Customer review from Liveaboard.com
“Ringing in the New Years properly! Great 8 days aboard Emperor Elite. From start to finish the team was incredibly hospitable and supportive. Due to delays I missed my connection flight and Emperor worked with me to arrange a transfer at 3:30am and still get me on the boat before departure. Each day the diving, food, and housekeeping was on point and everyone was friendly. Perhaps due to world affairs at the moment, the route, etc, the SS Thistlegorm and other sites were never more than 4 boats. We were lucky in having an incredible encounter with a pod of 15 dolphins. Lots of marine life and beautiful hard and soft coral. I’ll be keeping eye out on other itineraries for this boat.”
Recommended for: Dive spots, hospitality, dive guides
Customer Review By Justin G, from: Italy scored the Emperor Elite 10 out of 10; Review courtesy of Liveaboard.com, for all 122 reviews and information click here: Emperor Elite .
Emperor Elite Boat Features
The Emperor Elite liveaboard scores 50% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for boat features, as it has 8 of 16 total boat features (see below). The Emperor Elite liveaboard has an air conditioned saloon so you can stay cool between dives. In addition, 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. What’s more, it has a sun deck for those who love to sunbathe after each dive and to build that sun tan.
This is the list of Boat Features found on the Emperor Elite 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
- ✓ Dedicated local & international crew
- ✓ Indoor saloon
- ✓ Sun deck
- ✓ WIFI Internet (Free)
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- ✕ Boutique / Souvenir Shop
- ✕ Budget friendly
- ✕ Dedicated Local Crew
- ✕ Family Friendly Cruise
- ✕ Leisure deck
- ✕ Nearly 1:1 crew-to-guest ratio
- ✕ Observation deck
- ✕ Smart Voyager accreditation
Included in the price of the liveaboard trip:
- • Airport transfer
- • Deck towels
- • Fuel surcharge
- • Hotel transfer
- • National park fees
- • Port fees
- • WIFI Internet
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Emperor Elite Cabin Features
The Emperor Elite liveaboard scores 36% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for cabin features, as it has 4 of 11 total cabin features (see below). The Emperor Elite liveaboard includes seaview cabins so you wake up to an ocean view. In addition, it has en-suite bathrooms, which adds hotel-style convenience to life on board.
Cabin Types Available
- 2 Double Cabins with ensuite bathroom
- 1 Double/Twin Cabin with ensuite bathroom
- 10 Twin Cabins with ensuite bathroom
This is the list of Cabin Features found on the Emperor Elite 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.
- ✓ Aircon cabins
- ✓ Daily housekeeping
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- ✕ Family cabins
- ✕ Hair Dryer in Cabin
- ✕ Laundry service
- ✕ Non-smoking rooms
- ✕ Rooms with balcony
- ✕ Safe Box in Cabin
- ✕ TV in cabins
Included in the price of the liveaboard trip:
- • Cabin towels
Emperor Elite Diving Features
The Emperor Elite Liveaboard scores 54% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for diving features, as it has 12 of 22 total diving features (see below). The Emperor Elite Liveaboard offers a spacious dive deck for easy kitting up and water entry, or for getting your kit ready before transferring to a tender for your next dive. In addition, it offers scuba diving courses so you can progress your skills at the same time as building your dive experience. What’s more, it was custom built for diving, which means it is ideally suited for scuba divers. You’ll also find it includes nitrox, making your dives longer and safer without extra cost. Also, it offers rebreather support, which makes the Emperor Elite Liveaboard the perfect dive boat if you dive using a rebreather.
This is the list of Diving Features found on the Emperor Elite 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:
- Included: Charging stations
- Included: Custom built for diving
- Included: DIN adaptors
- Included: Dive deck
- Included: Gear rental
- Included: Nitrox (Free)
- Included: Nitrox course
- Included: Rebreather support
- Included: Scuba diving courses
- Included: Shaded diving area
- Included: Tenders for diving
- Included: Warm water showers
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- Not included: Camera room
- Not included: Camera room with table and charging point
- Not included: Camera station
- Not included: Outside showers
- Not included: Separate rinse for u/w camera
- Not included: Rinse hoses
- Not included: Sidemount diving
- Not included: Sidemount diving – Single Tank Only
- Not included: Tech diving
- Not included: Underwater scooters
Included in the price of the liveaboard trip:
- Included: Diving package
- Included: Extra dives
- Included: Nitrox
Dive requirements:
- Included: Diver certification level required: Open Water Diver
- Included: Number of logged dives required: Minimum 30 logged dives
- Included: Maximum dive number on the longest itinerary: 21
Emperor Elite Food & Dining Features
The Emperor Elite liveaboard scores 42% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for onboard food & dining features, as it has 6 of 14 total food & dining features (see below). The Emperor Elite liveaboard has the benefit of fully inclusive meals, which includes breakfast, lunch and evening meals.
