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Video TitleM/Y blue Melody April 2018 Andrew Parkinson
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 is available for private charter. If you charter this dive boat you have more flexibility over the choice of dive sites (with the captain's approval), the type of diving and total number of divers/guests onboard (subject to the maximum number of guests onboard - see below).
DIN AdaptersThis liveaboard does not have DIN adapters.
Relaxing between dives
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Liveaboard Review Introduction
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Liveaboard Know Before You Go
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Booking tipsBefore you book and pay for your flights, you first need your itinerary dates confirmed for your MV Blue Melody liveaboard trip. 8 steps to follow: 1. Select an itinerary; 2. Choose your 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 MV Blue Melody liveaboard trip. Congratulations, you are about to embark on an amazing adventure!
Liveaboard Quick ReviewThe MV Blue Melody Liveaboard is a 38m (125f) Egypt Red Sea boat for up to 26 guests enjoying 13 cabins and 15 bathrooms. This Egypt liveaboard has a customer review rating of 9.2 out of 10 and is rated 'Superb' (SDE Lux Rating 58%*).
* SDE Lux Rating - See Below*SDE Lux Rating 58% - See Liveaboard Luxury Features Review section below.
Liveaboard Review TipsIf you are looking for a superb Red Sea liveaboard diving safari, a great choice is the MV Blue Melody diving liveaboard. Here's our quick 7 review tips of why you might like to book this Egypt diving liveaboard boat:
1. Customer RatingThe MV Blue Melody liveaboard has a customer review rating of 9.2 out of 10, and and customers have rated the MV Blue Melody Liveaboard "Superb".
2. Scuba Diving Earth Luxury Rating SummaryDiver Benefits: 7 out of 9, Liveaboard Design: 5 out of 9, Cabin Luxury: 3 out of 7, Onboard Comfort: 3 out of 7, Food Luxury: 5 out of 11, Drink Luxury: 7 out of 9. This makes an average Total SDE Lux Rating of 30 out of 52, or 58% (see below under "Liveaboard Luxury Features Review" for more details).
3. Cost Per DayThe Egypt MV Blue Melody Liveaboard costs from £76 per day ($93/€87)* .
4. ProsA quick list of the main pros of the MV Blue Melody Liveaboard include: aircon cabins, available for charter, caters for dietary requirements, ensuite cabins, extra flexible booking, diving courses, free internet, paid nitrox, scuba gear rental.
5. ConsA quick list of the main cons of the MV Blue Melody Liveaboard include: none from the main list of pros vs cons.
6. Liveaboard CapacityThe MV Blue Melody liveaboard is 38 metres (125 feet) long, has 13 cabins and 15 bathrooms, which means it can accommodate up to 26 guests/divers.
7. Booking ItinerariesThe booking itineraries for the MV Blue Melody Liveaboard include: 8 Days/7 Nights, 11 Days/10 Nights. (But it's worth checking if more diving itineraries by clicking here: MV Blue Melody).
More about liveaboard discountsIf you want to find out more about how liveaboard discounts work, and in particular about discounted liveaboard trips for the MV Blue Melody Liveaboard, please scroll to the Liveaboard Discount section below.
Discover MoreTo find out more or book the MV Blue Melody Liveaboard you can do this here: MV Blue Melody
* 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 MV Blue Melody Liveaboard, please visit this link: MV Blue Melody.
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Liveaboard Discounts
Last Minute Liveaboard DealsBefore reading more about the Egypt MV Blue Melody liveaboard, please take a moment to check any discounts or last minute deals in the list below. (Note: if no liveaboard discounts are listed below, unfortunately this means there are no current deals or discounts available for the MV Blue Melody dive boat). Please bookmark this page and check back another time. Alternatively, please check this article here: Discounted Liveaboards Offers & Last Minute Deals.
