Blue Planet Liveaboards

Name

Blue Planet Liveaboards

Legal name

BLUE PLANET LIVEABOARDS

Website

https://blueplanet-liveaboards.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Liveaboard Diving Cruises

NAICS

Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water (48721)

SIC

Water Transportation (4400)

akta.pro primary industry

Diving Experiences (Scuba Dives, Dive Trips, PADI/SSI Courses) (THAJAJAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Small-Ship Expedition Cruises (Under ~500 Guests) (THAEADAC), Dive Centers & Scuba Training (PADI/SSI, certifications) (THAAAIAA)

Keywords

• Liveaboard diving cruises
• Red Sea diving safaris
• Scuba diving charters
• PADI certification courses
• Kite surfing safaris

Headquarters

HQ city

Hurghada

HQ country

Egypt

HQ region

Africa

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Liveaboard Dive Cruises: Per-person pricing for multi-day diving safari packages including accommodation, meals, diving services, tanks, weights, and dive guides. Pricing varies by itinerary and ship.
2. Dive Equipment Rental: Weekly rental rates for complete dive equipment (135 EUR/week), individual items (regulator, BCD, suite, mask, fins, torch, computer - 35 EUR each/week), 15L steel tank (30 EUR/week), SMB (15 EUR/week)
3. Diving Courses: Onboard certification courses including ProNRC Nitrox (150 EUR), PADI Nitrox (190 EUR), PADI AOWD (250 EUR), PADI Wreck/Drift/Deep/Night Diver (165 EUR each)
4. Kite Safaris: Kite surfing safari experiences alongside traditional diving offerings

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Blue Planet Liveaboards runs multi-day scuba diving safari cruises aboard four multi-cabin vessels (MY Blue, MY Blue Pearl, MY Blue Seas, MY Blue Storm) in the Egyptian Red Sea, departing from Hurghada and Port Ghalib. The offering includes guided dives, accommodation, full-board meals, dive guides, tanks, weights, and access to premier sites such as Brother Islands, Daedalus, Elphinstone, Ras Mohamed, and Thistlegorm. Ancillary services include PADI and Nitrox certification courses, equipment rental, and kite surfing safaris.

Product overview

Blue Planet Liveaboards is a liveaboard diving safari operator offering premium cruise experiences in Egypt's Red Sea. The fleet consists of four vessels (MY Blue, MY Blue Seas, MY Blue Pearl, MY Blue Storm) providing diving and kite surfing expeditions. The company operates nine distinct tour itineraries ranging from beginner-friendly North & Wrecks cruises to advanced Marine Park expeditions (Brother Islands, Daedalus, Rocky Island, Zabargad) requiring 50+ logged dives. Additional services include Nitrox and PADI diving certification courses, equipment rental, and full-board catering. All vessels are CDWS certified and operate with professional dive guides holding CDWS identity cards.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MY Blue: Diving liveaboard vessel with 24 persons capacity, 12 cabins, 2200 PS engines, ENOS rescue system.
• MY Blue Seas
• MY Blue Pearl
• MY Blue Storm

