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The 'Oriana' is one of our smaller capacity boats, taking a maximum of 14 divers in 7 twin cabins. The Oriana does not feature en-suite cabins, but she does have 3 bathrooms and 4 showers. The Oriana is air-conditioned through-out.

She was completely refitted recently and offers excellent value for money. Ideal for smaller groups.

The Oriana sails the Northern Red Sea, from Sharm El Sheikh, and offers week long safaris and mini-safaris to the sites of Abu Nuhas, Thistlegorm, Ras Mohammed and Straits of Tiran.

Oriana at sea - click images below to enlarge.
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This attractive 23m vessel was designed solely with Red Sea diving in mind. The Oriana was constructed in 2000 and recently underwent a complete refitting in dry-dock. The departs from Sharm el Sheikh, on a variety of northern Red Sea itineraries. She usually covers Shab Abu Nuhas, famous for four wrecks including the Giannis D cargo vessel, the Carnatic with her ancient cargo of wine, and the famous S.S Thistlegorm with her cargo of military supplies and steam locomotives. She also covers the Marine Parks of Ras Mohammed and the islands between Tiran and Gubal, as well as the Straits of Tiran.

Accommodation is in 7 twin air-conditioned cabins. The Oriana takes a maximum of 14 guests, and she is fitted with 3 toilets and 4 showers.

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Above: The lounge and dining area of the Oriana.
(click on images to enlarge).
Below: A twin cabin, and the spacious kit-up area of the dive deck on Oriana.
 Hyatt Boat front view      Hyatt Boat front view

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
ACCOMMODATION

M.Y. Oriana.
Length: 23m
Breadth: 6.6m
Number of decks: 3.
Engines: 1 x 420 hp Mercedes.
Generators: 2 x 65 KW Perkins.
Electricity: 220/24 volt supply.
Fresh water capacity: 10 tons
Fuel capacity: 7.5 tons.

Navigation, communication & safety:
GPS, Echo sounder, VHF radio, mobile telephone.
Safety equipment: Oxygen, DAN medical kit, life-raft, life jackets, fire extinguishers.

 - Capacity of 14 divers, in 7 twin cabins.
- Full air conditioning.
- 3 toilets & 4 showers with hot & cold water.
- Large Bar and dinning buffet area
- TV, video & CD music system
- mobile telephone.
- Two sundeck areas.

DIVING FACILITIES
- large kit-up area and dive platform.
- 40 x 12ltr ally cylinders.
- Compressors: 2 including NITROX compressor up to 40%.
- Zodiac tender with 55 HP outbound motor.
- DAN medical kit & emergency oxygen.

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