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My first really negative review of the Blue (it was my 7th safari on the Blue - all top so far).
Cabins: Unfortunately a lot of defects in the meantime (curtains/plissée only halfway usable because broken)
Food: Top as usual. Unfortunately, all the seats and benches are so soggy that you almost have your chin in the food.
Dive guides: Was ok, but more has been shown....
Safety: Unfortunately some serious shortcomings here. Mainly in the Zodiacs. Holding options not everywhere. A rope is missing in the middle section (which can't cost the earth). And the boarding ladders are also rather useless (short handrail and not continuous footrests -> other boats can do this, why not the Blue). Consequence: Dive buddy with a cracked rib, me with a dislocated elbow because there is no way to hold on).
Dive spots: I can't understand why the dive times can't even be agreed between the 3 Blueplanet boats present. There are 12 other boats at Deadalus doing the same dives at the same time. It would be easy to at least communicate with the sister ships.
In general: The Blue is still good, but the overall package is lacking - in many areas.
e.g. more restrained service compared to previous years, permanently occupied camera board (with tea, staff cell phones, private things of the crew). Unfortunately, after 7x Blue, I have now come to the conclusion not to go for the 8th time....

A word about Egypt: massive over-dive tourism at BDE. Apart from a bit of longi luck, we didn't have any big fish, but on some dives we had 25 divers 20 meters in front of us, just as many behind us and just as many next to us. And unfortunately dear Blue: what disappointed me the most was that you now form LARGE GROUPS (2 guides: 1x 11 divers in group 1 and 10 divers in group 2). Pack diving is already standard in Egypt anyway. Unfortunately, the group size doesn't make it any better

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I would have wished that the additional costs for gasoline and tips would have been more obvious, so the liveaboard was beautiful but still 1000 € expensive for the two of us...

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This was my 3rd safari with the Blue, and again I was very satisfied. Great boat, very good food, a great crew, and beautiful dives. Unfortunately, the inspiring travel experience was heavily clouded by chaotic conditions on the outward and return flight with Condor, and the (current?) conditions at the airport in Hurghada....

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One of the best boats I've ever been on, but unfortunately, as I've often experienced on other boats, after 3 days the guys (dinghy drivers & helpers) get tired of it. Loud Arabic music, dancing and watching instead of help getting dressed and undressed.

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The course of the trip, transfer from the airport, stay on board and also on departure was very well organized. The service on board, food and friendliness left nothing to be desired.
The organization of the dives, briefing, safety instructions and the competence of the guides-super. Can only be recommended.
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There are definitely class differences in the Blue fleet as far as the dive guides are concerned. Two years ago with Pascal, safety and customer wishes were never a problem. This time rather...

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The Blue is currently one of the best ships in the Red Sea. Optimally designed, spacious cabins and wet rooms (large shower and always enough hot water). The common areas (dining room, upper deck and sun deck) offer a lot of space to enjoy a pleasant time with free space between and after the dives. Only on the dive deck would be a little more space for personal small things that you want to deposit before or after the dives nice. But otherwise there is nothing technically wrong with the ship. The ENOS was/is defective, therefore the deduction in safety. I think the fleet is big enough that you could at least invest in a backup system for the fleet.

The entire crew, from the captain to the sailors, cooks, service guys to the dive guides a very great bunch. There would be one dive guide on trial, but I suspect that was his first and last week. The other two and especially the one I dived with are very experienced, calm and very accommodating.
The food got a deduction because I find that the very western old fashioned style of cooking does not suit my personal taste. But I'm sure there are still many fans of lots of meat, thick sauces and fries. I would like it to be a little lighter, less meat and a touch more Egyptian. But that's a matter of taste and only reflects my personal preferences.
There were deductions at the dive spots and the organizers and tour guides can't influence that either, because the military doesn't allow overnight stays at the Brother's anymore. This means that we were only at the Brother's for one day, which for a Brothers-Daedalus-Elphinstone tour is a little bit less.
But we had great hammerhead shark dives at Daedalus and when diving out at Ras Trombi 15 min 2 dolphins.
All in all a great week, with a super crew, nice guests and many great dives. This should have been my 14th Dive Safari in the Red Sea and I can only recommend the ship. And the next tour I will probably do again with the Blue.

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Fully satisfied with the ship and the crew, there is really nothing to complain about.
Unfortunately, the diver GPS was defective.

