Lucy is a deluxe standard professional dive liveaboard, offering dive trips all around the Red Sea (Djibouti & Sudan). It can accommodate 22 guests.

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Description

Boat

Lucy measuring 37 meters in length and 7.5 meters in breadth, it is a mono hull luxury dive safari boat designed for maximum level of comfort for the seasoned scuba diver who appreciates diving within a high standard and secure environment. It has 2 powerful engines, cruise at 9 knots per hour.

There is a spacious lounge located on the upper deck, with a 65″ Ultra HD cinema surround system, hand made speakers by French firm ‘Focal’ and a bar where even a chilled draft beer is served for your ultimate leisure and relaxing time.

Outside of the lounge, there is an open & comfortable relaxation area, ideal for chatting, enjoying the seaview while have a cool drinks.

Lucy has a large and stylish dining room on the main deck, a superb three-course meal is served here. In the dining room there is also a charging station, so guest can charge thier cameras directly and no need to go to the cabin.

Outside of the dining room, there is the dive deck, which superbly laid out with ample space for all your accessories, charging points and with superb wall mounted Bluetooth/USB Clarion music player, marine grade amps and Q Acoustics ceiling installed speakers.

There are 2 tender boats (8 and 7 meters) for diving and the boat provide both INT and DIN adaptor.

The top and sun deck are furnished to the highest standard with bean bags and sufficient seating area or lie down for a nap, sun tan etc.

Cabin

Lucy has 12 comfortable cabins, and it can host up to 22 guests in total:

All cabins are equipped with an en-suite bathroom, air conditioning, mini bar, reading lights and bedside USB charging points.

8 Twin Cabins:
Located on the lower deck, with 2 single beds side by side, portholes.

2 Deluxe Twin Cabins:
Located on the main deck, with 2 single beds side by side, seaview windows.

2 Single Cabins:
Located on the main deck, with 1 large single bed, seaview windows.

Diving

Usually offer 2 - 3 dives per day, night dives are possible.
Only 1 - 2 dives will be provided on the last diving day.
No dives on the day of embarkation and disembarkation.
All diving will provide experienced guide to lead the dive.

Other Information

Nitrox：Available with additional cost
15L Tanks：Available with additional cost
REBREATHER Dive：Not available at the moment
Dive Equipment Rental：Available with additional cost
Dive insurance：Divers must have valid dive insurance
Wi-Fi Internet ：Not available at the moment
Laundry Service：Not available at the moment
Massage Service：Not available at the moment
Payment on board：By cash (EUR/USD) ONLY
Crew Number：11, include 2 dive guides

Itineraries

Djibouti | Seven Brothers Evangelista Submarine wreck

Day 1: arrival in Djibouti City in the afternoon and transfer to M/Y Lucy.

Day 2: check dive at MOUSHA ISLAND, second dive: Obock night cruise to Seven Brothers.

Day 3: 3 dives at Seven Brothers: Chinese Garden, Boeing East, night dive on the big Island.

Day 4: 3 dives at Seven Brothers: The South Island, the East Island, Japanese garden.

Day 5: 3 dives Seven Brothers: dives at Evangelista Torricelli WWII Italian submarine,White Lady wreck, night dive on the big Island

Day 6: 3 dives Seven Brothers: The South Island, The Arch of Tolka, and the Round Island

Day 7: Les Marches and D'Obock

Day 8: breakfast on board; transfer to the airport or to your excursion tour such Lac Assal, lowest point in Africa (-155meters) with a luxury coach featuring climate control, DVD, Wi-Fi, toilet etc.

Djibouti | Whalesharks Special & The Crack

Day 1: Arrival in Djibouti City in the afternoon transfer to M/Y Lucy at 17h.

Day 2: Ras Eiro & Ras Korali diving and snorkelling with whale sharks

Day 3: Turtle Bay, whale Sharks and Ras Korali

Day 4: LA VIERGE ROUGE, The Crack and Ras Foul

Day 5: BAIE DES ETOILES, Ras Foul, Snorkelling and Ras Eiro for night dive

Day 6: SEC DE LA PASSE (subject to tide conditions), LE BOULEVARD DU CECAP, Le Dome, Ras Eiro for night dive

Day 7: Arta Beach, snorkelling with whale sharks, night in Djibouti Marina, with visit of the city

Day 8: breakfast on board, transfer to the airport at 09h or to your excursion tour such as Lac Assal, lowest point in Africa (-155meters) with a luxury coach featuring climate control, DVD, Wi-Fi, toilet etc. (Luxury coach subject load factor)

Sudan | North Itinerary

DIVES: Umbria, Sanganeb, Shab Rumi, Qita el Banna, Abinton, Angarosh, Merlo, Mesharifa Island.

Day 1: Arrival, boarding, papers permission and boarding taxes.
Day 2: departure to Sanganeb , Sha’ab Rumi where there are the follow diving spots: the legendary Cousteau’s Precontinent and the wonderful south plateau (shark point).
Day 3: departure to Qita el Banna, Angarosh.
Day 4 & 5: Angarosh, Merlo Abington, Shambaya, Mesharifa.
Day 6: Angarosh , Qita el Banna
Day 7: Shab Rumi and Umbria wreck and back to Port Sudan
Day 8: breakfast , visit Port Sudan, transfer to the airport.

