Red Sea Explorer Liveaboard, Egypt
Red Sea Explorer is a 43-metre liveaboard designed for diving safaris across the Egyptian Red Sea. Built with a fully steel structure, the vessel combines dedicated dive facilities, spacious outdoor areas, and onboard accommodation for multi-day itineraries.
Boat Interior
The interior includes a fully air-conditioned salon with a bar, lounge seating, library, fish identification books, televisions for briefings, and refrigerated drinks storage. A buffet-style restaurant serves meals throughout the safari, while four sun decks with partial shading provide additional outdoor areas with sun loungers.
Cabin Types
Accommodation is arranged across 12 cabins, each equipped with individually controlled air conditioning, minibar, safe, TV, private bathroom, and large windows.
Superior Lower Deck Cabin
Four Superior Lower Deck Cabins are equipped with twin beds, panoramic windows, air conditioning, mini fridge, sofa, table, safe, bathrobes, towels, and en-suite bathroom facilities.
Superior Upper Deck Cabin
Four Superior Upper Deck Cabins feature panoramic windows, double and single beds, air conditioning, minibar, safe, and en-suite bathroom facilities.
Master Cabin
Three Master Cabins are located on the main deck and offer panoramic windows, double and single beds, en-suite bathrooms with shower and WC, air conditioning, minibar, safe, and TV. The Twin Bed Master Cabin does not include a sofa or table.
Royal Suite
Located on the upper deck, the Royal Suite features a king-size bed, seating area, rain shower, TV, minibar with first fill included, Nespresso coffee machine, panoramic views, and a private covered terrace with direct access to the sun deck.
Dive Deck
The spacious dive deck and platform are equipped with warm freshwater showers, rinse tanks, a WC, oxygen supply, and storage space for dive equipment. Diving operations are conducted either directly from the platform or from two 6.5-metre support RIBs powered by Yamaha 4-stroke engines.
Standard diving equipment includes 12-litre aluminium tanks with DIN valves and INT adaptors. Fifteen-litre steel tanks and side mount tanks are available on request.
The vessel is equipped with the ENOS emergency navigation and rescue system for diver tracking and positioning.
Safety and Navigation
Red Sea Explorer is constructed entirely from steel, including the superstructure. Safety equipment onboard includes life rafts, personal life jackets in every cabin, lifebuoys, emergency signals, fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, CCTV surveillance, oxygen supply, AED, and a comprehensive first aid kit.
Navigation and communication systems include radar, sonar, AIS, GPS, EPIRB, SART, digital nautical charts, VHF and marine radio, satellite phone, and emergency beacons.
Nightly vessel watch with electronic monitoring is conducted onboard. Two support RIBs equipped with 100 HP engines are available for diver assistance and rapid response.
Non-diving Activities
Guests can relax across four sun decks with partial shading, outdoor seating areas, and lounge spaces throughout the vessel.
Depending on the route and dive site regulations, snorkelling may also be possible after consultation with the dive guide.
On the final evening before disembarkation, guests may go ashore while the vessel remains moored at the pier.
Itineraries
Routes operated by the vessel include North & Wrecks, North & Tiran, North & Brothers, Brothers, Daedalus and Elphinstone, St. John’s, Daedalus and Fury Shoal, Daedalus, Zabargad and Rocky Island, Ras Mohamed, Tiran and Dahab, Brother Islands, and Deep South & Elba Reef itineraries.
Northern routes include dive sites such as SS Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas, Rosalie Moller, Ras Mohamed, and the Strait of Tiran. These itineraries include wreck dives, reef dives, canyons, and coral formations, with marine life such as turtles, barracudas, moray eels, jackfish, lionfish, anthias, and fusiliers.
Southern and offshore itineraries visit Brothers, Daedalus, Elphinstone, Fury Shoals, Rocky Island, Zabargad, and St. John’s. Dive sites include coral gardens, caves, steep walls, plateaus, and reef formations where hammerhead sharks, thresher sharks, oceanic whitetip sharks, dolphins, napoleon wrasses, turtles, and grey reef sharks may be encountered.
The Deep South & Elba Reef route also includes dives around Elba Reef near the Sudanese border, alongside sites such as Abu Dabab, Rocky Island, Zabargad, Fury Shoals, and St. John’s.
When to Go
The Egyptian Red Sea offers diving conditions throughout the year, with water temperatures generally ranging from 21–26°C during winter months and 25–29°C during summer and autumn. Offshore reef systems such as Brothers, Daedalus, Elphinstone, and Rocky Island may experience stronger currents.