Latest Liveaboard Diving Discounts
Deal DateDiscountLiveaboard Discount TotalPrice Before DiscountPrice After DiscountTour DaysLiveaboard Discounted TourGroup booking discountLiveaboard Country
120Liveaboard/View OfferBlue MelodyDeal Date26/08/2022Discount20%Liveaboard Discount Total£207Price Before Discount£1,038.00Price After Discount£831.00Tour Days8daysLiveaboard Discounted TourNorthern Wrecks & Reefs (Hurghada-Hurghada)Group booking discountLiveaboard CountryEgypt
119Liveaboard/View OfferBlue MelodyDeal Date12/08/2022Discount20%Liveaboard Discount Total£207Price Before Discount£1,038.00Price After Discount£831.00Tour Days8daysLiveaboard Discounted TourNorthern Wrecks & Reefs (Hurghada-Hurghada)Group booking discountLiveaboard CountryEgypt
118Liveaboard/View OfferBlue MelodyDeal Date15/07/2022Discount20%Liveaboard Discount Total£231Price Before Discount£1,154.00Price After Discount£923.00Tour Days8daysLiveaboard Discounted TourSimply the Best (Marsa Ghalib-Hurghada)Group booking discountLiveaboard CountryEgypt
117Liveaboard/View OfferBlue MelodyDeal Date08/07/2022Discount20%Liveaboard Discount Total£238Price Before Discount£1,192.00Price After Discount£954.00Tour Days8daysLiveaboard Discounted TourDaedalus & St Johns (Marsa Ghalib-Marsa Ghalib)Group booking discountLiveaboard CountryEgypt
116Liveaboard/View OfferBlue MelodyDeal Date01/07/2022Discount20%Liveaboard Discount Total£242Price Before Discount£1,208.00Price After Discount£966.00Tour Days8daysLiveaboard Discounted TourProject Shark: Simply the Best (Marsa Ghalib-Marsa Ghalib))Group booking discountLiveaboard CountryEgypt
115Liveaboard/View OfferBlue MelodyDeal Date24/06/2022Discount20%Liveaboard Discount Total£249Price Before Discount£1,246.00Price After Discount£997.00Tour Days8daysLiveaboard Discounted TourProject Shark: Daedalus & St Johns (Marsa Ghalib-Marsa Ghalib)Group booking discountLiveaboard CountryEgypt
114Liveaboard/View OfferBlue MelodyDeal Date10/06/2022Discount20%Liveaboard Discount Total£231Price Before Discount£1,154.00Price After Discount£923.00Tour Days8daysLiveaboard Discounted TourSimply the Best (Hurghada-Hurghada)Group booking discountLiveaboard CountryEgypt
113Liveaboard/View OfferAqua dealDeal Date29/04/2022Discount30%Liveaboard Discount Total£433Price Before Discount£1,442.00Price After Discount£1,009.00Tour Days11daysLiveaboard Discounted TourUltimate Red Sea: Wrecks & Sharks (Hurghada-Hurghada)Group booking discountLiveaboard CountryEgypt
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Last Minute Liveaboard Deals & Discounts
Latest Liveaboard Diving Discounts
Liveaboard DiscountsIf you're looking for a discounted liveaboard trip on the MV Blue Melody, it's possible to find liveaboard discounts in excess of 25%. If no discounts appear above, you may find last minute deals in the itinerary section marked as "X% Special Discount", as per the above image here: MV Blue Melody.
Liveaboard Diving
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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 MV Blue Melody Liveaboard has 30 out of a total of 52 (SDE Lux Rating 58%) possible benefits and features. This total of 58% is made up of the following benefits and features:
Diver Benefits (Max 9/9=100%)The MV Blue Melody liveaboard has 7 out of 9 'Diver Benefits' (78%), and include: DIN Adapters: NO; Dive Courses: YES; Dive Deck: YES: Gear Rental: YES; Nitrox Onboard: YES; Private Dive Guide: YES; Rinse Hoses: NO; Shaded Dive Area: YES; Tenders For Diving: YES.
Liveaboard Design (Max 9/9=100%)The MV Blue Melody liveaboard has 5 out of 9 'Boat Design Features' (56%) and include: Airconditioned Saloon: NO; Charging Stations: YES; Custom Built For Diving: YES; Indoor Saloon: YES; Leisure Deck: NO; Observation Deck: NO; Outside Showers: YES; Sun Deck: YES; Warm Showers: NO.
Cabin Luxury (Max 7/7=100%)The MV Blue Melody liveaboard has 3 out of 7 'Cabin Features' (43%) and include: Air-Conditioned Cabins: YES; Cabin Balconies: NO; Daily Housekeeping: YES; Ensuite cabins: YES; Non-smoking Cabins: NO; Seaview cabins available: NO; TV In Cabin: NO.
