SS Glorious Miss Nouran Liveaboard Overview

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Sally Lockman
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Born and raised on a tiny island in the Middle East, Sally has always been passionate about the ocean. After finally leaving the corporate and banking...
Rebecca Strauss
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Editor at DIVEIN.com
Rebecca has been an avid traveler and scuba diver for many years. She began her editorial career by updating travel guides, which took her all over...
SS Glorious Miss Nouran liveaboard dive yacht underway with waves at the bow
Custom-built in 2021, the SS Glorious Miss Nouran is a 131-foot (40 m) dive yacht accommodating up to 26 guests in 12 cabins and one suite.
Rows of dive tanks on the shaded deck of the SS Glorious Miss Nouran
Free nitrox is available to certified divers, and the vessel is equipped for rebreather, sidemount, and technical diving as well.
A hawksbill turtle swimming directly toward the camera over a reef
It's always turtle time on Red Sea reefs.
Black-and-white image of a diver exploring a coral-covered shipwreck
Explore legendary historical shipwrecks like Rosalie Moeller and Abu Nahas.
Aft deck lounge with wooden benches aboard the SS Glorious Miss Nouran
Soak up some sun, relax between dives, and enjoy the sunrise or sunset.
The SS Glorious Miss Nouran liveaboard yacht at sea, side profile view
The SS Glorious Miss Nouran offers a variety of itineraries throughout the year, as well as private charters.
Dining room set with tables and chairs aboard the SS Glorious Miss Nouran liveaboard
Catering to different food preferences, the highly trained chef and staff prepare a variety of local and Western cuisines.
lounge seating and dining tables aboard the SS Glorious Miss Nouran liveaboard
Inside, the comfortable lounge and dining area feature a library as well as a high-tech audio and video entertainment system.
twin cabin aboard the SS Glorious Miss Nouran with yellow pillows and curved cabinetry
Splash out on the panoramic suite on the upper deck.
spiral staircase leading to the sun deck aboard the SS Glorious Miss Nouran
The sundeck and flight deck feature extra-comfortable seating with mattresses and cushions.
school of hammerhead sharks cruising in open blue water
Lucky divers will spot a variety of sharks, including hammerheads.
pod of dolphins swimming over a sandy seabed near the SS Glorious Miss Nouran dive site
Divers can also look forward to seeing healthy corals, walls bursting with life, and various wildlife including dolphins.

Few destinations combine the cultural charm, legendary history, and breathtaking natural beauty you’ll find in Egypt. The Red Sea has long been one of the finest diving destinations in the world, drawing divers for its diverse marine life, colorful reefs, historic shipwrecks, and more.

While shore diving offers endless opportunities for amateur divers, liveaboard diving makes it possible to reach dives sites and wrecks that would be otherwise inaccessible. Divers can visit famous shipwrecks like the SS Thistlegorm and marvel at healthy coral reefs aboard liveaboards like the SS Glorious Miss Nouran, one of six vessels in the Sea Serpent fleet.

Custom-built in 2021, the SS Glorious Miss Nouran is a 131-foot (40 m) dive yacht accommodating up to 26 guests in 12 cabins and one suite. This vessel offers a variety of itineraries throughout the year, as well as private charters.

Keep reading as we dive into our review of the SS Glorious Miss Nouran.

About this overview

To help you decide whether this liveaboard fits your dive style, budget, and comfort needs, we’ve researched the boat, itinerary, onboard experience, diving setup, and overall value.
We review liveaboards based on the details that matter most during a multi-day dive trip, including cabins, food, crew support, dive operations, safety, route quality, and how the boat compares with similar options in the destination.

Things we like:

  • Highly trained staff and crew
  • Knowledgeable instructors and guides
  • Great hospitality
  • Sharks, dolphins, mantas, schooling fish, and more

Things we don't like:

  • Food choices lack variety

Diving on the SS Glorious Miss Nouran liveaboard

A hawksbill turtle feeding on orange soft coral with divers in the background
An oceanic whitetip shark swimming with pilot fish in open water
Dive tanks racked on the dive deck of the SS Glorious Miss Nouran liveaboard

As diving in the Red Sea is possible year-round, it’s a dream destination for most divers. The temperature is highest, ranging from 77 to 113 F (25 to 45 C), during the summer from June to September, with water temperatures ranging from 70 to 84 F (21 to 29 C).

