In this guide
- What the superyacht offers — divers and non-divers equally
- What divers get — the Red Sea programme
- What non-divers get — wellness & more
- Wellness & Longevity Programs
- How a charter week runs
- The Boreas superyacht — specs
- Dining, bar & social
- Logistics your group needs
- Science, conservation & ecology
- Questions from charter clients
Red Sea scuba diving · Sundeck time for non-divers · boreascruises.com
What the Superyacht Offers — Divers and Non-Divers Equally.
Boreas is not a dive-only vessel. It is a 50m floating resort — spa, two bars, two jacuzzis, yoga zone, sea-view gym, star deck, and a full PADI dive centre. One private charter. One group at a time.
Mixed groups are standard. While divers are in the water, the rest of the group has full run of the superyacht — sundeck, spa, snorkel sessions, wellness programs, bar service. No one sits idle on a Boreas charter.
Private buyout only. The entire superyacht is chartered by one group per week. No shared departures. No strangers aboard. Diving and the resort programme run side by side — your group decides the split.
PADI-certified guides aboard. Up to 3 dives per day. 3 Zodiacs during sessions. Sites include Brothers, Daedalus, Elphinstone, Sattaya, and SS Thistlegorm. Night dives on selected days.
Spa, wellness & longevity programs, yoga zone, sea-view gym, 2 jacuzzis, sundeck, star deck. Snorkelling at every reef stop. Full bar service. Island BBQs. Dolphin snorkel at Sattaya.
Private chef — Egyptian and Mediterranean menus. À la carte mornings. Two bars: sundeck and indoor saloon. Mocktail menu. Dietary needs coordinated pre-arrival.
20 comfortable cabins — double-bed and double + twin configurations. Every cabin occupied by your group only. Daily housekeeping and turndown included.
Captain, chef, PADI guides, and hospitality team work only for your charter. 5-star service throughout. Pre-arrival coordination handled by the Boreas team.
Airport transfers included within the defined timeframe from Hurghada airport — arrival and departure. Port Ghalib Marina — 15 min from Marsa Alam Airport (RMF).
What Divers Get — The Full Red Sea Programme.
The Red Sea between Hurghada and Marsa Alam holds some of the world’s most documented dive sites. Brothers Islands, Daedalus Reef, and Elphinstone Reef are on-route. PADI guides run up to 3 dives per day with 3 Zodiacs.
Diving is not required for charter. For groups with divers, the programme is fully integrated. Full scuba diving guide →
Sheer walls, hammerheads, thresher sharks, and two wreck dives — Aida and Numidia. One of the Red Sea’s top-rated sites. Permit handled by Boreas.
Remote seamount with grey reef sharks, hammerheads, and schooling pelagics. Strong current — for experienced divers. Usually scheduled mid-week.
Narrow plateau with steep drop-offs. Known for oceanic whitetips and thermocline dives. A signature Red Sea shark site, close to Port Ghalib.
British WWII cargo ship sunk in 1941. Motorcycles, trucks, and railway carriages still in the hold. 30m depth. Optional on the return passage.
Samadai Reef lagoon — resident spinner dolphins, sheltered anchorage, reef swim. Divers and snorkellers in the water together. A most-requested stop.
Night dives on selected evenings with a PADI guide. Freediving at sheltered anchorages — open to all guests, no certification needed.
When Boreas anchors at Elphinstone, divers enter from the Zodiac. On the sundeck above, the bar is open and the jacuzzi is running.
What Non-Divers Get — Everything Else.
Non-divers are not passengers waiting. 300m² of deck, spa, wellness & longevity programs, two jacuzzis, snorkelling, island BBQs, and full bar service run in parallel with diving all week.
Massage, facials, and body treatments by appointment. Bookable in advance. Runs all week, including on dive days.
Snorkelling at every reef anchorage from Zodiacs. Spinner dolphins at Sattaya, coral gardens at Samadai. Equipment provided.
Dedicated yoga zone for morning and evening practice. Sea-view gym for strength and cardio. Open to all guests all week.
Two jacuzzis at different deck levels. Open-air, open water all around. Sunset sessions after afternoon dives are a fixture.
On selected days, Boreas anchors near an empty sandbank for a private BBQ. The whole group ashore, no other vessels. Divers and non-divers together.
300m² of deck across multiple levels. Sundeck bar all day. Sundowner service from the saloon bar. Open horizon in every direction at anchor.
Wellness & Longevity Programs — Salt Sea Healing.
Boreas is also a wellness retreat at sea. A soft wellness approach on the world’s most mineral-rich sea. Programs built for recovery, skin, and longevity — a luxury experience of salt sea healing.
Vitamin IV drips for hydration and recovery. Bookable by session throughout the charter.
Natural halotherapy on the open sea. Salt air for the lungs and skin — salt sea healing at its source.
Red light skin therapy for renewal and recovery. Part of the onboard longevity programs.
Whole-body vibration (WBV) trainings for circulation and muscle recovery. Guided in the sea-view gym.
The Red Sea is one of the most mineral-rich seas on earth. Swim, float, and recover in it every day.
