By: Torben Lonne
Snefro Spirit is one of the best liveaboards to explore the Red Sea. It is a luxury vessel that can meet every divers’ needs. There is plenty of room and common areas for every passenger on this boat. Exciting itineraries await to be explored throughout the year. Ras Mohammed National Park is the most popular marine park in entire Egypt and has a mangrove channel and incredible underwater natural beauty. Straits of Tiran has four coral reefs, Jackson Reef, Woodhouse Reef, Thomas Reef, and Gordon Reef. Travel to Sha’ab Mahmoud’s reef system to see the worldwide famous wreck sites.
Our Overall Review
Things we like:
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Many people said that the service on the liveaboard was exceptional and all your needs were taken care of. -
Some people said the cabins were spacious and offered a balcony and on suit bathrooms.
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The crew was always there to help and presented themselves as friendly and attentive.
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Many people were happy with the food on the Snefro Spirit.
Things we don't like:
Divers claimed that the briefing was not well presented and left much to be desired.- The location of the dives was not well planned as the marine life was lacking.
Divers claimed that the briefing was not well presented and left much to be desired.Where to book:
Where to book:
Diving on the Snefro Spirit in Egypt
Snefro Spirit has a length of 33 meters/108.2 feet and is powered by two engines. This liveaboard is made for those who want to experience a fantastic holiday on the Red Sea. It is ISO-certified and was completely refurbished in 2015 with a modern interior. The staff aboard ensures to give the best service possible.
Boat Interior
This liveaboard can accommodate a total of 18 passengers to its nine spacious cabins. All cabins have private bathrooms, a safe box, mini-bar, central music system and power sockets perfect for charging any device. The double-bed suite is on the upper deck, and eight cabins with twin beds are on the lower deck. Daily housekeeping is provided as well as fresh towels.
The large saloon with A/V entertainment has plenty of new movies good for kids and those young-at-heart. This yacht has a stunning ocean view from the spacious sun deck, where sun lovers can enjoy the hot sun. Guests can also relax at the shaded part of the sun deck where they can read marine life books from the small library near the saloon. Everyone on board will never miss any emails and social media updates with the free Wi-Fi. The crew will make sure to keep guests comfortable during their holiday.
Restaurant
The dining area is fully air-conditioned and has a modern interior finish. The professional chef on board serves a variety of local and international cuisines in a buffet-style setting. Complimentary drinks and snacks are always available during the trip. Guests can also enjoy the incredible ocean view while drinking refreshing beverages at the bar. For vegan, vegetarian and other specific dietary requirements, it can be requested upon booking or guests may also talk to our booking agents to assist them better.
Dive Deck
The dive deck is spacious enough for divers to move around while preparing for their dives. Snorkeling is available for non-divers to explore the fantastic underwater world. The dive deck is complete with outside showers for rinsing, charging station, camera table and photography station. Nitrox is free for those with certification and a dive log book. Rental dive equipment and snorkeling gear can be reserved upon booking a trip online or via-phone booking. Snefro Spirit has the necessary safety equipment to ensure safety explorations and all crew members are trained to manage any emergencies on board.
Itinerary
The staff will welcome guests with cocktails and snacks upon checking in. A mandatory introduction and briefing are given to provide guests all the information they need before starting the journey. Snefro Spirit has a unique itinerary that shows the natural beauty of the Egyptian Red Sea.
Ras Mohammed National Park is a protected marine reserve and home of the best diving spot in the area. Jackfish Alley, Yolanda Reef, and Shark Reef have pristine coral gardens. This park is open for professional scuba divers and beginners. The best time to visit Ras Mohammed is in mid-August and mid-October.
Brother Islands are famous for the exposed tips of massive reef pillars, and there are deep walls around the island. The wreck spots have a garden of corals, black corals, large gorgonian fans. This area is drawn by pelagic fish, predator fish and variety of sharks.
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