SNEFRO SPIRIT

33m / 109ft MAX 18 NITROX WIFI

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At a glance:

Sharm El Sheikh liveaboard dive boat
Visits Ras Mohamed, Thistlegorm, Tiran
Cabins with private en-suite bathrooms
Cabin to cabin comms system
Green Fins certified

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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
After your airport or hotel pick up, you will be transferred to the New Marina at Sharm El Sheikh (El Wataneya) and embark Snefro Spirit at around 6 pm. You will be welcomed on board and assigned to your cabin to unpack your scuba equipment and get ready for the diving week ahead. As soon as all guests are on board, a boat briefing will be conducted inside the air-conditioned lounge, along with the necessary administrative work for the port authorities. You can get to know your fellow guests over dinner on this first evening of your diving trip. The liveaboard will leave port early on the next morning.

Core Days
This 'Sinai Classic' dive safari is a popular option for those wanting to dive the very best of the north and wrecks region around the Sinai Peninsula. Ras Mohamed National Park is renowned for its breath-taking walls rich in gorgonian fans and soft corals that are frequented by large schools of snapper, tuna and trevallies. Turtles, crocodilefish, blue-spotted sting rays, scorpionfish and lionfish are always around in this scuba diving paradise.
The world famous Thistlegorm was a World War II ship, bombed by the Nazis while delivering a cargo of ammunition and war materials. With its cargo machinery and equipment all neatly stowed in its open holds, this wreck would be a highlight of a diving tour anywhere in the world. You will also dive the famous reefs of the Strait of Tiran: Jackson, Woodhouse, Thomas & Gordon. These magnificent formations, rising from the depths, are often frequented by large pelagics due to the abundance of currents.
You can expect 4 dives per day on each full diving day, with 3 dives provided on the penultimate day, before the boat cruises back to port.
Delicious meals will appeal to every diver's appetite and taste, involving international and Italian cuisine, plus many incredible Arabic delicacies. 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.

Day 8
Awaken at the port of El Wataneya and check out after breakfast. You may disembark any time from early morning until 12 noon before being transferred either to the airport or your local hotel in Sharm El Sheikh.

Red Sea North & Wrecks (8 Days / 7 Nights - 20 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 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, Dunraven, Shag Rock, Kingston Wreck, Sha'ab Ali, Abu Nuhas wrecks: Giannis D, Carnatic, Chrisoula K and Kimon M; Gubal Barge, Rosalie Moller, Ulysses, Sha'ab Mahmoud

Day 1
After your airport or hotel pick up, you will be transferred to the New Marina at Sharm El Sheikh (El Wataneya) and embark Snefro Spirit early evening. You will be welcomed on board and assigned to your cabin to unpack your scuba equipment and get ready for the diving week ahead. As soon as all guests are on board, a boat briefing will be conducted inside the air-conditioned lounge, along with the necessary administrative work for the port authorities. You can get to know your fellow guests over dinner on this first evening of your diving trip. The liveaboard will leave port early on the next morning.

Core Days
This safari will take you to some of the most iconic wrecks that the Red Sea has to offer. The most famous wreck in the Red Sea, the SS Thistlegorm, will leave you in awe: it was sunk in 1941 after being bombed by the German Luftwaffe! With its historical cargo of World War II machinery and equipment, all neatly stowed in its open holds, the wreck of the Thistlegorm would be a highlight of diving anywhere in the world. The Rosalie Moeller, carrying a cargo of coal, suffered the same fate just 2 days later. 4 wrecks will be the highlights of diving at Abu Nuhas, all offering spectacular dives with plenty of marine life, making fantastic material for the underwater photographer. Ras Mohamed is renowned for its breath-taking walls rich in gorgonian fans and soft corals that are frequented by large schools of snapper, tuna and trevallies. Turtles, crocodilefish, blue-spotted sting rays, scorpionfish and lionfish are always around in this scuba diving paradise.
You can expect 4 dives per day on each full diving day, with 3 dives provided on the penultimate day, before the boat cruises back to port.
Delicious meals will appeal to every diver's appetite and taste, involving international and Italian cuisine, plus many incredible Arabic delicacies. 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.