Boat for Photographers
The vessel features a large camera table and freshwater rinse sinks for underwater camera equipment. Very large camera systems and housings are recommended to be stored inside guest cabins
Cabins
Superior Cabin
Superior Cabin
Superior Cabin
Deck:Lower Deck
Bedding:Twin Beds
Max occupancy:2 Guests
Number of Cabins:4 Cabins
Ensuite Bathroom: Yes
Aircon: Yes
- Wall Fan
- Lockable Storage
- Towels
- Bathrobe
- Toiletries
Cabins with panoramic windows, single beds, bathroom with shower and toilet (including 1 family cabin for 2 adults and 1 child with a 3rd bed as a sofa bed). Children are allowed on board from 15 years and older (due to safety reasons). Superior lower deck cabins are equipped with two single beds, air conditioning, TV, large windows, safe, mini fridge, sofa, table, bathroom with shower and toilet, bathrobes, towels
Master Cabin
Master Cabin
Master Cabin
Deck:Main Deck
Bedding:Double Bed
Max occupancy:2 Guests
Number of Cabins:3 Cabins
Ensuite Bathroom: Yes
Aircon: Yes
- Towels
- Bathrobe
- Toiletries
Cabins with large windows, double and single beds, bathroom with shower and toilet. Three master suites are located on the main deck of the ship and also have a small refrigerator, sofa, and table
Superior Cabin
Superior Cabin
Superior Cabin
Deck:Upper Deck
Bedding:Double Bed or Twin Bed
Max occupancy:2 Guests
Number of Cabins:4 Cabins
Ensuite Bathroom: Yes
Aircon: Yes
- Towels
- Hairdryer
- Toiletries
Superior upper deck with large windows, two cabins with double beds and two cabins with single beds, bathroom with shower and toilet
Royal Suite
Royal Suite
Royal Suite
Deck:Upper Deck
Bedding:Double Bed
Max occupancy:2 Guests
Number of Cabins:1 Cabin
Ensuite Bathroom: Yes
Aircon: Yes
- TV in Cabins
- Lockable Storage
- Towels
- Hairdryer
- Toiletries
Approx. 170 ° panoramic view, king size bed, rain shower, toilet, and private terrace, and nearby sundeck. Located on the upper deck of the ship, the Royal Suite or "the real big one" offers the plus ultra of space and comfort. The suite is equipped with a large king size double bed, spacious seating area, rain shower, TV, minibar (first filling included), Nespresso coffee machine, and many other amenities in addition to two nearby french balconies, a private terrace
Boat Specification
Dive Facilities
- Warm Water Showers
- Compressors
- Tenders for Diving
- Dive Deck
- DIN Adaptors
- Personal Storage Space
Boat navigation & safety
Full safety
Food & Drinks
- Dietary Restrictions
- Buffet Style
- Alcoholic Beverages and Spirits
- Hot & Cold Soft Drinks
- Snacks All Day
Onboard Facilities
- Audio & Video Entertainment
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Sun Deck
- Sun Loungers
- Indoor Saloon
- Bar
- Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly
Photographer Facilities
- Separate Rinsing Tanks for U/W Camera
- Camera Table
- Special Storage for U/W Camera
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Red Sea Explorer Liveaboard Itineraries
Brother, Daedalus, Elphinstone (7 nights) (Port Ghalib-Port Ghalib)
Included
- 7 nights accommodation
- 6 days of diving (3-4 dives per day; 2 dives on the last day)
- Full board
- Soft drinks, water, tea and coffee
- 12 l tanks and weights
- Dive guide
- Nitrox (for certified Nitrox divers)
- Scheduled group transfer nearest airport - boat - nearest airport
- Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)
Obligatory surcharges
- Local fees - 280 (290 in 2027) EUR per person (to be paid on board)
Extra cost
- International flights
- Visa
- Private transfer
- Equipment rental
- 15 l tanks rental
- Alcoholic beverages, canned soft drinks
- Crew gratuities
- Travel insurance
Program
Day 1:
Meet & greet at the airport. Group transfer to the port. Onboarding, meeting the crew & briefing.
Days 2-6:
Departing & check dive. Safari according to the planned route.
Day 7:
2 dives on the last day. Return to the port.
Day 8:
Check-out from the yacht, group transfer to the airport.
