
Customer review from Liveaboard.com
“Beautiful liveaboard on a top boat. The dive sites at Rocky Island, Shab Maksour and Zabargad.”
Recommended for: Boat equipment, team spirit of the crew, dive sites, very good dive guide
Customer Review By Walter D, from: Germany scored the Aldebaran Liveaboard 9.6 out of 10; Review courtesy of Liveaboard.com, for all 5 reviews and information click here: Aldebaran Liveaboard .
Aldebaran Liveaboard Boat Features Review
On reviewing the Aldebaran Liveaboard, it scores 83% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for boat features, as it has 10 of 12 total boat features (see below).
The Aldebaran Liveaboard provides audio and video entertainment in the lounge so you can relax between dives and attend review briefings in comfort. In addition, it has an indoor saloon, which is air conditioned, so you can stay cool between dives and stay out of the wind and sun. What’s more, it has free WIFI internet onboard, which means you can stay up to date with your emails and social media whilst on your dive trip.
You’ll also find it provides charging stations for phones, laptops, torches and underwater cameras so your batteries are topped up, which means your dive kit is always ready for the next dive. Also, it has a sun deck for those who love to sunbathe after each dive and to build that sun tan, a leisure deck with shade and seating, which is perfect for surface intervals and relaxation. Also, the Aldebaran Liveaboard is available for private charter, letting your group tailor itinerary focus and day to day rhythm.
On top of that, it maintains a near one to one crew to guest ratio, which supports quick service and strong safety cover. In addition, it features an observation deck, ideal for horizon watching, wildlife spotting and night sky views.
A review of the list of Boat Features found on the Aldebaran Liveaboard. If you want to find all liveaboards with a specific feature, click a feature to open a new window with a collection of dive liveaboards that have this feature:
- ✓ Air conditioned saloon
- ✓ Audio & video entertainment
- ✓ Available for charter
- ✓ Charging stations
- ✓ Indoor saloon
- ✓ Leisure deck
- ✓ Nearly 1:1 crew-to-guest ratio
- ✓ Observation deck
- ✓ Sun deck
- ✓ WIFI Internet (Free)
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Boat FAQs for the Aldebaran Liveaboard
Does the Aldebaran Liveaboard have WiFi internet?
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Is the Aldebaran Liveaboard family friendly?
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Does the Aldebaran Liveaboard have Smart Voyager accreditation?
Boat information:
- ✓You will need to bring your own beach and deck towels for your trip on the Aldebaran liveaboard, as they are not provided onboard. Click Beach Towels or Deck Towels to find liveaboards that offer these onboard.
- ✓The Aldebaran liveaboard offers hotel and airport transfers, which include a mix of included and paid services.
- ✓ The Aldebaran liveaboard has optional additional charges on top of the cost of the trip, these additional optional charges include gratuities.
- ✓ The Aldebaran liveaboard has additional required charges on top of the cost of the trip, these additional costs that you are required to pay include national park fees.
- ✓The Aldebaran liveaboard has a dedicated crew onboard, which includes both local and international crew.
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Aldebaran Liveaboard Cabin Features Review
On reviewing the Aldebaran Liveaboard, it scores 36% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for cabin features, as it has 4 of 11 total cabin features (see below). The Aldebaran Liveaboard has family cabins, which means you can travel and scuba dive as a family on the Aldebaran Liveaboard. In addition, it has en-suite bathrooms, which adds hotel-style convenience to life on board.
Cabin Types Available
- 1 Double Cabin with ensuite bathroom
- 4 Double/Twin Cabins with ensuite bathroom
- 2 Triple Cabins with ensuite bathroom
- 5 Twin Cabins with ensuite bathroom
A review of the list of Cabin Features found on the Aldebaran Liveaboard. If you want to find all liveaboards with a specific feature, click the feature to open a new window with a collection of dive liveaboards that have this feature.
- ✓ Family cabins
- ✓ Non-smoking rooms
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The cabin features that are not found on the Aldebaran Liveaboard. If you want to find all liveaboards with this feature, click a feature to open a new window with a collection of dive liveaboards that have this feature:
- ✕ Daily housekeeping
- ✕ Hair Dryer in Cabin
- ✕ Laundry service
- ✕ Rooms with balcony
- ✕ Safe Box in Cabin
- ✕ Seaview cabins
- ✕ TV in cabins
Cabin FAQs for the Aldebaran Liveaboard
Do cabins on the Aldebaran Liveaboard have en-suite bathrooms?
