Imagine waking up to the gentle sway of a world-class yacht, the sun rising over the horizon, and the endless blue of the Red Sea stretching before you. Beneath the water’s glassy surface, vibrant coral reefs teem with life, waiting to be explored. This is the experience aboard the MY Turquoise, a luxury liveaboard designed for divers and adventurers seeking to discover the wonders of Egypt’s underwater paradise.
Launched in 2021, the MY Turquoise is a 45-meter steel yacht that blends cutting edge diving facilities with high-end comfort. Spread across five decks, the yacht offers a range of amenities, entertainment, and social spaces, ensuring that every moment at sea is as memorable as the dives themselves. Guests can dine in style in the elegant indoor restaurant, relax in the modern salon equipped with a 65” TV and premium sound system, or soak up the sun on expansive decks furnished with plush loungers. For the ultimate indulgence, a jacuzzi and massage area provide the perfect place to unwind.
The MY Turquoise offers 17 stylish, air-conditioned cabins, each with an ensuite bathroom and shower, ensuring privacy and relaxation after a thrilling day underwater. Dolphin Suite (Lower Deck) – A spacious retreat with elegant furnishings. Junior Suite (Lower Deck) – A cozy yet luxurious haven. Panoramic Suites (2-Sundeck) – Stunning seaviews from the highest deck. Junior Suites (2-High Deck) – Modern design with easy access to the lounge. Twin Cabin (1-Lower Deck). Twin Cabins (4-Main Deck). Twin Cabins (6-Sundeck). Each cabin is individually air conditioned, allowing guests to personalize their climate settings for optimal comfort throughout their journey.
Beyond diving, the MY Turquoise is designed to provide a truly luxurious experience, catering to both relaxation and entertainment. Entertainment and social areas include two air-conditioned salons featuring a TV, DVD player, and state of the art sound system, and a well-stocked bar on the sundeck, perfect for evening cocktails under the stars. Complimentary Wi-Fi is available ensuring guests can stay connected while at sea. Dining: A fully equipped kitchen offering gourmet, buffet style meals, featuring freshly prepared local and international cuisine. Daily homemade pastries crafted by the onboard bakery. A selection of soft drinks, coffee, tea, and fresh juices available throughout the day.
Diving Facilities: Designed with divers in mind, the MY Turquoise offers precisely crafted facilities to ensure a seamless and exhilarating underwater experience. Amenities include
Spacious dive deck with easy entry points, FREE Nitrox for certified divers, 12L tanks for all dive levels, three high-capacity compressors including two Coltri 250 L/min compressors, two speedboats and a zodiac providing fast access to remote dive sites, and charging stations for underwater cameras and dive equipment. The Turquoise offers EAN nitrox but does not support technical diving or rebreathers.
Departing from Hurghada, Port Ghalib, or Hamata, the MY Turquoise takes guests to some of the Red Sea’s most spectacular dive sites, renowned for their exceptional visibility and diverse marine life. Expect encounters with: hammerhead sharks and oceanic white-tip sharks, manta rays and stingrays, whale sharks and dugongs, and spinner and bottlenose dolphins. Also available on the journey are unforgettable voyages through the Red Sea’s most iconic wreck sites, where you’ll dive into history at the SS Thistlegorm, a WWII cargo ship still holding motorcycles and rifles in its hull or explore the coral encrusted remains of the Carnatic and Giannis D, now thriving with marine life. Each site tells a story—both of the past and the vibrant reef communities that have claimed it.
Narrative text and photographs courtesy of the MY Turquoise.