By: Torben Lonne
MY Princess Diana is a luxurious five-star liveaboard, which is fully stocked with all the necessities for divers to make their trip amongst the most memorable experiences. It is 38 meters/125 feet long and has a steel hull with a splendid structure. The beauty can accommodate 28 guests comfortably in 13 lavish cabins. It is specially designed to provide palatial comfort with a great dive safari adventure. Diving with Princess Diana gives you an opportunity to explore the ravishing sites of the Red Sea, which include the famous triangle of Brothers, Daedalus and Elphinstone. In these exciting sites, you can witness the presence of hammerheads, silvertip, and many other fish species.
Our Overall Review
Things we like:
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Many people said that the itinerary was well organised and everything ran like clock work. -
Some divers stated that the diving master delivered thorough briefings and made everyone feel secure and well taken care of.
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Many divers said their favorite moments were seeing manta, dolphins and hammer head sharks.
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Many people commended the services of the crew and staff on being vigilant to the needs of the passengers and always having a smile on their face.
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The food presented by the chef was deliciously prepared and there was a consensus among everyone it was the best they had had in Egypt.
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Everyone said this was a trip that they would repeat.
Things we don't like:
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A few people claimed that the altitude had adverse effects on them as well as the heat. -
Some people were taken back by the lack of marine life at some locations.
Diving on Princess Diana in Egypt and Sudan
MY Princess Diana – 5-star beautiful liveaboard provides lavish dive safari adventures
Princess Diana was built in 2015 and is offering trips to the astonishing dive sites. It is considered as the best luxurious liveaboard sailing in the Red Sea. It has an experienced crew that is ever ready to serve you throughout the stay onboard. The astounding trip to the North is ideal for wreck lovers. Here, the divers can explore the famous dive sites like wrecks of Abu Nuhas and breathtaking views of Ras Mohamed National Park.
Boat Interior – an ultra-modern vessel, which is elegant and stylish
The extremely opulent Princess Diana is famous for its lavish style and impressive interior. The saloon is a communal area with proper seating and modern technologies along with the entertainment systems. There are 13 cabins that are spacious enough to accommodate 28 guests comfortably. There are 5 deluxe, 8 standard cabins and a presidential suite on the lower deck of the boat which is the best cabin of Princess Diana. The other deluxe cabins are located on the upper deck, from where the divers can enjoy the enchanted view of the crystal-clear water. All the cabins have complete facilities required for a luxurious trip. The fully furnished cabins have en-suite bathrooms, air-condition with a temperature control system and storage area.
Deck Areas – a separate diving platform for every diver
The dive deck of Princess Diana is located at the back of the liveaboard. It offers enough space for the diver to get ready before entering the marine adventure. You can rinse your tanks, charge your camera batteries and maintain your equipment after the dives. Every individual diver has an assigned space on the diving deck, a diving platform from where they can start their diving rides throughout the trip. There are two communal sun decks, which are partially shaded. They are incorporated with cushioned lounges, comfortable seats, and tables. Here, the guests can spend their time-off between dives by chatting with fellow divers or they can enjoy the free perks of the A/V entertainment system.
Food and Entertainment
The saloon area has assortments of entertainment facilities which makes the guest feel like home. It includes audio-video entertainment, with movies and music, free internet access, smoking and non-smoking area with a bar. You can enjoy the taste of western and Egyptian cuisines, freshly prepared by expert chefs in a hygienic environment. Food is served three times a day in a buffet style so that you have a variety of good food options to satisfy your appetite.
Fruits, tea, coffee, selective items of snacks and different beverages are available all day long. Guests on medication or special diets can customize their food on request.
When to go
Egypt gives you an opportunity to plan your dive safari adventure in any month of the year. It is considered as a dive friendly destination, which gives magnificent visibility to explore thousands of fish species. Winters are comparatively colder but still good for those who want to dive without the crowd.
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