05 Sep 2024 |
Emperor - Famous Five |
Hurghada |
Route: Famous Five, 7 Nights. 7 spaces available. 30+ Logged Dives. |
£1278 |
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12 Sep 2024 |
Emperor - Daedalus, Fury and Elphinstone |
Port Ghalib |
Route: Daedalus, Fury & Elphinstone, 7 Nights. 7 spaces available. 30+ logged dives. |
£991 |
ENQUIRE |
26 Sep 2024 |
Emperor - South and St.Johns |
Port Ghalib |
Route: South & St Johns, 7 Nights. 7 spaces available. PADI Open Water Diver or equivalent. |
£1371 |
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03 Oct 2024 |
Emperor - South and St.Johns |
Port Ghalib |
Route: South & St Johns, 7 Nights. 2 spaces available. PADI Open Water Diver or equivalent. |
£1371 |
ENQUIRE |
24 Oct 2024 |
Emperor - South and St.Johns |
Port Ghalib |
Route: South & St Johns, 7 Nights. Enquire for availability. PADI Open Water Diver or equivalent. |
£1371 |
ENQUIRE |
31 Oct 2024 |
Simply the Best |
Port Ghalib |
Route: Simply the Best, 7 Nights. Enquire for availability. 30+ Logged Dives - PADI Open Water. |
POA |
ENQUIRE |
07 Nov 2024 |
Emperor - South and St.Johns |
Port Ghalib |
Route: South & St Johns, 7 Nights. 4 spaces available. PADI Open Water Diver or equivalent. |
£1371 |
ENQUIRE |
14 Nov 2024 |
Emperor - South and St.Johns |
Port Ghalib |
Route: South & St Johns, 7 Nights. 7 spaces available. PADI Open Water Diver or equivalent. |
£1371 |
ENQUIRE |
29 Nov 2024 |
Emperor - Safaga, Brothers & Elphinstone |
Port Ghalib |
Route: Safaga, Brothers & Elphinstone, 7 Nights. 18 spaces available. 30+ logged dives. |
£1239 |
ENQUIRE |
06 Dec 2024 |
Emperor - Reefs and Wrecks |
Hurghada |
Route: Reefs & Wrecks, 7 Nights. 3 spaces available. PADI Open Water Diver or equivalent. |
£1062 |
ENQUIRE |
20 Dec 2024 |
Emperor - Reefs and Wrecks |
Hurghada |
Route: Reefs & Wrecks, 7 Nights. 22 spaces available. PADI Open Water Diver or equivalent. |
£1062 |
ENQUIRE |
27 Dec 2024 |
Emperor - Reefs and Wrecks |
Hurghada |
Route: Reefs & Wrecks, 7 Nights. 20 spaces available. PADI Open Water Diver or equivalent. |
£1062 |
ENQUIRE |
20 Feb 2025 |
Emperor - South and St.Johns |
Port Ghalib |
Route: South & St Johns, 7 Nights. 26 spaces available. PADI Open Water Diver or equivalent. |
£1150 |
ENQUIRE |
06 Mar 2025 |
Emperor - South and St.Johns |
Port Ghalib |
Route: South & St Johns, 7 Nights. 26 spaces available. PADI Open Water Diver or equivalent. |
£1150 |
ENQUIRE |
13 Mar 2025 |
Emperor - South and St.Johns |
Port Ghalib |
Route: South & St Johns, 7 Nights. 26 spaces available. PADI Open Water Diver or equivalent. |
£1150 |
ENQUIRE |
20 Mar 2025 |
Emperor - South and St.Johns |
Port Ghalib |
Route: South & St Johns, 7 Nights. 14 spaces available. PADI Open Water Diver or equivalent. |
£1150 |
ENQUIRE |
27 Mar 2025 |
Emperor - South and St.Johns |
Port Ghalib |
Route: South & St Johns, 7 Nights. 26 spaces available. PADI Open Water Diver or equivalent. |
£1150 |
ENQUIRE |
03 Apr 2025 |
Southern Solitude |
Port Ghalib |
Route: Southern Solitude, 7 Nights. 16 spaces available. 30+ Logged Dives - PADI Advanced. |