Onboard Comfort (Max 7/7=100%)The MV Blue Melody liveaboard has 3 out of 7 'Onboard Comfort' (43%) features, and include: Beach Towels: NO, Cabin Towels: YES; Complimentary Toiletries: YES; Deck Towels: NO; Internet: YES; Laundry Service: NO; Nearly 1 to 1 Crew-to-Guest Ratio: NO.
Food Luxury (Max 11/11=100%)The MV Blue Melody liveaboard has 5 out of 11 'Food Features' (45%) and include: BBQ Area: NO; Beach BBQ: NO; Buffet Style: NO; Dietary Requirements Catered For: YES; Fine Cuisine: NO; Local Food: YES; Outdoor Dining: NO; Snacks All Day: YES; Vegan Options: NO; Vegetarian Options: YES; Western Style Food: YES; (Meal options include: Full-board Option).
Drink Luxury (Max 9/9=100%)The MV Blue Melody liveaboard has 7 out of 9 'Drink Features' (78%) and include: Bar: YES; Beer Available: YES; Drinking Water: YES; Fine Wines: YES; Free Soft Drinks: YES; Free Wine With Dinner: NO; Soft Drinks: YES; Tea And Coffee: YES; Wine Available: NO.
Example of Cabins
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Customer Reviews of Liveaboard
Customer ReviewsThe MV Blue Melody liveaboard customer reviews listed here have been chosen for you to get a feel for the scuba diving experience you'll get.
Customer Review
“Super ! The boat is really nice! The room we did the breifings in was comfortable and the seating area on the upper deck was very cozy. Eating meals was in a nice sized room and the food was just great. My cabin was comfortable and clean. Crew was super helpful and the dive guides are just super!” Recommended for: Boat, Crew/Dive Guides and Food.
Customer Review ByFrances D, from: United States scored the MV Blue Melody 10 out of 10; Review courtesy of Liveaboard.com, for more reviews and information click here: MV Blue Melody.
“Excellent time. Hammerheads were abundant and the reefs were pristine. Presentations by Elke the biologist were informative and interesting. We got our Padi Advanced Diver certifications on board. Our teacher, Tifa made sure we were learning but also have I f fun and relaxing. Dive deck crew were helpful each dive. I would repeat this exact trip! Recommended for: Our dive guide, Tifa (Ahmed), a lot of sharks, great food.
Customer Review BySandra F, from: Canada scored the MV Blue Melody 9.2 out of 10; Review courtesy of Liveaboard.com, for more reviews and information click here: MV Blue Melody.
Liveaboard Itinerary
Liveaboard Departure-Arrival LocationThe MV Blue Melody Liveaboard departs and returns from the port Egypt Hurghada, Egypt Marsa Ghalib, Egypt Port Ghalib. Please click here: MV Blue Melody to find out how to get from to join the MV Blue Melody Liveaboard's departure port Egypt Hurghada, Egypt Marsa Ghalib, Egypt Port Ghalib.
Itinerary and videosThe itineraries below for the MV Blue Melody 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 MV Blue Melody dive boat.
Itinerary Option 1Simply the Best (Hurghada-Hurghada)
Itinerary 2 TitleEgypt 2017 | Liveaboard-Trip | Diving on Blue Melody
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Dives and Scuba Diver Experience
Number of Dives On TripYou will be able to dive up to 27 times in total on the MV Blue Melody liveaboard diving trips. The number of times you dive will depend on the itinerary you select.
Your Diver Certification LevelIf you choose the MV Blue Melody 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: NO.
Your Logged DivesWhen choosing the MV Blue Melody 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 MV Blue Melody liveaboard include the following alternatives: No minimum logged dives: NO; 3-5 logged dives: NO; 10 logged dives: NO; 20 logged dives: YES; 30 logged dives: YES; 40 logged dives: NO; 50 logged dives or more: NO; Minimum 60 logged dives: NO; Minimum 80 logged dives: NO; Minimum 100 logged dives: NO.
