SOUTH MOON 1

30m / 99ft MAX 22 NITROX

PRICE PER DAY FROM USD 165

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At a glance:

Unforgettable Sinai Liveaboard cruises with South Moon 1
Dive legendary sites like the Thistlegorm, Ras Mohamed and Tiran
Dives conducted from 2 spacious Zodiacs
Relax in comfort with private bathrooms and A/C in every cabin
Light-filled upper deck cabins available
Steel-hulled yacht

The South Moon 1 liveaboard, launched in April 2025, is a 30m steel hulled yacht operating out of Sharm El Sheikh. It specialises in tours of the Sinai Peninsula to world famous sites such as the Thistlegorm wreck, Ras Mohamed and the Straits of Tiran.

Built for divers who love the sea and the spirit of adventure, she accommodates up to 22 guests in comfortable cabins, all with private bathrooms. On board you’ll find plenty of space to relax: the restaurant and saloon are inviting places to gather and share stories, while the 2 large sun decks - one on the upper deck and one on the flybridge - offer lots of room to lounge, soak up the sun, or watch the stars at night.

The wide dive deck is neatly organised with freshwater showers and 2 bathrooms, and in-situ tank filling. With nitrox available, 2 Zodiacs for easy access to dive sites, and a well-equipped platform with dual ladders, diving is smooth and hassle-free.

At the heart of every trip is the experienced South Moon liveaboard crew, who combine professionalism with warm hospitality, creating a safe, friendly, and homely atmosphere where divers feel truly welcome.

South Moon has 11 guest cabins for 22 guests - 10 twin bed cabins (6 upper deck, 4 lower deck), and 1 upper-deck suite with a queen-size bed. With large panoramic windows on the upper deck of the liveaboard and portholes below, each cabin offers comfort and functionality - perfect after a great day’s diving. All cabins have private en-suite bathrooms.

All the cabins have:

Air-conditioning
En-suite bathroom with W/C, hot-water shower and hand basin
Portholes on the lower deck, windows on the upper deck
Towels (2 per guest) and toiletries
Daily housekeeping

Wardrobe and mirror
Bedding and luggage space
24-hour, 220v electricity supply
European-style 2-pin plugs
Safety equipment (life jackets & fire extinguishers)

No. of bathrooms / showers - 11 / 11 - hot water

Red Sea North, Wrecks & Tiran Straits (8 Days / 7 Nights - 21 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 or Ras Katy, Ras Mohamed National Park: Ras Za'atar, Jackfish Alley, Shark Observatory, Shark Reef, Yolanda Reef; Dunraven, Small Crack, SS Thistlegorm Wreck, Shag Rock, Kingston Wreck, The Alternatives, Straits of Tiran: Jackson, Thomas, Woodhouse and Gordon Reef; Ras Um Sid

Day 1
Embark the South Moon 1 liveaboard in the early evening at Sharm El Sheikh marina. Once on board, you'll be welcomed and shown to your cabin to settle in and prepare your scuba gear for the week ahead. A comprehensive boat briefing will be conducted in the air-conditioned lounge, followed by necessary administrative work for the port authorities. Get to know your fellow divers over dinner as you settle into life at sea. The liveaboard will depart port early the next morning, beginning your dive adventure with South Moon.

Core Days
This 'Sinai Classic' dive safari is a journey through the most legendary sites of the northern Red Sea, blending world-class wrecks with vibrant reefs and breathtaking walls. Prepare for a highlight of the diving world: the wreck of the Thistlegorm. This legendary WWII transport ship sits on the seabed with its cargo of motorcycles, trucks, and munitions remarkably intact, offering an unforgettable journey through history that is also packed with marine life. You'll also explore other historic wrecks like the Dunraven, an inverted steamer where crocodilefish and glassfish school inside its hull, and the Kingston at Shag Rock, a smaller cargo ship often visited by turtles and whitetip reef sharks.
Dive the famous reefs of the Strait of Tiran - Jackson, Woodhouse, Thomas, and Gordon. These submerged mountains are known for strong currents that attract large pelagics. Drift along their walls, adorned with gorgonian fans and black corals, while keeping an eye out for schools of barracuda, patrolling hammerhead sharks, and graceful spotted eagle rays.
Then explore the wonders of Ras Mohamed National Park. This protected marine park is the jewel of the Sinai. You will dive iconic sites like Shark & Yolanda Reef - a world-famous site where you'll drift from the stunning Shark Reef pinnacle to the remains of the Yolanda wreck, its seabed still scattered with ceramic bathroom fixtures. The area is a magnet for sharks, tuna, and vast schools of fish. Shark Observatory is a dramatic wall dive where you can explore caves and gullies covered in soft corals (alcyonarians), all while watching the blue abyss for passing pelagics, and even the occasional whale shark. Anemone City and Ras Za'atar are sites renowned for their extraordinary forests of gorgonian fans, vibrant soft corals, and fascinating chimneys filled with glassfish and lionfish.
Your liveaboard tour will also include superb local sites like Ras Um Sid, famous for its beautiful gorgonian forest, and Temple, with its striking coral pillars. Depending on conditions, you may explore sheltered lagoons like The Alternatives or navigate the colourful passage of Small Crack.
You can expect 4 dives per day on each full diving day, with 3 dives provided on the penultimate day, before the South Moon cruises back to port.