£1327 |
ENQUIRE |
17 Apr 2025 |
Emperor - South and St.Johns |
Port Ghalib |
Route: South & St Johns, 7 Nights. 23 spaces available. PADI Open Water Diver or equivalent. |
£1283 |
ENQUIRE |
24 Apr 2025 |
Simply the Best |
Port Ghalib |
Route: Simply the Best, 7 Nights. 26 spaces available. 30+ Logged Dives - PADI Open Water. |
£1327 |
ENQUIRE |
01 May 2025 |
Emperor - South and St.Johns |
Port Ghalib |
Route: South & St Johns, 7 Nights. 24 spaces available. PADI Open Water Diver or equivalent. |
£1283 |
ENQUIRE |
08 May 2025 |
Emperor - Daedalus, Fury and Elphinstone |
Port Ghalib |
Route: Daedalus, Fury & Elphinstone, 7 Nights. 20 spaces available. 30+ logged dives. |
£1239 |
ENQUIRE |
15 May 2025 |
Emperor - South and St.Johns |
Port Ghalib |
Route: South & St Johns, 7 Nights. 23 spaces available. PADI Open Water Diver or equivalent. |
£1283 |
ENQUIRE |
22 May 2025 |
Southern Solitude |
Port Ghalib |
Route: Southern Solitude, 7 Nights. 26 spaces available. 30+ Logged Dives - PADI Advanced. |
£1327 |
ENQUIRE |
29 May 2025 |
Emperor - South and St.Johns |
Port Ghalib |
Route: South & St Johns, 7 Nights. 22 spaces available. PADI Open Water Diver or equivalent. |
£1283 |
ENQUIRE |
05 Jun 2025 |
Emperor - Daedalus, Fury and Elphinstone |
Port Ghalib |
Route: Daedalus, Fury & Elphinstone, 7 Nights. 26 spaces available. 30+ logged dives. |
£1239 |
ENQUIRE |
12 Jun 2025 |
Emperor - South and St.Johns |
Port Ghalib |
Route: South & St Johns, 7 Nights. 26 spaces available. PADI Open Water Diver or equivalent. |
£1283 |
ENQUIRE |
19 Jun 2025 |
Simply the Best |
Port Ghalib |
Route: Simply the Best, 7 Nights. 24 spaces available. 30+ Logged Dives - PADI Open Water. |
£1327 |
ENQUIRE |
26 Jun 2025 |
Emperor - South and St.Johns |
Port Ghalib |
Route: South & St Johns, 7 Nights. 24 spaces available. PADI Open Water Diver or equivalent. |
£1283 |
ENQUIRE |
03 Jul 2025 |
Emperor - South and St.Johns |
Port Ghalib |
Route: South & St Johns, 7 Nights. 24 spaces available. PADI Open Water Diver or equivalent. |
£1283 |
ENQUIRE |
10 Jul 2025 |
Emperor - South and St.Johns |
Port Ghalib |
Route: South & St Johns, 7 Nights. 26 spaces available. PADI Open Water Diver or equivalent. |
£1283 |
ENQUIRE |
17 Jul 2025 |
Emperor - South and St.Johns |
Port Ghalib |
Route: South & St Johns, 7 Nights. 24 spaces available. PADI Open Water Diver or equivalent. |
£1283 |
ENQUIRE |
24 Jul 2025 |
Simply the Best |
Port Ghalib |
Route: Simply the Best, 7 Nights. 24 spaces available. 30+ Logged Dives - PADI Open Water. |
£1327 |
ENQUIRE |
31 Jul 2025 |
Southern Solitude |
Port Ghalib |
Route: Southern Solitude, 7 Nights. 24 spaces available. 30+ Logged Dives - PADI Advanced. |
£1327 |
ENQUIRE |
07 Aug 2025 |
Emperor - South and St.Johns |
Port Ghalib |
Route: South & St Johns, 7 Nights. 23 spaces available. PADI Open Water Diver or equivalent. |
£1283 |
ENQUIRE |
14 Aug 2025 |
Simply the Best |
Port Ghalib |
Route: Simply the Best, 7 Nights. 18 spaces available. 30+ Logged Dives - PADI Open Water. |
£1327 |