Diving in the winter may require a thicker wetsuit, with water temperatures ranging from 62 to 75 F (17 to 24 C). This allows divers with different backgrounds and preferences to find the perfect time to book a dive vacation.

The SS Glorious Miss Nouran offers week-long liveaboard trips all year round, so guests can choose their preferred dive sites at the time of year that suits them. From diving with sharks on the famous BDE route (Brothers Islands, Daedalus, Elphinstone) or exploring legendary historical shipwrecks like Rosalie Moeller and Abu Nahas, guests are sure to find the right fit.

Divers can also look forward to seeing healthy corals, walls bursting with life, and various wildlife, including different species of sharks, dolphins, turtles, manta rays, whale sharks, and more.

The professionally trained crew and guides work around the clock to ensure they meet the requirements of each guest on board. Free nitrox is available to certified divers, and the vessel is equipped for rebreather, sidemount, and technical diving as well. 

Highlights:

  • Pristine visibility up to 100 feet (30 m)
  • Historical wrecks and abundant wildlife
  • Free nitrox
  • Rebreather friendly

Onboard the SS Glorious Miss Nouran

Cabin bed with yellow pillows and rolled towels aboard the SS Glorious Miss Nouran, overlooking the sea
Cabin seating area with a bean bag chair and en-suite bathroom aboard the SS Glorious Miss Nouran
Onboard bar and lounge seating aboard the SS Glorious Miss Nouran liveaboard
Outdoor deck seating with green cushions overlooking the sea aboard the SS Glorious Miss Nouran
Curved white lounge seating on the aft deck of the SS Glorious Miss Nouran

Custom-built for diving in 2020, the SS Glorious Miss Nouran is a 131-foot (40 m) modern motor yacht with 13 ensuite cabins accommodating up to 26 guests. There are six twin-bed cabins and two double-bed cabins on the lower deck, with four more twin-bed seaview cabins and one panoramic suite on the upper deck. All cabins are equipped with individual air conditioning and ensuite facilities.

Inside, the comfortable lounge and dining area feature a library as well as a high-tech audio and video entertainment system. The sundeck and flight deck feature extra-comfortable seating with mattresses and cushions, where divers can soak up some sun, relax between dives, and enjoy the sunrise or sunset.

Boasting a spacious dive deck, the SS Glorious Miss Nouran was designed so that divers can move around safely, store their equipment, prepare for dives, and easily enter and exit the water from the dive platform. Equipped with a camera station, charging stations, and a separate rinse tank for underwater cameras, divers are sure to have all their diving needs met.

Highlights:

  • 12 ensuite cabins and one panoramic master suite
  • Free WiFi
  • Multilingual crew

Dining on the SS Glorious Miss Nouran

Dining room with white table settings aboard the SS Glorious Miss Nouran liveaboard
Dining lounge with blue and yellow chairs aboard the SS Glorious Miss Nouran liveaboard

Catering to different food preferences, the highly trained chef and staff prepare a variety of local and Western cuisines, including both vegetarian and vegan options. Three main meals are served buffet-style every day to ensure guests maintain their energy to keep up with a week of diving.

Complimentary water, soft drinks, tea, coffee, and snacks are provided and served throughout the day, while beer, wine, and other alcoholic beverages are available for an additional cost.

Highlights:

  • Local and Western cuisines with vegan and vegetarian options
  • Complimentary water, coffee, tea, and snacks
  • Local alcoholic beverages available at extra cost

Things we like:

  • Highly trained staff and crew
  • Knowledgeable instructors and guides
  • Great hospitality
  • Sharks, dolphins, mantas, schooling fish, and more

Things we don't like:

  • Food choices lack variety
Key facts
Year built: 2021
Max divers: 26
Rental equip: Yes ($)
Camera station: Yes
Internet: Yes (free)
Min logged dives: No minimum
Nitrox: Yes (free)
Aircon: Yes
Trip length: 5-7 Nights
Price range: Mid-range
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