Blue Planet 1 Liveaboard Overview

Torben Lonne
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Torben Lonne
Editor and Co-founder at DIVEIN.com
Torben traveled to South East Asia for scuba diving and never really stopped his search for new adventures. His affinity for gear that works and his...
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The Blue Planet 1 liveaboard cruising the Red Sea with its full hull and sun deck visible
Blue Planet 1 offers Red Sea liveaboard itineraries with a full upper sun deck for guests to spread out between dives.
Side view of the Blue Planet 1 liveaboard underway on calm blue water
This closer view shows Blue Planet's clean lines and open sun deck, built for comfortable Red Sea liveaboard trips.
the bow of the liveaboard Blue Planet 1, with guests raising their arms from the deck
Guests spread along the bow rail like this show how much open deck space this boat gives divers between dives.
Wake behind the Blue Planet 1 with a tender dinghy trailing as the boat gets underway
The tender follows along for quick shore trips and diver pickups when the main boat can't get close enough.
Twin bed cabin aboard a Red Sea liveaboard with red accent lighting and striped curtains over the window
Twin cabins like this keep divers rested between dives, with reading lights and privacy curtains at each berth.
Open sun deck on a Red Sea liveaboard lined with lounge chairs and a shaded seating area at the bow
Rows of loungers give divers a spot to dry off and relax topside between dives on the reef.
Shaded lounge area on the Blue Planet 1 with built-in bench seating and wooden tables
A shaded lounge on the main deck gives guests a break from the sun without leaving the open air behind.
Green sea turtle swimming near the surface with sunlight streaming through the water
Green turtles are a common sight on Red Sea reef dives, often gliding close enough for a good look without disturbing them.
Shaded sun deck lounge on the Blue Planet 1 liveaboard with wraparound seating over the Red Sea
Shaded, cushioned and built for lounging between dives, this upper deck is where downtime on the Blue Planet 1 actually happens.
Curved white bow seating on the Blue Planet 1 with the Egyptian coastline in the background
The curved bow lounge gives guests a front row seat as the Blue Planet 1 pulls away from the Egyptian coast toward the reefs.
Wraparound cushioned seating on the Blue Planet 1's shaded sun deck, overlooking calm blue water
Guests gather here for tea and dive briefings between dives, one of the shaded lounge spots on the upper deck.
A green sea turtle swimming near the surface with sunlight streaming through the water
Sea turtle encounters like this one are a regular highlight on Red Sea liveaboard routes such as the Blue Planet 1's itinerary.
Dive deck on the Blue Planet 1 with tanks racked along the rail and gear ready for the next dive
Tanks pre-rigged and racked along the rail keep surface intervals short, since gear is already staged and ready to grab.
Stern dive platform on the Blue Planet 1 with wetsuits hung to dry and a ladder into the water
The aft platform doubles as gear-drying space underway, with the ladder and rails set up for easy entries between dive sites.
Twin bunk cabin on the Blue Planet 1 with an ensuite bathroom visible through the open door
Compact but private, the ensuite bathroom means no trekking down a corridor at 6am for the first dive briefing.
Long dining table and lounge seating in the Blue Planet 1's saloon, set for a group meal
One long table for the whole group is standard on liveaboards, and this saloon has enough bench seating to fit everyone comfortably.
Dinner table set with plates and glasses in the Blue Planet 1's dining saloon
Evenings on board wrap up around this table, where the crew serves dinner after the last dive briefing of the day.
Twin cabin on the Blue Planet 1 with wood paneling and colorful bedding under warm lighting
Warm wood finishes and mood lighting give the cabins a boutique feel that is easy to forget you are on a dive boat.
Single bed in a wood paneled cabin on the Blue Planet 1 with a cabin door alongside
Even the single berths get proper reading lights and storage nooks, a small detail that matters on a week-long liveaboard.

Blue Planet 1, is a baby liveaboard of one the leading liveaboard fleets – Blue Planet. This express wooden vessel is beautifully designed and is spacious enough to welcome 15 guests on board. The 27 meters/89 feet long yacht offers all the eminent facilities and ensures to provide safe dives in the Red Sea. The itineraries of Blue Planet 1 include North Wrecks, Brothers, Straits of Tiran, Thistlegorm and Abu Nuhas. You can explore a variety of fish species, vibrant reefs, and colorful corals and much more in your diving experience with Blue Planet 1.

