The Snefro Spirit is a 'Gold Class' boat from the King Snefro Fleet and is ISO- and Green Fins certified. The operator was awarded the IATD Tourism Shield of Excellence in 2006, so you can expect high quality and you won't be disappointed.
This is a wooden hulled, twin engine Sharm El Sheikh liveaboard that sleeps up to a maximum of 18 guests and, with 8 to 10 staff on board, you can be sure that there is always someone nearby to cater to your needs. The week-long trips depart on Saturdays and take in the best diving that the Red Sea's Sinai Peninsula has to offer.
Facilities are spread over the 4 decks, with an air conditioned saloon with a large flat screen TV and plush seating, and a dining area on the main deck. You will find various board games, books and magazines available. Free wi-fi is available throughout the boat. Sun bathing can be done on the partially shaded upper and sun decks where there is a bar with fridges, sun beds and music.
All cabins have private ensuite bathrooms and consist of Standard twin share cabins on the lower deck, plus a Deluxe double bed suite on the upper deck which has larger windows and superior views over the Red Sea.
The large dive deck has plenty of space for kitting up, as well as 2 fresh-water showers on the platform and 2 bathrooms, The compressors are located below deck and are silent during operation. The Snefro Spirit offers its Egypt diving safari guests free use of nitrox, so for Sinai Peninsula liveaboard luxury and a fun atmosphere, there are few that can lay claim to the throne of the Snefro Spirit.
Cabins consist of 8 Standard twin bed cabins (7-8 sqm) on the lower deck, plus 1 Deluxe suite (10 sqm) with queen-size bed on the upper deck which has large windows and superior views over the Red Sea.
All the liveaboard cabins have:
- Air-conditioning
- En-suite bathroom with hot water shower and hand basin
- Windows on the upper deck, portholes on the lower deck
- Bedding & towels provided
- Cabinet, shelves & mirror
- Reading lights
- Personal belongings safe box
- Minibar
Daily housekeeping
Internal phone
24-hour, 220V electricity supply
European-style 2-pin plug sockets
Fire warning system
Life jackets & fire extinguishers
Space for luggage
No. of bathrooms / showers - 11 / 11 - hot water
Red Sea North & Tiran Straits (8 Days / 7 Nights - 20 Dives)
Trip highlights: turtles, schooling fish & big pelagics
Diving environment: advanced divers, beginner divers, drift diving, very popular, wall diving, wreck diving
Dive sites and activities: Temple or Ras Katy, Ras Mohamed National Park: Ras Ghazlani, Marsa Bareika, Ras Za'atar, Jackfish Alley, Eel Garden, Shark Observatory, Anemone City, Shark Reef, Yolanda Reef, The Quay; Dunraven, SS Thistlegorm Wreck, Shag Rock, Kingston Wreck, Sha'ab Ali, Sha'ab Mahmoud, Straits of Tiran: Jackson, Thomas, Woodhouse and Gordon Reef
Day 1
Embarkation commences in the evening at the new El Wataneya marina in Sharm El Sheikh. You will be welcomed aboard the Snefro Spirit, receive a full safety briefing, and settle into your cabin. After preparing your dive gear, you will enjoy dinner with your fellow divers before the vessel departs for the open sea early the following morning.
Core Days
This classic 'Sinai Classic' dive safari, expertly run by the Snefro Spirit liveaboard, is designed to maximise your time at the most iconic sites of the Sinai Peninsula. We first explore the exposed pinnacles of the Straits of Tiran. The 4 famous reefs - Jackson, Thomas, Woodhouse, and Gordon Reef - rise dramatically from the seabed. The powerful, nutrient-rich currents that sweep past them attract schools of snapper, barracuda, and large tuna, offering dynamic drift dives and high chances of encountering pelagic sharks. These reefs are carpeted in vast fields of healthy hard and soft corals.
A major focus of the dive itinerary is the Ras Mohamed National Park, renowned for its spectacular sheer walls and deep drop-offs. Sites like Anemone City, Jackfish Alley, Ras Ghazlani, and Marsa Bareika provide fantastic opportunities to spot crocodilefish, scorpionfish, and a variety of vibrant reef fish. Look for resident hawksbill and green turtles, while sites like Shark Reef, Yolanda Reef, and Shark Observatory feature breathtaking topography, richly adorned with huge gorgonian sea fans and brightly coloured soft corals.
The Snefro Spirit liveaboard expedition includes the globally renowned wreck of the SS Thistlegorm Wreck. This pristine World War II military transport offers an unparalleled historical experience, allowing you to fin past its preserved cargo of vehicles and ammunition. Nearby, you will also dive the coral-encrusted Dunraven wreck, further enriching the historical element of the dive cruise.
Day 8
You will wake up at the port of El Wataneya and enjoy a final breakfast before disembarking from the Snefro Spirit.
Red Sea North & Wrecks (4 Days / 3 Nights - 11 Dives)
Trip highlights: dolphins, turtles, schooling fish & big pelagics
Diving environment: advanced divers, beginner divers, drift diving, very popular, wall diving, wreck diving
Dive sites and activities: Temple, Ras Katy, Ras Mohamed: Jackfish Alley, Shark and Yolanda Reef, Alternatives, HMS Thistlegorm, Sha’ab Mahmoud, Dunraven, Ras Zatar, Ras Ghazlani or Ras Um Sid
Day 1
Embarkation commences in the evening in Sharm El Sheikh. You will be welcomed aboard the Snefro Spirit, receive a full safety briefing, and settle into your cabin. After preparing your dive gear, you will enjoy dinner with your fellow divers before the vessel departs for the open sea early the following morning.
