Red Sea Aggressor II Liveaboard Overview

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Sally Lockman
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Born and raised on a tiny island in the Middle East, Sally has always been passionate about the ocean. After finally leaving the corporate and banking...
Rebecca Strauss
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Red Sea Aggressor II liveaboard yacht anchored near a rocky coastline
Built in 2017, the Red Sea Aggressor II was designed with luxury, comfort, and safety in mind.
Snorkelers and a tender boat near a rocky Red Sea coastline
Offering outstanding visibility, easy conditions, historical shipwrecks, and incredibly diverse marine life, the Red Sea is suitable for divers of all levels.
Red Sea Aggressor II liveaboard anchored beside orange sandstone cliffs
Measuring 151 feet (46 m) and accommodating up to 22 guests, the Red Sea Aggressor II offers great facilities, such as a hot tub, a shaded sun deck, and a bar.
Diver stepping off the Red Sea Aggressor II near a rocky shoreline
Some dive sites allow divers to jump right off the back of the boat.
Wood paneled cabin on the Red Sea Aggressor II with a made-up double bed
Accommodating a total of 22 passengers, this vessel offers 11 staterooms.
Living room with a wall mounted TV and leather sofas aboard the Red Sea Aggressor II
Inside, guests can congregate in the spacious salon.
Dining tables set for dinner in the illuminated interior of the Red Sea Aggressor II
Buffet-style meals at lunch feature soups, homemade bread, salads, and sandwiches and/or entrees.
Camouflaged scorpionfish resting among coral on a Red Sea reef
Watch out for the well-camouflaged stonefish.
Two bottlenose dolphins swimming close together near the surface in the Red Sea
Friendly dolphins are common in the Red Sea.
Dense school of glassfish swirling inside a Red Sea wreck opening
The Red Sea offers limitless reefs, fish, a variety of wrecks, and incredible visibility.
Bicycles stacked in the hold of the SS Thistlegorm wreck in the Red Sea
The iconic SS Thistlegorm is a dive not to be missed.
Colorful soft corals and a coral grouper on a Red Sea reef wall
Excellent reef dives await in Ras Mohamed National Park and Brothers Islands.

The Red Sea in Egypt holds its place as one of the world’s top dive destinations. Offering outstanding visibility, easy conditions, historical shipwrecks, and incredibly diverse marine life, the Red Sea is suitable for divers of all levels. However, picking a specific boat or operator can sometimes be confusing as there’s such a wide range of options available. One favorite among many divers is the Red Sea Aggressor II.

Built in 2017, this spacious vessel was designed with luxury, comfort, and safety in mind. Measuring 151 feet (46 m) and accommodating up to 22 guests, the Red Sea Aggressor II offers great facilities, such as a hot tub, a shaded sun deck, and a bar.

Keep reading as we dive into our review of the Red Sea Aggressor II.

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.

Recommended in: Liveaboards in Egypt

Things we like:

  • Well-planned itinerary
  • Variety of marine life encounters, such as hammerhead sharks, whale sharks, mantas, and dolphins
  • Helpful and attentive crew
  • Boat and cabins are kept in immaculate conditions
  • Passengers can snorkel during downtime

Things we don't like:

  • Food can be repetitive

Diving on the Red Sea Aggressor II

Scuba tanks and a wetsuit lined up on the Red Sea Aggressor II's dive deck
Corroded motorbike wreckage encrusted with growth inside the SS Thistlegorm wreck
Table coral covered in orange anthias fish on a Red Sea reef
Two divers in wetsuits laughing together on the Red Sea Aggressor II's dive deck
Large school of jacks swimming in deep blue Red Sea water
Diver exploring the SS Thistlegorm wreck near a corroded ship propeller

Most divers who have tried a liveaboard in Egypt even once know the kind of experience it offers, and while each trip may have a different itinerary, the takeaway is the same: incredible dives, new friendships, lots of photos, and great memories. Marine life encounters in the Red Sea can include dolphins, turtles, moray eels, and various species of sharks, including hammerheads and oceanic whitetip sharks, among others.

Year-round warm weather and water in the Red Sea make it the ideal location for all divers, new and experienced, with limitless reefs, fish, a variety of wrecks, and incredible visibility. High season runs from April to November, with land temperatures ranging from 64 to 104 F (18 to 40 C) and comfortable water temperatures ranging from 62 to 84 F (17 to 29 C).

