Elegante Liveaboard, Djibouti
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8.1 Very good
- from € 171 / day
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“We had the chance to swim with whale sharks while snorkelling AND diving which will remain quite a great memory. ”
Highlights
The beautiful Elegante is a traditional wooden schooner offering diving trips in Djibouti from November - January each year. During this special time of the year, the seas are full of plankton-rich nutrients, and whale sharks stop off in Djibouti as part of their annual migration to feed in these waters. Besides whale sharks, divers may also encounter manta rays and diving spectacular reefs and wrecks far from the Red Sea crowds.
Topside, the Elegante caters to just 14 guests in 7 cabins. Each cabin features double or twin beds, private bathrooms, and AC. Communal areas include the indoor lounge with an entertainment area, and a covered outdoor lounge and dining area, a great place to relax and enjoy the sea breeze and amazing views.
Join the Elegante liveaboard for a fantastic diving trip in Djibouti. Book online today to reserve your space.
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Included: VAT, Airport Transfer, Drinking Water, Tea & Coffee, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Diving Package, Beach Towels, Cabin Towels.
Required Extras: Fuel Surcharge (40 EUR), Visas and Fees (100 EUR per trip).
Optional Extras: Dive Insurance, Gratuities, Alcoholic Beverages, Soft drinks, Rental Gear, Scuba Diving Courses, Snorkel Gear.
Book now, pay later: You can easily place your booking online. We will then hold the spaces for you and you can confirm with a payment later.
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Elegante Reviews
- 8.1 Very good
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Vessel
7.4
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Crew
8.6
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Food
9.4
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Diving
7.0
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Value
8.1
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- 5.6 Review score
- Halis A
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Germany
Not overcrowded with tourists, well suited for explorers
The team is very friendly and very helpful. We had great weather in November with a water temperature of 30 degrees. We were even able to watch 5 sharks together one evening. It was very difficult to find any during the day, but we were lucky twice, even if it was for a very short moment. After all, they are wild animals and are not tied to one place. On board the understanding of hygiene is different, as almost all of the course participants with stomach problems discovered. So be sure to take your medicine with you when traveling.
- Recommended for
- whale shark. intact underwater world and corals. species-rich.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Simon H
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France
A unique experience
We spent an incredible week on the Elegante. The crew was adorable and we really had fun with them. The food was delicious (quality and quantity) with various menus. Dives were various as well and the underwater life there is rich (many pods, big fishes, turtles, rays, dolphins...). We had the chance to swim with whale sharks while snorkelling AND diving which will remain quite a great memory. We also really appreciated the vintage style of the boat which contrasts with the now usual big white yachts. We definitely want to come back to discover sudanese waters ! Thanks for these precious moments. Marine & Simon
- Recommended for
- Dives, Kindness of the crew and whale sharks
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- 8.8 Fabulous
- Yuchen W
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Canada
Great liveaboard for swimming with whale sharks
We had basically a private liveboard for just 3 people (myself solo and another couple). The crew was very friendly and catered to all our needs, especially with regards to the delicious food! Often for dinner we'd eat whatever fish we freshly caught during the day. The highlight of the trip was swimming with whale sharks. We didn't consistently find them everyday, but on one day we had two excursions where we encountered 10+ whale sharks feeding. The experience was incredible, especially during the week, when there weren't any day boats from Djibouti City and we were able to enjoy these magical animals alone. The diving itself was also good and its tranquility balanced out the tiring effort of swimming with whale sharks. There were lots of colourful fish and coral, but it did get a little repetitive after a while, although I suppose that's because the focus was staying at the best spots where whale sharks feed. Overall, highly recommended trip especially if you're looking for a good value-for-money liveboard for whale sharks.
- Recommended for
- whale sharks, food, crew friendliness
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- 6.8 Review score
- Petter Kvinge T
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Norway
Great whale sharks
Whale sharks
- Recommended for
- Whale sharks, guitar sharks, healthy corals
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- 8.8 Fabulous
- Dieter V
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Belgium
World class whale shark experience
Great diving on unspoiled reefs. We've been lucky to find whale shark on every attempt, thanks to the amazing crew who were very experienced in finding them. Apart from the the whale sharks, we've seen turtles, rays (including manta ray), an much much more. Good food, relaxed atmosphere, and truly astonishing encounters with the whale sharks.
- Recommended for
- Whale sharks, Unspoiled coral reefs, great helpful crew
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- 6.0 Review score
- Helle Bro S
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Denmark
Great atmosphere on a lovely boat with good dives.
The giant groupers at 'Passe Ghoubet' and to manage the strong currents same place. Whale sharks while diving
- Recommended for
- Diving the strait 'Passe Ghoubet', Good company of the co-divers, Warm weather and sunshine.
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- 7.6 Good
- Ignas U
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Lithuania
Very nice
Friendly crew, relaxed atmosphere
- Recommended for
- scienery, sun, relaxation
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- 8.4 Very good
- Jente G
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Netherlands
Very nice boat and great crew!
Whalesharks, beautiful coral (very untouched) and the boat is very nice. Somehow the staff on the boat wasn't aware that we were renting equipment, which resulted in poor fitting fins for me (had to wear three pairs of socks to make them fit). Not the staff's fault but somewhere in communication it went wrong... The equipment itself is quite pricy for the quality, I even had one dive where one of my hoses exploded so I had to share a tank with the dive master...
- Recommended for
- Beautiful dives, helpful staff and comfortable boat
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- 8.8 Fabulous
- Werner B
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Austria
Ich habe mir gleich mehrere Träume erfüllt. Eine 2. Tour zu anderen Plätzen in diesem Gebiet ist von großem Interesse
WALHAIE, GITTARENHAI, MOBULAS, TOLLE Unterwasserlandschaften
- Recommended for
- Die Tauchpläze. Die Mannschaft. Harmonische Teilnehmer.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Rudolf H
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Germany
Begegnung mit Walhaien
An Bord herrscht eine herzliche, familiäre und fröhliche Atmosphäre. Wir wurden mit absolut leckerem und abwechslungsreichen Essen verwöhnt. Der Kapitän versteht meisterhaft sein Handwerk. Seine Gelassenheit und Ruhe ist wohltuend. Unser Tauchguide Alice: Noch nie zuvor haben wir einen Tauchguide mit langjähriger Berufserfahrung gesehen, der immer noch mit solch großer Freude und Begeisterung mehrmals täglich tauchen geht. Ihr Unterwassergesang wird uns immer in Erinnerung bleiben. Wir kamen wegen der Walhaie und wurden von der Vielfalt an Groß- und Kleinfischen unter Wasser überrascht. Wer tauchen pur ohne Massentourismus sucht, ist hier absolut richtig! Wir kommen gerne wieder!
- Recommended for
- Tauchspots. Essen, Freundlichkeit und Service. Tauchguide Alice 🫶.
