MY Excellence

MY Excellence is a stylish purpose built Hurghada liveaboard running diving charters around some of the best dive sites of the Southern Red Sea, both in Egyptian and Sudanese waters. Up to 22 divers can be accommodated in 11 twin and double en-suite cabins. 3 of the cabins are on the main or upper deck giving superior views and more natural light.

The decking is teak wood and all the interior spaces are tastefully furnished and comfortable. You can hang out in the large air conditioned lounge and dining room on the main deck which comes complete with full multimedia entertainment, free internet facility, and even a bar for those post dive tipples. This is the main social spot on the boat, as well as the partially shaded sundeck which suits sun bathers and shade-seekers alike.

At 34 metres long, MY Excellence boasts a huge dive deck where there is always plenty of room for kitting up, preparing for dives on air, nitrox or with rebreathers. Spacious, comfortable and stylish, MY Excellence excels among Egypt's liveaboard dive charters based in Hurghada.

Special offers: Valid for all sailings except departures in September, October and November of 2019 and 2020:

• Free enriched air nitrox and discounted prices for individual and group bookings.
• Improved group discount: Pay for 7 guests and 1 extra person can join free of charge.
• 5% discount on the full charter rates shown below for all routes.

Offer expires: 28 Feb 2020

Notes: Recommended diving experience (not mandatory): North & Wrecks safaris - Open Water diver license and 20 logged dives; for St. Johns Reefs safaris - Open Water diver license and 30 logged dives; for Sudan, Brothers, Daedalus Reef & Elphinstone safaris - Advanced Open Water diver license and 50 logged dives.

Cruise price per person includes: Cabin accommodation with air-conditioning, breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, water and hot drinks (e.g. instant coffee, tea), experienced English-speaking divemaster(s) (11 divers per DM), tanks, weights and weightbelts.

Cruise price per person excludes (mandatory, unless customer provides own): Scuba equipment (incl. dive computer or torch, US$ 196 per week), diving insurance, national park fees/permissions/tour supplements as follows:
North & Wrecks/Tiran/Red Sea South and St John's: US$ 145,
North. Wrecks & Brothers: US$ 179,
Other routes: US$ 213,
Port Ghalib and Hurghada jetty fee: US$ 34, Sudanese fees: (for Sudan trips only) Taxes and entry visa (EUR 400 + USD 155, or EUR 400 + USD 205 for USA nationals).
Unless otherwise stated, all the listed items need to be paid on arrival (cash or credit card).

Optional extras: Return transfers from Hurghada or Marsa Alam Airport to liveaboard boat, soft drinks, alcoholic drinks, enriched air nitrox for EANx-certified divers (USD 0 per tank/USD 0 per week), torch (US$ 45 per week), 15 litre tank (US$ 39 per week).
Unless otherwise stated, all the listed items need to be paid on arrival.

How to get there: Egypt trips:MY Excellence departs from Hurghada and Port Ghalib and return transfers from local airports to the departure point can be arranged at additional cost. Check in time starts 17:00 hrs on the first day (boat departs the next morning). Check out before 12:00 noon on the last day (last night usually on the boat in the harbour). Late arrivals or early departures can be arranged.
There are direct flights from Cairo to Hurghada (1 hour) and Marsa Alam (1.5 hours) via Egypt Air. From certain destinations in the UK and Europe it is possible to fly into Hurghada and Marsa Alam direct. For more details see our travel information section for the Red Sea.

Sudan trips: Andromeda departs from Port Sudan for Sudan liveaboard trips. There are flights from Cairo to Port Sudan with Egypt Air and Sudan Airways. This is a much easier route than flying into Khartoum. Included in the Sudan visa fee are return transfers from Port Sudan to the departure point.
The first and last nights of the itinerary are spent in the harbour. Guests arrive and board on the first day. The boat leaves the harbour on the morning of the second day. Full tourist visas are available only at the airport for citizens of certain countries, unless obtained in advance. Please ensure you understand the tourist visa requirements that apply to you. The last dive of the trip will be at around 13:00 hrs noon on the second last day of the trip. Please wait at least 18 hours before flying after diving.

Non-diver rate: 5-10% off the published price. Depends on season and request.

Single supplement (if you do not want to share accommodation): This is optional - single travellers may choose to share a cabin or pay a supplement of 100% of the published price.

Dive clubs and group discounts: Pay for 10 guests and 1 extra person can join the cruise in a Standard cabin free of charge (total 11 guests). See whole boat charter rate below which is approximately equivalent to pay for 15.5 guests and 4.5 additional persons can join the cruise in Standard cabins free of charge (total 20 guests).

Whole boat charter rate (per night): Red Sea North-Wrecks-Tiran - US$ 2 197. For alternative trip prices please check with us.

Add-on package: If you have time, we strongly recommend that you consider some of the wonderful antiquities tours in Egypt which can add a whole new dimension to your holiday. Cairo museum's royal mummies, the pyramids of Giza, the Great Sphinx, a glorious cruise down the Nile staying in a luxury cabin, The Valley of the Kings, all of these and more can be seen in packages starting at 6 nights' duration. Other activities such as 4x4 safaris and camel tours are also available as are custom-made packages to suit your needs.

Excellence can accommodate 22 divers in 11 Standard cabins. There are 8 twin bed cabins on the lower deck with portholes. There are also 3 double bed suites with windows - 2 on the upper deck and 1 on the main deck. All the cabins have private en-suite bathrooms.

All the cabins have: No. of bathrooms / showers - 12 / 12 - hot water

The crew of 12 comprises: Nitrox - Rebreather compatible - 2 motorized diving dinghies - Dive deck and platform with ladders, hot water shower, toilet - Separate rinse tank for cameras - Air-conditioned saloon on main deck with TV, DVD and music players - Complimentary Wlan internet - Library with magazines, novels and fish ID books - Air-conditioned restaurant on upper deck with bar - Satellite telephone - Open-air dining area - Sun deck & shaded area with sun chairs & matresses - Water dispenser

PADI Advanced, EANx and specialty courses available onboard.

Dining on board the MY Excellence starts with dinner on the first day and consists of breakfast, lunch and dinner each day, plus snacks to ensure you are never hungry. You can expect a varied menu comprising a range of international dishes plus some local specialties. Meals are buffet-style with steward assistance.

• International and local Egyptian cuisine; 4 different dishes per sitting
• Main meals consist of breakfast, lunch and dinner, with snacks in between.
• The menus are fixed and meals are served buffet style in the air-conditioned restaurant on the upper deck.
• Snacks include biscuits, candy bars, freshly prepared afternoon snacks and fruit.
• Tea, coffee, soft drinks and drinking water are free of charge.
• Soda water, tonic water, beer and wine are available for purchase.
• All diets, including vegetarian and halal, can be catered for with prior notice.
• Catering begins with dinner on first day.

Sample dishes: meat, chicken, fish (cooked or fried), local salads & vegetables (Tahina, Babaganoush ...), local sweets (Basbusa, Baklava, cake ...) ...