A soft wellness approach — no pressure, no schedule. A luxury experience shaped around each guest.
How a Charter Week Runs — Saturday to Saturday.
Every charter runs Saturday to Saturday from Hurghada Marina / Port Ghalib. Below is how a typical week divides between diving and everything for non-divers. Routing is adjusted to your group in pre-charter planning.
Ready to charter Boreas for your group?
Request charter rates or schedule a call — we respond within 24 hours.
The Boreas Superyacht — Built in 2026 for the Red Sea.
Boreas is a 50m steel liveaboard built in 2026 — the Red Sea’s first true leisure superyacht. Purpose-built for private charter groups. Departures from Hurghada Marina / Port Ghalib every Saturday. Full vessel details →
Dining, Bar & Social — All-Inclusive, All Week.
Dining is all-inclusive — private chef, Egyptian and Mediterranean menus, à la carte mornings. Two bars: the open-air sundeck bar and the indoor saloon bar. Mocktail menu available. Dietary needs coordinated at least 7 days before departure.
Multi-course dinner nightly. À la carte breakfast each morning. Lunch between sessions. Vegetarian, vegan, and allergen needs accommodated with notice.
Sundeck bar for daytime and sundowners. Indoor saloon bar for evenings. Cocktails, mocktails, Egyptian wine, and full spirits all week.
Add Ancient Egypt — Land + Sea in One Trip.
For 10 or 14-day programmes, Boreas offers a combined land-and-sea itinerary. Three to four days in Cairo and Luxor — Pyramids of Giza, Valley of the Kings, Karnak — then the seven-night superyacht charter.
Cairo & Luxor
Privately guided. Pyramids, Sphinx, Egyptian Museum, Valley of the Kings, Karnak, Luxor Temple. 5-star throughout. Domestic flight included.
Red Sea Charter
Seven nights aboard Boreas from Hurghada Marina / Port Ghalib. Full private charter — divers and non-divers, all-inclusive, your schedule.
Cairo · Luxor · Pyramids of Giza — Egypt land extension paired with Red Sea charter · boreascruises.com
Logistics & What Your Group Needs to Know.
Every charter contributes to reef protection, shark science, and local communities. Your trip leaves something behind.
Coral health monitoring. Guests collect reef data during snorkelling — submitted to UQ’s global database.
Divers log species and behaviour observations for global shark population research.
Dive briefings include shark conservation education. Materials available aboard.
Active support of local communities. Guests can join cultural exchanges at port stops.
Partnerships with HEPCA, CDWS, and marine science bodies — reef mooring, waste protocols, diver education.
No anchoring on living reef. Single-use plastic eliminated. Marine awareness sessions on selected evenings — open to all.
Questions from Charter Clients
Do non-divers get enough to do on a Boreas charter?
Yes. Non-divers have full access to all facilities all week — spa, wellness & longevity programs, yoga zone, sea-view gym, two jacuzzis, sundeck, and star deck. Snorkelling is available at every reef anchorage, no certification required. Freediving, island BBQs, and dolphin snorkel at Sattaya are also part of the programme. Diving and non-diving run in parallel all week.
Can a mixed group of divers and non-divers charter Boreas?
Yes — mixed groups are the most common format. While divers are in the water with PADI guides, non-divers have full run of the superyacht. The Saturday-to-Saturday schedule is built around your group’s mix on a pre-charter call.
What diving is included for certified divers?
PADI-certified guides are aboard all week. Up to 3 dives per day, 3 Zodiacs during sessions. Sites include Brothers Islands, Daedalus Reef, Elphinstone Reef, Sattaya, and SS Thistlegorm. Night dives on selected evenings. Submit certification cards in advance — Advanced Open Water is recommended for the current-heavy sites.
Is snorkelling available for non-divers at every stop?
Yes. Equipment is provided and snorkelling is available at every reef anchorage. Zodiacs carry divers and snorkellers to the site together. Spinner dolphin snorkel at Sattaya and reef swims at Samadai are among the most requested activities.
What wellness programs are available aboard?
Boreas offers wellness & longevity programs: vitamin IV drips, natural halotherapy, red light skin therapy, and WBV trainings, plus spa, massage, and facials. A soft wellness approach on one of the most mineral-rich seas on earth — salt sea healing as a luxury experience.
What is included in the all-inclusive price for all guests?
Full charter includes: all accommodation in private cabins, all meals and drinks (full bar, 2 bars), all crew, PADI dive guides and diving for certified divers, snorkelling equipment, 3 Zodiacs, spa and wellness access, yoga zone, sea-view gym, and airport transfers within the defined timeframe from Hurghada airport. Rates on request.
How do we request charter rates for a mixed group?
Contact the Boreas team via the charter form at boreascruises.com/charter, by email at info@boreascruises.com, or by WhatsApp. Include group size, diver/non-diver split, and preferred dates. The team responds within 24 hours.
One Superyacht. Divers and Non-Divers. One Week on the Red Sea.
One group. Full private charter. Rates and availability on request — we respond within 24 hours.