Red Sea Divers

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or ++44 1752 504181 from outside the UK

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NORTHERN EGYPT LIVEABOARD

ON THE 12 BERTH

"M/Y Orchid"

Completely refurbished in 2010

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NITROX fills available on board

MY Orchid is a 26 metre, purpose built liveaboard offering 12 divers spacious and comfortable air-conditioned ensuite accommodation in five twin berth cabins and a double suite. For added comfort, and lighter luggage, each guest enjoys two towels! Add to that the sundeck with drinks fridges, dive deck with platform, air-conditioned saloon and you have a spacious vessel complete with all the diving and safety equipment, including two Zodiacs. She is also equipped with dive deck showers and a fresh water dunk tank for rinsing cameras and torches.

 

LENGTH..............26 MTS

BEAM................6.5 MTS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AIR CONDITIONING IN THE LOUNGE AND  WITH INDIVIDUAL CONTROLS IN EACH CABIN

 

 

 

BERTHS..............12 ( 5 x TWIN BUNKS WITH PRIVATE TOILET/SHOWER)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

+ 1 DOUBLE WITH PRIVATE TOILET/SHOWER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6 MAIN CABINS HAVE THEIR OWN SMALL FRIDGE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TOILETS/SHOWERS.....6 IN CABINS + 1 SHOWER/TOILET ON MAIN DECK

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

M/Y Orchid - Technical Details

Specification
Type: Wooden hull - Year built: 1998 - Refitted: 2010
Length: 26m - Beam: 6.5m - Draft: 2m
Engines: 2 x 325 HP Caterpillar - Generators: 1 x 34 kW, 1 x 60 kW Caterpillar
Navigation and Communication system: GPS Chart Plotter/Marine electronics Radar/ Depth Sounder/DSC VHF/SSB Radio
Fresh water capacity: 1 x desalination system 1000 litres per hour
Diving facilities
Air compressors: 2 x Bauer Marine
Dive deck: equipped with 12 litre Aluminium tanks as standard and 15 litre tanks on request. 3m x 5m dive platform.
Dive equipment rental: Full range (25 Euro per day for full equipment)
Medical Oxygen and comprehensive First Aid available: Oxygen/Medic First Aid kit
Photography
Power sockets for battery chargers and flash: Yes
Camera rinsing tank: Yes
Hospitality
Accommodation:
  • Lower deck: 5 x twin beds with ensuite and air-con
  • Upper deck: 1 x double bed cabin with ensuite and air-con
Salon & Dining room: 1 x air conditioned
Entertainment: TV/Media Player/AV output adapter/bar facilities
Sundecks: 2 x sundecks
Towels: 2 per guest on week safaris and 1 per guest on mini-safaris
Special diets catered for on request
Additional
Life jackets
1 x life raft
Oxygen kit, First Aid kit
2 x Zodiacs 25hp
Guests
Maximum 12
Crew
5 crew members
1 or 2 dive guides

ITINERARY

The "M/Y ORCHID" sleeping a max of 12 divers is a 26 metre boat that is great for smaller groups (will start any available week with individuals).

This lovely boat sails from Sharm with an itinerary around the northern sites to dive a wonderful mixture of wrecks, coral and reefs in the Northern Red Sea. Sites may include the wrecks at Abu Nuhas, the wreck of SS Thistlegorm, Ras Mohamed, Tiran Islands etc. The prices quoted include Sunday flights direct from London Gatwick to the diving resorts of Sharm and transfers to the boat - MANCHESTER FLIGHTS also available to Sharm every Saturday or Sunday

Availability for Groups and individuals

Group Discount:
9 pay, 10th goes free on Boat (not free on Flights)

Check our constantly updated list of availabilities on Red Sea Liveaboards

by clicking Datelist

Flights to Sharm depart Sunday or Saturday and return the following Sunday or Saturday depending on season

Prices include flights as above, Egyptian airport to boat transfers, all food and some drinks, extras are entry visa (payable on arrival 15 US Dollars). All divers must have travel insurance with medical cover for diving - Travel Insurance is available from 25 UK pounds  with medical cover for diving, for UK Residents only - Click insurance for cover details.

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Red Sea Divers, Western Hangar, Lawrence Rd, Mount Batten, Plymouth, PL9 9SJ.
Company Number: 5080568/VAT Number: GB837239606

Booking Hotline - Telephone 01752 504181 from inside UK

  or ++44 1752 504181 from outside the UK

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