ENQUIRE |
11 Sep 2025 |
Emperor - South and St.Johns |
Port Ghalib |
Route: South & St Johns, 7 Nights. 26 spaces available. PADI Open Water Diver or equivalent. |
£1283 |
ENQUIRE |
18 Sep 2025 |
Southern Solitude |
Port Ghalib |
Route: Southern Solitude, 7 Nights. 26 spaces available. 30+ Logged Dives - PADI Advanced. |
£1416 |
ENQUIRE |
25 Sep 2025 |
Emperor - South and St.Johns |
Port Ghalib |
Route: South & St Johns, 7 Nights. 12 spaces available. PADI Open Water Diver or equivalent. |
£1371 |
ENQUIRE |
02 Oct 2025 |
Emperor - South and St.Johns |
Port Ghalib |
Route: South & St Johns, 7 Nights. 15 spaces available. PADI Open Water Diver or equivalent. |
£1371 |
ENQUIRE |
09 Oct 2025 |
Southern Solitude |
Port Ghalib |
Route: Southern Solitude, 7 Nights. 24 spaces available. 30+ Logged Dives - PADI Advanced. |
£1416 |
ENQUIRE |
16 Oct 2025 |
Simply the Best |
Port Ghalib |
Route: Simply the Best, 7 Nights. 8 spaces available. 30+ Logged Dives - PADI Open Water. |
£1416 |
ENQUIRE |
30 Oct 2025 |
Simply the Best |
Port Ghalib |
Route: Simply the Best, 7 Nights. 26 spaces available. 30+ Logged Dives - PADI Open Water. |
£1416 |
ENQUIRE |
13 Nov 2025 |
Emperor - South and St.Johns |
Port Ghalib |
Route: South & St Johns, 7 Nights. 26 spaces available. PADI Open Water Diver or equivalent. |
£1371 |
ENQUIRE |
20 Nov 2025 |
Southern Solitude |
Port Ghalib |
Route: Southern Solitude, 7 Nights. 26 spaces available. 30+ Logged Dives - PADI Advanced. |
£1327 |
ENQUIRE |
27 Nov 2025 |
Emperor - Safaga, Brothers & Elphinstone |
Port Ghalib |
Route: Safaga, Brothers & Elphinstone, 7 Nights. 26 spaces available. 30+ logged dives. |
£1239 |
ENQUIRE |
05 Dec 2025 |
Emperor - Reefs and Wrecks |
Hurghada |
Route: Reefs & Wrecks, 7 Nights. 26 spaces available. PADI Open Water Diver or equivalent. |
£1062 |
ENQUIRE |
12 Dec 2025 |
Emperor - Reefs and Wrecks |
Hurghada |
Route: Reefs & Wrecks, 7 Nights. 10 spaces available. PADI Open Water Diver or equivalent. |
£1150 |
ENQUIRE |
19 Dec 2025 |
Emperor - Reefs and Wrecks |
Hurghada |
Route: Reefs & Wrecks, 7 Nights. 10 spaces available. PADI Open Water Diver or equivalent. |
£1150 |
ENQUIRE |
26 Dec 2025 |
Emperor - Reefs and Wrecks |
Hurghada |
Route: Reefs & Wrecks, 7 Nights. 10 spaces available. PADI Open Water Diver or equivalent. |
£1150 |
ENQUIRE |
19 Feb 2026 |
Emperor - South and St.Johns |
Port Ghalib |
Route: South & St Johns, 7 Nights. 26 spaces available. PADI Open Water Diver or equivalent. |
£1150 |
ENQUIRE |
26 Feb 2026 |
Emperor - South and St.Johns |
Port Ghalib |
Route: South & St Johns, 7 Nights. 26 spaces available. PADI Open Water Diver or equivalent. |
£1150 |
ENQUIRE |
05 Mar 2026 |
Emperor - South and St.Johns |
Port Ghalib |
Route: South & St Johns, 7 Nights. 26 spaces available. PADI Open Water Diver or equivalent. |
£1150 |
ENQUIRE |
12 Mar 2026 |
Emperor - South and St.Johns |
Port Ghalib |
Route: South & St Johns, 7 Nights. 26 spaces available. PADI Open Water Diver or equivalent. |
£1150 |
ENQUIRE |
19 Mar 2026 |
Emperor - South and St.Johns |
