Emperor Asmaa | Red Sea Liveaboard | Scuba Travel

Emperor Asmaa | Red Sea Liveaboard - Red Sea

  • Guests 18
  • Rooms 9 twin bed cabins
  • Restaurants Dining area on main deck
  • Food and Drinks International and Egyptian cuisine, buffet style meals. Please let us know if you have any dietary preferences before departure
  • FacilitiesWooden hull
  • Diving 3-4 dives a day
  • Diving Extras All divers are required to use a dive computer and SMB for every dive and a torch each for night dives.
  • Internet Access Free WiFi (limited data package) depends on location and cannot be guaranteed

Emperor Asmaa | Red Sea Liveaboard

The Emperor Asmaa, a renowned Red Sea liveaboard, is a popular choice among groups seeking an affordable yet high-quality diving holiday. With its routes spanning both the northern and southern Red Sea, departing from Hurghada and Marsa Alam, it offers an unparalleled opportunity to explore the Red Sea's underwater wonders in an intimate setting.

The Emperor Asmaa can comfortably accommodate 18 divers across its 9 twin cabins. Each cabin is equipped with an ensuite bathroom, air conditioning, and a safe for your personal belongings. For added comfort, two towels per guest are provided. The liveaboard also features four upper deck cabins, offering a premium experience. Please consult with your travel advisor for information about the upper deck supplement at the time of booking.

The communal spaces on the Emperor Asmaa, including the saloon and dining area, are decorated in light, airy shades, creating a relaxing atmosphere. These areas are equipped with a TV, DVD player, and audio equipment for your entertainment. As long as there is a telephone signal, free Wi-Fi is also available.

For those who enjoy soaking up the sun, the Emperor Asmaa boasts a large covered sun deck with a bar area, as well as an open fly deck for sun worshippers. As with all Emperor boats, nitrox is available free of charge, subject to availability on board. Tek divers can also be accommodated with prebooking, although gas and kit hire charges will apply.

The dive deck is spacious, providing ample room for everyone to prepare for their dives. With the Emperor Asmaa, you can look forward to a diving holiday that combines comfort, convenience, and unforgettable underwater adventures.

The Red Sea has year-round appeal:


The Red Sea is an all-season diving destination. Its crystal-clear waters boast unbeatable visibility, and marine life thrives year-round. Whether you're a novice or a seasoned diver, the Red Sea offers something extraordinary.

High Season (March to November):
Ideal months for diving enthusiasts.
Water temperatures are comfortable, ranging from 22C in March to 31C in September (especially in the far south).

Low season (December to February): Cooler water, quieter dive sites.
Mid-summer (July to August): Heat prevails but out on a liveaboard there is always a nice sea breeze.


4 Upper deck twin

4 Upper deck twin

These cabins have lovely big rectangular windows facing the ocean. All cabins onboard Emperor Asmaa have twin beds, en suite and air con.

6 Lower deck twin

6 Lower deck twin

All cabins onboard Emperor Asmaa have twin beds, en suite and air con.

Communal areas

Communal areas

Boat layout

Boat layout

Pricing for Your Adventure


Our holiday prices are influenced by various factors, including the season, accommodation preferences, and the length of holiday you choose.

This adventure begins at a base price of £850 per person.


Weekly departures on a variety of itineraraires available throughout the year. Tailored Just for You:
We believe in crafting experiences as unique as the individual embarking on them.
The final cost hinges on how we meticulously tailor this trip to your preferences.
Whether you seek opulence or simplicity, we will adapt to your budget.

Trip Duration: Longer explorations may add to the overall cost.
Booking Timing: Early birds often catch favorable rates.

Your Personalized Quote: The precise price awaits you in a bespoke quote.
Pop us an email with your date range and the budget you have in mind and our team will curate every detail, ensuring it aligns with your expectations.



