By: Torben Lonne
Make the most of your diving experience in the Red Sea with Snefro Pearl. It is a 29m by 7m the luxurious boat that was built in 2012 and has been improved recently to fit the needs of its passengers. It has 6 cabins onboard, has spacious dining and leisure facilities, 2 impressive shaded sundecks, and even free Wi-Fi to give you the best cruising experience. Witness the beauty of the Ras Mohamed National Park and Shark Reef, as well as the Tiran Straits which are famous for its superb walls and shark action. Also, the cruise offers dive courses and rental equipment where you could dive from the liveaboard or zodiac, and experience the World-class wreck diving sites in Thistlegorm and Abu Nuhas, plus Nitrox is provided for free.
Our Overall Review
Things we like:
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Many people were happy with the fact that they got to see the SS Thistlegorm wreck and many marine life. -
Some divers said that the dive guide was excellent and he gave a thorough briefing that let everyone know what was going to happen on each dive.
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The crew was the best part of this journey they started as strangers but at the end they became family and there were very strong bonds formed.
Things we don't like:
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Some divers noted that at some locations the visibility was not that great in the water. -
Some people noted the anchor was noisy when it was dropped.
Diving on the Snefro Pearl in Egypt
Snefro Pearl is a luxurious boat that was manufactured in 2012 and had undergone a major upgrade in its features and facilities in order to provide only the best. It has 6 cabins that can accommodate up to 12 guests, just perfect for your private group cruising and diving experience.
It offers luxurious facilities for your leisure and entertainment needs. If you prefer to stay in an air-conditioned lounge, you have two options. First is in the main deck, where you will find the air-conditioned saloon furnished with a range of modern entertainment devices such as flat-screen TV and computers. You may watch a movie or read an interesting book while lying comfortably in the reclining sofas. In the upper deck, there is another spacious fully air-conditioned lounge, this one boasts a bar. Not to mention that Wi-Fi could be accessed (as long as mobile reception permits) for free.
If you prefer to stay in an open area, you also have two options. The first one is in the lower deck, where you may stay in the open shaded lounge area. It is equipped with relaxing seating areas and tables, and an outdoor bar as well. The second one is in the top sundeck lounge where you could stay in the sun for that perfect tan.
The Snefro Pearl’s dive deck has toilets and fresh-water shower facilities. Divers get to use Bauer Marine Compressors and Nitrox Membrane systems that are regularly checked for the ultimate diving experience. Life jackets, life rafts, fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, and fire alarm systems are also available onboard.
The Cabins
Snefro Pearl could only accommodate a fair number of guests, but it does not mean that the cabins are small. The boat was built with spaciousness and elegance in mind, in fact, there are 4 twin-berth cabins and the master suite in the lower deck, and another twin-berth cabin located in the upper deck. All cabins have en-suite bathrooms and are equipped with the best air-conditioning systems and an electronic safe to keep all your valuables.
Dining
Snefro Pearl boasts a luxury class dining experience. Bask in the fine wooden interior of the restaurant while enjoying your meal with a panoramic view of the Red Sea insight. A combination of Egyptian and International cuisine is served daily in buffet style. Also, a range of refreshing beverages including soda, water, tea, and coffee, as well as sweet and salty snacks are offered throughout the day – perfect to cool you down in between dives.
Itinerary
Witness the best of what the Red Sea has to offer, which includes the Ras Mohamed National Park and Shark Reef and Tiran Straits. Tiran reefs are well-known for its excellent walls and shark actions. You may also dive at the world-class wreck diving sites in Thistlegorm and Abu Nuhas.
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