Is there air-conditioning in the cabins on the Aldebaran Liveaboard?
Are there family cabins on the Aldebaran Liveaboard?
Are there balcony or sea-view cabins on the Aldebaran Liveaboard?
Is there a hair dryer in the cabins on the Aldebaran Liveaboard?
Do cabins on the Aldebaran Liveaboard have a safe box?
Is there a TV in the cabins on the Aldebaran Liveaboard?
Are the cabins non-smoking on the Aldebaran Liveaboard?
Are towels and toiletries provided on the Aldebaran Liveaboard?
Is there a laundry service on the Aldebaran Liveaboard?
How many guests and cabins does the Aldebaran Liveaboard have?
Included in the price of the liveaboard trip:
- • Cabin towels
Aldebaran Liveaboard Diving Features Review
On reviewing the Aldebaran Liveaboard, it scores 50% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for diving features, as it has 10 of 20 total diving features (see below).
The Aldebaran Liveaboard offers scuba diving courses onboard, which includes a nitrox course, so you can build on your diver certification whilst you are on your liveaboard trip. In addition, The Aldebaran Liveaboard offers a spacious dive deck for easy kitting up and also uses dive tenders to put you right on the best sites. What’s more, Warm water showers are available after the dive which is a nice touch on cooler trips.
DIN adaptors are carried onboard, so whether you dive on a DIN or yoke regulator you will be supported on the Aldebaran Liveaboard. You’ll also find A private dive guide is available on the Aldebaran Liveaboard as a paid extra, useful if you want 1 to 1 guiding. Also, The Aldebaran Liveaboard was custom built for diving, so the layout, dive deck and facilities are all set up with scuba divers in mind.
Nitrox is available onboard as a paid extra, so you can choose to dive with nitrox on the dives that matter most. The Enriched Air Nitrox is normally EAN32 or 32% oxygen.
A review of the list of diving features found on the Aldebaran Liveaboard. If you want to find all liveaboards with a specific feature, click a feature to open a new window with a collection of dive liveaboards that have this feature.
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Does the Aldebaran Liveaboard have nitrox onboard?
Is the Aldebaran Liveaboard custom built for diving?
What diver certification is required for the Aldebaran Liveaboard?
How many logged dives do you need for the Aldebaran Liveaboard?
Is sidemount diving supported on the Aldebaran Liveaboard?
Is technical diving supported on the Aldebaran Liveaboard?
Is rebreather diving supported on the Aldebaran Liveaboard?
Does the Aldebaran Liveaboard have a camera area and camera rinse?
Do I need DIN or yoke on the Aldebaran Liveaboard, and are adaptors available?
How are water entries and exits handled on the Aldebaran Liveaboard? Are tenders used?
Is rental gear available on the Aldebaran Liveaboard?
Are scuba courses available onboard the Aldebaran Liveaboard?
Is a nitrox course available onboard the Aldebaran Liveaboard?
What itineraries does the Aldebaran Liveaboard run?
The Aldebaran Liveaboard does not currently list specific marine life for its dive sites, please check the itinerary notes.
Dive information:
- Diver certification level required: Advanced Open Water Diver
- Number of logged dives required: Minimum 50 logged dives
- Itinerary options on the Aldebaran liveaboard are currently: 8 Days/7 Nights
- The diving package to include all the dives on the itinerary of your choice is Included in the cost of the liveaboard trip.
- If you would like to do extra dives on the Aldebaran liveaboard, you will have to pay an extra charge for these.
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Aldebaran Liveaboard Onboard Food & Dining Features Review
On reviewing the Aldebaran Liveaboard, it scores 28% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for onboard food & dining features, as it has 4 of 14 total food & dining features (see below). The Aldebaran Liveaboard offers options for specific dietary requirements when told in advance and also includes vegetarian choices on the menu. In addition, it has the benefit of fully inclusive meals, which includes breakfast, lunch and evening meals.
