Silky is a true pioneer of the sea and roams the north east African coastline, providing luxury liveaboard diving safaris in Djibouti, as well as in the Red Sea of Egypt. Many divers have enjoyed the reefs and wrecks of Egypt, and a few adventure seekers have explored the less well-known shark-rich waters of Sudan, but very few would be even able to locate Djibouti on a map, let alone have dived there! However, the remote Seven Brothers Archipelago has some pristine coral reefs with big schools of fish, and the gulfs of Gubet and Tadjoura are among the best places in the world for diving with whale sharks.

Launched in 2021, Silky is Dune's flagship liveaboard and is a huge and modern 44 x 9.5m steel hulled high class motor yacht that can comfortably accommodate up to 26 divers. The quality of accommodation onboard is exceptional, with all guest cabins being located on the main and upper decks, and all having large seaview windows, as well as private bathrooms. Each bathroom uses biodegradable hygiene products and toiletries, in-line with the yacht's sustainability strategy. Some of the cabins have adjoining doors, making them family-friendly.

Unusually the lower deck is where you will find the restaurant. There is a head chef, as well as a pastry chef who will treat you to homemade delicacies at every meal. Lunches are buffet spreads, and dinners have table service. Vegetables and proteins are fresh and supplied locally every week. There are also 2 bars onboard, one of which is on the upper deck in the open-air area with sofas where you can enjoy your favourite drinks at sunset.

Guests can relax in the upper deck lounge that features a flat screen (where guests are welcome to connect a USB to show photos or watch a movie), a sound system, and wide and comfortable sofas. Alternatively they can use the sun deck - the perfect spot to relax on wide sofas to lay in the sun or enjoy the sea breeze in the sunlight or shade. Overall there are 14 crew members to attend to guest needs.

There are 2 motorised 8-diver dinghies for onboard Silky that are used to shuttle divers to the sites. The dive deck is especially wide and spacious, with plenty of space to gear up, shelves for personal gear, and bathrobes for chilly dive endings, and the dive platform has 2 ladders for easy egress. Enriched air nitrox is provided free of charge by a membrane system. Dune is a very experienced international company that operates liveaboards in 4 countries. They have both European and local guides who are passionate about diving, well trained, and know the different regions very well. They can choose the most appropriate sites for diver experience level and wishes, while creating a fun and friendly atmosphere onboard.

On the final day of the trip, guests have the option to make a full day 4WD excursion to see some of Djibouti's natural highlights before they fly during the evening. You can enjoy the incredible landscapes of the salt lake of Assal, visit natural hot springs, and the Ardoukoba volcano.