Type of DivingThe type of diving experienced from the MV Blue Melody Liveaboard includes: Coral Gardens, Deep Dives, Drift Diving, 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 MV Blue Melody 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.
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Liveaboard Cost and Booking
Included In The PriceThe price that starts at £76/Day ($93/€87) for booking the MV Blue Melody liveaboard includes: Airport Transfer, Cabin Towels, Complimentary Toiletries, Diving Package, Drinking Water, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Hotel Transfer, Internet, Port Fees, Snacks, Soft Drinks, Tea & Coffee.
Paid For Optional ExtrasThe following are optional extras when you book the MV Blue Melody liveaboard: Alcoholic Beverages, Gratuities, Nitrox, Nitrox Course, Private Dive Guide, Rental Gear, Scuba Diving Courses.
Paid For Required ExtrasThe following are required extras when you book the MV Blue Melody liveaboard: National Park Fees, Visas and Fees.
Boat Capacity
Boat Length38 metres (125 feet).
Maximum Guests26
Cabins and BathroomsThe MV Blue Melody dive boat has 13 cabins and 15 bathrooms.
Cabin TypesThe MV Blue Melody has the following cabin types: double cabins, twin cabins.
Family cabins onboardFamily cabins onboard: NO.
Advanced Divers
Advanced Diver Benefits (Max 3)The MV Blue Melody liveaboard has 0 out of 3 (i.e. 0%) 'Advanced Diver Benefits', which include: Rebreather Support: NO; Sidemount Diving NO; Tech Diving: NO.
Underwater Photographers
Underwater Photographer Benefits (Max 3)The MV Blue Melody liveaboard has 2 out of 3 (i.e. 67%) 'Underwater Photographer Benefits', which include: Camera Room: YES; Camera Station: YES; Separate Rinse For U/W Cameras: NO.
Non-Diver Activities
Non-Diving Activities (Max 17)The MV Blue Melody liveaboard has 2 out of 17 (i.e. 12%) '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: YES; Spa: NO; Stand Up Paddle Boards: NO; Wakeboarding: NO; Water Skiing: NO; Yoga: NO.
Onboard Entertainment (Max 2)The MV Blue Melody liveaboard has 2 out of 2 (i.e. 100%) 'Entertainment Features': Audio And Entertainment: YES; Library: YES.
Traveller Benefits
Travel Benefits (Max 6)The MV Blue Melody liveaboard has 3 out of 6 (i.e. 50%) 'Traveller Benefits', which include: Airport Transfer: YES; Available For Charter: YES, Budget Friendly: NO, Dedicated Local & International Crew: NO; Hotel Transfer: YES; Welcome Cocktails; NO.
Languages Spoken OnboardThe crew onboard the MV Blue Melody liveaboard are able to speak the following languages: English.
Liveaboard Summary
ConclusionAll-inclusive trip with up to 27 dives on the MV Blue Melody Egypt liveaboard from £76/day ($93/€87) & rated 9.2 + SDE Lux Rated 58%. Up to 26 divers on a 38m 125f dive boat with 13 cabins, 15 bathrooms + aircon cabins, for charter, caters for dietary requirements, ensuite cabins, extra flexible booking, dive courses, free internet, paid nitrox, scuba gear rental. Click MV Blue Melody for more information.
More InformationTo discover more about the MV Blue Melody diving liveaboard or to check availability for your dive trip to Egypt you can do this here: MV Blue Melody. 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.
* 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 MV Blue Melody Liveaboard, please visit this link: MV Blue Melody.
Hope you enjoyed this review about this liveaboard
Comments or QuestionsIf you have more questions either about snorkelling or scuba diving (or specifically about the MV Blue Melody Egypt Liveaboard), please comment below with your questions.
Please SharePlease share details about the experience you had on the MV Blue Melody Liveaboard. Tell us about the dive sites you dived, the time of year of your trip, what marine life you saw, the visibility, the weather and any currents you experienced. Your comments will add to this MV Blue Melody Liveaboard review, and they will help other scuba divers decide if this is the right Egypt liveaboard for them.
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 MV Blue Melody liveaboard above if you've already dived in Egypt from this dive boat, but also make sure you have fun and be safe.
MV Blue Melody Liveaboard Diving Review Egypt Red Sea
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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.
