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 .
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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.
- • 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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The boat features that are not found on the Emperor Elite include the following: 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
- 12 Twin Cabins with ensuite bathroom
- • Aircon cabins
- • Daily housekeeping
- • En-suite bathrooms
- • Seaview cabins
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The cabin features that are not found on the Emperor Elite include the following: 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 57% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for diving features, as it has 12 of 21 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.
- • Charging stations
- • Custom built for diving
- • DIN adaptors
- • Dive deck
- • Gear rental
- • Nitrox (Free)
- • Nitrox course
- • Rebreather support
- • Scuba diving courses
- • Shaded diving area
- • Tenders for diving
- • Warm water showers
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The diving features that are not found on the Emperor Elite include the following: Camera room, Camera station, Outside showers, Separate rinse for u/w camera, Rinse hoses, Sidemount diving, Sidemount diving – Single Tank Only, Tech diving, Underwater scooters.
Included in the price of the liveaboard trip:
- • Diving package
- • Extra dives
- • Nitrox
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.
- • Buffet style
- • Dietary requirements
- • Full-board option
- • Local food
- • Snacks all day
- • Western food
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The onboard food features that are not found on the Emperor Elite include the following: 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.
- • Bar
- • Beer available
- • Free soft drinks
- • Free wine w/dinner
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The onboard drink features that are not found on the Emperor Elite include the following: 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).
- • Library
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The other onboard activities that are not found on the Emperor Elite include the following: Fishing, Glass bottom boat, Jacuzzi / hot tub, Jet ski, Kayaks on-board, Massage, Naturalist guide, Naturalist itineraries, Non-diver (snorkeler) friendly, Sauna, Snorkel equipment, Spa, Stand up paddleboard, Wakeboarding, Water ski, Yoga.
Emperor Elite Included in the Price
When you book the Emperor Elite dive liveaboard, your cruise price includes everything you need for an amazing dive safari in Egypt. All your meals are included, so you can focus on diving without worrying about additional meal costs.
These inclusions provide excellent value and ensure a hassle-free dive cruise experience. This is everything included in your Emperor Elite Liveaboard booking price.
- ✓ Airport transfer
- ✓ Cabin towels
- ✓ Deck towels
- ✓ Diving package
- ✓ Drinking water
- ✓ Extra dives
- ✓ Fuel surcharge
- ✓ Full-board meal plan (All meals)
- ✓ Hotel transfer
- ✓ National park fees
- ✓ Nitrox
- ✓ Port fees
- ✓ Snacks
- ✓ Soft drinks
- ✓ Special dinner
- ✓ Tea & coffee
- ✓ VAT
- ✓ WiFi internet
- ✓ Wine with dinner
Emperor Elite Optional Paid Extras
Enhance your Emperor Elite dive charter experience with these optional services and upgrades available for an additional cost. Nitrox diving allows you to extend your bottom time and enjoy longer dives at the incredible sites around Egypt.
These optional extras allow you to customize your dive liveaboard experience to suit your preferences and diving goals. This is everything available as optional extras for the Emperor Elite Liveaboard.
- + Alcoholic beverages
- + Diving insurance
- + Gratuities
- + Nitrox course
- + Private dive guide
- + Rental gear
- + Scuba diving courses
- + Travel insurance
Emperor Elite Required Paid Extras
Please note that some essential costs are not included in the base price of your Emperor Elite dive cruise and must be paid additionally.
These required extras help support local marine conservation and dive tourism infrastructure. Budget for these mandatory costs when planning your Emperor Elite Liveaboard dive trip.
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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.