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MY Blue Fin Egypt Red Sea Liveaboard Diving Review

Liveaboard Review Introduction
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Liveaboard Quick Review The MY Blue Fin Liveaboard is a 39m (128f) Egypt Red Sea diving safari boat for up to 24 guests enjoying 12 cabins and 14 bathrooms. This Egypt liveaboard has a customer review rating of 9.2 out of 10 and is rated 'Superb'.
Liveaboard Review Tips If you are looking for a superb Red Sea liveaboard diving safari, a great choice is the MY Blue Fin diving liveaboard. Here's our quick 7 review tips of why you might like to book this Egypt diving liveaboard boat:
1. Customer Rating The MY Blue Fin liveaboard has a customer review rating of 9.2 out of 10, and is rated "Superb".
2. Scuba Diving Earth Luxury Rating Summary Diver Benefits: 9 out of 9, Liveaboard Design: 6 out of 9, Cabin Luxury: 6 out of 7, Onboard Comfort: 3 out of 7, Food Luxury: 7 out of 11, Drink Luxury: 6 out of 9. This makes an average Total Lux Rating of 37 out of 52 (see below under "Liveaboard Luxury Features Review" for more details).
3. Cost Per Day The Red Sea MY Blue Fin Liveaboard costs from £110 per day ($134/€125)* .
4. Pros A quick list of the main pros of the MY Blue Fin Liveaboard include: aircon cabins, available for charter, caters for dietary requirements, ensuite cabins, flexible booking, diving courses, free internet, paid nitrox, scuba gear rental.
5. Cons A quick list of the main cons of the MY Blue Fin Liveaboard include: none from the main list of pros vs cons.
6. Liveaboard Capacity The MY Blue Fin liveaboard is 39 metres (128 feet) long, has 12 cabins and 14 bathrooms, which means it can accommodate up to 24 guests/divers.
7. Booking Itineraries The booking itineraries for the MY Blue Fin Liveaboard include: 8 Days/7 Nights. (But it's worth checking if more diving itineraries have been added or you can book by click here: MY Blue Fin).
Booking tips Before you book and pay for your flights, you first need your itinerary dates confirmed for your liveaboard trip. 8 steps to follow: 1. Select an itinerary; 2. Choose a cabin; 3. Select number of people in your party; 4. Enter your email address and confirm; 5. Your trip will be held by the liveaboard operator until your dates are confirmed. 6. You'll receive a booking confirmation by email allowing you 2-3 days before payment is due; 7. Book your flights to Egypt; 8. Pay for your MY Blue Fin liveaboard trip.
Discover More To find out more or book the MY Blue Fin Liveaboard you can do this here: MY Blue Fin
* Note The above cost per day was correct at the time of producing this article. Also, the exchange rate used for GBP to USD is 1.22 and for GBP to Euro is 1.14. For an up-to-date cost for the MY Blue Fin Liveaboard, please visit this link: MY Blue Fin.
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    Liveaboard Discounts If you're looking for a discounted liveaboard trip on the MY Blue Fin, it's possible to find liveaboard discounts in excess of 25If no discounts appear above, you may find last minute deals in the itinerary section marked as "Xpecial Discount", as per the above image here: MY Blue Fin.
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    Liveaboard Review Highlights