Day 8
Awaken in Sharm El Sheikh and enjoy a final breakfast on board the South Moon 1 before checking out. You will then be transferred to Sharm El Sheikh airport or your local hotel, concluding your incredible Red Sea liveaboard adventure.

Red Sea Northern Wrecks (8 Days / 7 Nights - 21 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, Dunraven, Beacon Rock, SS Thistlegorm Wreck, Abu Nuhas wrecks: Chrisoula K, Carnatic, Giannis D; Shag Rock, Kingston Wreck, Gubal Barge, Ulysses, Small Crack, Alternatives, Ras Mohamed, Ras um Sid

Day 1
Your Red Sea diving adventure begins as you step aboard the South Moon 1 liveaboard at Sharm El Sheikh marina. After settling into your cabin and storing your gear, you'll join a comprehensive boat briefing in the air-conditioned lounge. We'll handle the necessary administrative formalities, leaving you free to relax, enjoy a delicious dinner, and get to know your fellow divers. The liveaboard will remain in port for the night, setting sail early the next morning for the wrecks of the north.

Core Days
This special route designed by South Moon is a paradise for wreck diving enthusiasts, exploring the most famous and fascinating shipwrecks that the Northern Red Sea has to offer. The Dunraven was a British steamer that met her end in 1876 while bound for Bombay with a cargo of timber and cotton. She lies upside-down in 15-30 metres depth. The dive starts at the stern and takes you inside the hull where you can see Crocodilefish. You can also expect to see some groupers, lionfish and schools of glassfish. Above the bow you can enjoy a coral garden as you ascend from your dive.
Abu Nuhas Reef is home to 4 distinct wrecks from different eras, 3 are within a comfortable depth for recreational diving. The Giannis D was a Greek cargo ship that sank in 1983. Dive between 4-24m to explore its intact stern and bow, separated by a broken midsection. Don't miss the chance to enter the engine room via the funnel opening. The Carnatic was a classic 19th-century steamship, sunk in 1869. Lying between 16-27m, her intact bow and stern are adorned with soft corals. Legend has it, some of her cargo of gold bullion was never recovered! The Chrisoula K was s cargo ship, carrying Italian tiles, that met its end in 1981. Its true identity is part of its mystery, making for a fascinating exploration.
The Rosalie Moller is an exceptional wreck dive reserved for very experienced divers with deep dive or tec qualifications. With its shallowest point at 35m, this deep dive through blue water is rewarded with an intact ship and amazing pelagic life.
The Thistlegorm is arguably the world's best wreck dive. Sunk by a German bomber in 1941, this massive British transport ship is a time capsule. Explore its hauntingly preserved holds, filled with military cargo including trucks, motorcycles, and rifles. The wreck, lying between 16-33m, is also a thriving artificial reef teeming with marine life.
The Kingston, a small 19th-century British freighter, lies at Shag Rock. Starting at the intact propeller (15m), you can explore the engine room and boilers. The site also offers excellent reef diving, with frequent sightings of turtles, Whitetip reef sharks, and even dolphins.
The Ulysses sunk in 1887 and the wreck lies at 28m. You can swim inside the stern, now populated with glassfish and sweepers, while the surrounding reef is alive with anthias and butterflyfish.

