Destination: Djibouti
Djibouti (7-14 Nights) | From $198++/night
MY Lucy Quick Pitch
M/Y Lucy is a 37 meters mono hull luxury dive safari boat (live-aboard) designed for a maximum level of comfort for the seasoned scuba diver who appreciates diving within a high standard and secure environment.
Why You'll Like MY Lucy
- Unparalleled luxury and comfort
- Full board accommodation
- Nitrox available
- Free Wifi
- The only liveaboard organizing trip to the Seven Brothers Islands
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Dive Overview
Djibouti, an often-overlooked destination in the Horn of Africa, offers a unique and pristine diving experience along its Red Sea and Gulf of Aden coastlines. This well-kept secret is a haven for those seeking untouched underwater landscapes. Djibouti's strategic location at the meeting point of the African and Arabian tectonic plates results in a remarkable diversity of marine life, making it a standout for diving enthusiasts. The opportunity to swim with whale sharks in the Gulf of Tadjoura is also a highlight, providing an unparalleled encounter with the world's largest fish. Beneath the surface, divers can explore underwater canyons, volcanic formations, and submerged caves, all enhanced by exceptional visibility that often surpasses 20 meters.
Accommodations
Types of Cabins, Amenities, and Photos
MY Lucy Accommodation Overview
Lucy sleeps up to 20 guests in 10 double cabins with individual air conditioning, small fridge, private shower, and toilet. Bath towel and bathrobe provided to each diver.
General Facilities
MY Lucy Boat Features
- Sundeck
- Cinema lounge
- Bar
- Multimedia station
- WiFi
MY Lucy Dive Facilities
- Nitrox (Bauer 32%)
- PADI diving courses
- Spacious dive deck
- Charging points for camera & batteries
- Equipment rental
- Zodiacs: 2 x 7m & 8m, Yamaha 115hp each
- 30 x 12 l ALU tanks DIN/INT; 5 x 15 l ALU tanks DIN/INT
- Dive guides
Food & Drinks Aboard MY Lucy
A superb three-course meal is served to guests in a fresh and contemporary designed dining room.
MY Lucy Liveaboard Deck Plan
Schedule, Rates & Availability
MY Lucy Schedule & Rates
The prices shown below are per person in USD. The pricing at the time of booking may vary depending on the latest EUR/USD exchange rate.
[See also: Inclusions & Exclusions]
Inclusions
- Full board cruise (the service starts with onboard welcome and dinner the day before the beginning of the cruise and ends when returning to the marina with breakfast on last day.)
- Diving
- Dive guide
- Night dives
- Drinking water, tea, coffee, and soft drinks
- Transfers to/from the boat
Exclusions
- Djibouti Visa fees
- Supplement for 2 double cabins in main deck 50 Euro a week/person
- Supplement for single cabin 800 Euro.
- Nitrox 50 Euro a week and 5 Euro a dive. (To be paid on site)
- Equipment rental (to be paid on site)
- Tank 15 L. 45 Euro a week (to be paid on site)
- Alcoholic drinks, espresso (to be paid on site)
- Complimentary tips for the crew usually 45 Euro/pax or more
RATES & AVAILABILITY
For more information on other departure dates, rates, and on availability email us at info@bluewaterdivetravel.com or call us at +1-310-915-6677 and we will gladly help you plan your dream dive vacation!
Dive Information & Destinations
Djibouti Dive Overview
Djibouti is far from the beaten track for most scuba divers but if it is whale sharks you want to see, there is no place better. Whilst most whale shark encounters are close to shore, we stingily recommend a liveaboard here so you can escape the crowds of day boat snorkelers and focus on these stunning plankton-eating sharks. There is no doubt as to what the main attraction is here. Each and every year whale sharks cruise into Djibouti's waters, stopping off on their annual migrations.
Djibouti Seven Brothers Itinerary
- Saturday: arrival in Djibouti City in the afternoon and transfer to M/Y Lucy.
- Sunday: check dive at MOUSHA ISLAND, second dive: Obock night cruise to Seven Brothers.
- Monday: 3 dives at Seven Brothers
- Chinese Garden, Boeing East, night dive on the big Island.
- Tuesday: 3 dives at Seven Brothers
- The South Island, the East Island, Japanese garden.