Port Ghalib |
Route: South & St Johns, 7 Nights. 26 spaces available. PADI Open Water Diver or equivalent. |
£1150 |
ENQUIRE |
26 Mar 2026 |
Emperor - South and St.Johns |
Port Ghalib |
Route: South & St Johns, 7 Nights. 26 spaces available. PADI Open Water Diver or equivalent. |
£1150 |
ENQUIRE |
02 Apr 2026 |
Southern Solitude |
Port Ghalib |
Route: Southern Solitude, 7 Nights. 26 spaces available. 30+ Logged Dives - PADI Advanced. |
£1327 |
ENQUIRE |
09 Apr 2026 |
Emperor - Daedalus, Fury and Elphinstone |
Port Ghalib |
Route: Daedalus, Fury & Elphinstone, 7 Nights. 26 spaces available. 30+ logged dives. |
£1239 |
ENQUIRE |
16 Apr 2026 |
Emperor - South and St.Johns |
Port Ghalib |
Route: South & St Johns, 7 Nights. 26 spaces available. PADI Open Water Diver or equivalent. |
£1283 |
ENQUIRE |
23 Apr 2026 |
Simply the Best |
Port Ghalib |
Route: Simply the Best, 7 Nights. 26 spaces available. 30+ Logged Dives - PADI Open Water. |
£1327 |
ENQUIRE |
30 Apr 2026 |
Emperor - South and St.Johns |
Port Ghalib |
Route: South & St Johns, 7 Nights. 26 spaces available. PADI Open Water Diver or equivalent. |
£1283 |
ENQUIRE |
07 May 2026 |
Southern Solitude |
Port Ghalib |
Route: Southern Solitude, 7 Nights. 26 spaces available. 30+ Logged Dives - PADI Advanced. |
£1327 |
ENQUIRE |
14 May 2026 |
Emperor - South and St.Johns |
Port Ghalib |
Route: South & St Johns, 7 Nights. 26 spaces available. PADI Open Water Diver or equivalent. |
£1283 |
ENQUIRE |
21 May 2026 |
Southern Solitude |
Port Ghalib |
Route: Southern Solitude, 7 Nights. 26 spaces available. 30+ Logged Dives - PADI Advanced. |
£1327 |
ENQUIRE |
28 May 2026 |
Emperor - South and St.Johns |
Port Ghalib |
Route: South & St Johns, 7 Nights. 26 spaces available. PADI Open Water Diver or equivalent. |
£1283 |
ENQUIRE |
04 Jun 2026 |
Emperor - Daedalus, Fury and Elphinstone |
Port Ghalib |
Route: Daedalus, Fury & Elphinstone, 7 Nights. 26 spaces available. 30+ logged dives. |
£1239 |
ENQUIRE |
11 Jun 2026 |
Emperor - South and St.Johns |
Port Ghalib |
Route: South & St Johns, 7 Nights. 26 spaces available. PADI Open Water Diver or equivalent. |
£1283 |
ENQUIRE |
18 Jun 2026 |
Simply the Best |
Port Ghalib |
Route: Simply the Best, 7 Nights. 26 spaces available. 30+ Logged Dives - PADI Open Water. |
£1327 |
ENQUIRE |
25 Jun 2026 |
Emperor - South and St.Johns |
Port Ghalib |
Route: South & St Johns, 7 Nights. 26 spaces available. PADI Open Water Diver or equivalent. |
£1283 |
ENQUIRE |
02 Jul 2026 |
Emperor - South and St.Johns |
Port Ghalib |
Route: South & St Johns, 7 Nights. 26 spaces available. PADI Open Water Diver or equivalent. |
£1283 |
ENQUIRE |
09 Jul 2026 |
Emperor - South and St.Johns |
Port Ghalib |
Route: South & St Johns, 7 Nights. 26 spaces available. PADI Open Water Diver or equivalent. |
£1283 |
ENQUIRE |
16 Jul 2026 |
Emperor - South and St.Johns |
Port Ghalib |
Route: South & St Johns, 7 Nights. 26 spaces available. PADI Open Water Diver or equivalent. |
£1283 |
ENQUIRE |
23 Jul 2026 |
Simply the Best |
Port Ghalib |
