MY Thunderbird Liveaboard Diving Review Egypt Red Sea
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Booking tipsBefore you book and pay for your flights, you first need your itinerary dates confirmed for your liveaboard trip. 8 steps to follow: 1. Select an itinerary; 2. Choose a cabin; 3. Select number of people in your party; 4. Enter your email address and confirm; 5. Your trip will be held by the liveaboard operator until your dates are confirmed. 6. You'll receive a booking confirmation by email allowing you 2-3 days before payment is due; 7. Book your flights to Egypt; 8. Pay for your MY Thunderbird liveaboard trip.
Liveaboard Quick ReviewThe MY Thunderbird Liveaboard is a 31m (102f) Egypt Red Sea boat for up to 16 guests enjoying 8 cabins and 9 bathrooms. This Egypt liveaboard has a customer review rating of 8.2 out of 10 and is rated 'Very good' (SDE Lux Rating 73%*).
* SDE Lux Rating - See Below*SDE Lux Rating 73% - See Liveaboard Luxury Features Review section below.
Liveaboard Review TipsIf you are looking for a very good Red Sea liveaboard diving safari, take a look at the MY Thunderbird diving liveaboard. Here's our quick 7 review tips of why you might like to book this Egypt diving liveaboard boat:
1. Customer RatingThe MY Thunderbird liveaboard has a customer review rating of 8.2 out of 10, and is rated "Very good".
2. Scuba Diving Earth Luxury Rating SummaryDiver Benefits: 9 out of 9, Liveaboard Design: 9 out of 9, Cabin Luxury: 4 out of 7, Onboard Comfort: 3 out of 7, Food Luxury: 7 out of 11, Drink Luxury: 6 out of 9. This makes an average Total SDE Lux Rating of 38 out of 52, or 73% (see below under "Liveaboard Luxury Features Review" for more details).
3. Cost Per DayThe Red Sea MY Thunderbird Liveaboard costs from £79 per day ($96/€90)* .
4. ProsA quick list of the main pros of the MY Thunderbird Liveaboard include: aircon cabins, caters for dietary requirements, ensuite cabins, flexible booking, diving courses, free internet, paid nitrox, scuba gear rental.
5. ConsA quick list of the main cons of the MY Thunderbird Liveaboard include: not available for charter.
6. Liveaboard CapacityThe MY Thunderbird liveaboard is 31 metres (102 feet) long, has 8 cabins and 9 bathrooms, which means it can accommodate up to 16 guests/divers.
7. Booking ItinerariesThe booking itineraries for the MY Thunderbird Liveaboard include: 8 Days/7 Nights, 12 Days/11 Nights, 15 Days/14 Nights. (But it's worth checking if more diving itineraries have been added or you can book by click here: MY Thunderbird).
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* NoteThe above cost per day was correct at the time of producing this article. Also, the exchange rate used for GBP to USD is 1.22 and for GBP to Euro is 1.14. For an up-to-date cost for the MY Thunderbird Liveaboard, please visit this link: MY Thunderbird.
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Diving Liveaboard ReviewEgypt MY Thunderbird liveaboard review in detail.
Flexible BookingThis liveaboard has flexible booking terms, which means you can book with confidence knowing that this dive boat offers a free trip reschedule within 24 months if you are unable to travel due to Covid19 related restrictions (T & Cs apply).
Nitrox DivingPaid nitrox available, which means you benefit from the many advantages of nitrox diving if you are happy to pay for it. The benefits include extended bottom times so you can spend longer on each dive.
Dietary Requirements Catered ForThe onboard chefs will cater for specific dietary requirements, e.g. food allergies like gluten or lactose intolerance, and religious beliefs. This means you can enjoy the onboard meals. You are advised to add any dietary requirements to your special requests at step 2 of the booking form, but limit these requests to religious beliefs or food allergies.
Diving CoursesThis liveaboard offers diving courses, which means you benefit from being able to advance your diving skills. These training courses are an extra charge.
Scuba Gear RentalYou can rent scuba gear on this dive boat so you benefit from being able travel light and simply rent all your scuba equipment once onboard.
InternetFree WIFI and internet on this liveaboard, so you can get online with your phone or laptop for no extra charge.
Ensuite CabinsCabins on this dive boat benefit from having ensuite bathrooms, so you can shower and get ready in private (Check when booking that the cabin you choose has an ensuite bathroom).
Aircon CabinsEach cabin has air-conditioning, which means you can choose your own cabin temperature for personal comfort and a good nights sleep.
Private CharterThis liveaboard does not offer private charters.
DIN AdaptersIf you have DIN regulators do not worry as this liveaboard has DIN to Yoke regulator adaptors onboard.