  • Intimate Atmosphere: The Emperor Asmaa is designed with the diver in mind, comfortably accommodating 18 people in 10 twin-berth cabins, all ensuite. This creates a close-knit and intimate atmosphere.
  • Value for Money: The Emperor Asmaa offers genuine value for money for divers looking to explore some of the best sites the Red Sea has to offer
  • Experienced and Accommodating Crew: With a crew of 8 and 2 dedicated dive guides, the Emperor Asmaa can take you for a minimum of 2 dives per day and up to 42.
  • Variety of Itineraries: The Emperor Asmaa offers a variety of itineraries, including 6 days of diving (7 nights of accommodation), local transfers, guide, tanks, weights as well as the related fees such as Marine Park & port fees.
  • Amenities and Facilities: The Emperor Asmaa features spacious cabins, a sizable dining and salon area, a large sun deck, and a well-spaced dive deck. It also offers free Nitrox fills per day, subject to availability on board.
  • You have 7 nights in a twin share cabin on a full board basis and free red wine with dinner
  • All dives are guided, and include air fills, 12lt tanks, weights and marine park fees
  • Airport transfers run at fixed times and are included in your liveaboard package Private transfers at personalised times can be arranged subject to a fee. Please ask for a quote
  • Nitrox is free of charge on board, but subject to fill availability
  • This holiday excludes international flights to Hurghada or Marsa Alam. Ask for a competitive quote to add UK flights to you holiday.
  • On board speciality coffee and additional premium wines/beers and alcohol are optional extras. Kit hire and additional tanks can all be prebooked and prepaid for or paid for locally. There is a 14% government VAT to pay for all local services
  • Airport transfers run at set times. Day use rooms can be added for around £40.

Frequently Asked Questions

Location

The Red Sea is between 4-5 hours flying time direct from the UK. Scuba Travel have over 20 year's experience in the Red Sea and have carefully selected a fleet of luxury liveaboards and superb hotels that meet our exacting standards. Explore the sheer beauty of the Red Sea on a Red Sea liveaboard from North to South. Sharm el Sheikh, Hurghada and El Gouna are popular resort locations, whilst Marsa Alam, El Quesir and Hamata are perfect for those looking for quiet escapism.

Covid Travel Information

View entry requirements here

Updated DEC 2024

Weather and Climate

Fine weather is the order of the day pretty much throughout the year, with rainfall quite rare and short lived. The hottest time of the year is July to August with air temperatures over 30°C. Even in Egypt's so called 'winter' the average rarely falls below 20°C. Water temperature varies from 20°C in February to 29°C in September. Please choose your exposure suit accordingly, depending on your personal preferences.

Travel

Flight options

Our holiday packages are inclusive of flights from London Gatwick for a fully ATOL bonded holiday. A supplement may apply for regional departures if possible. Times and any applicable supplements will be confirmed by your travel consultant before you finalise your holiday. Unfortunately, not all regional flight routings are compatible with liveaboard schedules. Our advertised liveaboard packages with Emperor and Aggressor fleets exclude flights. Please ask for a quote to add these to your booking. If you wish to make your own flight arrangements to Egypt, let us know and we can arrange transfers as required. Please do not confirm any flight arrangements yourself before your boat space is confirmed by us.

Stopovers

As flights are direct between the UK and Egypt, there are no stop over options available.

Arrange before you go

Visa requirements

All UK visitors to Egypt need an entry visa (valid for a 30 days.Do ensure your passport has 6 months validity from your return date to prevent any issues with immigration. This can be obtained on arrival with cash payment. Or you can now apply online by clicking here Save time and prebook your visa with Scuba Travel's prepaid visa service. It is your responsibility to ensure your passport is valid and you fulfil entry requirements. Regulations can change: please review current FCO advice: click here to review

Insurance

Scuba Travel requires all of our customers to have diving insurance. Please make sure that you have appropriate cover for your diving activities. We also strongly recommend you have travel insurance. It's worth taking out travel insurance once you have paid your deposit to ensure you are covered for unforeseen events and cancellation.

Immunisations

Please speak to your local GP or check out the latest NHS advice for the required travel immunisations for your destination: click here to go to the NHS

Preparing to fly

Seating

Flights to Egypt are charter flights with TUI or EasyJet. TUI seating is allocated at check in and you cannot check in online. For EasyJet flights you will be able to manage your booking online with the airline directly and select any payable seating/baggage extras.

Check in

Egypt does not permit digital boarding passes. You must print your boarding passes/flight coupons for both flights. TUI do not enable online check EasyJet allow online check in via their website

Lounge

An airport lounge is a great way to start your holiday or to while away flight connections in comfort. Scuba Travel works with Lounge Pass to offer a huge range of affordable airport lounges around the world. click here for more info on Lounge Pass

Parking

Prebook your airport parking to save money! If you have a long way to travel, why not also look at booking an airport hotel. These aren't as expensive as you might think. click here for holiday extras

What happens when I arrive?

