THE EMPEROR ECHO IS A CHARMING YACHT TO EXPLORE THE HIDDEN TREASURES OF THE RED SEA
The Emperor Echo vessel, a new acquisition for the Emperor Fleet is comfortable and elegant, built especially for diving. As you dive into the clear, azure water of the Red Sea with a visibility of 30-40m, you will explore the biodiversity of famous sites such as Ras Mohamed, Tiran Straits, Brother Islands, Elphinstone, Daedalus Reef, St Johns, and some of the most well known Wrecks in the World including the SS Thistlegorm. After an exhilarating day of diving aboard the Emperor Echo, enjoy the rest of your day on her spacious Sundeck, at the Bar, Indoor Salon or rest in your air-conditioned cabin.
THE EMPEROR ECHO WAS EXCLUSIVELY BUILT TO SERVE TODAY'S DIVERS ON THEIR JOURNEY TO THE HIDDEN SECRETS OF THE RED SEA
A 36 m long wooden vessel completely renewed in 2012. 10 Double cabins downstairs, 2 Double cabins & 1 Suite upstairs – all are air-conditioned and equipped with mini bar, TV and en-suite bathroom/shower to accommodate the guests.
Fresh towels are supplied for cabin use. You are advised to please bring your own bath towel for outdoor use.
The wide air-conditioned Salon with a separate Dining area and TV/DVD/Stereo system. Buffet style
Coffee, Tea and drinking water are of course included in the tour price.
Two large Sundecks invite guests to relax and sun bathe. The Dive Deck and the Dive Platform are designed for maximum comfort and functionality. The three compressors are installed below deck to minimize noise impact. The Divers will find 12l aluminium tanks with DIN and INT valves. Multilingual Dive Guides will accompany the Divers on board and underwater.
THE SHIP’S OWNERS ARE CONVINCED THAT GREAT FOOD IS AN ABSOLUTE MUST FOR ANY LIVEABOARD EXPERIENCE.
After all, a relaxing meal prepared with care and style is the best way to remain full of energy for the next dive, you will be offered a choice of Chef prepared meals served Buffet style. Soft drinks, tea, coffee and water are provided as well as red wine with being served with Dinner. Beer and other wines are available for a charge.
TO KEEP IN MIND ABOUT EMPEROR ECHO
Single Travellers Guarantee: We guarantee same sex cabin sharing on our boats. If we can't 'room' you with someone of the same sex and a cabin is free then we will give you a cabin to yourself with no single room supplement.
Diving in a group? We have some good group discounts available
- 5 pay full price - 1 goes free
- 10 pay full price - 2 go free
- 15 pay full price - 3 go free
- 20 pay full price - 4 go free
HOW TO GET THERE
Please refer to logistics section of each itinerary to find detailed info on how to get there.
- Pickup times from airports:
- Hurghada Airport to Hurghada Marina or local hotel: 5:30 pm, 6:30 pm, 11:59 pm (winter) and 5:30pm, 10:30 pm, 11:59 pm (summer); approx. 20-30 mins transfer time
- Hurghada Airport to Port Ghalib or local hotel: 5:30 pm, 6:30 pm, 11:59 pm (winter) and 5:30 pm, 10:30 pm, 11:59 pm (summer); approx. 3 hrs transfer time
- Marsa Alam Airport to Port Ghalib or local hotel: 5 pm, 8 pm (winter) and 6 pm, 9 pm (summer); approx. 20-30 mins transfer time
- Marsa Alam Airport to Hamata Port or local hotel: Tuesday 3 pm, Wednesday 6:30 pm (winter) and Tuesday 7 pm, 9 pm, Wednesday 9:30 pm (summer) ; approx. 2.5 hrs transfer time
- Midnight transfer is available the evening of embarking
- Individual pickup times and transfer from/to other airports are possible, charges are applicable
