The Freedom Fleet Sailing from Sharks Bay

Picture of the Royal Evolution

Sharks Bay to Ras Mohammed, Dunraven, Thistlegorm and Abu Nuhas (weather permitting)

Experience the best the Red Sea has to offer from dramatic wall diving to beautiful coral gardens and fascinating wrecks.

The Freedom Fleet

Sharks Bay Umbi Diving Village has 4 of its own boats, the “Freedom” series, giving us the flexibility to offer tailor made safaris with a guarantee departure of only 6 guests. All these boats are used for the daily diving program and 3 are air-conditioned and ideal for liveaboards. All the boats have oxygen, first aid and Emergency First Response trained staff.

Picture of the sundeck on the liveaboard FreedomIV

We offer everything from “mini-safaris” of 2 days / 1 night to an unlimited number of days to be able to experience the whole area in the north of the Red Sea. A week on board will take you to such famous places as the Straits of Tiran, Ras Mohammed, the wrecks of the Thistlegorm and Dunraven or, further to the Straits of Gubal with its unique reef Abu Nuhas and four wrecks on one spot!
These 'mini' safari's are combined with our land based option at Sharks Bay - Umbi Dive Village

The cabins these boats are simple but comfortably furnished. On all our trips we take a RIB for additional safety and also because this gives us the opportunity to dive on reefs where the larger boats cannot go. Safety is all important in Shark’s Bay; all of our guides and skippers are experienced in first-aid and environmental protection and participate in regular further training programs.

Picture of liveaboard Freedom VIIIs master cabin

We require a minimum of 30 logged dives to join our safaris.

All of our Freedom Liveaboard prices include full board accommodation, soft drinks, water, tanks, weights and guide but exclude equipment hire and torch rental, Ras Mohammed entrance fees and chamber fees.

Sea & shore & liveaboard
 
  2 NT BOAT/ 5 NT SHORE 3 NT BOAT / 4 NT SHORE 7 NIGHTS BOAT
fREEDOM iv £260 £320 £550
fREEDOM V £260 £320 £550
FREEDOM VIII £270 £330 £580

Prices are for guidance. Flights are not included.

All of the Freedom liveaboard prices include full board air conditioned accommodation, soft drinks, water, dive guide, diving, weight belt, weights, and cylinders. They exclude equipment, torch and computer hire, Ras Mohamed entrance fees (per diver €5) and chamber fees (per diver per day [voluntary] €1).

PADI Advanced Open Water diver qualification or equivalent and 30 logged dives required.

Flights

Please note:  We can arrange your flights from Gatwick and Manchester to Sharm El Sheikh (flight days depend on the airline chosen) and we will charge a £35 handling fee for the service.  Flights from regional airports, e.g. Bristol, Glasgow, etc., may be available on various days of the week depending on the airline flying schedules. 

Boat Specifications

 

 

Picture of the liveaboard Freedom IV

Freedom IV

Skipper: Said Ahmed Mohamed

SPECIFICATION
Length: 28 metres
Width: 6.4 metres
Speed: 9 knots / hour
Diesel Tank: 4 tonnes
Water Tank: 9 tonnes
Engines: 2 x 220 HP
Generator: 1 x 27 & 1 x 17 kW
Navigation & Communications: Radar & VHF Radio
DIVING FACILITIES
Air Compressors: 2 x Electric Bauer
Dive Deck: 29 x Tanks
Medical: Oxygen / Medic Kits
HOSPITALITY
Accommodation: 7 Cabins

7 x 2 single bunks (3 shared bathrooms)
Maximum number of guests: Safari 14 pax / Daily 22 pax
Facilities: Every bathroom has a shower and toilet
Saloon & Dining Area: Air-conditioned saloon & cabins
Entertainment: Television / DVD and CD
Sundeck: 1
Voltage requirements: 220v
Special Diets catered for: Yes
EXTRAS
Life Jackets: 27
Zodiac: 1
Fire Extinguishers: 3 x 6 kg & 1 x 9 kg

Freedom V

Skipper: Ahmed Mohamed Salem

SPECIFICATION
Length: 19.5 metres
Width: 5.4 metres
Speed: 5 knots / hour
Diesel Tank: 1.5 tonnes
Water Tank: 2.5 tonnes
Engines: 1 x 190 HP
Generator: 1 x 27 kW
Navigation & Communications: Radar & VHF Radio
DIVING FACILITIES
Air Compressors: 1 x Bauer Mariner
Dive Deck: 29 x Tanks
Medical: Oxygen / Medic Kits
HOSPITALITY
Accommodation: 4 Cabins

4 x 2 single bunks (shared bathroom)
Maximum number of guests: Safari 8 pax / Daily 12 pax
Facilities: 2 bathrooms with shower and toilet
Saloon & Dining Area: Air-conditioned saloon and cabins
Entertainment: Television / Video and CD
Sundeck: 1
Voltage requirements: 220v
Special Diets catered for: Yes
EXTRAS
Life Jackets: 15
Zodiac: 1
Fire Extinguishers: 1 x 6 kg & 3 x 4 kg

Freedom VIII

Skipper: Mohamed Ahmed Salem (Abu Salem)f 8 pic

SPECIFICATION
Length: 22 metres
Width: 5.7 metres
Speed: 12 knots / hour
Diesel Tank: 8 tonnes
Water Tank: 5 tonnes
Engines: 2 x 750 HP
Generator: 1 x 30kW & 1 x 12kW
Navigation & Communications: GPS, Radar, Sonar & VHF Radio
DIVING FACILITIES
Air Compressors: 2 x Bauer Mariner
Dive Deck: 20 x Tanks
Medical: Oxygen / Medic Kits
HOSPITALITY
Accommodation: 5 Cabins

1 x 1 double bed with bathroom

1 x 2 single beds with bathroom

1 x 2 single bunks & 1 single bed (shared bathroom)

2 x 2 single bunks (shared bathroom)
Maximum number of guests: Safari 11 pax / Daily 15 pax
Facilities: Every bathroom has a shower and toilet
Saloon & Dining Area: Air-conditioned saloon, dining area and cabins
Entertainment: Television / DVD and CD
Sundeck: 1
Voltage requirements: 220v
Special Diets catered for: Yes
EXTRAS
Life Jackets: 20
Zodiac: 1
Fire Extinguishers: 4 x 6 kg & 2 x 2 kg