All in all, a great ship with a very flexible diving concept and very good guides, where everyone really gets their money's worth.
The ship's safety equipment and safety briefing are exemplary. ENOS for every diver.

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Everything was great again.

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The ship is state of the art, the captain is one of the best I have experienced in my 30 years of safaris
The food is excellent and always more than sufficient. The briefing leaves nothing to be desired, the crew is always helpful. The next safaris are already booked.

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This trip left nothing to be desired (except the hammerhead sharks ;-) - but that gives me one more reason to come back).

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Everything was perfect all round. I only deducted two stars for the food because it was too German/European for me and I would have preferred more Arabic cuisine. But that is of course a matter of taste and there was nothing at all wrong with the quality and preparation of the food. It was my first diving safari and definitely not my last. And I will definitely book with Omneia again.

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The only thing to criticize is - as always in Egypt ;-) - the indication of WLAN; which also does not work near the coast
Extra top, that we could dive longer than 60min each time

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Fantastic tour to the south and back, only slightly marred by the coral bleaching. The ship surpasses many a hotel. Small deduction for the food, because there should have been more Egyptian cuisine.

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Cool liveaboard. The boat, crew and captain are still awesome. I had the comparison with last year.
Criticism at a high level:
Unfortunately, the ship had a bit of a list all the time, supposedly because of the water tanks.
I found the guides not as good as last year at a high level, but still very professional and very good briefings. They were often focused on themselves in the water and didn't show as much.
The boat can definitely be recommended...

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It was an absolutely great organized dive trip, everything was right, comfortable and relaxed diving with like-minded people, great crew & super ship - relaxed massages, everything was right from the beginning to the end. Thanks also to Claudine & Iris

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Everything was great, will be back.

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Best safari ever :-)

Too few sharks ;-)

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The Rocky, Zabargad, St. Johns, Fural Shoals and Elphinstone tour was awesome. I will definitely be traveling on this ship again.

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As always a great safari with Omneia Tauchreisen on the Soul. Now already for the 4th time.

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We have experienced five safaris so far on different ships and different routes. This ship and this crew were simply top class. What should be changed? Please don't change anything, it can only get worse!

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gladly again at any time.

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Great liveaboard, very well organized! Highly recommended

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A fantastic ship and a great crew. I would be happy to return when the start of the St. John's/south tour is in Port Galib. Otherwise, unfortunately, a lot of (diving) time is lost on the journey there and back.

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Everything was great, as always.
The next tour has already been booked.

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A wonderful diving safari on a great ship. Everything was perfectly organized.
Even as a non-diver you were very welcome. The crew was very friendly and helpful. The physical well-being was also well taken care of. The food was delicious and varied. There was always an alternative even for vegetarians.
The diving safari was a great experience. Gladly again.

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THE top ship in the Red Sea. What makes it different from other ships? The really well thought-out design and furnishings, into which all of Moni Hofbauer's experience has flowed. In addition, the feel-good factor of the ship's furnishings. A dream.
But the main argument FOR this ship and for Omneia is the crew. Incredibly friendly and outstanding in their self-image as service providers. In the truest sense of the word, a crew that also maintains a family relationship with each other. As a guest, you can feel this and it contributes significantly to the travel experience.

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A wonderful diving safari on the Omneia Soul, an incredibly great ship, with the most amazing crew and lots of new memories. Thank you ????

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We booked the tour on the Soul from 4.4. - 11.4.24. We went via Abu Dabab 2&3 (checkdive), then continued to Elphinestone Reef on the same day. Over the next few days, the route from Deadalus continued south to Rocky Island, Zabargad and from there to Fury Shoals and St. Johns. Last but not least, Elphinestone Reef and Abu Dabab 4 were on the program. The ship's owner Moni was on the tour and planned it perfectly, so that we were often the only ones at the individual spots and only with a few other boats. The crew of the Soul are extremely helpful and work quickly and unobtrusively. The captain guided the ship confidently through the Red Sea, even when the swell got a bit "rougher". The food on board was exquisite and it is simply amazing what the kitchen crew conjures up in the smallest of spaces. The barbecue on Syas Island combined with a beach clean-up was a great change of pace. The bar on the ship was also well stocked and the barman always provided good entertainment ;) The guides were competent and were often able to show us lots of great things underwater. Basically, we got to see almost everything the Red Sea has to offer on the tour. The ship, the Omneia Soul, is absolutely perfect in terms of its furnishings and safety standards. Moni has shown really good taste and attention to detail. We would go on tour with the Soul (and Moni) again at any time.

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Great nice crew and guides. Everyone was very helpful and friendly. The rooms were always clean.
Unfortunately, the diving spots are no longer what they were many years ago (coral bleaching, few fish (whether small or large), broken reefs,...). Of course, this could also be due to the changes to our planet, who knows. I still went on every dive, you should see everything that is still there.
I will gladly travel or dive with the Soul of Omneia again.