Routes can be affected by adverse weather conditions and unforeseen events, force majeure or other similar reasons (Please note, that night dives are not available in Marine Parks)
Dive sites you’ll see
Daedalus, Zabargad, Rocky Island (7 nights) (Port Ghalib-Port Ghalib)
Included
- 7 nights accommodation
- 6 days of diving (3-4 dives per day; 2 dives on the last day)
- Full board
- Soft drinks, water, tea and coffee
- 12 l tanks and weights
- Dive guide
- Nitrox (for certified Nitrox divers)
- Scheduled group transfer nearest airport - boat - nearest airport
- Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)
Obligatory surcharges
- Local fees - 280 (290 in 2027) EUR per person (to be paid on board)
Extra cost
- International flights
- Visa
- Private transfer
- Equipment rental
- 15 l tanks rental
- Alcoholic beverages, canned soft drinks
- Crew gratuities
- Travel insurance
Program
Day 1:
Meet & greet at the airport. Group transfer to the port. Onboarding, meeting the crew & briefing.
Days 2-6:
Departing & check dive. Safari according to the planned route.
Day 7:
2 dives on the last day. Return to the port.
Day 8:
Check-out from the yacht, group transfer to the airport.
Routes can be affected by adverse weather conditions and unforeseen events, force majeure or other similar reasons (Please note, that night dives are not available in Marine Parks)
Dive sites you’ll see
St. John's (7 nights) (Port Ghalib-Port Ghalib)
Included
- 7 nights accommodation
- 6 days of diving (3-4 dives per day; 2 dives on the last day)
- Full board
- Soft drinks, water, tea and coffee
- 12 l tanks and weights
- Dive guide
- Nitrox (for certified Nitrox divers)
- Scheduled group transfer nearest airport - boat - nearest airport
- Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)
Obligatory surcharges
- Local fees - 280 (290 in 2027) EUR per person (to be paid on board)
Extra cost
- International flights
- Visa
- Private transfer
- Equipment rental
- 15 l tanks rental
- Alcoholic beverages, canned soft drinks
- Crew gratuities
- Travel insurance
Program
Day 1:
Meet & greet at the airport. Group transfer to the port. Onboarding, meeting the crew & briefing.
Days 2-6:
Departing & check dive. Safari according to the planned route.
Day 7:
2 dives on the last day. Return to the port. The crew hosts a sunset cocktail party at 17:30 followed by dinner ashore.
Day 8:
Check-out from the yacht, group transfer to the airport.
Routes can be affected by adverse weather conditions and unforeseen events, force majeure or other similar reasons
Dive sites you’ll see
Daedalus & Fury Shoal (7 nights) (Port Ghalib-Port Ghalib)
Included
- 7 nights accommodation
- 6 days of diving (3-4 dives per day; 2 dives on the last day)
- Full board
- Soft drinks, water, tea and coffee
- 12 l tanks and weights
- Dive guide
- Nitrox (for certified Nitrox divers)
- Scheduled group transfer nearest airport - boat - nearest airport
- Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)
Obligatory surcharges
- Local fees - 280 (290 in 2027) EUR per person (to be paid on board)
Extra cost
- International flights
- Visa
- Private transfer
- Equipment rental
- 15 l tanks rental
- Alcoholic beverages, canned soft drinks
- Crew gratuities
- Travel insurance
Program
Day 1:
Meet & greet at the airport. Group transfer to the port. Onboarding, meeting the crew & briefing.
Days 2-6:
Departing & check dive. Safari according to the planned route.
Day 7:
2 dives on the last day. Return to the port.
Day 8:
Check-out from the yacht, group transfer to the airport.
Routes can be affected by adverse weather conditions and unforeseen events, force majeure or other similar reasons (Please note, that night dives are not available in Marine Parks)
Dive sites you’ll see
North & Wrecks (7 nights) (Hurghada-Hurghada)
Included
- 7 nights accommodation
- 6 days of diving (3-4 dives per day; 2 dives on the last day)
- Full board
- Soft drinks, water, tea and coffee
- 12 l tanks and weights
- Dive guide
- Nitrox (for certified Nitrox divers)
- Scheduled group transfer nearest airport - boat - nearest airport
- Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)
Obligatory surcharges
- Local fees - 280 (290 in 2027) EUR per person (to be paid on board)
Extra cost
- International flights
- Visa
- Private transfer
- Equipment rental
- 15 l tanks rental
- Alcoholic beverages, canned soft drinks
- Crew gratuities
- Travel insurance
Program
Day 1:
Meet & greet at the airport. Group transfer to the port. Onboarding, meeting the crew & briefing.