- Wednesday: 3 dives Seven Brothers
- 2 dives at White Lady wreck, night dive on the big Island
- Thursday: 3 dives Seven Brothers
- The South Island, The Arch of Tolka, and the Round Island
- Friday: Boeing West, Les Marches d’Obock
- Saturday: breakfast on board; transfer to the airport or to your excursion tour such Lac Assal, lowest point in Africa (-155meters) with a luxury coach featuring climate control, DVD, Wi-Fi, toilet etc.
Djibouti Seven Brothers/Tadjourah Itinerary
- Saturday: arrival in Djibouti City in the afternoon transfer to M/Y Lucy.
- Sunday: check dive at MOUSHA ISLAND, second dive at Obock, night navigation to Seven Brothers.
- Monday: 3 dives Seven Brothers
- Chinese Garden, The Boeing, The Arch of Tolka.
- Tuesday: 3 dives at Seven Brothers
- The south island, The east Island, Japanese garden.
- Wednesday: 2 dives at Seven Brothers
- The South Island, The Round Island, then cruise to Obock and 3rd dive. Cruise to Ras Koralie.
- Thursday: Depending on the presence of whale sharks, diving or snorkeling with them in Ras Korali area,
- Friday: Depending on the presence of whale sharks, diving or snorkeling with them in Ras Korali area. Saturday: Breakfast on board, transfer to the airport or to your excursion tour such Lac Assal, lowest point in Africa (-155meters) with a luxury coach featuring climate control, DVD, Wi-Fi, toilet etc.
Djibouti Tadjourah Special Whale Sharks
From mid-October to February, plankton ‘blooms’ develop in an enclosed bay named The Gulf of Tadjourah near Djibouti City. Although whale sharks can be seen throughout the year, encounters are especially common from October to February. The plankton-rich waters of Djibouti attract many of the great pelagic species. Recent research has recognized the particular importance of the bay in the development of juvenile whale sharks, which stay within the safe confines of Djibouti’s coastline. The rich feeding grounds that make up Djibouti’s coastal waters attract a range of other different species, alongside manta rays, beaked and pilot whales. Additionally, most species of dolphin are represented in great numbers off Djibouti’s coast, and are often seen ‘running’ the bow wave of boats. Grey and nurse sharks are the most commonly encountered species, whilst both tiger and hammerhead sharks have occasionally been seen. This itinerary is absolutely recommended besides the divers to snorkelers and free divers.
- Saturday: arrival in Djibouti City in the afternoon transfer to M/Y Lucy.
- Sunday: check dive at MOUSHA ISLAND, second dive at FAON wreck, overnight at Mousha islands
- Monday: first dive in RAS EIRO, snorkeling with whale sharks, second dive at ILE DU REQUINS, night dive and overnight in Ras Eiro
- Tuesday: first dive at THE DOM, snorkeling with whale sharks, second dive at BAIE DES ETOILES, overnight at la Baie de l’Etoile
- Wednesday: first dive at LA VIERGE ROUGE, second dive at THE CRACK, snorkeling with whale sharks, la Baie de l’Etoile
- Thursday: first dive at SEC DE LA PASSE, second dive at LE BOULEVARD DU CECAP, snorkeling with whale sharks, overnight at Ras Korali
- Friday: snorkeling with whale sharks, second dive at FAON wreck, night in Djibouti Bay, with a visit of the city
- Saturday: breakfast on board, transfer to the airport or to your excursion tour such Lac Assal, lowest point in Africa (-155meters) with a luxury coach featuring climate control, DVD, Wi-Fi, toilet etc.
Other Information
Boat Specifications
- Length: 37 meters
- Width: 7.5 meters
- Engine(s): 2 CUMMINS 700 HP engines
- Generator(s): 2 generators of 80 KW each
- Compressor(s): 3 compressors 2600 l/min - NITROX
- Cruising speed: 12 knots
- Zodiac/RIB: 2 fiberglass boat with a 115 HP Yamaha engine each. One is 8 meters long, the second 7 meters.
- Watermaker: 8,000L per day
- Maximum guests: 20
- Number of cabins: 10
- Diving: 30 x 12 litres + 5 x 15 litres, aluminium tanks, double exit, 400 kg of lead weight
- Emergency equipment: Oxygen, first aid kit, defibrillator, Life jackets, VHF, SAT Phone, 2 life raft
Practical Information
- Time Zone: UTC+3
- Local Currency: Sudanese Pound (SDG)
- Language Spoken: Arabic, Italian, French, and English
- Electricity: 220 volt
- Payment Onboard: Cash & Credit Cards (Visa & MasterCard)
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