Relaxing between dives
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Liveaboard Luxury Features Review
Liveaboard Luxury FeaturesThe 'Liveaboard Luxury Rating' or "SDE Lux Rating" concept is to help you choose the right diving liveaboard for your Egypt dive trip. This means you can compare this liveaboard with other liveaboards on a like-for-like basis, and makes choosing the right liveaboard much easier.
SDE Luxury Rating Total (Max 52/52=100%)The MY Thunderbird Liveaboard has 38 out of a total of 52 (SDE Lux Rating 73%) possible benefits and features. This total of 73% is made up of the following benefits and features:
Diver Benefits (Max 9/9=100%)The MY Thunderbird liveaboard has 9 out of 9 'Diver Benefits' (100%), and include: DIN Adapters: YES; Dive Courses: YES; Dive Deck: YES: Gear Rental: YES; Nitrox Onboard: YES; Private Dive Guide: YES; Rinse Hoses: YES; Shaded Dive Area: YES; Tenders For Diving: YES.
Liveaboard Design (Max 9/9=100%)The MY Thunderbird liveaboard has 9 out of 9 'Boat Design Features' (100%) and include: Airconditioned Saloon: YES; Charging Stations: YES; Custom Built For Diving: YES; Indoor Saloon: YES; Leisure Deck: YES; Observation Deck: YES; Outside Showers: YES; Sun Deck: YES; Warm Showers: YES.
Cabin Luxury (Max 7/7=100%)The MY Thunderbird liveaboard has 4 out of 7 'Cabin Features' (57%) and include: Air-Conditioned Cabins: YES; Cabin Balconies: NO; Daily Housekeeping: YES; Ensuite cabins: YES; Non-smoking Cabins: YES; Seaview cabins available: NO; TV In Cabin: NO.
Onboard Comfort (Max 7/7=100%)The MY Thunderbird liveaboard has 3 out of 7 'Onboard Comfort' (43%) features, and include: Beach Towels: NO, Cabin Towels: YES; Complimentary Toiletries: NO; Deck Towels: YES; Internet: YES; Laundry Service: NO; Nearly 1 to 1 Crew-to-Guest Ratio: NO.
Food Luxury (Max 11/11=100%)The MY Thunderbird liveaboard has 7 out of 11 'Food Features' (64%) and include: BBQ Area: NO; Beach BBQ: NO; Buffet Style: YES; Dietary Requirements Catered For: YES; Fine Cuisine: NO; Local Food: YES; Outdoor Dining: NO; Snacks All Day: YES; Vegan Options: YES; Vegetarian Options: YES; Western Style Food: YES; (Meal options include: Full-board Option).
Drink Luxury (Max 9/9=100%)The MY Thunderbird liveaboard has 6 out of 9 'Drink Features' (67%) and include: Bar: NO; Beer Available: YES; Drinking Water: YES; Fine Wines: NO; Free Soft Drinks: YES; Free Wine With Dinner: NO; Soft Drinks: YES; Tea And Coffee: YES; Wine Available: YES.
Example of Cabins
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Customer Reviews of Liveaboard
Customer ReviewsThe MY Thunderbird liveaboard customer reviews listed here have been chosen for you to get a feel for the scuba diving experience you'll get.
Customer Review
“Definitely return to Thunderbird, maybe not in the winter. The wreck dives. There could of been more, but the weather was against us!” Recommended for: The Crew, lots of hot water and wrecks.
Customer Review ByPeter J, from: United Kingdom scored the MY Thunderbird 9.2 out of 10; Review courtesy of Liveaboard.com, for more reviews and information click here: MY Thunderbird.
“The best people to go diving with. Coral gardens, sculpture hidden deep in a cave, and the people. Gota Siyul, Shelanyat and of course Claudia‘s Reef. Three days alone at Daedelus Reef.” Recommended for: Sunsets, Reefs and Smiles.
Customer Review ByKeith T, from: Switzerland scored the MY Thunderbird 8.8 out of 10; Review courtesy of Liveaboard.com, for more reviews and information click here: MY Thunderbird.
Liveaboard Itinerary
Liveaboard Departure-Arrival LocationThe MY Thunderbird Liveaboard departs and returns from the port Egypt Hurghada, Egypt Port Ghalib. Please click here: MY Thunderbird to find out how to get from to join the MY Thunderbird Liveaboard's departure port Egypt Hurghada, Egypt Port Ghalib.
Itinerary and videosThe itineraries below for the MY Thunderbird liveaboard don't necessarily tie in with the videos directly below the itinerary heading. The itineraries are examples of dive trips offered by this liveaboard, and the videos are examples of videos taken when diving from the MY Thunderbird dive boat.