Days 2-6:
Departing & check dive. Safari according to the planned route.
Day 7:
2 dives on the last day. Return to the port.
Day 8:
Check-out from the yacht, group transfer to the airport.
Routes can be affected by adverse weather conditions and unforeseen events, force majeure or other similar reasons (Please note, that night dives are not available in Marine Parks)
Dive sites you’ll see
North & Tiran (7 nights) (Hurghada-Hurghada)
Included
- 7 nights accommodation
- 6 days of diving (3-4 dives per day; 2 dives on the last day)
- Full board
- Soft drinks, water, tea and coffee
- 12 l tanks and weights
- Dive guide
- Nitrox (for certified Nitrox divers)
- Scheduled group transfer nearest airport - boat - nearest airport
- Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)
Obligatory surcharges
- Local fees - 280 (290 in 2027) EUR per person (to be paid on board)
Extra cost
- International flights
- Visa
- Private transfer
- Equipment rental
- 15 l tanks rental
- Alcoholic beverages, canned soft drinks
- Crew gratuities
- Travel insurance
Program
Day 1:
Meet & greet at the airport. Group transfer to the port. Onboarding, meeting the crew & briefing.
Days 2-6:
Departing & check dive. Safari according to the planned route.
Day 7:
2 dives on the last day. Return to the port.
Day 8:
Check-out from the yacht, group transfer to the airport.
Routes can be affected by adverse weather conditions and unforeseen events, force majeure or other similar reasons (Please note, that night dives are not available in Marine Parks)
Dive sites you’ll see
North & Brothers (7 nights) (Hurghada-Port Ghalib)
Included
- 7 nights accommodation
- 6 days of diving (3-4 dives per day; 2 dives on the last day)
- Full board
- Soft drinks, water, tea and coffee
- 12 l tanks and weights
- Dive guide
- Nitrox (for certified Nitrox divers)
- Scheduled group transfer nearest airport - boat - nearest airport
- Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)
Obligatory surcharges
- Local fees - 280 (290 in 2027) EUR per person (to be paid on board)
Extra cost
- International flights
- Visa
- Private transfer
- Equipment rental
- 15 l tanks rental
- Alcoholic beverages, canned soft drinks
- Crew gratuities
- Travel insurance
Program
Day 1:
Meet & greet at the airport. Group transfer to the port. Onboarding, meeting the crew & briefing.
Days 2-6:
Departing & check dive. Safari according to the planned route.
Day 7:
2 dives on the last day. Return to the port.
Day 8:
Check-out from the yacht, group transfer to the airport.
Routes can be affected by adverse weather conditions and unforeseen events, force majeure or other similar reasons (Please note, that night dives are not available in Marine Parks)
Dive sites you’ll see
St. Johns, Zabargad, Rocky (7 nights) (Port Ghalib-Port Ghalib)
Included
- 7 nights accommodation
- 6 days of diving (3-4 dives per day; 2 dives on the last day)
- Full board
- Soft drinks, water, tea and coffee
- 12 l tanks and weights
- Dive guide
- Nitrox (for certified Nitrox divers)
- Scheduled group transfer nearest airport - boat - nearest airport
- Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)
Obligatory surcharges
- Local fees - 280 (290 in 2027) EUR per person (to be paid on board)
Extra cost
- International flights
- Visa
- Private transfer
- Equipment rental
- 15 l tanks rental
- Alcoholic beverages, canned soft drinks
- Crew gratuities
- Travel insurance
Program
Day 1:
Meet & greet at the airport. Group transfer to the port. Onboarding, meeting the crew & briefing.
Days 2-6:
Departing & check dive. Safari according to the planned route.
Day 7:
2 dives on the last day. Return to the port.
Day 8:
Check-out from the yacht, group transfer to the airport.
Routes can be affected by adverse weather conditions and unforeseen events, force majeure or other similar reasons (Please note, that night dives are not available in Marine Parks)
Dive sites you’ll see
North & Brothers (7 nights) (Port Ghalib-Hurghada)
Included
- 7 nights accommodation
- 6 days of diving (3-4 dives per day; 2 dives on the last day)
- Full board
- Soft drinks, water, tea and coffee
- 12 l tanks and weights
- Dive guide
- Nitrox (for certified Nitrox divers)
- Scheduled group transfer nearest airport - boat - nearest airport
- Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)
Obligatory surcharges
- Local fees - 280 (290 in 2027) EUR per person (to be paid on board)
Extra cost
- International flights
- Visa
- Private transfer
- Equipment rental
- 15 l tanks rental
- Alcoholic beverages, canned soft drinks
- Crew gratuities
- Travel insurance
Program
Day 1:
Meet & greet at the airport. Group transfer to the port. Onboarding, meeting the crew & briefing.
