Sea Serpent Contessa Liveaboard, Red Sea

Name: Sea Serpent Contessa
Brand: Sea Serpent Contessa
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Tec-friendly, affordable liveaboard exploring the Red Sea with luxury dive and camera facilities

from$200 /day

per person

Overview

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.

Highlights

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

Number of cabins:12
Internet:YES
Nitrox:YES
Ensuite bathrooms:YES
Guest / Guide:12:1
Group booking discounts

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20Jun 2026
8D / 7N
North and Tiran
18 dives
from $1,645
Overview
Length of trip 8 days / 7 nights
Number of dives 18
Experience Open Water - Minimum 10 dives
Insurance Dive and travel insurance required
Transfer details
Departure
20 Jun 2026
05:00 PM
Hurghada
Hurghada International Airport: HRG
Return
27 Jun 2026
10:00 AM
Hurghada
Hurghada International Airport: HRG
What's included
Meals and snacks
Water, tea and coffee
Soft drinks
Tanks and weights
Towels and toiletries
Nitrox
Night dives (if possible)
National park & port fees
Local fees/taxes
Fuel surcharge
Transfers
Internet
What's not included
To be paid in advance or onboard
Dive and travel insurance
Governmental fee - €100 per person, paid in advance
Optional Extras
To be booked in advance or paid onboard
Single supplement - 80%
Alcoholic drinks
15l tanks - €45 per trip
Equipment rental - €200 to €280 per trip
Dive computer - €45 per trip
Diving courses
Gratuities - €100 per trip
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 the 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 at the 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
More than 90 days before arrival date: 10% of the safari price
Between 90 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.
from $1,645 /guest
Per person, diving included
Sold out
27Jun 2026
8D / 7N
North
18 dives
-USD172 off
$1,588
from $1,416
Overview
Length of trip 8 days / 7 nights
Number of dives 18
Experience Open Water - Minimum 20 dives
Insurance Dive and travel insurance required
Transfer details
Departure
27 Jun 2026
05:00 PM
Hurghada
Hurghada International Airport: HRG
Return
04 Jul 2026
10:00 AM
Hurghada
Hurghada International Airport: HRG
What's included
Meals and snacks
Water, tea and coffee
Soft drinks
Tanks and weights
Towels and toiletries
Nitrox
Night dives (if possible)
National park & port fees
Local fees/taxes
Fuel surcharge
Transfers
Internet

What's not included
To be paid in advance or onboard
Dive and travel insurance
Governmental fee - €100 per person, paid in advance

Optional Extras
To be booked in advance or paid onboard
Single supplement - 80%
Alcoholic drinks
15l tanks - €45 per trip
Equipment rental - €200 to €280 per trip
Dive computer - €45 per trip
Diving courses
Gratuities - €100 per trip

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, and a 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 the Hurghada area.

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

Day 8: Check out after breakfast and by 10.00 at the 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
More than 90 days before arrival date: 10% of the safari price
Between 90 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.
from $1,416 /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.

Sea Serpent Contessa Liveaboard, Red Sea

Overview

Highlights

Choose your trip

North and Tiran

What's included

What's not included

Optional Extras

North

What's included

What's not included

Optional Extras

Cabins

Twin cabin - lower deck

Twin cabin - main deck

Double cabin

Boat amenities

Dive facilities

Vessel information

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Sea Serpent Contessa Liveaboard, Red Sea

Overview

Highlights

Choose your trip

North and Tiran

Departure

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What's included

What's not included

Optional Extras

Payment & cancellation terms

North

Departure

Return

What's included

What's not included

Optional Extras

Payment & cancellation terms

Cabins

Twin cabin - lower deck

Twin cabin - main deck

Double cabin

Boat amenities

Dive facilities

Vessel information

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Captain Sparrow

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