The Quick Answer
A liveaboard is a yacht you live on for a week. You sleep, eat and dive on board. On 2 August 2027 you watch the eclipse from the deck.
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What Is a Liveaboard.
A liveaboard is a yacht you live on. You get a private cabin with your own bathroom. The crew cooks, cleans and drives.
You do not check in and out of hotels. You wake up somewhere new each morning.
No Crowds. No Buildings. Just the Horizon.
The deck is yours. Nobody stands in front of you.
Why Watch From a Boat.
A hotel cannot move. A yacht can. If clouds build over one spot, the captain sails to another.
Nothing blocks the sky. No buildings, no trees, no hills.
The captain picks the best sky on the morning itself.
You are already there. No early bus, no roadblocks.
The desert is very hot in August. The sea is not.
Take the whole yacht. Nobody else on board.
Diving, swimming and reefs fill the other seven days.
What Eclipse Day Looks Like.
The whole thing takes a few hours. The dark part lasts about six minutes.
The Rest of the Week.
The eclipse is one morning. You are on board for seven nights.
You dive the southern reefs. You snorkel and swim. You sit in the jacuzzi on the sun deck. Divers can go from Open Water to Advanced. Non-divers snorkel instead.
Two Ways to Sail With Boreas.
Boreas runs its own superyacht. Boreas also represents partner vessels across the Red Sea. Charters run 3, 4, or 7 nights.
Charter the Eclipse Voyage.
18 cabins, up to 36 guests. Departs Port Ghalib.
The Eclipse Charter Vessel.
This vessel is independently owned and operated. Boreas represents it and handles your booking. See the full vessel page →
How to Watch Safely.
Sunglasses do not work. You need real eclipse glasses. We give them to every guest on board.
Use ISO 12312-2 eclipse glasses at every stage except the total eclipse itself.
- Glasses on as soon as the Sun starts to go.
- Glasses off only when the Sun is fully covered.
- Glasses back on the second the first light returns.
- Cameras, phones and binoculars need their own solar filters.
- Looking without protection can damage your eyes for good.
Taking Photos at Sea.
A boat moves, even at anchor. Use a fast shutter speed. A tripod helps less than you think.
Your camera needs a solar filter for the partial stages. You can shoot without it during the total eclipse only.
One piece of advice from people who chase eclipses: do not spend all six minutes behind a camera. Watch it with your own eyes.
Egypt Land Extension.
Add Cairo, Luxor and the Nile before or after the voyage. Boreas manages the full land-and-sea journey.
Luxor is on the eclipse path too. Egypt premium land tour →
What to Know Before You Book.
- Eclipse glasses — we supply these on board.
- A solar filter if you bring a camera.
- Reef-safe sunscreen and a wide hat.
- Your dive card and logbook, if you dive.
- Travel and dive insurance papers.
- A passport valid six months past your trip.
More detail here: how to get there → and insurance →
Science, Conservation & Ecology Partners.
Divers log the sharks they see. The data goes to real research.
Guests check coral health while snorkeling.
Shark awareness and ocean protection.
Reef rules. We never anchor on living reef.
Seven nights on board. Six minutes of darkness at sea.
View itinerary →Built 2024. Up to 36 guests. Leisure, scuba, kite, ecology and family voyages.
See the vessel →Four nights in the south, built around marine life.
View itinerary →Questions From Eclipse Travelers
What is a liveaboard?
A liveaboard is a yacht you live on for the whole trip. You get a private cabin with your own bathroom. The crew cooks and cleans. You sleep on board every night.
Do I need to be a diver?
No. Non-divers snorkel, swim and use the sun deck. Divers can also take courses on board, from Open Water to Advanced.
Will I get seasick?
Most people are fine. The Red Sea is calm in August, and the yacht sits at anchor for the eclipse. Bring medication if you know you are sensitive. Lower deck cabins move the least.
What if it is cloudy on eclipse day?
A yacht can move. If clouds build over one spot, the captain sails to another. This part of Egypt also has roughly 82 percent odds of a clear sky in August.
How long is the eclipse?
The whole event runs a few hours. The dark part lasts about six minutes. No total eclipse will last this long again until 2114.
Do I need special glasses?
Yes. Sunglasses do not work. You need ISO 12312-2 eclipse glasses, and we give them to every guest. Take them off only during the total eclipse itself. Put them back on the second the first light returns.
Can I bring my family?
Yes. The yacht takes up to 36 guests and works well for families and private groups. Contact us to discuss cabins and ages.
When should I book?
As soon as you can. Hotels and charters across Egypt are already filling for eclipse week. Contact Boreas for availability on 31 July to 7 August 2027.
Six Minutes of Night at Noon.
Ask us about the eclipse charter. We answer every question.