Itinerary Option 1Marine Park North (Brothers-Daedalus-Elphinstone) (Hurghada-Port Ghalib)
Itinerary 2 TitleLiveaboard with Deep Blue Cruises, M/Y Thunderbird - Diving Egypt Red Sea - Brother Islands / Tauchen Ägypten Rotes Meer - Brother Islands
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Dives and Scuba Diver Experience
Number of Dives On TripYou will be able to dive up to 38 times in total on the MY Thunderbird liveaboard diving trips. The number of times you dive will depend on the itinerary you select.
Your Diver Certification LevelIf you choose the MY Thunderbird liveaboard for your scuba diving trip to Egypt (, null_select), make sure you select the right itinerary for your diver certification level. Different itineraries include the following alternative PADI certification levels (or equivalent): No Scuba Diving Certification Needed: NO; Open Water Diver: YES; Advanced Open Water Diver: YES.
Your Logged DivesWhen choosing the MY Thunderbird liveaboard for your dive trip to Egypt, make sure you select the right itinerary for how many logged dives you've done. Itineraries on the MY Thunderbird liveaboard include the following alternatives: No minimum logged dives: NO; 3-5 logged dives: YES; 10 logged dives: NO; 20 logged dives: NO; 30 logged dives: YES; 40 logged dives: NO; 50 logged dives or more: YES; Minimum 60 logged dives: NO; Minimum 80 logged dives: NO; Minimum 100 logged dives: NO.
Type of DivingThe type of diving experienced from the MY Thunderbird Liveaboard includes: Coral Gardens, Deep Dives, Drift Diving, Family Safari, Kids Safari, Marine Life, Night Dives, Pinnacles, Swim-Through's and Caverns, Wall Diving, Warm Water Diving, Wreck Diving.
Marine Life SpeciesThe sea life you might see on your Egypt liveaboard dive trip depends on the time of year you choose to dive, and on which Egypt liveaboard and liveaboard itinerary you book. But ultimately the sea creatures you see when scuba diving is always down to nature itself. With these parameters in mind, the marine life you may spot when scuba diving on the MY Thunderbird Liveaboard in Egypt might include:
SharksYou may see the following sharks species: Blacktip Reef Sharks, Great Hammerhead Sharks, Grey Reef Sharks, Leopard Shark, Nurse Sharks, Oceanic Whitetip Sharks, Scalloped Hammerhead Sharks, Short Fin Mako Sharks, Silky Sharks, Silver Tip Sharks, Thresher Sharks, Tiger Sharks, Whale Sharks, Whitetip Reef Sharks, Zebra Shark.
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Ray SpeciesYou may see the following rays species: Blue Spotted Stingrays, Manta Rays, Mobula Rays, Spotted Eagle Rays, Sting Rays.
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Fish SpeciesYou may also see the following fish species: Batfish, Barracudas, Clownfish (Anemonefish), Crocodile Fish, Dogtooth Tuna, Frogfish, Garden Eels, Giant (Great) Barracuda, Giant Trevallies, Glassfish, Groupers, Humphead Parrotfish, Jack Schools, Lionfish, Longfinned Banner Fish, Maori Wrasse, Moray Eels, Napoleon Wrasse, Parrot Fish, Pigmy Seahorses, Pipefish, Porcupine Fish, Potato Cod, Red Snappers, Reef Fish, Sea Horses, Scorpion Fish, Spanish Mackerel, Sun Fish (Mola Mola), Surgeonfish, Trigger Fish, Yellowfin Tuna.
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Other Marine Life & Bird SpeciesYou may see the following marine and bird life: Barrel Sponges, Crabs, Cuttlefish, Giant Clam, Hard Corals, Jellyfish, Lobsters, Nudibranchs, Octopus, Soft Corals, Squid, Starfish, Turtles.
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Marine Mammal SpeciesYou might encounter the following mammals: Dolphins, Dugongs, Humpback Whales, Pilot Whales.
Video TitleSCUBA Diving Egypt Red Sea - Underwater Video HD
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Liveaboard Cost and Booking
Included In The PriceThe price of booking the MY Thunderbird liveaboard includes: Cabin Towels, Deck Towels, Diving Package, Drinking Water, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Internet, Port Fees, Snacks, Soft Drinks, Tea & Coffee.
Paid For Optional ExtrasThe following are optional extras when you book the MY Thunderbird liveaboard: Airport Transfer, Alcoholic Beverages, Gratuities, Hotel Transfer, Nitrox, Nitrox Course, Private Dive Guide, Rental Gear, Scuba Diving Courses, Snorkel Equipment, Visas and Fees, Wine with Dinner.
Paid For Required ExtrasThe following are required extras when you book the MY Thunderbird liveaboard: Dive Insurance, National Park Fees.
Boat Capacity
Boat Length31 metres (102 feet).
Maximum Guests16
Cabins and BathroomsThe MY Thunderbird dive boat has 8 cabins and 9 bathrooms.
