Dive Safari / MY Red Sea Explorer

Boat

The MY Red Sea Explorer offers diverse safaris to the best diving spots in the Red Sea. This popular liveaboard, managed by Extra Divers, is equipped with everything necessary for a successful diving trip. Thanks to the unique construction of the MY Red Sea Explorer, our guests enjoy plenty of space, comfort, quality, and safety, as the ship is built not from wood like most other safari ships, but from solid steel.
The 43-meter-long and 9.70-meter-wide safari ship features a total of 12 cabins, an air-conditioned salon with a bar and cozy seating areas, TV, WIFI (reception & signal strength dependent on the ship's route and location), a restaurant with a buffet, a diving platform, and a very large dive deck. Spacious sun decks invite you to relax. Powerful desalination plants ensure a constant supply of fresh water, and two generators provide 24-hour power. The attentive crew ensures excellent service!
Of course, ENOS is also on board. ENOS (Emergency Navigation and Rescue System) is a specialized diver rescue system designed to enhance the safety of divers by providing precise and reliable location tracking in case of emergencies.

An overview of all tours and the prices can be found here: Trips & Prices

Equipment and Cabines

- 4x Superior Lower Deck with panoramic windows, single beds, bathroom with shower and toilet
- 4x Superior Upper Deck with large windows, double and single beds, bathroom with shower and toilet
- 3x master cabin main deck with large windows, double bed and single beds, bathroom with shower and toilet
- 1x Royal Suite with approx. 170 ° panoramic view, king size bed, rain shower, toilet and private terrace and nearby sundeck.

The very spacious and comfortable 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. The elegant upper deck superior cabins with double and single beds are almost identically furnished and located (without a sofa and a table) and located on the upper deck. Three master suites are located on the main deck of the ship and also have a small refrigerator, sofa and table. 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 and almost 170 ° panoramic all around view.

Catering

Including full board.

Tasty meals are served buffet style three times a day. Afternoon snacks as well as coffee, tea, water and soft drinks are also included in the price.

For an additional fee, local wines, beers, coffee specialties and canned drinks are available. The meal service starts with the dinner on the first day and ends with the breakfast on the last day.

Diving

Eat - Sleep - Dive - Relax!
A safari on the MY Red Sea Explorer leaves nothing to be desired. In general, 3 to 4 dives per day including night dives are offered (first and last cruising day: 2 to 3 dives). Before each dive a detailed briefing will be held. Normally there are 2 experienced dive guides on board. Tanks are 12 litre aluminum (80 cu) with DIN and INT valves. 15 litre steel tanks or rental equipment are available through advanced booking and at extra charge on board. Nitrox 32 is free for certified Nitrox divers. On the dive deck and the diving platform there are fresh water showers, sinks, a toilet and for sure enough storage space for the equipment. Diving is either done by one of the two spacious 6-meter-long and 2.45-meter-wide zodiacs or from the diving platform. Divers need a minimum experience of at least 50 dives. Generally, the maximum depth is 40 meters. ENOS is used on board (GPS-based emergency detection system for divers). The use of a dive computer and a buoy is mandatory!

Dive Safari

General Info

To apply for a diving permit with the Egyptian authorities, we need your passport copy when booking your holiday (for short-term bookings at least 1 week before departure). The passport must be valid for at least 6 months upon departure. In case of non-compliance, we assume no liability if there are delays in the departure.
We require a valid dive certification and logbook as well as a valid doctor’s certificate or a medical statement from each diver. At least 50 dives are required, the last dive should not be more than 1 year ago. It is up to the dive guide, to exclude guests who do not meet these requirements or have inadequate diving experience, at some dive sites (current, depth, etc.) without compensation.
The max. depth is 40 meters; appropriate training is required. Decompression dives are not allowed. Carrying a dive computer and a buoy is mandatory and for your own safety. On certain tours (including BDE, Marine Park) night dives are not or only partially possible.
The exact route is weather dependent and depends on the diving experience of our guests. Routing changes due to official orders might be possible in exceptional cases.
Diving is done with 12 litre (80 cu) aluminum tanks (15 litre steel tanks by surcharge and pre-booking). On the ship are usually neither spare equipment nor parts. Equipment, dive torches and computers can be hired on advance notice (prices upon request).
ENOS, the safety & location system for missing divers on the surface, will be provided free of charge for each diver upon request. In the event of loss or damage to the transmitter, Euro 350, - will be charged to the guest.
We recommend a travel health insurance including decompression chamber treatment.
Transfers from Hurghada to Port Ghalib may have a maximum waiting time of 3 hours (for example due to flight delays or collective transfers).
The boat is ready for boarding on the day of arrival from around 3:00 p.m., check out on the day of departure is 9:00 a.m. (cabin), 12:00 p.m. (boat)

Safety

ENOS, AED, 2 life rafts, satellite phone, EPIRB, life jackets, smoke detectors in all rooms, fire extinguishers, oxygen & first aid equipment
A detailed video on safety on board can be found on our official YouTube-Channel

Technical Data

• Year of construction: 2019
• Routing: 7 nights’ safari in the northern and southern Red Sea
• Size: 43 meters in length and 9.70 meters in width
• Capacity: 24 guests in 12 double cabins with shower / WC and air conditioning
• Engines: 2x Doosan V222, 1000PS each out of 12 cylinders and 22 litres displacement
• Speed: maximum 14 knots, cruising speed approx. 10 knots
• Electricity: 2x 150kW, 230V & 400V, 50 Hz.
• Water: approx. 18'000 litres + 2x salt water treatment plants with 4.5m³ / 24h each
• Fuel: about 22,000 litres of diesel
• Zodiacs: 2x Tiger Marine Divemaster 600 with Yamaha 4-stroke engines 70hp with a ladder
• Navigation: Radar 48sm, EPIRB, sonar, GPS, plotter, VHF and marine radio
• Compressor: 2x Bauer K15 each 450ltr / min delivery, 1x Mattai Nitrox membrane plant approx. 900ltr / min
• Facilities: 4 sundecks with partial shading, restaurant and lounge with CD / DVD player and TV, sun loungers, outdoor seating, BBQ area.

Payment on-site

Euro, US Dollar, Egyptian Pounds, Credit Card (Visa / Mastercard)

Documents

• Dive Safari MY Red Sea Explorer Pricelist
• Dive Safari MY Red Sea Explorer FAQ
• Cabin Plan MY Red Sea Explorer