    Diving Liveaboard Review Egypt MY Blue Fin liveaboard review in detail.
    Liveaboard Video Highlight
    Video Title Red Sea liveaboard dive holiday 2016 Aftermovie @ Blue Fin, Blue o two
    Flexible Booking This liveaboard has flexible booking terms, which means you can book with confidence knowing that this dive boat offers a free trip reschedule within 24 months if you are unable to travel due to Covid19 related restrictions (T & Cs apply).
    Nitrox Diving Paid nitrox available, which means you benefit from the many advantages of nitrox diving if you are happy to pay for it. The benefits include extended bottom times so you can spend longer on each dive.
    Dietary Requirements Catered For The onboard chefs will cater for specific dietary requirements, e.g. food allergies like gluten or lactose intolerance, and religious beliefs. This means you can enjoy the onboard meals. You are advised to add any dietary requirements to your special requests at step 2 of the booking form, but limit these requests to religious beliefs or food allergies.
    Diving Courses This liveaboard offers diving courses, which means you benefit from being able to advance your diving skills. These training courses are an extra charge.
    Scuba Gear Rental You can rent scuba gear on this dive boat so you benefit from being able travel light and simply rent all your scuba equipment once onboard.
    Internet Free WIFI and internet on this liveaboard, so you can get online with your phone or laptop for no extra charge.
    Ensuite Cabins Cabins on this dive boat benefit from having ensuite bathrooms, so you can shower and get ready in private (Check when booking that the cabin you choose has an ensuite bathroom).
    Aircon Cabins Each cabin has air-conditioning, which means you can choose your own cabin temperature for personal comfort and a good nights sleep.
    Private Charter This liveaboard is available for private charter. If you charter this dive boat you have more flexibility over the choice of dive sites (with the captain's approval), the type of diving and total number of divers/guests onboard (subject to the maximum number of guests onboard - see below).
    DIN Adapters If you have DIN regulators do not worry as this liveaboard has DIN to Yoke regulator adaptors onboard.
    Relaxing between dives
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    Liveaboard Luxury Features Review

    Liveaboard Luxury Features The 'Liveaboard Luxury Rating' concept is to help you choose the right diving liveaboard for your Egypt dive trip. This means you can compare this liveaboard with other liveaboards on a like-for-like basis, and makes choosing the right liveaboard much easier.
    SDE Luxury Rating Total (Max 52/52=100%) The MY Blue Fin Liveaboard has 37 out of a total of 52 possible benefits and features. This total is made up of the following benefits and features:
    Diver Benefits (Max 9/9=100%) The MY Blue Fin liveaboard has 9 out of 9 'Diver Benefits' and include: DIN Adapters: YES; Dive Courses: YES; Dive Deck: YES: Gear Rental: YES; Nitrox Onboard: YES; Private Dive Guide: YES; Rinse Hoses: YES; Shaded Dive Area: YES; Tenders For Diving: YES.
    Liveaboard Design (Max 9/9=100%) The MY Blue Fin liveaboard has 6 out of 9 'Boat Design Features' and include: Airconditioned Saloon: YES; Charging Stations: YES; Custom Built For Diving: YES; Indoor Saloon: YES; Leisure Deck: NO; Observation Deck: NO; Outside Showers: YES; Sun Deck: YES; Warm Showers: NO.
    Cabin Luxury (Max 7/7=100%) The MY Blue Fin liveaboard has 6 out of 7 'Cabin Features' and include: Air-Conditioned Cabins: YES; Cabin Balconies: NO; Daily Housekeeping: YES; Ensuite cabins: YES; Non-smoking Cabins: YES; Seaview cabins available: YES; TV In Cabin: YES.
    Onboard Comfort (Max 7/7=100%) The MY Blue Fin liveaboard has 3 out of 7 'Onboard Comfort' features, and include: Beach Towels: NO, Cabin Towels: YES; Complimentary Toiletries: YES; Deck Towels: NO; Internet: YES; Laundry Service: NO; Nearly 1 to 1 Crew-to-Guest Ratio: NO.
    Food Luxury (Max 11/11=100%) The MY Blue Fin liveaboard has 7 out of 11 'Food Features' and include: BBQ Area: NO; Beach BBQ: NO; Buffet Style: YES; Dietary Requirements Catered For: YES; Fine Cuisine: NO; Local Food: YES; Outdoor Dining: NO; Snacks All Day: YES; Vegan Options: YES; Vegetarian Options: YES; Western Style Food: YES; (Meal options include: Full-board Option).
    Drink Luxury (Max 9/9=100%) The MY Blue Fin liveaboard has 6 out of 9 'Drink Features' and include: Bar: YES; Beer Available: YES; Drinking Water: YES; Fine Wines: NO; Free Soft Drinks: YES; Free Wine With Dinner: NO; Soft Drinks: YES; Tea And Coffee: YES; Wine Available: NO.
    Example of Cabins
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    Customer Reviews of Liveaboard

