ScubaDahabEmperor Asmaa liveaboard
Emperor Fleet · from $153 per day · sails Brothers, Daedalus & Elphinstone (BDE), Brothers & Elphinstone, North & Wrecks, St. John's
Whole-trip price per person in US dollars on Divebooker, checked 28 Oct 2026. Prices may change; check current availability on Divebooker.
Our take on Emperor Asmaa
- Only 3 guest reviews on Divebooker so far (4.8/5), so the score can still move a lot.
- On LiveAboard.com it scores 8.8/10 from 74 reviews, a useful second opinion.
- From $153 per day it is priced close to the typical boat on the same routes ($140).
- Nitrox is free on board, while many boats charge extra for it.
- About 9 divers per guide, as listed by Divebooker.
- A mid-sized boat for 18 guests in 9 cabins, the most common size in Egypt.
- Built in 2003, last refit 2015: ask about recent maintenance and cabin condition.
Who it suits: Sails both beginner-friendly northern routes and the marine parks, so check each departure's route before booking.
Based on Divebooker guest scores, prices and departures, checked 28 Oct 2026. We have not inspected this boat in person yet.
Departures and timetable
Departures that still have space, with the price per person for the whole trip in US dollars. Sold-out dates are not shown.
| Dates | Nights | Route | From → to | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15–22 Jan 2027 | 7 | South & St. Johns | Port Ghalib | $1,335 | Check availability |
| 22–29 Jan 2027 | 7 | South & St. Johns | Port Ghalib | $1,335 | Check availability |
| 29 Jan – 5 Feb 2027 | 7 | South & St. Johns | Port Ghalib | $1,335 | Check availability |
| 5–12 Feb 2027 | 7 | South & St. Johns | Port Ghalib | $1,502 | Check availability |
| 12–19 Feb 2027 | 7 | South & St. Johns | Port Ghalib | $1,335 | Check availability |
| 19–26 Feb 2027 | 7 | South & St. Johns | Port Ghalib | $1,335 | Check availability |
| 26 Feb – 5 Mar 2027 | 7 | South & St. Johns | Port Ghalib | $1,335 | Check availability |
| 5–12 Mar 2027 | 7 | Safaga, Brothers & Elphinstone | Port Ghalib → Hurghada | $1,279 | Check availability |
| 12–19 Mar 2027 | 7 | Reefs & Wrecks | Hurghada | $1,224 | Check availability |
| 2–9 Apr 2027 | 7 | Reefs & Wrecks | Hurghada | $1,335 | Check availability |
| 9–16 Apr 2027 | 7 | Reefs & Wrecks | Hurghada | $1,335 | Check availability |
| 16–23 Apr 2027 | 7 | Famous Five | Hurghada | $1,446 | Check availability |
| 23–30 Apr 2027 | 7 | Reefs & Wrecks | Hurghada | $1,335 | Check availability |
| 29 May – 5 Jun 2027 | 7 | South & St. Johns | Port Ghalib | $1,446 | Check availability |
| 26 Jun – 3 Jul 2027 | 7 | Reefs & Wrecks | Hurghada | $1,335 | Check availability |
| 22–29 Jul 2027 | 7 | Simply the Best | Hurghada → Port Ghalib | $1,502 | Check availability |
| 14–21 Aug 2027 | 7 | Southern Solitude | Port Ghalib | $1,502 | Check availability |
| 21–28 Aug 2027 | 7 | Southern Red Sea Family Adventure | Port Ghalib | $1,446 | Check availability |
| 28 Aug – 4 Sep 2027 | 7 | Simply the Best | Port Ghalib | $1,502 | Check availability |
| 4–11 Sep 2027 | 7 | South & St. Johns | Port Ghalib | $1,446 | Check availability |
| 18–25 Sep 2027 | 7 | Simply the Best | Port Ghalib | $1,502 | Check availability |
| 25 Sep – 2 Oct 2027 | 7 | Southern Solitude | Port Ghalib | $1,613 | Check availability |
| 9–16 Oct 2027 | 7 | Southern Solitude | Port Ghalib | $1,613 | Check availability |
| 16–23 Oct 2027 | 7 | South & St. Johns | Port Ghalib | $1,557 | Check availability |
| 23–30 Oct 2027 | 7 | Southern Solitude | Port Ghalib | $1,613 | Check availability |
| 30 Oct – 6 Nov 2027 | 7 | Simply the Best | Port Ghalib | $1,613 | Check availability |
| 13–20 Nov 2027 | 7 | Southern Solitude | Port Ghalib | $1,613 | Check availability |
| 21–28 Jan 2028 | 7 | Reefs & Wrecks | Hurghada | $1,224 | Check availability |
| 28 Jan – 4 Feb 2028 | 7 | Reefs & Wrecks | Hurghada | $1,224 | Check availability |
| 4–11 Feb 2028 | 7 | Reefs & Wrecks | Hurghada | $1,224 | Check availability |
| 11–18 Feb 2028 | 7 | Reefs & Wrecks | Hurghada | $1,224 | Check availability |
| 18–25 Feb 2028 | 7 | Reefs & Wrecks | Hurghada | $1,224 | Check availability |
| 25 Feb – 3 Mar 2028 | 7 | Reefs & Wrecks | Hurghada | $1,224 | Check availability |
| 3–10 Mar 2028 | 7 | Reefs & Wrecks | Hurghada | $1,224 | Check availability |
| 10–17 Mar 2028 | 7 | Reefs & Wrecks | Hurghada | $1,224 | Check availability |
| 17–24 Mar 2028 | 7 | Reefs & Wrecks | Hurghada | $1,224 | Check availability |
| 24–31 Mar 2028 | 7 | Famous Five | Hurghada | $1,446 | Check availability |
| 31 Mar – 7 Apr 2028 | 7 | Reefs & Wrecks | Hurghada | $1,335 | Check availability |
| 7–14 Apr 2028 | 7 | Reefs & Wrecks | Hurghada | $1,335 | Check availability |
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Emperor Asmaa questions
How much does a Emperor Asmaa liveaboard cost?
Prices start from about $153 per person per day. Open departures of 6+ nights cost $1,224 to $1,613 per person for the whole trip on Divebooker. Marine park or reef tax, nitrox, rental and tips are usually extra.
When is the next Emperor Asmaa departure?
The next departure with free space leaves on 15 Jan 2027 (South & St. Johns, 7 nights) from $1,335 per person. 39 departures in our data still have space.
Which routes does Emperor Asmaa sail?
Upcoming departures sail: Brothers, Daedalus & Elphinstone (BDE), Brothers & Elphinstone, North & Wrecks, St. John's. Routes change by season, so check each departure.
Where does Emperor Asmaa depart from?
Upcoming departures leave from Hurghada, Port Ghalib.
Is Emperor Asmaa a good liveaboard?
It scores 4.8/5 from 3 verified guest reviews on Divebooker, against an Egypt average of 4.7.
Does Emperor Asmaa have nitrox?
Yes, nitrox is free on board.
How many guests does Emperor Asmaa take?
Up to 18 guests in 9 cabins; the boat is 30 m long.
Prices, departure dates and guest scores come from Divebooker, our booking partner, in US dollars per person, checked 28 Oct 2026. They change daily; the final price for your cabin is shown on Divebooker before you pay. Mandatory extras such as the marine park or reef tax, nitrox, equipment rental and crew tips are usually not included. ScubaDahab earns a commission when you book through our Divebooker links, at no extra cost to you. It never changes which boats we list or how we rank them.