Red Sea Aggrеssor II itineraries include diving on wrecks like the iconic SS Thistlegorm, the most well-known and photographed shipwreck in the Red Sea; its sister ship the Rosalie Moeller, and the ship graveyard of Abu Nuhas Reef. Nitrox is available for those certified at an extra cost.

Excellent reef dives await in Ras Mohamed National Park and Brothers Islands, where divers can meet big pelagics. The ship features 12 experienced crew members who are there to help you get the most from your trip.

Highlights:

  • Outstanding visibility up to 100 feet (30 m)
  • Marine life variety including oceanic whitetip sharks, hammerheads, whale sharks, turtles, rays, moray eels, and more
  • Lots of healthy coral
  • Iconic dive sites like the SS Thistlegorm

Onboard the Red Sea Aggressor II 

Living room with a wall mounted TV and leather sofas aboard the Red Sea Aggressor II
Crew member preparing a guest cabin bed aboard the Red Sea Aggressor II
Spacious lounge with white sofas, a guitar, and a dining table aboard the Red Sea Aggressor II

Accommodating a total of 22 passengers, this vessel offers 11 staterooms, consisting of two master rooms with queen-sized beds, eight deluxe rooms with two twin beds, and one suite with a queen bed. Each is thoughtfully designed and complete with ensuite bathrooms, shower facilities, and individually controlled air conditioners.

Each room features bathrobes, fresh towels, a hair dryer, and a 32-inch flat screen that offers newly released movies. Guests may also use HDMI to plug their computer into the TV screen to view and edit pictures and videos from their daily adventures.

Inside, guests can congregate in the spacious salon. Outside there’s a large sundeck with a shaded area, hot tub, chaise lounges and deck chairs, bar, and a complete photo/video center.

Nightly entertainment includes diving, marine life identification presentations, movies, games, and more. If you’d like to brush up on Red Sea marine life, the small library is packed with identification books.

The dive deck is located at the back of the boat and provides plentiful storage space, gear rinses, and camera set-up areas. To ensure everyone’s safety, the yacht is also equipped with Radar, GPS, life rafts, jackets, and fire fighting equipment.

Highlights:

  • Flat-screen TVs in each room
  • Hot tub
  • Spacious dive deck with storage space and gear rinse area

Dining on the Red Sea Aggressor II

Molded fruit dessert plated beside a glass of white wine aboard the Red Sea Aggressor II
Seared steak entree with roasted potatoes and herb garnish served aboard the Red Sea Aggressor II
Spacious lounge with white sofas, a guitar, and a dining table aboard the Red Sea Aggressor II
Dining tables set for dinner in the illuminated interior of the Red Sea Aggressor II

Guests will be delighted by the fresh fruits, hot entrees, cereals, and juice for breakfast. Buffet-style meals at lunch feature soups, homemade bread, salads, and sandwiches and/or entrees. Each evening, there’s a variety of vegetable dishes, seafood, beef, or chicken with a fresh homemade dessert, making meal times a feast of both Egyptian cuisine and international dishes.

Beverages include complimentary fruit juices, soft drinks,  iced tea, coffee, and a limited selection of local beer and wine. Guests can also purchase liquor from the duty-free shop at the airport before departing to Egypt.

Those with special dietary requirements should note them down on their reservation and speak to the chef on board to fulfill your needs. Whether it’s your birthday, anniversary, wedding, or any special occasion during your trip, please let the boat operators know so they can arrange to celebrate it with you.

Highlights:

  • Wide food variety
  • Caters to dietary preferences and special requests
  • Local beer and wine included

Things we like:

  • Well-planned itinerary
  • Variety of marine life encounters, such as hammerhead sharks, whale sharks, mantas, and dolphins
  • Helpful and attentive crew
  • Boat and cabins are kept in immaculate conditions
  • Passengers can snorkel during downtime

Things we don't like:

  • Food can be repetitive
Key facts
Year built: 2017
Max divers: 22
Rental equip: Yes ($)
Camera station: Yes
Internet: No
Min logged dives: No minimum
Nitrox: Yes ($)
Aircon: Yes
Trip length: 5-7 Nights
Price range: Budget
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