    Customer Reviews The MY Blue Fin liveaboard customer reviews listed here have been chosen for you to get a feel for the scuba diving experience you'll get.
    Customer Review

    ”Superb weeks diving, could not reasonably fault anything. I thought the whole trip was a highlight, from the moment we were collected from the airport everything possible was done to make the trip a wonderfull expreience. The boat was better than I had expected, the food was of a high standard and more than plentyfull and the crew were happy, friendly and very helpfull without being over the top I would highly recomend Blue O Two.” Recommended for: 1. Attention to detail. 2. Relaxed friendly atmosphere meaning – 3. Fantastic diving.
    Customer Review By John F, from: United Kingdom scored the MY Blue Fin 10 out of 10; Review courtesy of Liveaboard.com, for more reviews and information click here: MY Blue Fin.
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    Customer Review

    ”Terrific diving in the north Red Sea. Good group of divers, respect for wildlife / reef, everything handled for you so no stress. Recommended for: Boat is modern and well maintained, trip was cost effective, diving was exceptional.
    Customer Review By Alexander J, from: United States scored the MY Blue Fin 9.2 out of 10; Review courtesy of Liveaboard.com, for more reviews and information click here: MY Blue Fin.

    Liveaboard Itinerary

    Liveaboard Departure-Arrival Location The MY Blue Fin Liveaboard departs and returns from the port Egypt Hurghada. Please click here: MY Blue Fin to find out how to get from to join the MY Blue Fin Liveaboard's departure port Egypt Hurghada.
    Itinerary and videos The itineraries below for the MY Blue Fin liveaboard don't necessarily tie in with the videos directly below the itinerary heading. The itineraries are examples of dive trips offered by this liveaboard, and the videos are examples of videos taken when diving from the MY Blue Fin dive boat.
    Itinerary Option 1 Big Brother Island
    Itinerary Option 1 Detail
    Itinerary 1 Video
    Itinerary 1 Title The Numidia Shipwreck - Big Brother Island, Red Sea. Full Penetration
    Itinerary Option 2 North and Brothers, Thistlegorm, Roselie Muller, Giannis D and Borther Islands
    Itinerary Option 2 Detail
    Itinerary 2 Video
    Itinerary 2 Title Diving Redsea, Egypt aboard the M/Y Blue fin. Filmed with Gopro Hero hd2.
    Another Video
    Title Day 1 Blue Fin Liveaboard Red Sea Nov 2018
    Another Video
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    Dives and Scuba Diver Experience

    Number of Dives On Trip You will be able to dive up to 18 times in total on the MY Blue Fin liveaboard diving trips. The number of times you dive will depend on the itinerary you select.
    Your Diver Certification Level If you choose the MY Blue Fin liveaboard for your scuba diving trip to Egypt, make sure you select the right itinerary for your diver certification level. Different itineraries include the following alternative PADI certification levels (or equivalent): No Scuba Diving Certification Needed: NO; Open Water Diver: YES; Advanced Open Water Diver: YES.
    Your Logged Dives When choosing the MY Blue Fin liveaboard for your dive trip to Egypt, make sure you select the right itinerary for how many logged dives you've done. Itineraries on the MY Blue Fin liveaboard include the following alternatives: No minimum logged dives: NO; 10 logged dives: NO; 20 logged dives: YES; 30 logged dives: YES; 40 logged dives: NO; 50 logged dives or more: NO; Minimum 60 logged dives: NO; Minimum 80 logged dives: NO; Minimum 100 logged dives: NO.
    Your Diver experience If you choose the MY Blue Fin liveaboard for your dive trip to Egypt, make sure you select the right itinerary for your level of diver experience. Itineraries on the MY Blue Fin liveaboard include the following alternatives: Beginner/Novice (up to 9 logged dives): NO; Advanced Beginner (10-19 dives): NO; Intermediate Diver (20 to 29 logged dives): YES; Advanced Intermediate (30 to 39 logged dives): YES; Proficient Diver (40 to 49 logged dives): NO; Advanced Diver (more than 50 logged dives): NO.
    Type of Diving The type of diving experienced from the MY Blue Fin Liveaboard includes: Coral Gardens, Deep Dives, Drift Diving, Marine Life, Night Dives, Pinnacles, Wall Diving, Warm Water Diving, Wreck Diving, Swim-Through's and Caverns.
    Underwater Scooters Onboard Underwater scooters onboard: NO.