Route: Simply the Best, 7 Nights. 26 spaces available. 30+ Logged Dives - PADI Open Water. |
£1327 |
ENQUIRE |
30 Jul 2026 |
Southern Solitude |
Port Ghalib |
Route: Southern Solitude, 7 Nights. 26 spaces available. 30+ Logged Dives - PADI Advanced. |
£1327 |
ENQUIRE |
06 Aug 2026 |
Emperor - South and St.Johns |
Port Ghalib |
Route: South & St Johns, 7 Nights. 26 spaces available. PADI Open Water Diver or equivalent. |
£1283 |
ENQUIRE |
13 Aug 2026 |
Simply the Best |
Port Ghalib |
Route: Simply the Best, 7 Nights. 26 spaces available. 30+ Logged Dives - PADI Open Water. |
£1327 |
ENQUIRE |
10 Sep 2026 |
Emperor - South and St.Johns |
Port Ghalib |
Route: South & St Johns, 7 Nights. 26 spaces available. PADI Open Water Diver or equivalent. |
£1283 |
ENQUIRE |
17 Sep 2026 |
Southern Solitude |
Port Ghalib |
Route: Southern Solitude, 7 Nights. 26 spaces available. 30+ Logged Dives - PADI Advanced. |
£1327 |
ENQUIRE |
24 Sep 2026 |
Emperor - South and St.Johns |
Port Ghalib |
Route: South & St Johns, 7 Nights. 26 spaces available. PADI Open Water Diver or equivalent. |
£1371 |
ENQUIRE |
01 Oct 2026 |
Emperor - South and St.Johns |
Port Ghalib |
Route: South & St Johns, 7 Nights. 26 spaces available. PADI Open Water Diver or equivalent. |
£1371 |
ENQUIRE |
08 Oct 2026 |
Southern Solitude |
Port Ghalib |
Route: Southern Solitude, 7 Nights. 26 spaces available. 30+ Logged Dives - PADI Advanced. |
£1416 |
ENQUIRE |
15 Oct 2026 |
Simply the Best |
Port Ghalib |
Route: Simply the Best, 7 Nights. 26 spaces available. 30+ Logged Dives - PADI Open Water. |
£1416 |
ENQUIRE |
22 Oct 2026 |
Emperor - South and St.Johns |
Port Ghalib |
Route: South & St Johns, 7 Nights. 26 spaces available. PADI Open Water Diver or equivalent. |
£1371 |
ENQUIRE |
29 Oct 2026 |
Simply the Best |
Port Ghalib |
Route: Simply the Best, 7 Nights. 26 spaces available. 30+ Logged Dives - PADI Open Water. |
£1416 |
ENQUIRE |
05 Nov 2026 |
Emperor - South and St.Johns |
Port Ghalib |
Route: South & St Johns, 7 Nights. 26 spaces available. PADI Open Water Diver or equivalent. |
£1371 |
ENQUIRE |
12 Nov 2026 |
Emperor - South and St.Johns |
Port Ghalib |
Route: South & St Johns, 7 Nights. 26 spaces available. PADI Open Water Diver or equivalent. |
£1371 |
ENQUIRE |
19 Nov 2026 |
Southern Solitude |
Port Ghalib |
Route: Southern Solitude, 7 Nights. 26 spaces available. 30+ Logged Dives - PADI Advanced. |
£1416 |
ENQUIRE |
26 Nov 2026 |
Emperor - Safaga, Brothers & Elphinstone |
Port Ghalib |
Route: Safaga, Brothers & Elphinstone, 7 Nights. 26 spaces available. 30+ logged dives. |
£1239 |
ENQUIRE |
03 Dec 2026 |
Emperor - Reefs and Wrecks |
Hurghada |
Route: Reefs & Wrecks, 7 Nights. 26 spaces available. PADI Open Water Diver or equivalent. |
£1062 |
ENQUIRE |
10 Dec 2026 |
Emperor - Reefs and Wrecks |
Hurghada |
Route: Reefs & Wrecks, 7 Nights. 26 spaces available. PADI Open Water Diver or equivalent. |
£1062 |
ENQUIRE |
17 Dec 2026 |
Emperor - Reefs and Wrecks |
Hurghada |
Route: Reefs & Wrecks, 7 Nights. 26 spaces available. PADI Open Water Diver or equivalent. |
£1062 |
