Red Sea · Vessel profile

Freedom VIII

Five-cabin Umbi liveaboard for northern Red Sea mini-safaris, with eleven guest berths and a separate identity from Freedom III and IV.

Published operator: Umbi Sharks Bay [1]

Marketed for bookings

Research reviewed 2026-10-19.

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Published specifications

Vessel type: Dive liveaboard
Published status: Marketed for bookings
Length: 22 m [1]
Beam: 5.7 m [1]
Guests: 11 [1]
Guest cabins: 5 [1]
Speed: 12 kn [1]
Nitrox: Limited pre-loaded nitrox by arrangement; no on-board nitrox compressor [1]
Internet: Free Wi-Fi advertised [1]
Published home ports: Sharks Bay, Sharm El Sheikh

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Published research for Freedom VIII
Detail	Published information and source
Vessel name	Freedom VIII [1]
Region	Red Sea [1]
Advertised operating countries	Egypt [1]
Vessel type	Dive liveaboard [1]
Status	Marketed for bookings [1]
Operator	Umbi Sharks Bay [1]
Operator website	https://sharksbay.com/ [1]
Booking/enquiry page	https://sharksbay.com/red-sea-diving-safari-liveaboards-general-information/red-sea-safari-freedom-8-liveaboard/ [1]
Length (m)	22 [1]
Beam (m)	5.7 [1]
Cabins	5 [1]
Maximum guests	11 [1]
Cruising speed (knots)	12 [1]
Internet	Free Wi-Fi advertised [1]
Nitrox	Limited pre-loaded nitrox by arrangement; no on-board nitrox compressor [1]
Home/embarkation ports	Sharks Bay, Sharm El Sheikh [1]
Diving equipment	Two Bauer Mariner air compressors; 20 twelve-litre cylinders; one Zodiac. [1]
Guest facilities	Three cabins with private facilities and two twins sharing facilities; all cabins air-conditioned. [1]
Vessel photograph	Exterior image from the exact vessel page; HTTP GET and decoded dimensions verified and image visually inspected. Original image and credits retained. [1]