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it was a dream

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Satisfied as expected and yet positively surprised. The cleaning service of the diving suits we already knew, but the crew has again set standards with so what of attention and friendliness that it just makes you happy. I was also after a trip in Nov on another boat suuuper happy with the cabin cleaning....really always top clean. The food (v.a. soups) meega delicious. And the adjustment of the BDE route (D-E-B) from the captain and Pascal were the hammer. Always alone at the spot (whether Deadalus or Brothers). Awesome. This was the 5th Blue Safari, but not the last. Looking forward to the crew, guides, captain and the next great tour.

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The ship is super well maintained and in top condition! The whole crew provides an incredible service, just top!

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I have been on a few liveaboards
but this one was the best so far.
best. As already stated in the stars
everything was top.

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Excellent ship. Superb dive sites.

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Highly recommended.

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Very nice ship, well-rehearsed and helpful team, great service and consistently very tasty food!
Simply 100% to recommend!

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Wonderful liveaboard in the Red Sea with modern, well equipped and spacious boat. The crew and guides are very friendly, accommodating and nice. Nothing was missing.
The food was excellent and varied. Unfortunately there was always a lot left over, therefore one point deduction. Due to the bad diving conditions and current we did not visit the Brothers Islands. But we were one day longer at Daedalus Reef and could admire a whale shark and manta rays. The hammerhead sharks were too shy and showed themselves only briefly from a distance. Therefore there were many dives with 50ty shades of blue and not much else.

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Beautiful boat, well organized, excellent food. The guides were OK without being exceptional (sometimes a little too directive). There are too many boats in the Red Sea and the sites are too crowded.

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A very good ship ,with very good food and excellent service. Two suggestions for improvement : A little more space on the dive deck for camera storage and on the last day, better rinsing facilities for the equipment should be given. Nevertheless - a safari on the Blue, always happy to return

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The week on the Blue was great! The guides very good humored and well tuned to each other and the guests. The crew was the, as always, very helpful, they have us even turned the suits and put over the tank! Would recommend immediately and go again myself.

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The ships of Blueplanet can be recommended without a doubt!
In March 2022 we had bad luck with the weather and of the planned BDE tour only Daedalus could be approached and we were also not proportionally refunded the national park fees, only a 10% discount on a new trip until 2023 was offered to us.


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Crew = 6 stars
Cleanliness = 6 stars

I can recommend the Blue 100%.

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Satisfied with everything all around

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Great liveaboard and very competent helpful crew. The safety of the divers is paramount. There is a plan A and plan B for each briefing depending on the current conditions. The air conditioning in the cabins is much too loud for sleeping.

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MY Blue and Blueplanet Livaboards are unparalleled, we had a super week and were spoiled rotten. We were also lucky under water!

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Very nice ship, great food and very accommodating as well as helpful crew

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The ship was in great condition and the crew was extremely helpful.
We have enjoyed the generous amount of space. However, we don't require more luxury.

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No negative comments regarding the boat! Extremely well taken care of, excellent and helpful crew. Fantastic cuisine!!!

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We had a fantastic week on the M/Y Blue! The entire crew of the ship delivered an incredible performance. After every dive the cabins were newly decorated and freshly cleaned.
The food on the tour was varied and always delicious. As vegans, we were always served our own lovingly prepared dish. Even the use of soy milk in desserts and meat substitutes in snacks thrilled us. This is not really known from Egypt!
The diving is also very well organized. There is nothing to criticize. Absolutely recommendable.

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Great ship. Cabins big enough & very clean.
Crew excellent - guides top and very adaptable.


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The safari ship is generously and ideally built. In the cabins there is enough space and also hooks for hanging. The food is excellent and varied. The staff is very friendly and always helpful. I can absolutely recommend the ship.

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Due to the swell during the week all providers had changed the tours, which unfortunately led to 16+ safari boats meeting at Daedalus. To meet hammerhead sharks is almost impossible, we were lucky in the morning at 5. Was unfortunately borderline. I've been there with only 2 boats and it was great. Service and guides on the Blue are impeccable, they make a lot of effort there. And sometimes exaggerates a little to satisfy even the most uncomfortable guest. But what is explicitly not a point of criticism, some guests you can not make it right. Was my 5th safari with the Blue, that should speak for itself.

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Dive spots had to be approached because of very strong winds in a different order as planned.Very well solved

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The Blue is a fantastic ship, the service is exeptionell!

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Dive guides with very good local knowledge, crew friendly and very helpful. Cabins clean and have been cleaned every day between dives. Food very good and varied

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Modern ship, perfectly organized.
Very good crew and guides.
Dive sites (south tour) partly quite busy

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