MY Red Sea Explorer
Boat
The MY Red Sea Explorer offers a wide range of liveaboard diving adventures to some of the Red Sea’s most spectacular dive sites. This modern vessel, operated by Extra Divers, is the perfect choice for divers who prioritize comfort, safety, and quality. Unlike many traditional wooden liveaboards, the MY Red Sea Explorer is a comfortable 43-meter steel yacht, ensuring a safe and stable journey.
With a length of 43 meters and a width of 9.7 meters, the vessel boasts 12 well-appointed cabins, a fully air-conditioned salon with a bar and cozy seating areas, a buffet-style restaurant, a spacious dive deck, and extensive sun decks for relaxation. Wi-Fi is available on board, though its speed and availability depend on the route and location.
The MY Red Sea Explorer is equipped with the ENOS System (Emergency Navigation and Rescue System), a specialized diver rescue system that provides precise and reliable positioning in the event of an emergency, ensuring maximum safety for all guests.
The friendly and experienced crew takes care of every detail to make each liveaboard trip an unforgettable experience, providing excellent service to meet every guest’s needs.
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Equipment & Cabines
- 4x Superior Lower Deck Cabins – Panoramic windows, twin beds, en-suite bathroom with shower and WC
- 4x Superior Upper Deck Cabins – Panoramic windows, double and single beds, en-suite bathroom with shower and WC
- 3x Master Cabins (Main Deck) – Panoramic windows, double and single beds, en-suite bathroom with shower and WC
- 1x Royal Suite (Upper Deck) – Approximately 170° panoramic view, king-size bed, rain shower, WC, private terrace, and direct access to the sun deck
The spacious and comfortably furnished Superior Lower Deck Cabins come with twin beds, air conditioning, a mini fridge, sofa, table, safe, panoramic windows, en-suite bathroom with shower and WC, bathrobes, and towels.
The Superior Upper Deck Cabins feature double and single beds, air conditioning, mini fridge, safe, panoramic windows, and an en-suite bathroom, similar to the lower deck cabins but without a sofa or table.
The three Master Cabins on the main deck offer the same high standard of comfort as the lower deck cabins, with the exception of the Twin Bed Master Cabin, which does not include a sofa or table.
The Royal Suite – also known as “The Real Big One” – is the crown jewel of the MY Red Sea Explorer. Located on the upper deck, it features a spacious king-size bed, comfortable seating area, rain shower, Nespresso coffee machine, TV, minibar (first fill included), and numerous other amenities. The suite also offers a private, covered terrace with stunning panoramic views, just a few steps away from the sun deck.
Catering
Full board included.
Delicious and plentiful meals are served three times a day in buffet style. Afternoon snacks, as well as coffee, tea, water, and soft drinks, are also included in the package.
For an additional charge, guests can enjoy local wines, beer, specialty coffees, and canned drinks. The meal plan starts with dinner on the first day of the trip and ends with breakfast on the final day.
Diving
Eat – Sleep – Dive – Relax!
A liveaboard trip on the MY Red Sea Explorer is designed to meet every diver’s needs. Typically, 3 to 4 dives are offered daily, including night dives (on the first and last diving days of the trip, 2 to 3 dives are usually planned). Each dive is preceded by a detailed briefing, ensuring every diver is well-prepared.
There are usually two experienced dive guides on board, with a maximum ratio of 8 divers per guide, ensuring personalized attention and a safe diving experience.
Diving Equipment:
Standard tanks: 12-litre (80 cu) aluminium tanks (DIN/INT valves).
15-litre tanks and rental equipment are available on request and at an additional cost (advance booking required). Nitrox is included for certified Nitrox divers.
The dive deck and platform are well-equipped with warm freshwater showers, rinse tanks, WC, and ample storage space for your gear. Dives are conducted either from one of the two spacious 6-metre RIBs, powered by eco-friendly Yamaha 4-stroke engines, or directly from the dive platform.
Important Notes:
• Minimum of 50 logged dives required (30m Dives for St. Johns)
• Maximum dive depth of 40 meters
• Dive computer and surface marker buoy (SMB) required
• Complimentary ENOS transmitter for each diver, recommended for added safety
Dive Safari
- Included:
- Accommodation in a double cabin
- Transfers to and from the airport (surcharge of € 25 per person, per way, for transfers from Hurghada for southern routes starting and ending in Port Ghalib)
- Full board (meals begin with dinner on the first day and end with breakfast on the last day)
- Soft drinks, water, tea, and coffee
- Diving (approximately 3-4 dives per day; 2 dives on the first and last sea days)
- Tank, weights, and dive guide
- Wi-Fi (subject to network coverage)
- Nitrox (for certified Nitrox divers)
- ENOS safety and location system
- Not Included:
- Entry visa (€ 30 per person, payable on site)
- Flights to Marsa Alam or Hurghada
- Local fees for 2025: € 240 per person for all 7-day tours (payable on site) / 2026: € 280 per person for 1-week tours
- Canned drinks, alcohol, and specialty coffees
- Dive courses (available on request and with prior booking)
- Equipment rental (available on request and with prior booking)
- € 40 per week for 15-litre tanks
General Info
For the processing of your dive permit with the Egyptian authorities, we require a copy of your passport at the time of booking (for last-minute bookings, at least 1 week before departure). Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the departure date. We accept no liability for delays in departure if this requirement is not met.