    Marine Life Reviewed

    Marine Life Species The sea life you might see on your Egypt liveaboard dive trip depends on the time of year you choose to dive, and on which Egypt liveaboard and liveaboard itinerary you book. But ultimately the sea creatures you see when scuba diving is always down to nature itself. With these parameters in mind, the marine life you may spot when scuba diving on the MY Blue Fin Liveaboard in Egypt might include:
    Sharks You may see the following sharks species: Blacktip Reef Sharks, Great Hammerhead Sharks, Grey Reef Sharks, Leopard Shark, Nurse Sharks, Oceanic Whitetip Sharks, Scalloped Hammerhead Sharks, Short Fin Mako Sharks, Silky Sharks, Silver Tip Sharks, Thresher Sharks, Tiger Sharks, Whale Sharks, Zebra Shark.
    More About Sharks
    Ray Species You may see the following rays species: Blue Spotted Stingrays, Manta Rays, Mobula Rays, Spotted Eagle Rays, Sting Rays.
    More About Rays
    Fish Species You may also see the following fish species: Batfish, Clownfish (Anemonefish), Crocodile Fish, Dogtooth Tuna, Frogfish, Garden Eels, Giant (Great) Barracuda, Giant Trevallies, Glassfish, Groupers, Humphead Parrotfish, Lionfish, Longfinned Banner Fish, Maori Wrasse, Moray Eels, Napoleon Wrasse, Parrot Fish, Pigmy Seahorses, Pipefish, Porcupine Fish, Potato Cod, Red Snappers, Reef Fish, Sea Horses, Scorpion Fish, Spanish Mackerel, Surgeonfish, Trigger Fish, Yellowfin Tuna.
    More About Fish
    Other Marine Life & Bird Species You may see the following marine and bird life: Barrel Sponges, Crabs, Cuttlefish, Giant Clam, Hard Corals, Jellyfish, Lobsters, Nudibranchs, Octopus, Soft Corals, Squid, Starfish, Turtles.
    More About Other Marine Life
    Marine Mammal Species You might encounter the following mammals: Dolphins, Dugongs, Humpback Whales, Pilot Whales.
    More About Mammals
    Marine Life Video
    Video Title SCUBA Diving Egypt Red Sea - Underwater Video HD
    Another Marine Life Video
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    Another Marine Life Video
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    Liveaboard Cost and Booking

    Included In The Price The price of booking the MY Blue Fin liveaboard includes: Airport Transfer, Cabin Towels, Complimentary Toiletries, Diving Package, Drinking Water, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Internet, Port Fees, Snacks, Soft Drinks, Tea & Coffee.
    Paid For Optional Extras The following are optional extras when you book the MY Blue Fin liveaboard: Alcoholic Beverages, Gratuities, Hotel Transfer, Nitrox, Nitrox Course, Private Dive Guide, Rental Gear, Scuba Diving Courses, Snorkel Equipment.
    Paid For Required Extras The following are required extras when you book the MY Blue Fin liveaboard: Visas and Fees.

    Boat Capacity

    Boat Length 39 metres (128 feet).
    Maximum Guests 24
    Cabins and Bathrooms The MY Blue Fin dive boat has 12 cabins and 14 bathrooms.
    Cabin Types The MY Blue Fin has the following cabin types: double cabins, twin cabins, double cabin with one single bed.
    Family cabins onboard Family cabins onboard: NO.

    Advanced Divers

    Advanced Diver Benefits (Max 3) The MY Blue Fin liveaboard has 3 out of 3 (i.e. 100%) 'Advanced Diver Benefits', which include: Rebreather Support: YES; Sidemount Diving YES; Tech Diving: YES.

    Underwater Photographers

    Underwater Photographer Benefits (Max 3) The MY Blue Fin liveaboard has 3 out of 3 (i.e. 100%) 'Underwater Photographer Benefits', which include: Camera Room: YES; Camera Station: YES; Separate Rinse For U/W Cameras: YES.