Day 8
Awaken at the port of El Wataneya and check out after breakfast. You may disembark any time during the morning before being transferred either to the airport or your local hotel in Sharm El Sheikh.

[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].

The crew of 10 comprises:

2 Dive Masters/Instructors
Captain
2 Cooks
Engineer

Maid

Steward

2 Deck Hands

Complimentary nitrox - Motorised dinghies - Diving platform with access ladders - Dive deck with fresh water showers & toilets - Camera table & rinse tanks - Air-conditioned saloon, dedicated dining area and well-stocked bar - TV, DVD and music system - Complimentary internet - Library with diving magazines, novels, fish ID books and movies - Chess, backgammon and card games - Sauna on upper deck - 2 Partially shaded sun decks with bar, fridges, music, sun matresses & seating - Water dispenser

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 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.

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.

Built in 2008, renovated 2020
Size - 33m x 8m
Weight - 288 tonnes
Top speed - 15 knots
Cruising speed - 10 knots
2 x 900 HP GM engines
2 x 100 KW Perkins generators

2 x Bauer Mariner scuba tank compressors

Enriched air nitrox system

12 & 15 litre aluminium & steel tanks with yoke & DIN fittings

Electricity 220V - 24-hours per day

Water capacity - 7,000 litres

Water maker - 1,000 litres per day

Fuel capacity - 10,000 litres

Waste storage tank

2 x life rafts (25 pax capacity each)
2 x 25/45 HP dive dinghies
VHF Ray Marine radio
Ray Marine radar
Ray Marine GPS
Ray Marine chart plotter
Ray Marine echo sounder
EPIRB

Mobile cellphone

Searchlight & signal horn

Fire alarms / smoke detectors throughout

Life jackets in each cabin

Fire fighting system & extinguishers throughout

MFA box and trained staff

29,000 litres of continuous flow oxygen

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Dive experience: Required: Red Sea North & Tiran - Open Water diver license and 15 logged dives. Also suitable for snorkellers.

Cruise price per person includes: Cabin accommodation, breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, drinking water, hot drinks, soft drinks, local airport/hotel transfers, dives (as detailed in the safaris above), nitrox fills for enriched air certified divers, experienced English speaking divemasters (2 guides per full boat), tanks, weights and weightbelts, harbour fees, all taxes.

Cruise price per person excludes (mandatory, unless customer provides own): Diving insurance, scuba equipment (incl. computer, torch and SMB - USD 117 per 3 night trip, USD 235 per 7 night trip), national park fees and permissions (USD 53 per 3 night trip, USD 106 per 7 night trip). Unless otherwise stated, all the listed items need to be paid on arrival (cash only).

Optional extras: Alcoholic drinks, 15 litre tanks (USD 35 per week). Unless otherwise stated, all the listed items need to be paid on arrival. Note: prices of items purchased onboard are subject to change.

How to get there: The M/Y Snefro Spirit liveaboard departs from the El Wataneya New Marina jetty in Sharm El Sheikh. For more details on how to get to Sharm, including airlines, see our Red Sea travel information section. Boat transfers to and from your local hotel reception or Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (code SSH, meeting point is in front of the arrivals hall) are provided at the time of embarkation/disembarkation. The guide will wait outside the arrival hall with a sign stating the client name and 'King Snefro Fleet'.
Guests arrive and board on the first day at 6 pm. The boat leaves the harbour on the morning of the second day. The last dive of the trip will be at around 2 pm on the second last day of the trip. Disembarkation is until noon. Although PADI suggest that you wait a minimum of 18 hours before flying after diving, Snefro requires that you wait 24 hours.

Non-diver rate: None.

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 35% of the normal price for their own cabin.

Dive clubs and group discounts: Pay for 9 guests and 1 extra person can join free of charge.

Whole boat charter rate (per night): Pay for 16 guests and 2 extra persons can join free of charge.

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.

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