ENQUIRE |
24 Dec 2026 |
Emperor - Reefs and Wrecks |
Hurghada |
Route: Reefs & Wrecks, 7 Nights. 26 spaces available. PADI Open Water Diver or equivalent. |
£1062 |
ENQUIRE |
31 Dec 2026 |
Emperor - Reefs and Wrecks |
Hurghada |
Route: Reefs & Wrecks, 7 Nights. 26 spaces available. PADI Open Water Diver or equivalent. |
£1062 |
ENQUIRE |
Great boat, very good
"Great boat, very good briefings, good kit, professional guiding and a pastry chef. "
Russell J
Addicted to the Liveaboard Experience!
"Will and I have just returned from our week on the Emperor Elite and wanted to let you know what an excellent time we had!
First of all, we are now (as expected) addicted to the Liveaboard experience! I think that's partly down to the concept but we were also blown away by the service from both Regaldive and the Emperor Elite team.
From start to finish we received excellent service from Regaldive and felt very much in safe hands when we were out there. The process of booking was also fabulous, all thanks to you and your colleagues! You were helpful and knowledgeable and answered all of my random questions!
The service on board was fantastic, the guides were friendly, approachable and experienced and we felt in safe hands and the crew were unbelievably hard working! They were always there to help a tired diver and give them a warm drink!
We also seemed to have an upgrade to the Junior Suite which was a cheeky little surprise.
Will and I are so impressed that we are planning to go back again this year, during the warmer months, on another itinerary so we will definitely be looking to use Regaldive again.
Thank you again!
Jo and Will"
Jo Guest - Herts
Fantastic liveaboard holiday | Thanks to Regaldive!
"Thanks to Regaldive for booking our fantastic Liveaboard holiday in the Red Sea (South & St. John's (Marsa Ghalib Port/Marsa Ghalib Port).
Everything ran smoothly from beginning to end.
Following a good flight we were meet by the Regaldive Rep in Hurghada who made sure we were okey and put us on the transfer bus. We arrived to a warm welcome by Emperor Elite, followed by a fabulous week of diving, food and lovely company. All the Staff on board were fantastic.
We will defiantly be booking again."
Marcus & Sally - UK
The liveaboard accommodation was excellent
"Emperor Elite Liveaboard & Steigenberger Land Based Stay
I think we had a good time on the boat. I chose this area because I was interested in the wrecks although I seem to remember I was told there was a good mix of wreck and non wreck diving. I think outside of the wrecks the coral and marine life were a bit limited and Andrea who is claustrophobic wasn't able to do a number of the dives because there was no buddy who just wanted to do the outside. I missed out on a few penetrations because of this but I'm not complaining.
Some positives
• The diving was well spaced through out the day for me. We only did one night dive. Some complained that they'd have preferred 4 day time dives as a lot of people skipped the night dives as they were on pretty average dive sites.