This is the list of Onboard Food & Dining Features found on the Emperor Elite 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
- ✓ Local food
- ✓ Snacks all day
- ✓ Western food
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- ✕ Al fresco dining
- ✕ Beach BBQ
- ✕ BBQ area
- ✕ Fine cuisine
- ✕ Half-board option
- ✕ Set menu dinner
- ✕ Vegan options
- ✕ Vegetarian options
Included in the price of the liveaboard trip:
- • Full-board meal plan (All meals)
- • Snacks
Emperor Elite Drink & Refreshment Features
The Emperor Elite Liveaboard 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 Emperor Elite Liveaboard has a bar where beer is available to purchase. In addition, it has free soft drinks for those of you who don't drink alcohol, or to drink between dives. What’s more, it includes a free wine with dinner as part of the cost of the trip. In addition, the cost of your liveaboard includes drinking water, soft drinks, tea & coffee, and wine with dinner.
This is the list of Onboard Drink Features found on the Emperor Elite 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
- ✓ Free wine w/dinner
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- ✕ Fine wines selection
- ✕ Welcome cocktails
- ✕ Wine available
Included in the price of the liveaboard trip:
- • Drinking water
- • Soft drinks
- • Tea & coffee
- • Wine with dinner
Emperor Elite Other Recreational Activities
The Emperor Elite liveaboard scores 5% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for other recreational activities, as it has 1 of 17 total recreational activity features (see below).
This is the list of Recreational Activity Features found on the Emperor Elite 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:
- Included Library
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- Not included Fishing
- Not included Glass bottom boat
- Not included Jacuzzi / hot tub
- Not included Jet ski
- Not included Kayaks on-board
- 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
All Egypt Discounted Liveaboard Deals & Last Minute Discounts
Emperor Elite Included in the Price
When you book the Emperor Elite 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 Emperor Elite liveaboard fare.
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- Included Airport transfer
- Included Cabin towels
- Included Deck towels
- Included Diving package
- Included Drinking water
- Included Extra dives
- Included Fuel surcharge
- Included Full-board meal plan (All meals)
- Included Hotel transfer
- Included National park fees
- Included Nitrox
- Included Port fees
- Included Snacks
- Included Soft drinks
- Included Special dinner
- Included Tea & coffee
- Included VAT
- Included WiFi internet
- Included Wine with dinner
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- Not included All meals
- Not included Accommodation
- Not included Airport transfers
- Not included Snorkel equipment
- Not included Beer
- Not included Dive guide
- Not included Diving equipment
Emperor Elite Optional Paid Extras
Enhance your Emperor Elite 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.
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- Included Alcoholic beverages
- Included Diving insurance
- Included Gratuities
- Included Nitrox course
- Included Private dive guide
- Included Rental gear
- Included Scuba diving courses
- Included Travel insurance
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The other features that are not offered as optional on the Emperor Elite liveaboard:
- Not included All meals
- Not included Accommodation
- Not included Airport transfers
- Not included Nitrox
- Not included Snorkel equipment
- Not included Tea & coffee
- Not included Soft drinks
- Not included Beer
- Not included Wine with dinner
- Not included Dive guide
- Not included Diving equipment
Emperor Elite Required Paid Extras
Please note some essential costs are not included in the base price of the Emperor Elite dive cruise and must be paid additionally.
Budget for these mandatory costs when planning your liveaboard trip. See the list below.
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- Included None
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- Not included All meals
- Not included Accommodation
- Not included Airport transfers
- Not included Nitrox
- Not included Snorkel equipment
- Not included Tea & coffee
- Not included Soft drinks
- Not included Beer
- Not included Wine with dinner
- Not included Dive guide
- Not included Diving equipment
Vessel Details
- Length: 38.0m (124.7ft)
- Beam: 8.0m (26.2ft)
- Max guests: 26
- Cabins: 14
- Bathrooms: 14
Boat navigation and safety
Navigation and safety aboard the Emperor Elite are built around dependable positioning and rapid response.
This is the full list of navigation and safety features for the Emperor Elite. Emperor Elite liveaboard scores 70% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for navigation & safety, which means it has 12 out of the 17 navigation & safety features (see below for the features that are missing from this liveaboard).
- • Crew Trained in First Aid
- • Depth Sounder
- • Emergency Flares
- • Emergency Rafts
- • Fire Alarm & Fire Extinguishers
- • First Aid Kits
- • GPS
- • Life Vests
- • Oxygen
- • Radar
- • Radio VHF/DSC/SSB
- • Satellite & Mobile Phones
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The boat navigation and safety that are not found on the Emperor Elite include the following: Bilge Pump Alarm, E.P.I.R.B. Distress System, Engine room CCTV, Fishfinder, Search light.