On arrival in Egypt, you will need to clear immigration and collect your baggage. Our representative will be waiting either airside around the baggage carousel or in the arrivals hall. They will be holding a board with either Scuba Travel, your destination or your name on it. If you have prepaid for our visa service, you will be given your visa on arrival. If you have any issues at all locating your rep, please contact us. We have an emergency contact, manned by a member of the team here in the UK. Call 0044 7747 488 002. We will be able to help your rep locate you in the airport.

Transfers

Airport transfers are always included in your liveaboard or resort holiday package when using our flights. Our representatives will advise where to find your transfer outside of the airport. We try to keep transfer times as short as possible, with most being no more than 30mins travel time from the airport to the boat/hotel. If you have made your own flight arrangements to land in Egypt, please confirm at the time of booking if airport transfers are included or available at an additional cost

Departures

At the end of your holiday, your return transfer details will be advised locally. There is currently no departure tax leaving Egypt.

Info

Tipping

Tipping is entirely at your discretion. We do not make recommendations as to how much to tip. Should you wish to leave a tip for the guides and crew, it should reflect the level of service you have enjoyed.

Currency

All onboard prices are in Euro, but Sterling, US Dollars are accepted (subject to onboard exchange rate).

Phone coverage

Mobile coverage is itinerary dependent. Most of itineraries will have phone coverage when close to shore. WiFi is limited for browsing and connecting to communication applications only when a mobile signal is present normally nearby or in port. Signal strength can vary which may result in intermittent and/or slow connections. This service is provided as a courtesy but is dependent on the local mobile provider. Laptops/computers or other devices for using internet are not supplied on-board, you should bring your own computer to use the internet service

Plugs and electricity

2 pin European sockets. Plugs are located on dive deck, saloon and in cabins.

Extras

Hire equipment

Emperor Fleet offer a very wide range of rental equipment onboard. We recommend you to prebook all rental equipment before departure.

Extras

Emperor Fleet offers a wide range of courses on board. Please speak to your travel consultant for current course prices and options.

Souvenirs

There is an on board boutique selling t-shirts. All stock items are subject to availability.

Nitrox/Gas

Nitrox is free of charge on board, but subject to fill availability

Payments

Deposits and Balances

Over 180 days prior to departure a £250 deposit is required, within 180 days a £500 deposit is required, with full balance due 90 days before departure. Depending on your travel date, an additional payment may be required at the time of booking to secure your flight

Ways to pay

We accept mastercard and visa debit or credit cards. If you would like a pay by link to complete check out via email please let us know and it can be set up for you. We do not take AMEX. All non sterling card payments and UK business debit cards will be subject to the 3% surcharge. Alternatively, you are welcome to pay via bank transfer. Overseas bank transfers must add £8 to the sterling total to cover international handling fees. We are not able to accept PayPal transactions or personal cheques.

Group Payments

If you have booked as part of a group, you can still call and pay directly without needing to go via your group leader. Please have your trip reference number to hand to help us locate your holiday as quickly as possible. You will receive a transaction receipt - your group leader will forward your ATOL certificate and booking confirmation

Discounts

Repeat Guests

Are you one of Scuba Travel's repeat customers?
Over 60% of our customers trust Scuba Travel to book their next diving holiday, time after time.

And we believe you deserve a huge thanks for your ongoing support over the years, which is what our repeater discount is all about! No forms, no numbers to remember, no fuss, just a good honest price reduction on your ATOL bonded Red Sea package.

5% off for repeat customers travelling with Scuba Travel within 24 months
Repeat discounts are not cumulative with other discounts and cannot be applied to special offer prices
Plus if you have dived with Emperor Divers in the Red Sea or Maldives 5 times or more, then you can enjoy an Emperor gift voucher to spend locally. If you'd like a free 15lt tank or cabin upgrade, just ask at the time of booking so we can check on availability.

Included

You have 7 nights in a twin share cabin on a full board basis and free red wine with dinner

All dives are guided, and include air fills, 12lt tanks, weights and marine park fees

Airport transfers run at fixed times and are included in your liveaboard package Private transfers at personalised times can be arranged subject to a fee. Please ask for a quote

Nitrox is free of charge on board, but subject to fill availability

Excluded

This holiday excludes international flights to Hurghada or Marsa Alam. Ask for a competitive quote to add UK flights to you holiday.

On board speciality coffee and additional premium wines/beers and alcohol are optional extras. Kit hire and additional tanks can all be prebooked and prepaid for or paid for locally. There is a 14% government VAT to pay for all local services

Airport transfers run at set times. Day use rooms can be added for around £40.


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