• Andrea commented that Khalil our guide was better than the other guide Jesse.
• The food was very good. We were very pleasantly surprised by the food. Every meal was something different. The deserts on NYE were spectacular. For me, the breakfast was the best meal of the day. We actually gained weight because we couldn't resist the good food!
• The staff were awesome. The chef, dining crew and boat boys were all really good.
• The transfers and ground arrangements were awesome. Couldn't improve this.
• The liveaboard accommodation was excellent. We were both very comfortable.
• The hotel was exceptional. Than you so much for booking us in to this and making sure we were all inclusive. I played 2 rounds of golf a day and thoroughly enjoyed the hotel site, the food and the atmosphere/ambience.
Some areas for improvement
• The water was very cold. On out first test dive we came out of the water after only 35 minutes and we both had severe shakes. We both stuggled to get out of our gear and needed help. The hire suits were 5mm and for us this just wasn't enough. We asked for thicker wetsuits but were told that nothing else was on board. We tried diving again and came up after 30 minutes (possibly less) and was hyperthermic. We pleaded again for another day and was told there was nothing. We tried borrowing from other guests. In the end I was really upset as I couldn't imagine doing any more dives.
I complained several times to Khalil and Jesse and after 2 days Khalil finally lent me his spare 7mm semi dry wetsuit. It was a few sizes too big but did actually keep me warm enough to start diving again. Andrea was able to borrow a spare 3mm shorty off a lady and put that on under her 5mm hire suit. I know some people were fine with 3 mm wetsuits during this trip but they were much larger and carrying a lot more of there own insulation. I think there should have been better advice and some spare kit on board. It makes no sense not to have any and the other boats I've been on in Australia and Thailand both had spare suits of different sizes.
I think we would book with you again but I'd be inclined to do my home work a bit more on where we go. The area we went was good for wrecks, not so good for coral or marine life. I know I had high expectations considering everywhere I've been people have told me the 'red sea' is better. My experience was that I'm not sure I'd ever go back or that I'd recommend it. Perhaps there are better areas to the south but again, I'd have to do a lot of research. Next time somewhere definitely warmer!!"
Karl Turkovic - UK
Excellent Two Week Holiday!
"I had an excellent two week holiday on Emperor Elite where I was welcomed back by crew and guides like one of the family (OK it’s my 4th 2 week trip on her, but even so !). I was even visited and welcomed back by one of the guides from Asmaa who I had also dived with previously and who had heard that I was back.
My only problem was that I had to stop diving for a couple of days in the first week due to ear problems, having developed a bit of a cold, but Sonia the guide did everything she could to help me get clear quickly and I was back in by the end of the week and did all the dives I wanted in week 2.
The private taxi transfer on arrival was definitely a plus to get down more promptly than waiting for the general transfer. Although I didn’t object at that time of night, it is probably worth noting that the majority of the journey was undertaken at well over the speed limit. Much of the extra time gained this way was however lost on arrival at Ghalib as the (Hurghada based) driver had no idea where to drop me – I had more idea of the whereabouts of the boat than he, but couldn’t initially convince him that it was a boat I was going to, rather than a hotel! I’m not sure what would have happened with someone who hadn’t been before. After repeated rejections of hotels by me, eventually after numerous phone calls we got to the mooring area to find that Elite was fuelling and I was “rescued” by the crew in the RIB.
Elite was as ever fantastic, guides crew, accommodation food, everything ! I really was made to feel special with everyone being so pleasant and helpful, with nothing being to much bother and I was very sad to have to leave at the end of the holiday. Though I am a repeat guest, I got the impression that the same attention was applied to all the guests.
Itineraries were excellent, though as already mentioned I personally missed out on Daedalus in the first week. Having been going South since 2000, I am still being surprised on “South & St Johns” with new sites that I haven’t previously done with an excellent mix of great sites being arranged. The pre-flight hotel in Hurghada was fine, though I didn’t see much of it, other than the room, because I just slept!
Favourite memory was probably the all round friendliness shown by everyone on Elite.