A review of the list of Onboard Food & Dining Features found on the Aldebaran Liveaboard. If you want to find all liveaboards with a specific feature, click a feature to open a new window with a collection of dive liveaboards that have this feature:
- ✓ Buffet style
- ✓ Dietary requirements
- ✓ Full-board option
- ✓ Vegetarian options
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The onboard food features that are not found on the Aldebaran Liveaboard. If you want to find all liveaboards with this feature, click the feature below to open a new window with a collection of dive liveaboards that have this feature:
- ✕ Al fresco dining
- ✕ Beach BBQ
- ✕ BBQ area
- ✕ Fine cuisine
- ✕ Half-board option
- ✕ Local food
- ✕ Set menu dinner
- ✕ Snacks all day
- ✕ Vegan options
- ✕ Western food
Dining FAQs for the Aldebaran Liveaboard
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Does the Aldebaran Liveaboard include a beach BBQ?
What dining style is used on the Aldebaran Liveaboard?
What cuisine is served on the Aldebaran Liveaboard?
Are snacks provided on the Aldebaran Liveaboard?
Included in the price of the liveaboard trip:
- • Full-board meal plan (All meals)
- • Snacks
Aldebaran Liveaboard Onboard Drinks & Refreshments Review
On reviewing the Aldebaran Liveaboard, it scores 57% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for onboard drink & refreshment features, as it has 4 of 7 total drink & refreshment features (see below). The Aldebaran Liveaboard has a bar where beer and wine are available to purchase. In addition, it has free soft drinks for those of you who don't drink alcohol, or to drink between dives. In addition, this liveaboard includes drinking water, soft drinks, and tea & coffee in the trip price.
A review of the list of Onboard Drink Features found on the Aldebaran Liveaboard. If you want to find all liveaboards with a specific feature, click a feature to open a new window with a collection of dive liveaboards that have this feature:
- ✓ Bar
- ✓ Beer available
- ✓ Free soft drinks
- ✓ Wine available
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- ✕ Fine wines selection
- ✕ Free wine w/dinner
- ✕ Welcome cocktails
Drinks & Refreshments FAQs for the Aldebaran Liveaboard
Which drinks are included on the Aldebaran Liveaboard?
Is there a bar onboard the Aldebaran Liveaboard?
Is alcohol available on the Aldebaran Liveaboard?
Are soft drinks included on the Aldebaran Liveaboard?
Are tea and coffee included on the Aldebaran Liveaboard?
Is drinking water included on the Aldebaran Liveaboard?
Is wine with dinner included on the Aldebaran Liveaboard?
Are welcome cocktails offered on the Aldebaran Liveaboard?
Can I bring my own alcohol on the Aldebaran Liveaboard?
How do I pay for drinks onboard the Aldebaran Liveaboard?
Included in the price of your liveaboard trip:
- • Drinking water
- • Soft drinks
- • Tea & coffee
Aldebaran Liveaboard Other Activities Review
On reviewing the Aldebaran Liveaboard, it scores 0% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for other recreational activities, as it has 0 of 17 total recreational activity features (see below).
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The other onboard activities that are not found on the Aldebaran Liveaboard. If you want to find all liveaboards with this feature, click a feature to open a new window with a collection of dive liveaboards that have this feature:
- Not included Fishing
- Not included Glass bottom boat
- Not included Jacuzzi / hot tub
- Not included Jet ski
- Not included Kayaks on-board
- Not included Library
- Not included Massage
- Not included Naturalist guide
- Not included Naturalist itineraries
- Not included Non-diver (snorkeler) friendly
- Not included Sauna
- Not included Snorkel equipment
- Not included Spa
- Not included Stand up paddleboard
- Not included Wakeboarding
- Not included Water ski
- Not included Yoga
Other Activities FAQs for the Aldebaran Liveaboard
Are kayaks available on the Aldebaran Liveaboard?
Are stand up paddleboards available on the Aldebaran Liveaboard?
Is snorkel equipment provided on the Aldebaran Liveaboard?
Is there a jacuzzi or hot tub on the Aldebaran Liveaboard?
Is the Aldebaran Liveaboard suitable for non-divers?