    Non-Diver Activities

    Non-Diving Activities (Max 17) The MY Blue Fin liveaboard has 2 out of 17 (i.e. 12%) 'Non-Diving Activities', which include: Fishing: NO; Glass Bottom Boat: NO; Jacuzzi/Hot Tub: NO; Jet Skiing: NO; Kayaks: NO; Land Excursions: NO; Massage: NO; Naturalist Itineraries: [naturalist_Itineraries]; Naturalist Guide: NO; Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly: YES, Sauna: NO; Snorkel Equipment: YES; Spa: NO; Stand Up Paddle Boards: NO; Wakeboarding: NO; Water Skiing: NO; Yoga: NO.
    Onboard Entertainment (Max 2) The MY Blue Fin liveaboard has 2 out of 2 (i.e. 100%) 'Entertainment Features': Audio And Entertainment: YES; Library: YES.

    Traveller Benefits

    Travel Benefits (Max 6) The MY Blue Fin liveaboard has 4 out of 6 (i.e. 67%) 'Traveller Benefits', which include: Airport Transfer: YES; Available For Charter: YES, Budget Friendly: NO, Dedicated Local & International Crew: YES; Hotel Transfer: YES; Welcome Cocktails; NO.
    Languages Spoken Onboard The crew onboard the MY Blue Fin liveaboard are able to speak the following languages: English.

    Liveaboard Summary

    Conclusion The MY Blue Fin Red Sea liveaboard has a customer review rating of 9.2, is rated 'Superb'. This Egypt liveaboard is a 39 metre (128 feet) dive boat for up to 24 guests across 12 cabins (inc. double cabins, twin cabins, double cabin with one single bed), and has 14 bathrooms. The MY Blue Fin Liveaboard has aircon cabins, available for charter, caters for dietary requirements, ensuite cabins, flexible booking, diving courses, free internet, paid nitrox, scuba gear rental. To book: MY Blue Fin Liveaboard prices start at £110 per day ($134/€125)*.
    More Information To discover more about the MY Blue Fin diving liveaboard or to check availability for your dive trip to Egypt you can do this here: MY Blue Fin. But if you want to compare this Egypt liveaboard with one of the other liveaboards from Egypt, please take a look at the table below. If you are only interested in Egypt liveaboards, select "Country" from the list of searchable options from first dropdown menu and type "Egypt" in the search box:
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    * Note The above cost per day was correct at the time of producing this article. Also, the exchange rate used for GBP to USD is 1.22 and for GBP to Euro is 1.14. For an up-to-date cost for the MY Blue Fin Liveaboard, please visit this link: MY Blue Fin.

    Hope you enjoyed this review about this liveaboard

    Comments or Questions If you have more questions either about snorkelling or scuba diving (or specifically about the MY Blue Fin Egypt Liveaboard), please comment below with your questions.
    Please Share Please share details about the experience you had on the MY Blue Fin Liveaboard. Tell us about the dive sites you dived, the time of year of your trip, what marine life you saw, the visibility, the weather and any currents you experienced. Your comments will add to this MY Blue Fin Liveaboard review, and they will help other scuba divers decide if this is the right Egypt liveaboard for them.
    Have Fun & Be Safe There will also be many more pages and articles about scuba diving and scuba diving safety tips (and on snorkelling too) for you to read and learn about this fabulous sport. Please don't forget to rate the MY Blue Fin liveaboard above if you've already dived in Egypt from this dive boat, but also make sure you have fun and be safe.
    MY Blue Fin Egypt Red Sea Liveaboard Diving Review

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    Article written by Russell Bowyer who has been a scuba diver since diving on the Great Barrier Reef in Australia in 1989. After his first dive he trained as a BSAC diver in the UK. He attained his Diver Leader certification with BSAC. He then went on to become a scuba diving instructor, teaching others how to dive and was voted as Diving Officer and Treasurer for the Saffron Walden BSAC club too. Russell has dived all over the world, including the UK, on liveaboards in the Red Sea, the Caribbean, South Africa and the USA. Russell is experienced in all dive types, including drift diving, deep dives that involved decompression stops and recreational dives too.

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