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From reception at the airport to boarding, everything went very quickly and smoothly. Very friendly welcome and absolutely professional service on board from the team, crew and guides. Everything was clean, well-kept, spacious and bright.
No time limit for diving, the sites are the same for everyone, but the anchorage, current assessment and local knowledge of the crew and team were excellent. Flexible grouping, learned a lot about good videos from Sonja, there was also a warm and friendly atmosphere among the guests. Unfortunately, I will probably not get to know any more safari boats in the future, because who wants to get worse?

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- Extremely nice boat for diving;
- Very competent and nice guides;
- Room service and Baar were the hammer;
- Good - very good food, but some had digestive problems and missed a day;
- Cool barbecue on the beach - very elaborate;
- Very competent and nice tour guide on site. There was great support also in the maintenance of the equipment.
... was really a great trip, except that some were sick. But the ship has already taken measures for the next trip

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My first liveaboard with the Soul was just a complete success. The ship is simply amazing; a floating luxury hotel with loving accessories everywhere you look. The food was a dream, there was always a great selection and only the very best. The boat crew was always helpful and always on hand, especially when it was time to get dressed for diving. The dive sites were super beautiful and deliberately selected, I simply lacked nothing this week. The cabins below deck are super chic and even for two people very spacious with enough storage space, even under the bed. I highly recommend the Soul and the South tour. I will definitely go on safari with the Soul again. Thanks to the Omneia team.

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It is like coming home. Unfortunately, some things went wrong with us (Marabu not flown, suitcase lost) but Moni, Rosi and their team took care of everything. We made the first step on the boat and were guests of friends! A ship that can not be geiler gestalte, such a warm crew, which has taken care of everything, top food, and especially a great atmosphere! We will be back again! Moni, you have done everything right!

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Dive guide could show a little more. But was fully ok.

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Great safari boat, with equally great, friendly and accommodating crew.
Super food, lovingly decorated and presented.
Top guided dives and on top of that we were gifted with impressive encounters by our creator !

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The food was better on the Spirit,
There was also not so much with cheese,
Since we were kiting pasta would have been the better choice for lunch

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What can I say , better does not go !
In all areas only to recommend :-)
I come back in any case

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It was our first liveaboard and we were very enthusiastic about the Soul it is lovingly and stylishly designed.
The crew was always very helpful and fun.
The BBQ on the beach was a perfect ending.
We will definitely come back at the moment with the best ship in the Red Sea.


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We had a fantastic diving vacation. Everything was at its best. We are already looking forward to the next trip.

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We have experienced a first class kitesafari on the ship. Thank you Moni!!!

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Were on kite safari, have experienced top spots. The ship and the cabins are fantastic
The ship has fantastic design and room layout. The food was very good.
It was an all around pampering package. Thank you dear Moni that we were allowed to experience this.

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This is not a vacation, it is coming "home".

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I have already experienced numerous safaris, but the Omneia Soul is undoubtedly the best and most well thought out safari boat I have been on. You can clearly feel the signature of the owner, who has been an experienced guide in the Red Sea for a long time. Therefore, I can unreservedly recommend the Soul.

Everything is done to ensure that the guests get their money's worth. An example of this is our situation when, due to strong winds, we were not allowed to leave the port of Hurghada on Friday morning as planned and could not depart until around 3pm. This caused us to miss at least two dives.

However, the team did everything they could to make up for the lost time. The captain steered the ship so confidently and punctually that we were still able to do the dives we thought we had lost on Wednesday. In the evening we even arrived at the height of RAS Banas and had a barbecue on an island there. Around 8pm we started our return journey to arrive at Port Ghalib harbor at 6am on Thursday morning. This allowed the first guests to start their return journey at 7:30 am as planned. All in all, it was a tight affair.

The Omneia Soul impressed me with its outstanding service, flexibility and the commitment of the entire team. I always felt well taken care of and the atmosphere on board was simply fantastic. From the accommodations to the food, everything was top notch. The dives were absolutely impressive and I enjoyed the diversity of the Red Sea to the fullest.

For those who want to experience an unforgettable safari, I can highly recommend the Omneia Soul. Kudos to the entire team for their professionalism and dedication to ensuring guests have a memorable time. I am already looking forward to my next trip with Omneia Soul!


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Of all the safari boats that I have had the pleasure to get to know, the Soul is the absolute Highlite! For me at the moment the gold standard of safari boat. Everything is organized and planned down to the last detail. The quality of the crew and especially the guides was extraordinary. On this ship I would definitely like to make another safari, and gladly longer than 1 week.

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I felt comfortable on the Soul from the first minute. I will gladly come again.


