Emperor Echo is the newest addition to the popular and great-value Emperor fleet of liveaboards in The Red Sea. Totally refurbished in 2015, the boat can comfortably accommodate up to 25 lucky guests in 11 twin cabins, one double and one single. All cabins have individually-controlled air conditioning & private bathrooms. At 31 metres long & nearly 8 metres wide, it has plenty of space for its guests but is also easily manoeuvred around some of the best dive sites in The Red Sea. Park fees are included in the prices, and with free Nitrox, Wi-Fi and red wine served with dinner this is an excellent-value Egypt liveaboard, and very popular.
There is a large sun deck with plenty of soft areas to relax on, maybe to top up a tan, enjoy the stunning views at sunrise & sunset, or gaze at the clear star-filled sky. On the upper deck there is a mini sundeck at the front and a large socialising area at the rear. This area is shaded and has plenty of comfortable seating. Guests generally spend time here between dives, enjoying the sea breeze and maybe some evening drinks. And if it gets a bit hot or rains, you can just step into the stylish air-conditioned lounge saloon that has lots of sofas & chairs and a large multimedia tv system that is often used for showing dive movies or for detailed briefings by the team. There are also three guest cabins on the upper deck, which are two twins and the double, which has great sea views from its many windows.
The main deck on Emperor Echo has three twin-bed guest cabins that are located in front of the beautifully-decorated dining area. Here, all guests can sit comfortably and enjoy exquisite meals, desserts and snacks. There is even red wine served for free at dinner times. Don’t expect to lose any weight during your week on Echo. Diving is hungry work and there is plenty of delicious food to keep everyone happy. At the rear of Echo’s main deck is a large diving area, which is well designed using quality materials & equipment. Two tender dinghies are on call, and the team focus on efficient safety, and enjoyable diving cruises.
Finally, the lower deck of Emperor Echo has six more standard twin-bed guest cabins. All guests are provided with two cabin towels, a deck towel and a bathrobe. This boat is built and maintained to a very high standard and its prices are extremely competitive, making it very popular, especially with diving clubs who often charter the whole boat. Therefore, it’s important to book early, which can also give you a special deal.
Prices & Schedule
MV Emperor Echo Diver Prices Overview 2024 / 2025 | |||||
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Destinations | Duration | Standard Twin | Main/Upper-Deck Twin | Master | Single |
Safaga, , Panorama Reef, Hal Hal, Abu Kafan, , Abu Dabab, Safaga, Brothers, Elphinstone ( 20 Dives) | 7D / 7N | Standard Twin1,258 USD | Main/Upper-Deck Twin1,364 USD | Master1,385 USD | Single1,448 USD |
Abu Dabab, Sha'ab Sharm, Sha'ab Claude, , , Habili Ali, Habili Gafaar, Gota Kebir, Gota Soraya, South & St. John's ( 21 Dives) | 7D / 7N | Standard Twin1,311 USD | Main/Upper-Deck Twin1,416 USD | Master1,437 USD | Single1,500 USD |
Itinerary
There are several itineraries on Emperor Echo, and most sail from and return to Port Ghalib, Marsa Alam. Please carefully select an itinerary from the list below that matches your chosen trip on the schedule. On nearly all trips, the first and final nights are spent on board in the harbour. This enables you to arrive by plane, travel directly to the boat, recover from jetlag before diving, and to safely fly after disembarkation on the final day.
The itineraries below are the most-common for each trip, but these can sometimes be changed for a number of reasons. Small changes are made due to weather & sea conditions, special marine life sightings, overcrowded dive sites, local-authorities' instructions, and the needs & requests of the paying guests. The safety & comfort of all guests is most important at all times.
Itineraries | ||
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Itinerary Name (click the itinerary name to open) | Days / Nights | Number of dives |
Safaga, Salem Express, Panorama Reef, Hal Hal, Abu Kafan, The Brothers, Abu Dabab, Elphinstone | 7 Days / 7 Nights | 20 Dives |
Abu Dabab, Sha'ab Sharm, Sha'ab Claude, Abu Galawa Soraya, St. John's, Habili Ali, Habili Gafaar, Gota Kebir, Gota Soraya, Elphinstone | 7 Days / 7 Nights | 21 Dives |
Facilites, Layout and Specifications
MV Emperor Echo Layout |
MV Emperor Echo Specifications | |
Built: | 2002. refit Jan 2015. |
Length: | 31 Metres. |
Beam: | 7.75 Metres. |
Draft: | 2.2 Metres. |
Construction: | Wood. |
Engines: | 2 x Turbo 750 HP MAN. |
Generators: | 2 x 50 kW silent. |
Compressors: | 2 x 260 L / hour, 1 x 200 L / hour. |
Nitrox: | 2 x membrane (750 L / Min). |
Navigation: | GPS, Echo Sounder, VHF Marina. |
Fresh Water: | 2 Aquaset x 5,500 L / Day & storage. |
Guests: | Max. 25 Guests. |
Cabins: | Lower Deck: 6 x twin beds 1 x single bed air conditioning ensuite, Main Deck: 3 x twin beds air conditioning ensuite, Upper Deck: 2 x twin beds 1 x Panorama Double, air conditioning ensuite. |
Sundeck: | 1 x Upper Deck, 1 x Sun Deck. |
Entertainment: | Not in cabins, TV with USB located in Lounge. |
Dinghy: | 2 x Zodiacs 35hp. |
Safety: | Life jackets & life rafts, Fire Alarm System,Oxygen/Medic, First Aid Kit. |
Communication: | VHF marina radio & satellite phone. |
Scuba Tanks: | 12 litre Aluminum tanks as standard and 15 litre Aluminum tanks on request. |
Courses
If you haven’t dived in a while there is a skills review option upon request. The most-popular course on Emperor Superior is the PADI Nitrox course, because the fills are for free to certified divers. The PADI Advanced Open Water Course and Adventure dives are available on request.
Transfer details
The Emperor team collect you from hotels & the two nearest airports for free on departure day. At the end of each trip the same transfers are available. Please note that the road journey between Hurghada and Marsa Alam/Port Ghalib is approximately three hours.
Booking / Enquiry