Products and services

• MY Blue Liveaboard Cruises Premium liveaboard vessel accommodating up to 24 guests across 12 cabins (1 master, 4 seaview, 7 double), with 2200 PS twin MAN V12 engines, ENOS rescue system, and free Nitrox. Used for multi-day Red Sea diving safari cruises for certified recreational divers.
• MY Blue Seas Liveaboard Cruises Liveaboard vessel with 7 double cabins (single beds), powered by twin 700 HP Cummins engines (1400 HP total). Operates multi-day Red Sea diving safaris with free Nitrox.
• MY Blue Pearl Liveaboard Cruises Liveaboard vessel for up to 20 guests with 10 cabins (2 seaview with double beds, 8 double cabins), 1528 HP twin Caterpillar engines, and free Nitrox. Operates multi-day Red Sea diving safaris.
• MY Blue Storm Liveaboard Cruises Newest fleet vessel (launched 2020) with 11 cabins across seaview, main deck and lower deck configurations, 2200 PS twin MAN V12 engines. Offers 7-day itineraries with 3-4 dives per day, free Nitrox, full-board catering and transfers included.
• North & Wrecks Safari Classic Red Sea diving itinerary exploring famous wrecks including SS Thistlegorm, Rosalie Moller and Abu Nuhas ship graveyard (Giannis D, SS Carnatic, Chrisoula K, Kimono M). Departs from Hurghada.
• North & Tiran Safari Classic itinerary covering Strait of Tiran (Jackson, Woodhouse, Thomas, Gordon reefs) plus Ras Mohamed, with wreck diving at Yolanda Reef and Shark Reef. Departs from Hurghada.
• North & Brothers Safari Combination itinerary visiting Abu Nuhas wrecks, SS Thistlegorm, and the famous Brother Islands (Big Brother with Numidia and Aida wrecks, Small Brother). Departs from Hurghada.
• Brother Island Safari Safari to the remote Brother Islands featuring world-class wall diving, wreck diving (Numidia, Aida), and big fish encounters. Requires 50 logged dives for marine park sites. Departs from Hurghada.
• Brothers & Elphinstone Safari Premium itinerary combining Brother Islands with Elphinstone Reef. Features steep walls, wreck diving, hammerhead shark sightings, and oceanic whitetip encounters.
• Brothers, Daedalus & Elphinstone Safari Comprehensive tour covering Big Brother, Small Brother, Daedalus Reef and Elphinstone Reef. Ideal for experienced divers seeking challenging dives and big fish.
• Daedalus & Fury Shoal Safari Southern Red Sea itinerary featuring Daedalus Reef (hammerhead shark haven) and Fury Shoals including Sha'ab Sataya (Dolphin House) with dolphin pod sightings. Departs from Port Ghalib.
• St. John's Safari Deep south itinerary exploring remote St. John's reefs featuring steep walls, caves, tunnels and coral formations. Includes Fury Shoal with Abu Galawa wreck. Departs from Port Ghalib.
• Daedalus, Zabargad & Rocky Island Safari Ultimate Red Sea itinerary visiting Daedalus Reef, Zabargad Island with unnamed wreck at 24m, and legendary Rocky Island. Features exceptional marine life including reef sharks, silvertip sharks, and manta rays. Departs from Port Ghalib.
• Nitrox Diving Courses Onboard Nitrox certification courses available on all vessels. ProNRC Nitrox course at 150 EUR or PADI Nitrox course at 190 EUR, including book, table and certification. Free Nitrox fills provided for certified divers on MY Blue, MY Blue Pearl and MY Blue Seas.
• PADI Scuba Diving Courses PADI certification courses offered onboard including AOWD (250 EUR), Wreck Diver (165 EUR), Drift Diver (165 EUR), Deep Diver (165 EUR) and Night Diver (165 EUR).
• Dive Equipment Rental Full dive equipment rental at 135 EUR/week, individual items (regulator, BCD, suit, mask, fins, torch, computer) at 35 EUR/week each, 15L steel tank rental at 30 EUR/week. Available by prior reservation.
• Kite Safari Kite surfing safari experience powered by wind, exploring blue lagoons of the Egyptian Red Sea. Combines kitesurfing with liveaboard luxury accommodation.

Quantifiable outcome

• Officially CDWS certified fleet of 4 modern liveaboard vessels
• +1 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Dive The WorldcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAsia-Pacific booking partner for Blue Planet Liveaboards diving cruises. Contact: [email protected]
• Red Sea Adventures Reisen GmbHcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGerman tour operator specializing in Red Sea diving holidays. Contact: [email protected]
• Liveaboard.comcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational liveaboard booking platform. Contact: [email protected]
• Oonas DiversminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUK-based diving tour operator. Contact: [email protected]
• Regal Dive / Dive Worldwide / The Natural Travel CollectionminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUK-based diving holiday specialist. Contact: [email protected]
• CDWS (Chamber of Diving and Watersports)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial regulatory body for diving and watersports in Egypt. Founded 2007 by Egyptian Ministry of Tourism to improve quality, safety and standards in the diving industry and preserve Red Sea environment. All Blue Planet vessels are officially CDWS certified.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• Dive The World: Asia-Pacific-based liveaboard booking aggregator that acts as a distribution partner for Blue Planet and many competing Red Sea operators, shaping customer flow in the market.
• Oonas Divers: UK-based diving tour operator that books Red Sea liveaboard departures including Blue Planet sailings, representing a key B2B channel into the British diver market.

Direct peers

• Emperor Divers: Operates a multi-vessel liveaboard fleet focused on Red Sea dive cruises out of Hurghada and Port Ghalib, serving the same certified-diver customer base with similar itineraries including Brother Islands, Daedalus and Elphinstone.
• Red Sea Diving Safari: Operates liveaboard diving cruises in the Egyptian Red Sea from Hurghada and Marsa Alam, offering comparable itineraries to the same Brother Islands, Daedalus and St. John's sites for experienced divers.
• Sea Serpent Fleet: Long-established Egyptian Red Sea liveaboard operator with comparable vessel capacity and itinerary coverage including Brothers, Daedalus, St. John's and Elphinstone, targeting European divers via similar B2B tour-operator channels.
• Dolphin House / Blue O Two: Red Sea liveaboard and dive center operator running similar multi-day dive safaris with comparable vessel sizes and itinerary coverage of the Egyptian marine parks.
• M/Y Blue Horizon: Egyptian Red Sea liveaboard operator offering comparable itineraries to Brothers, Daedalus and Elphinstone, competing directly for the same experienced-diver segment.
• MY Carpe Diem Liveaboard: Red Sea-focused liveaboard operator running multi-day diving safaris to the same Egyptian marine park sites, positioned in the same price and experience tier.

Broad incumbents

• Aggressor Adventures: Global liveaboard diving cruise brand operating a worldwide fleet including Red Sea routes, with similar vessel-based dive expedition product targeting certified recreational divers.
• PADI (Professional Association of Diving Instructors): Global scuba certification body whose PADI certifications (AOWD, Nitrox, Wreck, Deep, Drift, Night) underpin onboard course offerings across the liveaboard industry, including Blue Planet's onboard training revenue stream.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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