M/Y Thunderbird

M/Y Thunderbird shows the culmination of our many years of experience in safari boats with every detail designed to offer our guests the maximum in comfort and relaxation. Each spacious cabin has individually controlled air-conditioning and a private bathroom. The generous air-conditioned saloon and dining area has more than enough space for relaxing after the dive and sharing meal times. The captain and crew include a specially trained chef, who creates gourmet food with local and international flavours. Our experienced dive guides take care of all your diving needs, offering you the best of their long term experience and knowledge of the Red Sea.

Technical data

Built in: 11 / 2001, first trip 18.02.2002

Length overall: 33 m

Width: 7 m

Draught: 1,8 m

Guests cabins and bathes

6 x cabins with three beds, shower, toilet and air-conditioning

2 x cabins with two beds, shower, toilet and air-conditioning

Maximum 22 persons! For your own comfort we accommodate up to a maximum of 16 guests only!

Crew cabins and bathes

2 x single cabins for dive guides with seperate shower and toilet at the sundeck

1 x cabin for the captain at the sundeck

3 x crew cabins in the bows of the ship

1 x shower and toilet at the divingdeck

Guests areas

Saloon with buffets and sitting area

Television, DVD player, stereo, full air-conditioned

3 x sundecks, partly shaded

Safety on board

2 x life rafts, each for 25 persons

Fire alarm system

Fire extinguishers and First Aid Kit

3 x 50 litres oxygen and 2 x transportable oxygen cases from Dräger

Diving and more

2 x Bauer Mariner compressors

1 x DiveMix Nitrox membran system

12 and 15 litre alu tanks, 15 litre steel tanks, DIN valves

2 x zodiacs

Oxygen partial filling system

Engineering

2 x 600 hp MAN Diesel

2 x 45 KVA Kohler Super Silent generators

2 x desalination plant, capacity per unit 3000 litres per day

12000 litres Diesel tanks

8000 litres freshwater tanks