Sudan | Deep South Itinerary

This is a special adventure for divers a perfect cruise that will exceed your expectations, at the far South of Sudan, on the border with Eritrean waters. During this itinerary will possible to see islands and diving spots still unknown and virgin like Dahrat Abid (last island before Eritrea) Darraka Island (where Jack Cousteau did some experiment after left Shab Rumi) Dahrat Qab and Karan Masamirit. Where will be possible to see various kind of shark like albimarginatus, silky besides mantas, any kind of pelagic fishes, turtles, reef’s fishes and big schools of hammerheads are likely to be sighted.

Sudan | Mixed Classic and South Itinerary

During this itinerary besides to dive the classic sites like Umbria, Shab Rumi and Sanganeb is possible to see the Southern reefs of Suakin Archipelago, taking the name from the old Port constructed by coral blocks. During this week you can encounter a huge school of hammerhead sharks. Every nights the boat will be in the Shab Ambar Lagoon (the only safety place) Often you can be escorted into the lagoon by dolphins. From here there are numerous sites that you can visit on daily base: Jumna, Pinnacle, kery reef, Shaab Ambar etc.

Schedules & routes

Lucy
7 nights

From

Included

Transfers from airport and/or hotel to the yacht
VAT and local taxes
Full-board meal plan (including snacks)
Complimentary beverages (water, tea, coffee)
Soft drinks
Diving activity (incl. tanks, weights, weight belts)
Dive guide service
Boat accident insurance
Cabin towels and complimentary toiletries
Cabin cleaning service

Not included

Marine park fees & Port fees
Fuel surcharge
Alcoholic beverage
Dive equipment rentals
Larger tank (15 L)
Nitrox fills
Dive courses on board
Land excursions and activities throughout the trip
Dive insurance (mandatory requirement)
Travel insurance (trip cancellation insurance)
Crew gratuity

Useful information

Egypt

Best time for diving
March to May & September to October, however, Egypt can be good for scuba diving any time of the year. The whale shark season occurs from the end of May until the end of July. The plankton blooms bring manta rays in to feed from May to August. From May to July, there is a higher chance to spot schooling of hammerheads in Daedalus, then the hammerheads move to Jackson Reef from July to September. And the turtle nesting season also happens from late May to early July. The Thresher Shark can be best spotted in winter. Grey reef sharks, dolphins, and dugongs can be spotted year-round.

About temperatures
Air : winter months are between 18°C - 25°C, summer months are between 32°C - 40°C.
Sea : winter months are between 20°C - 24°C, summer months are between 27°C - 30°C.

Wetsuit Recommendation
In the winter months, a 5 - 7 mm full wetsuit is recommended. In summer months a rash vest or 3 mm shorty wetsuit is recommended.

Diver requirement
Suitable for all levels depending on which route you are heading to. We do recommend a minimum of 30 logged dives with AOW or equivalent level to enjoy the dives in Egypt.
You can find out more information about diving in Egypt here : Egypt.

Embarkation / Disembarkation
Depending on which route you are heading to, the embarkation and disembarkation can be from Hurghada (HRG), Marsa Alam (RMF), or Sharm El Sheikh (SSH).

Visa Requirements
Most nationalities can obtain a visa on arrival at Egypt’s international airports. If you opt for a visa on arrival, you’ll need a passport that’s valid for at least six months from your arrival date, a travel itinerary, and documentation to prove accommodation or any booked tours.

Vaccinations
A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required if traveling from a country with a risk of YF virus transmission and ≥9 months of age, including transit >12 hours in an airport located in a country with a risk of YF virus transmission. This includes Eritrea, Rwanda, Somalia, Tanzania, and Zambia.1 In the absence of a vaccination certificate, the person will be detained in quarantine for up to 6 days after departure from an area at risk of YF virus transmission. An overview of the countries to which this applies can be downloaded here: Yellow Fever Risk Countries.

Money Matters
The local currency is the Egyptian Pound (EGP), and ATMs are common, especially in the main tourist areas. Major hotels will usually accept payment by credit card. However, smaller hotels may expect cash and hard currency payments (USD/EUR).

Drones
To bring a drone to Egypt and fly it, you need to receive permission from the country’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). If you do not have documentation of authorization, your drone will be confiscated at customs. However, getting permission to fly a drone from the CAA is difficult. Should you somehow manage to get your drone in, the onboarding screening will detect your drone and one of two things will happen: 1. your drone will be confiscated at the point of arrival and stored at the airport. 2. the drone will be detected and confiscated when you are leaving the country and you’ll be sanctioned for bringing an illegal commodity to Egypt. - So don't risk it, and leave your drone at home if you’re planning to travel to Egypt.

Extending your holiday
We offer a range of hotels/resorts, land-based diving packages, and excursions that can be arranged before or after your liveaboard holiday. Just ask us if you need such a service.