torch. The regulator must have an alternate air source. You can rent dive equipment, torches, and computer if you order it before. Because these things have no insurance you are responsible for loss or damage. The amount for the rent: Equipment: 135 Euro per week, torch: 35 Euro per week, computer: 35 Euro per week, 15-l-tank (steel): 30 Euro per week.

Equipment: 35 x 12l Alu Tanks with DIN/INT valve, 15l Steel tanks on request.

Diving: 2 x Bauer Compressor K15 900 1/min, + NRC Nitrox Membrane System Extrem 15 900 1/min. 6 storage tanks 300 bar, 200/300bar filling station.

Rebreather Support

You are welcome with your own rebreather on one of our live-aboard. We offer you Sofnolime and oxygen on board.

Why you have to come on our live-aboard?

— Diving safari to the Highlights
— Professional Dive Team
— "NITROX FOR FREE"
— Rebreather Friendly
— Rescue Radios on board
— Kite Safaris