Red Sea liveaboards

M.Y. Panorama Sharm has shown a remarkable change of direction in her new design, which combines Egyptian charm with modern facilities and represents the ultimate diving vessel amongst Red Sea liveaboards. This popular 25m twin-screw motor cruiser, owned by Tayseer and Sayed, operates very successfully in the northern Egyptian Red Sea. She is a very stable, spacious and well equipped vessel with the latest navigation and safety equipment and cruises comfortably at 11-14 knots. Water desalination and her ‘super silent’ generators and compressors add to her onboard comfort.

Panorama Sharm is fully air-conditioned and her 6 mahogany-lined, twin berth cabins all have en-suite facilities. She now also features a desirable en-suite Master Cabin, which comprises a queen-sized bed, air-conditioning, TV, mini fridge and the unique feature of a full size shower cubicle. This is very suitable for honeymooners or those celebrating special occasions. She has a beautifully designed salon with TV/video, CD/DVD player and a well laid out dining area, sympathetically furnished to create an Egyptian atmosphere. The guests’ welfare has been paramount in her construction and operation to offer a world-class diving experience in comfort and style. Her very knowledgeable crew are committed to ensuring that each diver’s needs are met and that their stay with them is exceptional.

The main sundeck has a new contemporary semi-circular design, with a further sundeck up above to create even more space. Both have sun and shade areas covered in soft mattresses for resting in between dives. Another of her many charms is the distinctively designed dive deck, which is probably the largest of any Red Sea liveaboard. A new marble clad shower room, available to all guests, is conveniently positioned between the dive deck and the living area.

Her route is mainly wreck-dive orientated. She cruises on to the Gulf of Suez, diving the 100-year-old wreck of the Dunraven and the world-famous S.S. Thistlegorm, which was bombed and sank in World War II and contains interesting artefacts from this period. When sea conditions are good she includes the Rosalie Moller; a huge wreck which is being hailed as the new Thistlegorm.

In addition, the Panorama Sharm cruises the classical coral wall dives of the Tiran Straits and Sinai Peninsula along with the most dramatic of them all: Shark Reef at Ras Mohammed. With over 500 species of hard and soft coral found in this area, the sites visited are some of the most colourful and distinctive in the Red Sea.

Undoubtedly, the character of Panorama Sharm and her positive image is not only created from her construction but also from her operation. She represents the ideals of what a diving boat should be - not just components and facilities but also the spirits and dreams of divers.

The tour includes direct flights each Sunday between Gatwick or Manchester and Sharm, transfers, 7 nights full board including soft drinks, 6 days unlimited diving, guide, weights & cylinders.

Contact

Oonasdivers
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