Diver Requirements:
• A valid diving certification and logbook are required for each diver
• A valid medical certificate or self-declaration form
• Minimum of 50 logged open water dives (30 dives for St. Johns tours)
• The most recent dive must be within the last 15 months
The dive guide reserves the right to restrict access to certain dive sites (e.g., strong currents, deep dives) for guests who do not meet these requirements or lack sufficient experience, without compensation.
Diving Limits:
• Maximum depth: 40 metres (appropriate certification required)
• Decompression dives should be avoided
• Use of a dive computer and surface marker buoy (SMB) is mandatory for safety
• Night dives may not be possible or may be restricted on certain routes (e.g. BDE, Marine Park)
Diving Equipment:
• Standard tanks: 12-litre (80 cu) aluminium tanks (15-litre tanks available on request and at an additional cost)
• The vessel typically does not carry spare equipment or replacement parts, so please ensure you bring all necessary gear
• Rental equipment, torches, and dive computers are available with prior reservation (prices on request)
ENOS System:
ENOS, the surface safety and location system for missing divers, is available free of charge upon request. In the event of loss or damage to the transmitter, a charge of € 350 will apply.
Insurance:
We strongly recommend comprehensive travel insurance that includes coverage for hyperbaric chamber treatment.
Nitrox:
No compensation is offered in the event of technical failure of the Nitrox system.
Transfers:
Transfers from Hurghada to Port Ghalib may involve a maximum wait time of up to 2 hours, for example, due to flight delays or combined transfer groups.
Boarding and Checkout:
• Boarding on the day of arrival is possible from approximately 15:00
• Cabin checkout on departure day is at 09:00, final disembarkation at 12:00
Safety
- Steel Construction: Fully steel-built, including superstructure, for maximum durability and safety
- Life Rafts: Three life rafts, each with a capacity for 24 people
- Life Jackets: Personal life jackets in every cabin (additional jackets available on the dive deck)
- Night Watch: Nightly vessel watch with electronic monitoring for added security
- Navigation and Communication: State-of-the-art systems, including radar, sonar, AIS, marine radio, satellite phone, EPIRB, and emergency beacons
- Fire Detection: Fire alarm system with smoke detectors in all cabins, corridors, the salon, and engine rooms
- CO Detectors: Carbon monoxide detectors on the lower deck
- Emergency Exits: Clearly marked and easily accessible emergency exits
- Fire Extinguishers: Fire extinguishers in every cabin, corridor, the salon, and on all outer decks
- CCTV: Video surveillance covering corridors, the salon, dive deck, and engine room
- Medical Equipment: Defibrillator, comprehensive first aid kit, and oxygen supply for medical emergencies
- ENOS System: 24 ENOS transmitters for diver safety and location tracking
- Support RIBs: Two 6.5-metre RIBs, each equipped with 100 HP engines for rapid response and diver support
A detailed video on safety on board can be found on our YouTube-Channel
Technical Data
- Year Built: 2019
- Dimensions: 43 metres in length, 9.7 metres in width
- Capacity: 24 guests in 12 double cabins, each with private shower/WC and air conditioning
- Engines: 2x Doosan V222, each with 1000 HP, 12 cylinders, 23-litre displacement
- Speed: Maximum 14 knots, cruising speed approximately 10 knots
- Power Supply: 2x 150 kW generators, 230V & 400V, 50 Hz
- Water Supply: Approximately 18,000 litres of fresh water, plus 2x water makers with 6.5 m³/24h each
- Fuel Capacity: Approximately 22,000 litres of diesel
- Zodiacs: 2x "Tiger Marine Divemaster 600" each powered by a 100 HP Yamaha 4-stroke engine, with boarding ladders
- Navigation: 48 nm radar, EPIRB, AIS, echo sounder/sonar, GPS, digital nautical charts, VHF and marine radio
- Compressors: 2x Bauer K15 (each 450 l/min output), 1x Mattai Nitrox membrane system (approximately 900 l/min output)
- Facilities: 4 sun decks with partial shading, restaurant and lounge with TV, sun loungers, outdoor
Journey
Arrival: The liveaboard trips depart from Hurghada or Port Ghalib.
The transfer from the nearest airport to the ship and back is included (surcharge for transfer from Hurghada on south tours from / to Port Ghalib € 25, – per person and way). The ship is ready for boarding at about 15:00h on the day of arrival, check-out on the last day at 9:00h in the morning and subsequent transport to the airport.
Extend your stay: Combine your liveaboard experience on the MY Red Sea Explorer with a hotel stay or one of our Extra Divers dive centres in Egypt!
Payment on-site
- Euro €
- US Dollar $
- Egyptian Pounds
- Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard)