Whirlwind | Red Sea Liveaboard | Egypt Liveaboard

Whirlwind
(Red Sea - Egypt )

from: £775 inc. flights*
    
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Whirlwind has to be one of our favourite Red Sea liveaboards - and as the award winning Liveaboard of the Year 2011 clearly fellow divers share our affection for her. 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

Camera Facilities

  • 2 x rinse tanks, charging stations (2 pin European plugs), camera table on dive deck with 2 air guns

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20 May 2013

I like it alot and i think its my biggest livaboard so far and has a big sun deck and showers and enough room for everybody to kit up Paul Horn

20 May 2013

Having eaten in Egypt before we were always a bit dubious about the food, but your crew has surpassed all expectations and the food is excellent especially the deserts. Andy & Sandra Watson

20 May 2013

Fantastic crew and guides. Always cheerful and helpful. Nothing too much trouble. Wouldn’t have been such a wonderful experience without them. Sally & Bob

20 May 2013

Guides and Crew makes this trip what it is all about bending backwards for all of us, non stop, Absolutely superb thank you again for another excellent trip! Martin Crew

13 May 2013

Excellent trip, much better than my expectations. Everyone friendly and helpful. I enjoyed this trip even though I do not dive, and only snorkel. I thought the time would go slow, but the week has flown by, lots to take in, and enjoyable. Whirlwind has been a great experience and would definitely be up for another trip. Anne

13 May 2013

This is my first liveaboard. Looked at a number of operators at the dive show. I guess that I did not know what to expect. The trip has exceeded all my expectations. I was probably the least experienced diver. The guides were excellent in their support and assistance. Would I do it again? Absolutely! I had to cancel a previous trip and the insurers dealt with the cancelation both professionally and speedily. I have been so impressed with this trip that I will probably not look at other operators when booking in the future. Robert

13 May 2013

An excellent trip all in all, very professionally run. Some of the most in depth briefings I’ve seen. Especially enjoyed hearing about the history of the wrecks before we dived them, adds an extra element to the dive. James

13 May 2013

Overall, great trip, well looked after. Medals required for the boat lads, always there and smiling when needed. Phil

07 May 2013

Very entertaining dives, crew and guides have been wonderful. Attend to your every need with a smile. Night dive on the Thistlegorm was astounding Frederick

07 May 2013

As my first live aboard I have nothing to measure this against but I am very sure it cannot get much better, the boat the staff the guides top top quality thank you whirlwind. Raymond

12 April 2013

As always, the staff at Scuba Travel and the crew on Whirlwind are difficult to fault. Apart from it being a bit chilly, not a lot you could do about that, we had a fantastic time. I\'ll be back in Aug with my shortie :) Sarah

08 April 2013

Nothing but praise for the staff and guides. Briefings are excellent, plenty of detail and I really like the use of a slideshow and photos to walk us along the dive plan – makes it much easier to pick out reference points etc Alex Kennedy

08 April 2013

The boat and crew are great. Made everyone feel at home and welcome. Dive guides very knowledgeable. Can't wait for my next trip out. The boat was lovely. Very impressed. Jason Linbourne

08 April 2013

I have been on whirlwind on a previous occasion. It is what I have come to expect from a livaboard boat. The dive platform is spacious , the rooms large enough to accommodate 2 people and the communal areas are good Lynda Daniel

08 April 2013

We were very lucky to see dolphins after the Ulysses dive. We were all immediately given the opportunity to be taken to them in the RIB. We were able to snorkel with them for an extended period of time which was an incredible experience that I will never forget. Thank you to the crew for making that happen. Kate Wright

08 April 2013

Really great trip. I have booked with scuba travel on numerous occasions and will continue to do so as I never have any problems and always have a really good time. Cheers Mark Mark

02 April 2013

I'm a very picky eater, and the chef catered to everyone. On the days when I did not like the food they would cook something completely different just for me. Excellent food, very very good service. Gemma Asbury

02 April 2013

Great dive guides I felt that I could trust them all the time. The other staff always friendly and ready to help. Robert Bithell

02 April 2013

Never had a bad guide on any of the Scuba Travel boats. All briefings very detailed and professional. Excellent crew. Very helpful and interactive crew. Anthony Prince

27 March 2013

What can I say that is new? NOTHING. The boat is immaculately clean and well looked after. The location is superb abd the Dive sites excellent. Planning and logistics second to none, But the greatest asset of Whirlwind is its Crew! From the larger than life Mr. Magoob to tthe cheerful Ghazel and Mamoud. nnothing is too much trouble and and they make what should be a fantastic week even better. Annette and Ahmed were not only top grade but their knowledge and commitment to excellence ensured a perfect week. Add to all that a great set of people on board and it leaves me trying to find the right words to say just how great it was! a very big THANK YOU to all for a truly great week. Robert Rich

25 March 2013

This was my second time on whirlwind, I love this boat & its itinerary, can't wait to come back!!!All of the crew have been so helpful just as they were on my last trip, from cleaning the rooms to helping us on & off with our equipment, Both of the guides Annette & Ahmed have been great fun from the start to the finish, Thanks Guys. Well what can I say, the food was Excellent, looking forward to coming back. Dave Stokes

25 March 2013

The boat is very comfortable and everything is kept very tidy. The guides have been excellent during the week . Both very approachable and knowledgeable about the sites we have visited. Food has been great . Good variety and enough to eat ..Thanks Peter Edwards

25 March 2013

Third time on the Whirlwind. It feels like a home from home. The crew keep me coming back, always so helpful and jolly. Every time I come back I learn something new from the guides. You can't beat the effort that goes into keeping all the divers happy. I eat better on the boat than I do at home. Can't give better praise than that! Steven Kemp

25 March 2013

The boat is in good condition and is well equipped for a comfortable weeks diving trip. Importantly the bar is well stocked too! The crew were all extremely helpful going out of their way to help with even the smallest thing and to make the whole experience as smooth and as enjoyable as possible. The guides have been extremely knowledgeable, helpful and approachable. The food has been very good. There is always plenty, with a good variety of things to eat, all cooked to a high standard, it's impressive what can be done on a small boats galley! Tony Meek

18 March 2013

The guides really have made proper assessment of the diver's ability on the dive check. Anyone that really needs a little extra attention is getting it. The more experienced diver is allowed to do his own plan in accordance with boat plan safely within their own limits. This my second trip on the Whirlwind. The crew are really tuned in as to the individual needs of the divers. The food is excellent. The dive deck crew always there waiting to help you. Michael

18 March 2013

Everyone, without exception, has been super friendly, very attentive and was pleased to help at every turn. It is so noticeably easier to suit up, the crew have been excellent at sorting kit, helping us into wetsuits, tightening fins and making sure we are ready to dive. Both guides have been friendly and knowledgeable. Craig & Gemma

18 March 2013

3rd trip with Scuba Travel, and 1st time on Whirlwind – best boat so far, spacious decks, and cabins roomy with good air con. As usual, guides and crew helpful and informative; I'm low maintenance but know if I had any special requests they would be dealt with – if possible. Dive safety is rightly seen as paramount, and I know we are being taken good care of both out of the water re: cylinder changes and in the water during dives. Ged

18 March 2013

I've now been on several trips on Whirlwind and hope to book more in the future. The boat is clean and well equipped. There is plenty of space on the dive deck to get ready which is good.The guides and staff are very helpful and attentive. When you are kitting up and getting in and out of the water they are there to help you. The cabins are kept clean as are the communal areas. The food on this boat is always good. There is always plenty of it and a good variety. The staff will make you something else to eat if you don't like what i already on offer. Rachel Fraser

11 March 2013

Loved the boat,lots of space and very comfortable. The crew made it very special. Helped us at every point. Very good fun particularly Mahgoub!! Food very good, loved the breakfast and especially the omelettes. John R

11 March 2013

The boat was well kept by a diligent crew who were very hospitable and welcoming. They were more than happy to help in any situation. The guides were very knowledgeable, friendly and tremendous fun. They were very patient with the beginner divers. Food - top dollar! Joe Hurling

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