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Safari in a class of its own

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Moin.

We have within the group much about our BDE tour from 24.11.-01.12.2022 geschnackt.
We are in agreement.
The top of all safari boats must be measured against this market participant.

We are a group of diving instructors, of which the most inexperienced is a TL* with 600 TG.
So we bring a little bit of knowledge with us.
We are usually sparing with superlatives.
Not in this evaluation.
Superlatives to those who deserve superlatives.

For living and living on the ship:
Very, very, very good!
Everything is clean, everything is hip, everything is intelligently arranged and it also smells good.

Both the highly professional work, the attention to detail and the injected experience is everywhere visible, tangible and smellable.

Rest areas with and without sun, water dispensers, bars (yes, there are several :-)), are suitable both for retreat and for group "hangouts".

The cabins including the bathrooms are almost surreally spacious, bright and friendly and equipped with an extremely successful lighting concept. We're guessing feng-shui or something.
Ah, and the good Grohe shower systems (including rain shower (!), no shit!) are just great.

The food:
Plenty, frequent, handmade, healthy, and above all, very, very tasty!
Amazing: Every morning there were fresh pastries (even pretzels!), There was a buffet every lunch, every evening a menu of at least three courses, the snacks in between were varied, lovingly presented and all together very, very tasty!

Should the galley crew open a restaurant, we would be regulars.

The friendliness of the crew seemed genuine and heartfelt.
No half tortured "service smile".
Over all we believe to have met a quite "harmonious bunch".
Congratulations and the highest respect to "the personnel department".

To the diving:
The sea is not a zoo.
Dive sites are the same for almost all operators.
BUT there are differences in what you make of it.

We watched a highly professional, friendly dive crew at work.
Conspicuously good eyes for which guest, which dive wants/needs and is able to feel safe and very well entertained.

Both we as professionals and those with a büschn less experience, came FULL at their expense.

The intelligent route planning ensured a minimum of boats at the dive site and a maximum of comfort and safety.
The experience of the crew oozes from every pore.

Very good organization and response times of the seamanship, even in sometimes really tough conditions.

We saw longimanus, hammerheads, silky sharks, thresher sharks, mantas, dolphins .... and all the "usual suspects", partly in places where we would not have looked without a guide. Compliments.

About the equipment (you can read everything on the homepage, here only briefly highlighted):
Rental equipment: Amazingly expensive, new stuff (!) for a very good rental price.
Bottles: Steel and or aluminum bottles
Bottle filling: There was (after previous arrangement) Nitrox mixture after desire percentage O2
Safety equipment: Satellite based tracking of drifted divers by ENOS system
(We wish ENOS would be mandatory for all providers, but unfortunately it is not.
Many shy away from the costs.
We would not want to dive without it anymore ... and our friends and families don't want that either.

Conclusion:
If we go to the Red Sea again, we book here again.
Why should we also deteriorate.

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That there is soetwas still beautiful!

Thank you to the entire team!

You are class and makes a clearly outstanding work on the market!


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BDE & Wrecks 14-24.11.2022

"Steel and wall" is how I would sum up the beautiful safari I got to spend on the Omneia Soul in November.

The Soul is a beautiful ship, which looks for its equal on the Red Sea and is also taken by all other divers with pleasure as a photo motive, if you get the ship in front of the lens. What I was allowed to observe some times.

On the first day we made two relaxed dives to come in, and then it was off to the steep walls in the south BDE. There was everything to see what makes the diver's heart beat faster. Hammerheads, Manta's, Longimanus, thresher shark, grey shark and turtles. In the 5 days at the BDE one dive was more beautiful than the other.

Then we went to the north, which brings us to the steel which was a big part of the trip.
The dives in the wrecks were the absolute madness, we were at 7 different wrecks (1.Numidia, 2. Chrisoula k, 3. Giannis D, 4.SS Thistlegorm, 5. Kingston, 6. Barge at Small Gubal, 7.Motorboat at Shaab Ruhr)

Unfortunately, we were already on our way back to Hurghada, which was sweetened by a beautiful barbeque on the beach under a starry sky.
This brings me to the last dive, which was rounded off by dolphins.

After what I have experienced everything, the trip has promised exactly what I have seen and experienced. The food on board was very good, and even for people like me, who can eat a lot, there was always enough.
I would especially like to thank the guides, for the very good Breving and dive designs.
Also the rest of the crew is always very accommodating and helpful.

I would start any time again, with you a safari!!!


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In principle very satisfied, small points of criticism would be: Sun deck not least due to whirlpool, which was not in operation anyway, very cramped with lousy loungers, WLAN reception only on the upper deck, not on the dining room level, so that most guests sat crammed together in the reception area.

