Inside the Egypt Sea Story tourist boat that sank in Red Sea
The diving trip departed from Porto Ghalib Port in Marsa Alam on Sunday and was supposed to return to the port of Hurghada on November 29.
But around 5.30am this morning, a member of crew raised the alarm and the coastguard was sent out to try track them down. It’s unclear what caused the four-deck motor yacht to sink, but local reports said a helicopter and naval units were involved in the frantic search.
The Egyptian Meteorological Authority warned on Saturday about turbulence and high waves on the Red Sea and advised against maritime activity for Sunday and Monday.
According to liveaboard.com, which books spaces on the vessel, the Sea Story sails around the Red Sea. It’s said to be able to accommodate as many as 32 passengers in its 18 air-conditioned and en-suite twin rooms. Among the facilities on board are a fully-equipped restaurant, honeymoon suites, flat-screen TV and sound system.
They offer several different trips, including the wrecks and “vibrant reeds” of the North Reefs, or the Deep South, which is best for “shark action and remote diving”. Its site states that trips start at £126 per day.