Is there a naturalist guide or naturalist itinerary on the Aldebaran Liveaboard?
Is there a library on the Aldebaran Liveaboard?
Is yoga offered on the Aldebaran Liveaboard?
Are wellness services available on the Aldebaran Liveaboard?
Are jet skis available on the Aldebaran Liveaboard?
Is water skiing available on the Aldebaran Liveaboard?
Is wakeboarding available on the Aldebaran Liveaboard?
Is fishing offered on the Aldebaran Liveaboard?
Is there a glass bottom boat on the Aldebaran Liveaboard?
Are land excursions included on the Aldebaran Liveaboard?
All Egypt's Discounted Liveaboard Deals & Last Minute Discounts
Aldebaran Liveaboard Included in the Price
When you book the Aldebaran dive liveaboard, your cruise price includes key items for an amazing dive safari in Egypt. All your meals are included, so you can focus on diving.
These inclusions provide excellent value and a hassle-free cruise experience. Below is everything included in your Aldebaran liveaboard fare.
A review of the list of features 'included' in the price of the Aldebaran liveaboard. If you want to find all liveaboards with a specific feature included in the price, click a feature to open a new window with a collection of dive liveaboards that have this feature:
- Included Airport transfer
- Included Cabin towels
- Included Diving package
- Included Drinking water
- Included Full-board meal plan (All meals)
- Included Snacks
- Included Soft drinks
- Included Tea & coffee
- Included VAT
- Included WiFi internet
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The other features that are not included on the Aldebaran liveaboard. If you want to find all liveaboards with this feature, click a feature to open a new window with a collection of dive liveaboards that have this feature:
- Not included Accommodation
- Not included Airport transfers
- Not included Nitrox
- Not included Snorkel equipment
- Not included Beer
- Not included Wine with dinner
- Not included Dive guide
- Not included Diving equipment
Aldebaran Liveaboard Optional Paid Extras
Enhance your Aldebaran charter with these optional upgrades available for an additional cost. Nitrox helps extend your bottom time at the sites around Egypt.
These extras let you tailor the trip to your preferences. See the list below.
A review of the list of 'optional extras' charged on top of the price for the Aldebaran liveaboard. Click a feature to find liveaboards including this in the price:
- Included Alcoholic beverages
- Included Extra dives
- Included Gratuities
- Included Hotel transfer
- Included Nitrox
- Included Nitrox course
- Included Private dive guide
- Included Rental gear
- Included Scuba diving courses
- Included Snorkel Gear
Aldebaran Liveaboard Required Paid Extras
Please note some essential costs are not included in the base price of the Aldebaran dive cruise and must be paid additionally. Marine park fees help protect the reefs you will dive in Egypt.
Budget for these mandatory costs when planning your liveaboard trip. See the list below.
A review of the list of 'required extras' not included in the price for the Aldebaran liveaboard. Click a feature to find liveaboards where this is covered in the price (when applicable):
- Included National park fees
Aldebaran Liveaboard Vessel Details
- Length: 35.0m (114.8ft)
- Beam: 7.5m (24.6ft)
- Max guests: 20
- Cabins: 12
- Bathrooms: 12
Aldebaran Liveaboard Boat navigation and safety
Navigation and safety aboard the Aldebaran Liveaboard are built around dependable positioning and rapid response.
A review of the full list of navigation and safety features for the Aldebaran Liveaboard. Aldebaran Liveaboard scores 58% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for navigation & safety, which means it has 10 out of 17 navigation & safety features (see below for the features that are missing from this liveaboard).
- Included Depth Sounder
- Included Emergency Rafts
- Included Fire Alarm & Fire Extinguishers
- Included First Aid Kits
- Included GPS
- Included Life Vests
- Included Oxygen
- Included Radar
- Included Radio VHF/DSC/SSB
- Included Satellite & Mobile Phones
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The aldebaran liveaboard boat navigation and safety that are not found on the Aldebaran Liveaboard:
- Not included Bilge Pump Alarm
- Not included Crew Trained in First Aid
- Not included E.P.I.R.B. Distress System
- Not included Emergency Flares
- Not included Engine room CCTV
- Not included Fishfinder
- Not included Search light