Nemo (previously named Djibouti Divers 1) operates in the pristine waters off Djibouti, at the boundary of the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden. Refurbished in Egypt in 2006, 'Nemo' has all the hallmarks of a luxury Red Sea liveaboard. At 32-meters in length she is a substantial boat with plenty of space and at first glance you can see that real care and attention to detail has gone into her construction.
All of the outer areas are teak laid. The main deck has plenty of sun lounging space for both sun-lovers and those seeking the shade, perfect for relaxing between dives. Those who like the finer things in life can enjoy the jacuzzi on the sun deck or chill out in the Shisha bar, one of the unique features of this boat - a fantastic way to enjoy the evenings at sundown or just lie under the stars musing over your days diving. It is these little touches that make Nemo so special. The interior does not disappoint. A delicate blend of inlaid wood and custom made fabrics make the boat look and feel luxurious. When walking into the saloon and dining area one gets the feeling of space, a large open plan room separated by some comfortable seating. The dining area has two large tables where guests enjoy the freshly cooked buffet. The saloon has several tables and comfortable seating allowing guests to relax in the air conditioning. Whether it be watching DVD’s on the plasma screen, listening to music on the HI FI or enjoying a drink from the well stocked licensed bar there is something for everyone on this boat. All the cabins are en-suite with A/C throughout with individual controls and plenty of storage space.
The dive deck is spacious with individual crates under each station for storing torches and any spare kit. There is also a fresh water tank for camera housings and gear rinsing facilities on the large dive platform. Nitrox ia also available Why Nemo...
This is the first high standard boat to operate in the pristine waters of Djibouti - This combination of Egyptian built liveaboard and European management sets a new standard in this seldom dived corner of the Red Sea.
Itineraries...
October-February: The gathering of the whale sharks in the Bay of Tadjoura.
February-June: Djibouti Brothers Islands.
Trip cost includes the following:
Scheduled flights onboard Daallo Airlines from London Gatwick. Departing on Wednesday evening flying to Djibouti via Paris (you do not get off the plane).
The flight is 8 hours and arrives the following morning.
On arrival in Djibouti you are met by Nemo representatives and taken to the boat. You start diving on Thursday which will begin as a check dive.
You will spend 6 nights onboard the boat coming back into port on Tuesday night. Divers will do up to 3 dives a day, as well as snorkeling.
You will depart from the boat on Wednesday morning where you will start your Moucha Island excursion. You will be transferred over to Moucha Island for a 2 day 1 night extension. Guests will stay in traditional bungalows with Air conditioning and private bathroom. 1 dive is included in the cost of the excursion, any extra dives must be paid for locally (30 Euros per dive) (See our excursions more info and options).
Flights depart from Djibouti on Thursday evening and arrive back into Gatwick early Friday morning.
Tanks and weights are included in the cost, and all food and soft drinks. Nitrox is available on the boat and paid for locally. |
