Daedalus Reef
An impressive looking boat, sails to the most impressive diving spots in the Red Sea. Dive in style on board MY Blue Seas.
Built in December 2004 at an impressive length of 42m and breadth of 8m, MY Blue Seas is the combined result of Egypt’s years of yacht building experience and modern technology. Its temperate and elegant outlines are matched with a classic interior and layout.
MY Blue Seas cruises all routes from the North to the South taking in the most famed and sought-after itineraries from the classical Northern Wrecks & Reefs down to the marine parks of Brothers, Daedalus, Zabargad & Rocky offering you up to 21 dives per week.
An impressive looking boat
MY Blue Seas interior walls and furnishings are veneered in matching walnut, while floors are refined in inlaid maple and teak, outside you can find 2 spacious partly shaded cushioned sun decks having an ample space for relaxation. Twin staircases lead to a large dive platform with a charging station for your torch and camera batteries, equipment rinsing facilities and on deck showers.
Included within your charter are 3 freshly prepared meals per day, selected snacks between dives, bottled soft drinks, mineral water, tea and coffee.
Extras available to purchase on board are local wines, beers, mixers and diet drinks.
Gallery
Life on board
Upon arrival you will be led aboard and you will receive your boat briefing whilst your evening meal is being prepared. During dinner you have the chance to meet your fellow divers for the week and chat about the reefs you’re likely to visit.
The following morning after breakfast MY Blue Seas aims to leave port between 8am and 9am, but departure time is in the hands of the coast guard so please allow an hour either way.
On the MY Blue Seas you dive “Nitrox for free”.
Weekly schedule on MY Blue Seas:
Day 1: 2 to 3 dives
Day 2 to 5: Up to 4 dives (No Marine Park)
Day 2 to 5: up to 3 dives (Marine Park)
Day 6: 2 dives
Important recommendations
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.
On the MY Blue Seas, MY Blue Pearl and MY Blue you dive “Nitrox for free”.
Services
MY Blue Seas
7 days liveaboard (advertised route)
Lodging: in DC, with shower and toilet
Board: FB, coffee, water, tea, and soft drinks
Diving: 3 to 4 dives per day, last day 2 dives, tanks, weights, and dive guide
Nitrox: FOR FREE
Transportation: For safaris from / to Port Ghalib the transfer from / to airport HRG or RMF is included, for safaris from / to HRG the transfer from / to airport HRG is included.
Fees 2023, Visa, local taxes per person & tour
Visa: 30,-€
Ras Mohamed: 5,- €
North & Wrecks: 175,-€
North & Tiran: 185,-€
North & Brothers (from/to HRG ): 200,-€
North & Brothers (from/to PG ): 220,- €
St. Johns: 195,-€
Daedalus & Fury Shoal: 255,-€
Brothers-Daedalus-Elphinstone: 255,-€
Daedalus-Rocky-Zabargad: 255,-€
Rocky-Zabargad-St.Johns: 255,-€
These fees are to be paid on board!
Information: After Arrival in Hurghada or Marsa Alam you will be transferred to the boat, dinner and departure the following morning.
Subject to change!
Diving courses
AOWD – price on request
PRO NRC- Nitrox course 135,-€
Technical Data
Routes: MY Blue Seas offers all Red Sea Liveaboard Routes.
Length: 42 m.
Width: 8 m.
Speed: 12 to 14 knots.
Engines: 2x Caterpillar: V12 Cylinders, 3412cc. 764 HP each.
Generators: 2x Kohler 70 KW.
Power Supply: 220 Volt.
Water Supply: 14.000 litre & 2 x Desalination-Plan 5678 litre/ day sea recovery scr awc 1500-2.
Navigation: 2 Double pulse radar systems 36/48n.m., 2 Echo Sounder, 2 GPS Coloured LCD Sounder, Chart plotter.
Communication: 3 Radio-tele. HF, SSB,DSC, GSM Mobile.
Marine Rescue Radio: 6 Nautilus LifeLine VHF marine radio with GPS.
Safety: 2x Life rafts each for 25 Persons, Farady Marine Fire Alarm System.
First Aid: 2x 50-liter Oxygen Tanks + 2x DAN oxygen kit.
Equipment: 20x 12 l Alu Tanks with DIN/INT valve, 15-litre Steel tanks on request.
Diving: 2x Bauer Compressor (Mariner 200 litre/min) + NRC Nitrox Membran System (NRC Extreme 7).
Facilities: 12x deluxe double or twin bed cabins with en suite bathroom, salon with air-conditioning and 2 sun decks.
Safety
In terms of safety, the MY Blue Seas is equipped with Rescue Radios Nautilus Lifeline.