Thunderbird
Liveaboard
Diving experience
The Thunderbird with its length of almost 31 meters offers its guests a maximum of diving experience, safety, comfort & relaxation in a familiar atmosphere.
The 8 functional cabins offer space for 16 divers, the cosy saloon invites you to get together and the well thought-out outdoor areas offer generous space for preparing for dives as well as for eating & relaxing.
CABINS
- 8 cabins with space for a total of 16 guests (up to 18 guests on full charters and children's & family safaris)
1 cabin with double queen-size bed
2cabins - with 2 single beds and 1 bunk bed
5cabins with single bedsEach of the functional cabins is located on the lower deck and has individually adjustable air conditioning and a bathroom with shower & WC.
EQUIPMENT
- Salon: The air-conditioned salon is equipped with seating areas as well as a TV, DVD & Bluetooth box. This is also where the delicious buffet meals are served.
- Sun deck: The Thunderbird has 3 cozy, partially shaded sun decks for relaxing and sunbathing.
CULINARY
- The Thunderbird is known for its good cuisine and a specially trained chef takes care of the guests' palates and spoils them with international and local dishes that meet the highest standards.
TECHNICAL DETAILS
- Year of construction: 2001 / General refurbishment: 2019
- Length: 30.8 meters / Width: 7 meters
- Generators: 1 x 150 KVA + 1x 80 KVA, (380 + 220 Vx) Super Silent
- Engines: 2 x 600 HP MAN
- Desalination unit: 2 x a total of 8,000 l/day
- Compressors: 2 x Bauer Mariner
- 2 Zodiacs
SAFETY
- Life rafts, fire warning & extinguishing system, fire extinguisher, smoke detector and first aid equipment, 2 x 50 liters of emergency oxygen, 1 x transportable Dräger oxygen case, satellite phone, ENOS tracking system
PAYMENT ON BOARD
- major credit cards (with service charge of 3% - conversion to Egyptian pounds)
- Euro, US dollar, Egyptian pound, British pound
The experienced dive guides of the Thunderbird look forward to exploring the intact reefs of the fascinating underwater world of the Red Sea with their divers on every tour. The splendid colors by day and night are unique and just waiting to be discovered!
EQUIPMENT
- 1 x Nitrox membrane system
- 12 liter aluminum bottles DIN/INT
- 15 liter aluminum bottles DIN/INT
- 2 x Zodiac
ROUTE EXAMPLES
- Northern safari - wreck tour
- Hurghada - Safaga
- Brother Islands / Brothers - Wrecks
- Daedalus Specials
- South Safari to Sataya
- St. John's
- Marine Park North / Marine Park South
You can view the detailed routings, dates and availability directly below and send us your inquiry for your next diving vacation at any time:
Routing and availability
The Thunderbird sails a wide variety of routes in the Red Sea.
Further detailed information about the routes, dates and availability can be found in the overview above or can also be requested at any time via office@maldivesandmore.com.
Enclosed you will find a few routing descriptions:
Northern safari - wreck tour
Start and end is in Hurghada. On this safari we visit reefs and well-known wrecks that lie north of Hurghada. Ras Mohamed can be included in the routing. Travel distance approx. 200 km.
Here are some examples of dive sites that can be visited on this safari:
Abu Nuhas with the wrecks Giannis D., Carnatic, Chrisoula K. and the Kimon M., Gubal Island with the wreck Ulysses and The Barge wreck of the Rosalie Moller, wreck of the Thistlegorm, Beacon Reef with the wreck of the Dunraven, Bluff Point, Siyul, Umm Gamar,...
Hurghada - Safaga
Start and end is in Hurghada. The tour starts in a northerly direction and
then heads south to Safaga. The "Salem Express" wreck is not visited on this routing. The route is approx. 300 km.
Here are some examples of dive sites that can be visited on this safari:
Abu Nuhas, Carless Reef, Umm Gamar, Small Giftun, Gotta, Abu Ramada, Panorama Reef, Abu Kafan, Shaab Sheer,...
Brother Islands
Start and end is in Port Ghaleb or Hurghada. This safari visits reefs between Port Ghalib or Hurghada and Brother Islands. Driving distance approx. 350 km.
Here are some examples of dive sites that can be visited on this safari:
Big Brother, Little Brother,...
Brother Islands - Wrecks
Start and end is in Hurghada, the tour can also start in Hurghada and end in Port Ghaleb or vice versa. On this safari the Brother Islands are visited as well as some wrecks in the north of Hurghada. Driving distance approx. 400 km.
Here are some examples of dive sites that can be visited on this safari:
Big Brother, Little Brother, wrecks at Abu Nuhas, Giannis D., Carnatic, Chrisoula K., Kimon M., wreck of the Thistelgorm, Umm Gamar
Small Giftun,...
(Source: Deep Blue Cruises)