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A beautiful ship, functional and pretty. First class crew, professional, competent and very friendly. Dive site selection excellent, guides very experienced, knowledgeable of the area and eager to bring out the best for all divers. Good grouping according to fitness and experience. Very good organization

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A wonderful week that leaves nothing to be desired. Looking forward to my next visit in April! :)

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Fantastic trip with great experiences. It does not get any better than this.

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The entire team on board makes the safari an unforgettably beautiful experience. The ship is a dream, the dive guides know the spots and ensure relaxed dives. I will definitely come again

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Sensational ship all around super
No points of criticism

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It was a perfect trip all around. Not to mention the crew, who were attentive, friendly and helpful at all times!

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Tour from Hurghada: Brothers North Wreck Tour
The Soul of Omneia is fantastic: very tastefully decorated, offers a lot of space and is well thought out, including storage space for suitcases under the bed, enough space between the benches where the tanks are, cabins in the "UG" and "EG", so that the salon is on the 1st floor and you have a beautiful view of the sea while eating ... The food is more than sufficient and excellent (3 main meals, afternoon snack and zuästzlich pastries are available around the clock). The entire crew and guides are super friendly and very attentive. In addition to the normal diving program, there was in the middle of the week in the afternoon the possibility to ride banana boat and to glide with stand up paddles over the water, before it went to a super nice BBQ on an island. I felt completely comfortable, enjoyed the week on board very much, recovered and can absolutely recommend it.

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In short: This is how a liveaboard must be! A super nice ship, where you can see in every detail that someone (Moni) has thought about: Beautiful, large, bright rooms (I write deliberately not cabins ;)), a dive deck that offers enough space, an attentive crew that obviously has fun, a large, bright dining area on the sundeck, which can be opened to the rear via a sliding glass wall, plus an open bar on the upper deck, and much more ...
The food was great, but especially the BBQ on the beach must be mentioned (see photo).
THANKS to Moni and the whole team, we will be back!!!


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All in all a successful boat, two small things that can still be changed, but was already communicated to those responsible.
Service is written very large, top crew

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I am completely satisfied and can hardly wait for the next trip. Many thanks to the whole team ;)

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It was great!

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Incredibly beautiful experience.
The money was definitely worth the trip.
The food was phenomenal, the crew absolutely cool and the dive sites were awesome.
I for one can highly recommend the Freediving Safari.
It had everything, cave diving, night diving and even wreck diving.
Not to forget these wonderful reefs!

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Very nice ship, super friendly crew, very
delicious food and wonderful dives.
Anytime again!

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A mega ride

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Single cabin: sufficient storage space, good mattress (hard); noisy AC. Cabin window hard to open due to busy staircase outside.
Food almost over the top good (steak, lobster...), wonderful snacks in the afternoon.
Guiding standard (guides do only 3 dives / day).
Safety TOP - Enos!
Dive spots mixed; great - Strait of Tiran, less good Thistlegorm, spots in the catchment area of Hurghada.
To emphasize - the engagement of the crew. Always nice and helpful!

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A wonderful, very well organized trip and top comfort. The crew fulfills every wish. Even a massage on board is possible and highly recommended. Again and again with pleasure. Price performance is absolutely fine. LG Tino

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A ship that has to fear little competition on the Red Sea. Very spacious, tastefully decorated and a crew where everything fits. Food and snacks very imaginative and delicious.

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Well-rehearsed crew and a ship with a special atmosphere!

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It is always a pleasure to be on the Soul. Monika Hofbauer sets new accents with her ships. I can only recommend it to everyone to go on the Soul or Spirit. It is PUR vacation and time to let the soul dangle.
I like to come back.

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Very, very great safari boat, delicious food, nice, courteous and unobtrusive crew. Leaves nothing to be desired. Moni Hofbauer is always trying to offer the guests a wonderful liveaboard with great dive sites. Through her years of experience she also succeeds. We have already done several liveaboards and will, if possible, always book one of the two Omneia ships. Highly recommended!!!

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It was simply ingenious!
The new ship Soul of Omneia by Moni Hofbauer sets completely new standards. The 'Spirit' was already a treat (which we would book again anytime) - with the 'Soul' Moni has fulfilled every diver's wish.
Thanks to the enchanting and mega helpful crew and super delicious food the week was really dreamlike. Moni knows the Red Sea like the back of her hand and anchors at fantastic reefs - diver's heart, what more do you want?
We will surely come again!

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All around luxury on the boat and great dive sites.

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Was once again a super liveaboard with Moni.
The "Soul" just awesome.
The dive spots on the north tour with the Strait of Tiran were again best selected and were temporally approached so that we were there several times the first ship at the dive spot.
Thanks also to Moni, who fulfilled 2 wishes regarding the dive sites, which I could not have dived otherwise.
Jürgen (65+, and who always makes his last liveaboard for 2 years - hope now for 2023).

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