The Blue Melody extends 124 feet (38 meters) in length and has the capacity to accommodate up to 26 divers in its 13 cabins. It features two air-conditioned lounges and a spacious dining area, as well as a shaded alfresco seating area and a sun-bathed deck.

The Blue Melody operates out of both Hurghada and Port Ghalib, with trips that include the marine parks surrounding Brothers Islands, Elphinstone, and Daedalus Reefs. It is equipped with a nitrox membrane system and on request, it can cater to rebreather and tech divers.

Accommodations:

There are 13 cabins onboard the Blue Melody, all with ensuite bathrooms and space to store luggage. They come with individually controlled air conditioning and towels that are changed mid-week.

Classic Twin Cabins: There are 10 Classic Twin Cabins onboard the Blue Melody, all of which are located on the lower deck. They are designed to accommodate two people in their twin single beds.

Classic Double Cabin: There is one Classic Double Cabin on the mid-deck, which can accommodate a couple in a double bed.

Premium Double Cabins: The two Premium Double Cabins are located on the upper deck and come with double beds that can accommodate couples.

Dining:

Liveaboard trips onboard the Blue Melody include three hearty meals a day, all of which are served buffet-style in the mid-deck salon. The team also provides snacks and fruit throughout the day to ensure you never go hungry.

All Red Sea liveaboard trips onboard the Blue Melody include tea, coffee, drinking water, and soft drinks, while alcoholic beverages are available for an additional charge.

Amenities:

The lower deck of this Red Sea liveaboard is dominated by the 10 Classic Twin Cabins and the crew quarters at the front. On the mid-deck, you’ll find the Classic Double Cabin, the galley, and the air-conditioned main salon, as well as the spacious dive deck.

The upper deck has the two Premium Double Cabins and the bridge, as well as another air-conditioned lounge and the partially shaded sun deck.

Diving:

At the rear of the mid-deck, you’ll find Blue Melody’s dive deck, which has ample room for storing and putting on your dive gear. There are freshwater hoses and two rinse tanks available, along with two outdoor showers to freshen up after dives.

Diving is facilitated by two tenders and up to four dives are offered a day on Red Sea liveaboard trips. Blue Melody’s dive team includes highly-experienced scuba professionals, who provide thorough briefings before every dive. Night dives are not permitted in the marine parks and other areas where sharks are present.

The Blue Melody not only has a complete range of scuba rental gear if you don’t want to bring your own but also offers SSI courses onboard. During your Red Sea liveaboard trip, you can complete your Advanced Adventurer, Nitrox, or Deep Diving training. Tech divers and rebreather users are catered for, as are certified Nitrox divers.

Blue Melody itineraries cover both the northern and southern parts of the Red Sea, taking in spots like the Strait of Tiran, Brothers, Daedalus, and Elphinstone Reefs. It also offers trips that focus on the areas around Rocky, Zabargad, and St Johns, plus a journey to the Fury Shoal down south.

You can dive in the Red Sea any time of the year, but the best months are usually from March to May (spring) and September to November (fall). The Blue Melody takes a break from mid-January to late March when the weather is less favorable and the waters are particularly chilly.

Water temperatures in the Red Sea generally range from 74°F (23°) in the winter up to 84°F (29°C) in the summertime. During the warmer months, most divers find a 3mm wetsuit is adequate. But if you’re diving during the cooler months, you may want to bring a 5mm or even a 7mm suit, plus a hoodie and gloves.