Cabin TypesThe MY Thunderbird has the following cabin types: double cabins, twin cabins.
Family cabins onboardFamily cabins onboard: NO.
Advanced Divers
Advanced Diver Benefits (Max 3)The MY Thunderbird liveaboard has 2 out of 3 (i.e. 67%) 'Advanced Diver Benefits', which include: Rebreather Support: YES; Sidemount Diving YES; Tech Diving: NO.
Underwater Photographers
Underwater Photographer Benefits (Max 3)The MY Thunderbird liveaboard has 1 out of 3 (i.e. 33%) 'Underwater Photographer Benefits', which include: Camera Room: NO; Camera Station: NO; Separate Rinse For U/W Cameras: YES.
Non-Diver Activities
Non-Diving Activities (Max 17)The MY Thunderbird liveaboard has 1 out of 17 (i.e. 6%) 'Non-Diving Activities', which include: Fishing: NO; Glass Bottom Boat: NO; Jacuzzi/Hot Tub: NO; Jet Skiing: NO; Kayaks: NO; Land Excursions: NO; Massage: NO; Naturalist Itineraries: [naturalist_Itineraries]; Naturalist Guide: NO; Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly: YES, Sauna: NO; Snorkel Equipment: NO; Spa: NO; Stand Up Paddle Boards: NO; Wakeboarding: NO; Water Skiing: NO; Yoga: NO.
Onboard Entertainment (Max 2)The MY Thunderbird liveaboard has 2 out of 2 (i.e. 100%) 'Entertainment Features': Audio And Entertainment: YES; Library: YES.
Traveller Benefits
Travel Benefits (Max 6)The MY Thunderbird liveaboard has 3 out of 6 (i.e. 50%) 'Traveller Benefits', which include: Airport Transfer: YES; Available For Charter: NO, Budget Friendly: NO, Dedicated Local & International Crew: YES; Hotel Transfer: YES; Welcome Cocktails; NO.
Languages Spoken OnboardThe crew onboard the MY Thunderbird liveaboard are able to speak the following languages: English, German.
Liveaboard Summary
ConclusionThe MY Thunderbird Red Sea liveaboard has a customer review rating of 8.2, is rated 'Very good', and scores 73% on the SDE Lux Rating. This Egypt liveaboard is a 31 metre (102 feet) dive boat for up to 16 guests across 8 cabins (inc. double cabins, twin cabins), and has 9 bathrooms. The MY Thunderbird Liveaboard has aircon cabins, caters for dietary requirements, ensuite cabins, flexible booking, diving courses, free internet, paid nitrox, scuba gear rental. To book: MY Thunderbird Liveaboard prices start at £79 per day ($96/€90)*.
More InformationTo discover more about the MY Thunderbird diving liveaboard or to check availability for your dive trip to Egypt you can do this here: MY Thunderbird. But if you want to compare this Egypt liveaboard with one of the other liveaboards from Egypt, please take a look at the table below. If you are only interested in Egypt liveaboards, select "Country" from the list of searchable options from first dropdown menu and type "Egypt" in the search box:
Searchable Liveaboard CountriesCountries you can search for liveaboards include: Antarctica, Australia, Bahamas, Belize, Cayman Islands, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cuba, Djibouti, Dominican Republic, Egypt, Fiji, Galapagos, Honduras, Indonesia, Maldives, Mexico, Micronesia, Myanmar, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Polynesia, Portugal, Red Sea, Similan Islands, Solomon Islands, St. Maaten, Thailand, Turks and Caicos, Virgin Islands (If you want to search a country other than "Egypt", simply copy and past the country name from this list instead).
* NoteThe above cost per day was correct at the time of producing this article. Also, the exchange rate used for GBP to USD is 1.22 and for GBP to Euro is 1.14. For an up-to-date cost for the MY Thunderbird Liveaboard, please visit this link: MY Thunderbird.
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Have Fun & Be SafeThere will also be many more pages and articles about scuba diving and scuba diving safety tips (and on snorkelling too) for you to read and learn about this fabulous sport. Please don't forget to rate the MY Thunderbird liveaboard above if you've already dived in Egypt from this dive boat, but also make sure you have fun and be safe.
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Article written by Russell Bowyer who has been a scuba diver since diving on the Great Barrier Reef in Australia in 1989. After his first dive he trained as a BSAC diver in the UK. He attained his Diver Leader certification with BSAC. He then went on to become a scuba diving instructor, teaching others how to dive and was voted as Diving Officer and Treasurer for the Saffron Walden BSAC club too. Russell has dived all over the world, including the UK, on liveaboards in the Red Sea, the Caribbean, South Africa and the USA. Russell is experienced in all dive types, including drift diving, deep dives that involved decompression stops and recreational dives too.