About this overview

To help you decide whether this liveaboard fits your dive style, budget, and comfort needs, we’ve researched the boat, itinerary, onboard experience, diving setup, and overall value.
We review liveaboards based on the details that matter most during a multi-day dive trip, including cabins, food, crew support, dive operations, safety, route quality, and how the boat compares with similar options in the destination.

Things we like:

  • Many people stated that the weather and conditions were excellent on board the Blue Planet 1.
  • Divers said they were able to see dolphins up close while diving at some spots.
  • Many divers commended the diving crew on selecting excellent locations where they could where they could explore the sunken history in the northern Red Sea.
  • Many people stated that the crew was fantastic and they made friends that became like family and these relationships will last forever.
  • The diving crew knew what they were doing and took the divers to sites like Brother Island and Ras Muhamid.
  • The food was good and the chef had something different prepared every night.

Things we don't like:

  • Some people noted that they could not venture out on their own because the diving crew was very strict.
  • Many divers said that some of the equipment was outdated and they need new ones.

Diving on the MV Nouran in Egypt

Blue Planet 1 was launched in 1999 by Blue Planet Fleet. It was upgraded and refurbished completely in July 2013 with the ultra-modern technologies. The extremely stylish liveaboard is incorporated with all the facilities that could make your trip one of the most memorable ones. It is an ideal vessel for small groups who want to explore the best sites of the Red Sea. Blue Planet 1 offers marine adventures in a more personalized way. You can explore famous sites like Brothers, Elphinstone and Hurghada. Whereas, diving in Thistlegorm will give you the opportunity to explore the sunken ship of 1941. The ship cemetery of Abu Nuhas is an attraction for every diver. Certified divers can dive to the lowest depth of 120 meters.

Blue Planet 1 is a wood crafted modern liveaboard with a classic interior and is perfect for a small group of divers. It has the capacity to accommodate 15 passengers in 8 comfy cabins. All these cabins have twin beds, which can be shared with the fellow divers. The cabins are incorporated with facilities like en-suite bathrooms, air-conditioning with separate temperature a control system, mini-bar, and storage area. A daily housekeeping service is there to keep the cabins tidy. The spacious saloon is the place where divers can socialize and entertain in-between the dives.

Blue Planet 1 offers a spacious dive deck, where the divers can maintain their equipment and prepare for the dive. Here, you can also have a fresh/hot water shower after the dives and rinse your equipment. The guests can enjoy the mesmerizing view from the sundeck. Divers can spend their leisure time by relaxing on the couches and sun beds placed on the open area of the deck. If you are a sun lover and want to get tan, then this is the perfect area for you.

There is a comfy and commodious lounge, equipped with the latest technologies. Here, you can have a variety of options for your entertainment between dives. You can freely avail these facilities, which include audio-visual entertainment, electronic charging stations and much more.
Access to the internet is the perk onboard, it gives you the opportunity to communicate with your friends and family. The chefs of Blue Planet 1, are well experienced and serve Western and Egyptian delicacies in buffet style three times a day. You can also ask the chef to customize your food according to your food allergies or medication without any hesitation.

Egypt gives the option to dive any month of the year. Winter is slightly colder but it will still give fantastic underwater visibility. The temperature of water reaches 40 degrees in summer, which gives you an opportunity to explore hammerheads, dolphins and other shark species.

Things we like:

  • Many people stated that the weather and conditions were excellent on board the Blue Planet 1.
  • Divers said they were able to see dolphins up close while diving at some spots.
  • Many divers commended the diving crew on selecting excellent locations where they could where they could explore the sunken history in the northern Red Sea.
  • Many people stated that the crew was fantastic and they made friends that became like family and these relationships will last forever.
  • The diving crew knew what they were doing and took the divers to sites like Brother Island and Ras Muhamid.
  • The food was good and the chef had something different prepared every night.

Things we don't like:

  • Some people noted that they could not venture out on their own because the diving crew was very strict.
  • Many divers said that some of the equipment was outdated and they need new ones.
Key facts
Year built: 2013
Max divers: 16
Rental equip: Yes ($)
Camera station: Yes
Internet: Yes (free)
Min logged dives: No minimum
Nitrox: Yes (free)
Aircon: Yes
Trip length: < 5 Nights
Price range: Mid-range
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