Whirlwind
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- Liveaboard of the Year 2009
- Nitrox Facilities
- Rebreather friendly
- Great for non divers too!
- New to liveaboards? Check out this 1st time report



Whirlwind has to be one of our favourite Red Sea liveaboards. This is 5 star Red Sea diving at affordable prices... just one of the reasons UK divers keep coming back to this superior liveaboard. She has a well deserved reputation for the quality of finish on board, her long standing crew are the definition of attentive and she has all the award winning hallmarks of Tornado Marine fleet (from the decor to the tasty food)! Discover today how effortless diving can be when your liveaboard has been designed by divers for divers.
Whirlwind is a generous 36m from bow to stern and at 8m across, there is ample space for all 20 guests. There are 10 cabins in total, all with twin beds, en suite, air con and safe. The storage is plentiful and the showers are some of the most powerful you will find on a boat! There are 4 cabins on the main deck which are preallocated at the time of booking with no additional surcharge.
Whirlwind has everything the modern diver could want on board. The dive deck is one of the most impressive aspects - no more kitting up in a crowd on this boat! There is a camera table, 2 rinse tanks and plenty of space for all your dive kit. Whirlwind is also rebreather friendly and can pump oxygene and helium mixes (please just let us know at the time of booking). And for your relaxation between dives, there are 2 sundecks and the jacuzzi. Catch some rays, relax with a book or enjoy the hot tub. The saloon is kitted out with a modern entertainment system and a well stocked bar. Quite simply no element of this liveaboard has been overlooked. From sun up to sun down, Whirlwind is the perfect home away from home in the Egyptian Red Sea.
Accommodation
- Cabins: 10
- Guests: 20
- Ensuite Cabins: Yes
- Individual A/C: Yes
- Mini bar: Yes
Diving
- Guides: 2
- Tenders: 2
- Compressors: 2 x K14
- Nitrox: Yes
- Rebreather Friendly: Yes
- Charging Stations: Yes
Technical
- Length: 36m
- Breadth: 8m
- Engines: 2xK14
- Generators: 3x80Kw
- Construction Material: Wood
- Desalaination: 2xAqua
January 2012
Beautiful boat, well maintained, comfortable, lovely sunny decks, bar area with dvd player, kept very clean throughout, rooms checked & cleaned numerous times a day. Guides were absolutely lovely and funny. Very helpful getting prepared for dives and post dives, cleaning up after us all the time. Practical jokers!! Hannah & Hannah
January 2012
Food has been exceptionally good. Our plates have been empty at the end of every meal. Turkey on Christmas Day was a treat. Loved the hummus and salads. Everyone has been fantastic. Our guides, Reda and Sameh, so knowledgeable and patient. The crew always on hand to help you with your gear, hand out hot chocolate and juice after a dive, just making your stay as stress-free and relaxed as possible Louise & Mike
January 2012
The crew was very friendly and accommodating. There was always a helping hand when getting kitted up and coming in from a dive. They kept the boat immaculate and created a warm environment for the guests. The guides did a great job leading dives and accommodated divers of all levels of experience. Gemma Dimmery
January 2012
This was my third trip on Whirlwind and it just gets better every time. The crew and guides are always helpful. The food is plentiful and tasty. Even when full there is plenty of space on the dive deck. Add 15 minutes diving with three loveable dolphins following you just a metre away and this trip becomes even more fantastic. Now I just need to plan when to book my fourth trip on Whirlwind. Michael
November 2011
First class. Two of the best guides I have ever had. Friendly, helpful, best dive briefs ever. The crew are all brilliant – always there just when you need. Guided dive with Sameh on the tile wreck brilliant – saw things I wouldn't have seen otherwise. Great Dive deck – plenty of room. Lovely hot showers between dives. Good comfy beds. Clare
November 2011
Very comfortable boat with all amenities required. Dive deck large and easily accessible – even with a twin set. All staff on the dive deck were extremely helpful, from kitting up to getting back out of the water. Dive guides know all the information required about every site and were able to pass this knowledge on to us Kieran Clarke
November 2011
Special thanks to the guides for their support and understanding with a recently qualified PADI Open Water diver. I have learnt a lot from the experiences of this week, thanks guys John H
November 2011
Very helpful & polite crew. The boat was kept immaculate. At all times we needed for nothing. The dive staff were superb very informative. Thanks so much for everything Lee, Val and Hayden
November 2011
Staff on board whirlwind were excellent amazing in fact brilliant planning and superb guides a credit to the Tornado team. Shockran (thank you) - Peter Walker
November 2011
Memorable day at Dunraven and Ras Mohammed made even more memorable by a celebratory cake to mark my 100th dive! Truly lovely crew and guides, all making an effort and making myself and Kay feel special Danielle Klaczynsa
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