Hurghada, Egypt

M/Y Topaz

5.0· Exceptional · · 78 reviews · TripAdvisor
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41 m liveaboard fully renovated in 2018Up to 32 guests in 16 cabins with private bathroomsJacuzzi on the sun deck and panoramic high deck16 dives a week including a night diveFree Nitrox when availableNorth, Tiran, Brothers, Daedalus, Elphinstone, Fury Shoal and St John's

About M/Y Topaz

M/Y Topaz is a 41-metre Red Sea liveaboard, fully renovated in 2018, operated by Seafari from Hurghada and Port Ghalib. She takes up to 32 guests in 16 air-conditioned cabins with private bathrooms over five decks: restaurant on the lower deck, dive platform on the main deck, lounge and outdoor area on the upper deck, a jacuzzi on the sun deck and a panoramic high deck. Cruises cover the North and Ras Mohammed, Tiran and Dahab, the Brothers, Daedalus and Elphinstone, Fury Shoal and St John's, with 16 dives a week and free Nitrox when available.

Next departure 06 Mar 2027 · 26 spots left

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  • 7Aug
    07 Aug – 14 Aug8D / 7N · up to 16 dives
    Daedalus - Rocky - Zabargad - Elphinstone · Port Ghalib → Port Ghalib
    Available
    from USD 1.460 /person
  • 14Aug
    14 Aug – 21 Aug8D / 7N · up to 16 dives
    Brothers, Daedalus, Elphinstone · Port Ghalib → Hurghada
    Available
    from USD 1.460 /person
  • 21Aug
    21 Aug – 28 Aug8D / 7N · up to 16 dives
    The Golden Loop - North/Brother/Safaga · Hurghada → Hurghada
    Available
    from USD 1.360 /person
  • 28Aug
    28 Aug – 04 Sept8D / 7N · up to 16 dives
    Treasures of the North · Hurghada → Hurghada
    Available
    from USD 1.280 /person

Included

  • Airport - boat - airport group transfers
  • Cabin to share with private bathroom and air-conditioning
  • Full board
  • Tea / coffee / soft drinks / water and juice
  • 16 dives including a night dive
  • 12 L aluminium tank and weights
  • Nitrox (if available)

Required extras

  • !Government tax: EUR 150 per person (paid in cash on board)
  • !Crew tip: minimum EUR 70 per person per week
  • !Egypt visa: EUR 40 with Seafari airport assistance or USD 30 on arrival
  • !Dive and repatriation insurance (mandatory)
  • !Flights
  • !Egypt visa (EUR 40 with Seafari assistance or USD 30 on arrival)
  • !Government tax (EUR 150 cash on board)
  • !Crew tip (minimum EUR 70)
  • !Dive equipment rental
  • !Alcoholic drinks
  • !Dive and repatriation insurance

Optional extras

  • +Full dive kit EUR 140 per week; BCD or regulator EUR 50; wetsuit EUR 50; snorkel set EUR 30; lamp EUR 20; dive computer EUR 35 per trip
  • +Steel 15 L tank EUR 40 per week (if available)
  • +Private guide (max 4 guests) EUR 470 per week (pre-booking required)
  • +Hyperbaric chamber insurance EUR 8 per trip
  • +Nitrox course EUR 140
  • +Advanced course EUR 205 (plus EUR 95 book and certification)
  • +Beer and wine

Cabins

  • Lower Deck Twin
    Lower Deck Twin
    Twin · sleeps 2 · Lower Deck
    Private bathroom · from 1.460 EUR/person
  • Main Deck Double
    Main Deck Double
    Double · sleeps 2 · Main Deck
    Private bathroom · from 1.460 EUR/person
  • Main Deck Twin
    Main Deck Twin
    Twin · sleeps 2 · Main Deck
    Private bathroom · from 1.460 EUR/person
  • Sun Deck Double
    Sun Deck Double
    Double · sleeps 2 · Sun Deck
    Private bathroom · from 1.460 EUR/person
  • Upper Deck Double
    Upper Deck Double
    Double · sleeps 2 · Upper Deck
    Private bathroom · from 1.460 EUR/person
  • Upper Deck Twin
    Upper Deck Twin
    Twin · sleeps 2 · Upper Deck
    Private bathroom · from 1.460 EUR/person

Boat specifications

Length
41 m
Max guests
32
Cabins
16
Min. certification
Advanced OW
Minimum logged dives
50
Decks
5
Power
220 V European sockets
Tanks
12 L aluminium, DIN and INT
Cabins
16
Length
41 m
Max guests
32
Year renovated
2018

Gear rental: Full kit EUR 140 per week, BCD or regulator EUR 50, wetsuit EUR 50, snorkel set EUR 30, lamp EUR 20 per week, dive computer EUR 35 per trip, steel 15 L tank EUR 40 per week. Book before departure, pay on board.

Payments: Prices in EUR per person sharing. Main, upper and sun deck cabins carry a supplement of EUR 70 per person per week. The government tax of EUR 150 per person is paid in cash on board.

Boat features

  • 41 m long, 5 passenger decks
  • 16 air-conditioned cabins with private bathroom and WC
  • Bath towels, beach towels and bathrobes provided
  • Restaurant on the lower deck
  • Lounge, bar and outdoor sitting area on the upper deck
  • Jacuzzi area on the sun deck
  • Observation area with sun loungers on the high deck
  • 220 V European sockets

Food & drinks

  • Full board with international and local cuisine
  • Tea, coffee, soft drinks, drinking water and fruit juice included at any time
  • Afternoon snacks
  • Beer and wine at extra cost

Diving on board

  • 16 dives a week including 1 night dive
  • 2 to 3 dives a day, maximum depth 40 m
  • Free Nitrox when available
  • 12 litre aluminium tanks (DIN and INT) and weights included
  • Steel 15 litre tanks on request
  • Diving station and dive platform on the main deck
  • Two zodiacs
  • Rental equipment and courses on board (book in advance)

Navigation & safety

  • Emergency room on the main deck
  • Hyperbaric chamber insurance available
  • Dive and repatriation insurance required

Languages spoken on board

EnglishFrenchArabic

Drawings & Vessel Layouts

M/Y Topaz deck plan
M/Y Topaz deck plan
Reviews
5.0
78 reviews on TripAdvisor