All arrangements were excellent and the luggage allowance worked out fine - slightly over the top – but better that than finding that I was over the paid-for allowance and being charged excess."
Iain Paul - UK
Best Diving Holiday Ever!
"Firstly I would like to start with a massive thank you to you all for the best diving holiday ever! I thoroughly enjoyed every single minute of my trip on the Emperor Elite last week. From the diving through to the food finishing with the boat, it was all amazing!
I can't say a big enough thank you to the crew - Alaa, Mustafa, Hassan,Mohamed, Ibrahin, Alaa, Ahmed, Yasser, Saeed , dive guides - Ahmed & Momo and the Captain - Mahmond Hassan for making it a pleasure to dive each and everyday - they made the week run so smoothly - from the start they made it feel like home.
It was my first time in Egypt and my first time on a liveaboard and I won't be hesitating to come back next year for another week on the Elite! Everyone should try it!
After the diving experience I have had I would be very interested in completing my DM course in Egypt with you.
Once again thank you!"
Victoria Platt - UK
The Diving was Excellent!
"A quick report back from our trip. All was smooth on the transfer and the diving was excellent.
The boat was good (as we’d expected). Comfortable, nice food and a great crew and guides. Things were probably helped by it not being a full boat, and having fabulous weather, but a particular thumbs up for Sonia who was lovely - enthusiastic, knowledgeable and really friendly. "
Sean Bechhofer - UK
Great first liveaboard experience!
"We'd never been on a liveaboard before, and only had 10 logged dives each so we were a little nervous about the trip - no need! The trip was great, South and St John's was an ideal route for those with a bit less diving experience and it offered us all the dives we needed to complete our advanced open water qualification. We saw plenty of exciting stuff, including oceanic white tip sharks up close, tiger and silky sharks at a distance, giant green turtles, plus all the usual reef and wall diving flora and fauna. We also really enjoyed the landscapes of some of the dives.
The crew were brilliant, always right there when you needed anything. They were exceptionally well trained, picking up on our likes and dislikes, our food preferences etc. in order to be able to anticipate our needs. The guides, Ana and Sergio, were brilliant, and a pleasure to get to know. We felt super well cared for without being babysat so our diving really improved over the week as we gained independence.
The food was good, veggies are reasonably well catered for, though sometimes meals were carb heavy and vegetable light and protein was often limited to eggs first thing in the morning. To be honest I happiest when I ate the foul, falafel and hummus that we were only given a couple of times but which I think the staff ate most days - I would have happily eaten that with salad every day.
Regaldive were great and we'd be happy to book through them again.
We look forward to our next liveaboard diving holiday!"
Ellie - UK
Fantastic Week on Board the Elite - South and St Johns
"Just back from a fantastic week on board the Elite, the crew, staff, and guests where all very friendly and welcoming. There was a good mix of ages and nationalities and we all seemed to gel, well mostly LOL. The food on board was delicious and lots of it. Nothing was too much trouble for these guys on board. The diving was fabulous with a good variety of dive sites, the dive crew were faultless, the dive guides were very knowledgeable and very helpful. Sergio was an ace at finding nuddi branches and micro stuff and his enthusiasm was excellent. Many thanks to Explorer and Regaldive for a faultless holiday. If i was to fault anything then that would be it was over too quickly! Would highly recommend this boat and cant wait to do it again very soon......
Joe and Corrine"
joe langford - UK
Two Seriously Satisfied Divers!
"Everything was BEAUTIFUL!!! I wanna go back ASAP! I have to make a special mention to the crew on the Emperor Elite. The boat was clean, comfortable, and spacious. The crews are true professionals. They are on call 24/7 for eight weeks straight. They sleep where they can and are watching our every move to make sure we have whatever we want or need at ANY time. The dive guides have to be able to cope with any style of divers that come on board. It's such an organised routine from start to finish. Ahmed Ibrahim is exceptional at his job as a dive guide. I am very grateful for their compassion and attention to detail. "
Lisa and Andrew Rolfe - Hants
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