Core Days
This popular mini-safari provides an intense focus on the region's most iconic dives. You will dive the globally famous SS Thistlegorm, a pristine World War II military wreck where you can explore the holds still packed with preserved cargo of vehicles and ammunition. Nearby historical sites like the Dunraven wreck near Shaab Mahmoud are also explored, offering beautifully coral-encrusted relics.
The safari also includes dives in the Ras Mohamed, renowned for its sheer walls and high-octane drift dives. Sites like Shark & Yolanda Reef and Shark Observatory feature breathtaking topography and are covered in huge gorgonian sea fans and brightly coloured soft corals. Look for large schools of snapper, trevally, and tuna patrolling the currents, alongside sightings of hawksbill and green turtles. Shallower areas like Jackfish Alley, Temple, and Alternatives provide excellent photographic opportunities for macro life, including crocodilefish and lionfish, while Ras Zatar and Ras Ghazlani offer equally vibrant wall dives. The Snefro Spirit liveaboard ensures access to these top Sinai Peninsula dive locations.
Day 4
After enjoying a final 3 scheduled dives, the Snefro Spirit liveaboard returns to the New Marina (El Wataneya) in the afternoon. You will disembark after breakfast.
Red Sea North, Wrecks & Tiran Straits (5 Days / 4 Nights - 15 Dives)
Trip highlights: hammerhead sharks, turtles, schooling fish & big pelagics
Diving environment: advanced divers, beginner divers, drift diving, very popular, wall diving, wreck diving
Dive sites and activities: Temple, Ras Mohamed: Jackfish Alley, Shark and Yolanda Reef; Alternatives, HMS Thistlegorm, Small Passage, Dunraven, Strait of Tiran: Jackson Reef, Woodhouse Reef, North and South Lagoon, Thomas Reef, Gordon Reef; Ras Nasrani, Ras Ghamila or Ras Um Sid
Day 1
Once welcomed aboard the Snefro Spirit liveaboard in Sharm El Sheikh, you will receive a full safety briefing, settle into your cabin, and enjoy dinner with your fellow divers before the vessel departs for the open sea early the following morning.
Core Days
This classic 'Sinai Dive Classic' tour, expertly run by the Snefro Spirit liveaboard, is designed to maximise your time at the most iconic dive sites of the Sinai Peninsula. We first explore the globally famous SS Thistlegorm, a pristine World War II military transport wreck where you can explore the holds still packed with preserved cargo of vehicles and ammunition. Adjacent historical sites like the Dunraven wreck near Shaab Mahmoud are also explored, offering beautifully coral-encrusted relics.
The Snefro Spirit then moves to the exposed pinnacles of the Straits of Tiran. The famous reefs - Jackson Reef, Woodhouse Reef, Thomas Reef, and Gordon Reef - rise dramatically from the seabed. The powerful, nutrient-rich currents that sweep past them attract massive schools of snapper, barracuda, and large tuna, offering dynamic drift dives and high chances of encountering pelagic sharks. The walls of these reefs are spectacularly covered in immense gorgonian fans and brightly coloured soft corals.
A major focus of the trip is the Ras Mohamed National Park, renowned for its sheer walls and high-octane drift dives. Sites like Shark & Yolanda Reef and Shark Observatory feature breathtaking topography and are covered in huge gorgonian sea fans and brightly coloured soft corals. Shallower areas like Jackfish Alley and Temple provide excellent photographic opportunities for macro life, including crocodilefish and lionfish, while reefs near Ras Nasrani offer vibrant wall dives. Your experience on the Snefro Spirit ensures you safely and comfortably access the very best of these northern Red Sea dive locations.
Day 5
After enjoying a final morning of scheduled diving, the vessel returns to the marina in the afternoon. You will enjoy a final lunch before disembarking from the Snefro Spirit.
[Information is best estimate in ideal circumstances and subject to changes beyond our control. The itinerary is a guide only and may be adapted to best suit the weather, tides, currents, availability and other prevailing events. Price is for the cruise, not for an exact number of dives].
Food on board the MY Snefro Spirit matches the high quality of the rest of the service and facilities with a good mix of international and Italian favourites plus North African and Arabic dishes to delight the taste buds. You can expect lamb, beef, veal, fish, calamari, shrimps, turkey, as well as several vegetarian dishes. Meals are served buffet style in the dedicated dining section of the air-conditioned lounge on the main deck.
A pre-breakfast, breakfast, lunch and afternoon snacks will each be followed by dives. Dinner is after the night dive. Biscuits, bread/toast, candy bars, cakes and fruit are available throughout the day. Tea, coffee, soft drinks and drinking water will keep you hydrated.
- The cook caters for international, Italian and local Red Sea cuisine.
- Menus are not fixed and meals are served buffet-style in the saloon.
- Complimentary meals include pre-breakfast, breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks in between.
- Snacks consist of biscuits, cakes, ice cream and fruit.
- Tea, coffee, soft drinks and drinking water are complimentary.
- Beer and wine are available for purchase onboard. Guests may bring their own spirits only.
- Special diets such as vegetarian can be catered for with prior notice.
- Catering begins with dinner on guest check-in for the safari.
