Aurora of Hurghada

The Aurora of Hurghada is operated by Aurora Fleet and is fully certified under PADI, SSI standards. We carry satellite communication, a defibrillator, emergency oxygen on every tender, and a dedicated chase boat. All cruise directors are Divemaster or Instructor-level and hold current EFR and DAN oxygen provider certifications.

For the Egyptian Red Sea, the prime diving months are March to November. We schedule itineraries to match peak marine-life activity during that window. Travel outside peak season is still rewarding but expect more variable conditions.

This itinerary is beginner-friendly. Currents are generally mild, depths are moderate, and a divemaster guides every dive. It is a comfortable choice for Open Water certified divers with 10+ logged dives.

Included: all meals and soft drinks, shared cabin accommodation, up to 4 guided dives per day (3 on travel days), weights, tanks, airport transfers on charter days, and marine park fees where applicable. Not included: flights to the departure port, alcoholic beverages, crew gratuity (standard 10% of the trip cost), dive insurance, and any Nitrox surcharge where relevant.

Eleven compact cabins across two decks — simple, clean, and air-conditioned. All cabins have individually controlled air conditioning, en-suite bathrooms with hot-water showers, 110/220V outlets, and crisp hotel-grade linens changed mid-trip. Ocean-view cabins feature a picture window; lower-deck cabins feature a porthole.

Hearty Egyptian buffet with plenty of variety and fresh-baked bread. We accommodate vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal, and most food allergies with advance notice — please tell us at booking so we can provision correctly. Breakfast is buffet-style, lunch and dinner are served family-style, and there is always a hot drink and fresh fruit bowl between dives.

Tanks and weights are included. A full rental set (regulator, BCD, wetsuit, computer, fins, mask) is available at $18 per day, or any individual item on request.

Nitrox (up to 32%) is available for a flat $150 per trip surcharge. If you are not yet certified, the on-board instructor can run a 1-day Nitrox specialty course during the trip.

Our recommended minimum is Open Water with 15+ logged dives (Advanced for Thistlegorm). Less-experienced divers can often join, but may sit out one or two of the more advanced sites at the cruise director's discretion — this is a safety call, not a service downgrade.

A friendly mix of first-time liveaboard divers, budget travellers, and European dive clubs. Our average group is 14–18 divers from 5–8 nationalities. Solo travelers are common and can opt for a shared cabin at no single supplement on most departures. The minimum age on board is 14.