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Diving on the Glory Sea Explorer
The Red Sea offers some of the most diverse diving in the world, combining colorful reefs, historical wrecks, and pelagic action. While conditions are generally favorable, divers should be comfortable with open-water diving, as currents and negative entries may be required at certain sites. A minimum of 50 logged dives is typically recommended for offshore itineraries.
The Glory Sea Explorer runs a variety of classic Red Sea routes, including visits to renowned areas such as Brothers Islands, Daedalus Reef, Elphinstone, Fury Shoals, and the northern wrecks. Depending on the itinerary, guests can expect a mix of reef, wall, drift, and blue-water dives.
The vessel is well-equipped, offering free nitrox for certified divers and the ability to accommodate a wide range of experience levels. Dive days typically include up to four or five dives per day, conditions permitting.
Marine life sightings vary by season but may include turtles, dolphins, barracuda, reef sharks, hammerheads, and oceanic whitetips. Visibility is often exceptional, making photography and wide-angle shooting especially rewarding.
Highlights:
- Up to five dives per day (conditions and location permitting)
- Free nitrox for certified divers
- Excellent visibility, often exceeding 100 feet (30 m)
- Variety of dive styles including drift, wall, and reef dives
Onboard the Glory Sea Explorer
The Glory Sea Explorer was custom-built and launched in 2024 with diver comfort in mind. This spacious steel yacht accommodates 26 guests in 13 well-appointed, air-conditioned cabins, each with a private en-suite bathroom. Cabins are distributed across the lower and upper decks, offering a comfortable retreat between dives.
Common areas include an air-conditioned indoor salon, outdoor shaded seating, and a sun deck for relaxing between dives or enjoying Red Sea sunsets. Guests consistently praise the vessel’s layout, which avoids crowding even when fully booked.
The dive deck is large and well organized, with individual gear stations, rinse tanks, freshwater showers, and dedicated camera rinse and charging areas—features frequently highlighted in reviews by underwater photographers.
Highlights:
- En-suite, air-conditioned cabins
- Spacious indoor and outdoor social areas
- Dedicated camera and charging stations
- Well-designed dive deck with individual gear setups
Dining on the Glory Sea Explorer
Glory Sea Explorer delivers when it comes to keeping guests fueled and satisfied. Meals are served buffet-style and feature a mix of international and local cuisine, with generous portions and variety throughout the week.
Guests can expect three daily meals, along with snacks between dives and a selection of hot and cold beverages available throughout the day. Vegetarian and special dietary options can be accommodated with advance notice, and local beer is typically available after diving is complete for the day.
Highlights:
- International and local cuisine
- Buffet-style meals with generous portions
- Snacks and non-alcoholic drinks included
- Special dietary needs accommodated with prior notice
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