Day 8
Awake to your final morning in Sharm El Sheikh. After a leisurely breakfast, it will be time to check out from the liveaboard. You will then be transferred to Sharm El Sheikh airport or your local hotel, marking the end of an unforgettable week of diving with South Moon 1.

[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].

Diving days on South Moon 1 are fuelled by generous meals and snacks in the dining section of the air-conditioned lounge on the main deck. Dining combines international flavours (e.g. turkey with gravy) with Egyptian favourites (e.g. koshary, molokheya soup, kofta), making every meal part of the adventure with this liveaboard.

• Pre-dive: Coffee, tea, cookies and breadsticks
• After the 1st dive: Breakfast buffet with toasted bread, delicious pancakes, assorted cheeses and luncheon, fruits, yoghurt, and eggs cooked-to-order
• After the 2nd dive: Lunch buffet: fresh salads, hot dishes, dessert
• After the 3rd dive: Afternoon snacks: sweet or savoury treats
• Dinner, after the night dive: The main meal of the day with a big buffet - soup, salads, vegetables, meat/chicken, seafood, and desserts

Complimentary drinking water, tea, coffee, juice, and soft drinks are always available, with beer and Lavazza Espresso at extra cost.
Special diets, including vegetarian and vegan, can be arranged with notice.

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Notes: Child policy: 0-6 years - free of charge (if sharing same cabin with parents), from 7-12 years - 50% discount.

Dive experience: We strongly recommend a minimum of 20 logged dives for Red Sea North, Wrecks & Tiran Straits, and 25 logged dives for Red Sea Northern Wrecks. It is at the discretion of the South Moon dive guide in charge to exclude divers from certain dives or to change the liveaboard itinerary if divers do not have sufficient experience.
Guests who have not dived for 1 year or more should complete a refresher program and get it stamped in their logbook before the trip. Diving activities may be restricted if the dive guide in charge has doubts about the diver's qualification, safety or ability to handle the situation at hand.

Cruise price per person includes: Cabin accommodation with air-conditioning, breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, soft drinks, drinking water, hot drinks (e.g. coffee, tea), roundtrip transfers from local airport and hotels, port fees, dives (as detailed in the trips above), 2 experienced English-speaking divemasters, tanks, belts, weights, sales tax.

Cruise price per person excludes (mandatory, unless customer provides own): Scuba equipment (USD 176 per week), dive computer (USD 70 per week), park fees (USD 106 per week), registration fee of the coast guard (USD 23 per trip).There is a supplement for Xmas or New Year Gala Dinner of USD 47 per person. Unless otherwise stated, all the listed items need to be paid on arrival (cash only - USD, EUR, EGP).

Optional extras: Nitrox fills for enriched air certified divers (USD 94 per week), torch (USD 35 per week), 15 litre tank (USD 41 per week), diving insurance, alcoholic drinks (beer), Lavazza Espresso. 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 South Moon 1 liveaboard departs from Sharm El Sheikh. Embarkation starts from 6 pm. Direct boat transfers to/from your local hotel or airport are provided for embarkation/disembarkation. For more details, including airlines, see our Red Sea travel information.
The final dive of the cruise will be completed by 3 pm on the penultimate day. Disembarkation is at 8 am on the last day. Please wait at least 18 hours before flying after diving.

Non-diver rate: None.

Single supplement (if you do not want to share accommodation): This is optional - solo travellers may choose to share a cabin and pay the regular price, or pay a supplement of 75% of the published price for their own cabin.

Dive clubs and group discounts: Pay for 11 guests and 1 additional person can join the cruise free of charge.

Whole boat charter rate (per night): USD 23 885 per week for 18 guests (max. 24 guests - extra 2 guests in 'Dive Leader' bunk bed cabin).

Add-on package: Maximise your Egyptian adventure by pairing your Sinai liveaboard diving with a tour of the country's iconic antiquities. These tours let you witness the majesty of the Giza Plateau, explore the royal relics in the Cairo Museum, and embark on a timeless Nile cruise from Luxor to the legendary Valley of the Kings. Discover the full spectrum of Egypt's magic, from its world-class dive sites to its unparalleled historical wonders.

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Red Sea North, Wrecks & Tiran Straits (8 Days / 7 Nights - 21 Dives)

Red Sea Northern Wrecks (8 Days / 7 Nights - 21 Dives)

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