Bella Liveaboards Opens 2026 Season with New Website, New Boat and Expanded Red Sea Itineraries | Duikvaker 2026

Bella Liveaboards has officially opened bookings for its 2026 Red Sea liveaboard season, announcing a redesigned website, enhanced onboard inclusions, and the launch of a new liveaboard operating from Hurghada later this year.

With a continued focus on safety, comfort, and well-organised diving, Bella Liveaboards enters the new season with an expanded fleet and broader itinerary range across the Red Sea.

Fleet Ready for the 2026 Season

Ahead of the 2026 season, all Bella Liveaboards vessels have completed extensive off-season refits and safety inspections while in dry dock.

These scheduled refits include structural checks, system servicing, safety equipment upgrades, and interior renewals, ensuring each boat meets Bella’s operational standards before returning to service.

By carrying out this work during the off-season, Bella ensures its fleet begins the year fully prepared, well maintained, and ready to operate safely and reliably throughout the diving season.

A New Website Built Around the Diver

To support the new season, Bella Liveaboards has launched a completely redesigned website aimed at making trip planning clearer and more intuitive.

The updated platform features:

Clearer itinerary descriptions and updated boat pages
Improved navigation and booking flow
A new blog and resources section designed to help divers prepare with confidence

The blog includes practical guides such as packing advice, detailed articles on diving the SS Thistlegorm, and a comprehensive overview of liveaboard safety and how to choose a reputable operator.

For clubs and group organisers, a dedicated Groups & Charters section explains how Bella creates tailor-made itineraries for full-boat bookings, offering structured support from the first enquiry through to departure.

Free Nitrox for All Individual Bookings in 2026

As part of its ongoing investment in diver comfort and safety, Bella Liveaboards has confirmed that all individual bookings for 2026 now include free 12-litre Nitrox fills.

This upgrade applies across the fleet and is included at no additional cost.

New Liveaboard and Deep South Itineraries from Hurghada

One of the key developments for the 2026 season is the introduction of a new Bella Liveaboard operating from Hurghada.

This new vessel expands Bella’s itinerary portfolio to include some of the Red Sea’s most iconic offshore sites, with Deep South routes covering:

Elphinstone Reef
Daedalus Reef
The Brothers Islands
Extended southern itineraries combining multiple offshore locations

These trips are aimed at experienced divers seeking remote reefs, pelagic encounters, and classic southern Red Sea diving.

With the addition of Hurghada departures, Bella Liveaboards now offers both northern and southern Red Sea itineraries under the same operational and safety standards.

Meet Bella Liveaboards at Duikvaker 2026

Bella Liveaboards will be exhibiting at Duikvaker 2026 in Utrecht as part of the PADI Village.

Dates: 31 January – 1 February 2026

Visitors are invited to meet the team, explore the new website, discuss the 2026 schedule, and learn more about both Sharm El Sheikh and Hurghada-based itineraries.

Bella Liveaboards will also be present at:

EUDI Show, Bologna (20–22 February 2026)
GO Diving Show, Coventry (28 February – 1 March 2026)

Looking Ahead to 2026

With returning guests, dive clubs, and travel partners at the core of its growth, Bella Liveaboards continues to invest in fleet maintenance, structured safety procedures, and clear communication with divers.

The 2026 season represents a significant step forward, combining a fully refitted fleet, expanded Deep South itineraries from Hurghada, and improved online planning tools to support divers before and during their trips.

Bella Liveaboards & Pyramids Divers

Red Sea Diving Excellence, Refined Over Decades

Bella Liveaboards and Pyramids Divers represent one of the most established and trusted diving operations in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. Together, the two brands deliver a seamless ecosystem of land-based and liveaboard diving, built on decades of operational experience, rigorous safety standards, and a clear commitment to quality, comfort, and reliability.

Operating from the heart of the Red Sea, the group serves international recreational divers, dive clubs, instructors, and travel partners seeking professionally run dive experiences across one of the world’s most iconic marine destinations.

Bella Liveaboards

Bella Liveaboards is a boutique fleet of premium dive safari vessels operating year-round from Sharm El Sheikh. The fleet currently includes Bella 2, Bella 3, and M/Y Eriny, each designed to balance comfort, safety, and efficient diving operations while maintaining a relaxed, small-group atmosphere.

Unlike large high-capacity vessels, Bella Liveaboards focuses on moderate guest numbers, allowing for smoother logistics, attentive service, and a more personal onboard experience. All vessels are purpose-built or extensively refitted for Red Sea conditions and undergo regular dry-dock maintenance, safety inspections, and operational audits.

Core Strengths

Professionally crewed vessels with experienced Red Sea dive guides
Well-equipped dive decks with camera tables, storage, and zodiac support
Clearly structured itineraries designed around weather, safety, and diver experience
Consistent service standards across the fleet
Flexible charter and group options for clubs, schools, and tour operators

Itineraries

Bella Liveaboards offers a carefully curated range of itineraries departing from Sharm El Sheikh, including:

Northern Wrecks and Reefs
Ras Mohammed and Tiran
Thistlegorm and Abu Nuhas
Mini safari programs for shorter stays
Extended routes including the Brothers Islands on selected vessels

Each itinerary is designed to maximize dive quality while maintaining realistic schedules and safe operating margins.

Pyramids Divers

Pyramids Divers is an established PADI dive centre based in Sharm El Sheikh, serving as both a stand-alone diving operation and a key feeder for Bella Liveaboards. With a long-standing reputation for professionalism and safety, Pyramids Divers caters to recreational divers of all experience levels, from beginners to advanced certified divers.

The dive centre works closely with major hotels and resorts in the area and offers daily boat diving, shore diving, training courses, and private guiding. Its role within the group ensures a consistent guest journey, from first dives in the Red Sea to advanced liveaboard safaris.

Services Include

PADI recreational courses from entry-level to advanced
Guided fun diving and specialty dives
Small group and private diving options
Professional equipment rental and logistics
Direct progression from local diving to liveaboard safaris

Safety, Standards, and Operations

Safety is central to both brands’ operational philosophy. Bella Liveaboards and Pyramids Divers adhere to established maritime and diving regulations and apply conservative decision-making at every level of operation.

This includes:

Regular vessel maintenance and dry-dock schedules
Comprehensive safety briefings and emergency procedures
Oxygen, first aid, and communication equipment onboard
Trained crews and certified dive professionals
Clear diver experience requirements for itineraries and sites

The result is a reputation for reliability that has earned long-term trust from guests, instructors, and international travel partners.

A Unified Guest Experience

What distinguishes Bella Liveaboards and Pyramids Divers is the integration between land-based and liveaboard operations. Guests are supported by one team, one standard of service, and one operational philosophy throughout their diving journey.

For partners and agents, this creates:

Streamlined communication and booking processes
Reliable scheduling and realistic itineraries
Consistent guest satisfaction and repeat business
Scalable solutions for individuals, groups, and charters

Positioning

Bella Liveaboards and Pyramids Divers are positioned for divers who value:

Professional operations over volume
Comfort without excess
Safety without compromise
Authentic Red Sea diving, delivered with care and experience

The group continues to evolve with a clear focus on quality, long-term partnerships, and sustainable growth within the Red Sea diving market