Days 2-6:
Departing & check dive. Safari according to the planned route.
Day 7:
2 dives on the last day. Return to the port.
Day 8:
Check-out from the yacht, group transfer to the airport.
Routes can be affected by adverse weather conditions and unforeseen events, force majeure or other similar reasons (Please note, that night dives are not available in Marine Parks)
Dive sites you’ll see
Brother, Daedalus, Elphinstone SharkSchool Sondertour (7 nights) (Port Ghalib-Port Ghalib)
Included
- 7 nights accommodation
- 6 days of diving (3-4 dives per day; 2 dives on the last day)
- Full board
- Soft drinks, water, tea and coffee
- 12 l tanks and weights
- Dive guide
- Nitrox (for certified Nitrox divers)
- Scheduled group transfer nearest airport - boat - nearest airport
- Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)
Obligatory surcharges
- Local fees - 280 EUR per person (to be paid on board)
- SharkSchool Course fees - 189 EUR per person (to be paid on board)
Extra cost
- International flights
- Visa
- Private transfer
- Equipment rental
- 15 l tanks rental
- Alcoholic beverages, canned soft drinks
- Crew gratuities
- Travel insurance
Program
Day 1:
Meet & greet at the airport. Group transfer to the port. Onboarding, meeting the crew & briefing.
Days 2-6:
Departing & check dive. Safari according to the planned route.
Day 7:
2 dives on the last day. Return to the port.
Day 8:
Check-out from the yacht, group transfer to the airport.
Routes can be affected by adverse weather conditions and unforeseen events, force majeure or other similar reasons (Please note, that night dives are not available in Marine Parks)
Dive sites you’ll see
Brother, Daedalus, Elphinstone (7 nights) (Port Ghalib-Hurghada)
Included
- 7 nights accommodation
- 6 days of diving (3-4 dives per day; 2 dives on the last day)
- Full board
- Soft drinks, water, tea and coffee
- 12 l tanks and weights
- Dive guide
- Nitrox (for certified Nitrox divers)
- Scheduled group transfer nearest airport - boat - nearest airport
- Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)
Obligatory surcharges
- Local fees - 280 (290 in 2027) EUR per person (to be paid on board)
Extra cost
- International flights
- Visa
- Private transfer
- Equipment rental
- 15 l tanks rental
- Alcoholic beverages, canned soft drinks
- Crew gratuities
- Travel insurance
Program
Day 1:
Meet & greet at the airport. Group transfer to the port. Onboarding, meeting the crew & briefing.
Days 2-6:
Departing & check dive. Safari according to the planned route.
Day 7:
2 dives on the last day. Return to the port.
Day 8:
Check-out from the yacht, group transfer to the airport.
Routes can be affected by adverse weather conditions and unforeseen events, force majeure or other similar reasons (Please note, that night dives are not available in Marine Parks)
Dive sites you’ll see
Deep South & Elba Reef (10 nights) (Port Ghalib-Port Ghalib)
Included
- 10 nights accommodation
- 9 days of diving (3-4 dives per day; 2 dives on the last day)
- Full board
- Soft drinks, water, tea and coffee
- 12 l tanks and weights
- Dive guide
- Nitrox (for certified Nitrox divers)
- Scheduled group transfer nearest airport - boat - nearest airport
- Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)
Obligatory surcharges
- Local fees - 340 (420 in 2027) EUR per person (to be paid on board)
Extra cost
- International flights
- Visa
- Private transfer
- Equipment rental
- 15 l tanks rental
- Alcoholic beverages, canned soft drinks
- Crew gratuities
- Travel insurance
Program
Day 1:
Meet & greet at the airport. Group transfer to the port. Onboarding, meeting the crew & briefing.
Days 2-9:
Departing & check dive. Safari according to the planned route.
Day 10:
2 dives on the last day. Return to the port.
Day 11:
Check-out from the yacht, group transfer to the airport.
Routes can be affected by adverse weather conditions and unforeseen events, force majeure or other similar reasons (Please note, that night dives are not available in Marine Parks)
