DUNE Silky Liveaboard, Egypt
9.3 Superb - Nitrox available
- Free Internet
- Free Nitrox
“Diving was very good, especially 3 dives at Elphinestone, we were able to dive freely.”
Highlights
The DUNE Silky liveaboard is a modern, 44m/144ft-long, steel-hulled yacht built in 2020 to offer divers a spacious, comfortable way to explore the dive sites of the Red Sea in Egypt. It has 13 air-conditioned twin-bed cabins with private bathrooms, accommodating up to 26 guests. On the lower deck is a large indoor dining room where guests will enjoy freshly prepared meals throughout the day.
The upper deck has a comfortable indoor lounge area with a TV, and it is also connected to a pleasant shaded outdoor area with a bar. There is a large partially shaded sun deck, perfect for relaxing in the sun and getting briefed for diving. At the rear of the main deck is a spacious dive deck area for storing dive gear and preparing for dives at some fantastic dive sites.
DUNE Silky liveaboard is part of the DUNE Red Sea fleet, which has many years of experience operating in the Red Sea. Itineraries aboard DUNE Silky can include trips to famous dive areas in Egypt, such as St. John’s, Ras Mohammed, Brothers, Rocky, Zabargad, Fury Shoals, Daedalus, and Elphinstone. The Red Sea offers amazing diving and sightings of marine life, making it a top destination for divers of all levels.
Take a look at the itineraries offered by the DUNE Silky liveaboard in Egypt and book your next trip easily online.
This liveaboard is part of the DUNE Liveaboard Fleet.
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Included: VAT, Airport Transfer, Drinking Water, Soft drinks, Tea & Coffee, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Diving Package, Night Dives, Nitrox, Land Excursions, Snorkeling Guide, Cabin Towels, WiFi internet.
Required Extras: Environment Tax (150-300 EUR per trip), Mandatory Service Charge (60-120 EUR per trip).
Optional Extras: Dive Insurance (25 EUR per week), Alcoholic Beverages, Nitrox Course (185-210 EUR per activity), Private Dive Guide (500 EUR per week), Rental Gear, Scuba Diving Courses (180-445 EUR per activity), Snorkel Gear (5 EUR per day).
Book now, pay later: You can easily place your booking online. We will then hold the spaces for you and you can confirm with a payment later.
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DUNE Silky Reviews
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- 9.3 Superb
- Vessel 9.5
- Crew 9.3
- Food 9.6
- Diving 8.9
- Value 9.3
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Alejandro N
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Argentina
The Best of the Red Sea
The boat is extremely comfortable with very good services.
- Recommended for
- Food, Comfort, Diving
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- 10 Exceptional
- Nicolaj Geller C
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Denmark
Fantastic trip with Alia - awesome boat, crew and diving!
We spent a week diving with Alia, which was much better than we could have ever hoped for! From the boat itself, which was very spacious inside and outside, to the crew, who was so friendly and easy-going. We made the trip to St John's Reef, and the dive sites were also much more interesting than we had imagined - the cave diving is fantastic (and not too technically difficult!), coral gardens and reef were so beautiful and we even had 2x whale sharks at Elphinstone (which wasn't on the itinerary but managed to go regardless), a manta ray, 3x turtles, some barracudas and too-many-to-count moray eels.
- Recommended for
- Unexpected trip to Elphinstone (that gave us 2x whale shark sightings). Awesome, friendly crew from dive guides to the pastry chef (yes, there's a pastry chef!). Very spacious boat, both inside and outside. The dive platform is fantastic!.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Mary H
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Ireland
Best diving of my year
Staff very approachable and helpful. Made a great effort to facilitate different interests and abilities Food excellent.
- Recommended for
- Friendly professional staff. Varied diving. Good attention to safety.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Martin H
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Germany
Perfect liveaboard with the Alia
So far the best of all (also very good) liveaboards. Very large, spacious boat with an attentive, friendly and helpful crew ( Thanks to Mostapha Ibrahim and the whole Crew)Competent dive guides (Reda and Noelie) who always discuss the safety of the group and the reefs.Three Tg at Elphinstone with whale sharks in two of them.However, you should note that the "Alia" is a ship of a French company (Dune), i.e. certain English and/or French language skills are a great advantage.
- Recommended for
- Submersible. Dive guides and dive sites. Crew.
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- 9.2 Superb
- Stephan K
- Germany
A wonderful week
St. Johns Caves are just so beautyful!
- Recommended for
- Absolutely dedicated staff, professional guides and a well designed boat.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Oliver A
- Germany
Dreamlike safari
An all-round perfect trip with the Alia. A well-rehearsed team takes care of all matters. All wishes are tried to be fulfilled. The food was very varied and always delicious.We were on the BDE tour and saw everything you can see. Starting with gray sharks, thresher sharks, hammerhead sharks and not forgetting the Longimanus.
- Recommended for
- Excellent food, perfect service, great team
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- 10 Exceptional
- Andre L
- Germany
Very nice 2 weeks tour in the whole Egyptian Red Sea
Diving was very good, especially 3 dives at Elphinestone, we were able to dive freely.Great tour.Perfect crew, kitchen, Zodiac Guys.The only drawback, the Internet connection. Starlink Internet was offered in the tender, but it was only available via Sim card, that only worked on the first day, then no more.
- Recommended for
- We were able to dive freely without a guide. Great route and dive site choice. Very comfortable boat and large Zodiacs with ladder.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Leo A
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France
Top BDE Silky
From the welcome to the departure, perfect service. We saw what was needed in diving plus the luck of a dolphin and 2 sharks under the boat.
- Recommended for
- The quality of the service on board and the team. The choice of diving spots. The boat.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Bjorn L
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Norway
Two weeks of vitamine Sea!
Wow, what a trip! Spending two unforgettable weeks diving in the Red Sea was nothing short of incredible. We explored legendary wrecks up north and visited the famous trio of shark hotspots—The Brothers, Daedalus, and Elphinstone—all in one epic itinerary. But it didn't stop there; diving at St. Johns, Zabargad, and Rocky Island made sure every day was filled with spectacular underwater adventures and breathtaking encounters. What truly set this journey apart was the exceptional crew and our amazingly cool dive guides. Their enthusiasm, skill, and deep knowledge of each dive site made every moment underwater not just safe, but truly special. They transformed good dives into extraordinary experiences we won't soon forget. And let's talk food—this wasn't your standard liveaboard fare! With a dedicated kitchen team serving sumptuous three-course meals for both lunch and dinner, complete with a talented pastry chef crafting fresh desserts daily, we enjoyed culinary delights worthy of a fine dining restaurant. Every meal was a delightful surprise that kept us eagerly anticipating the next. As if that wasn't enough, having a crew member who previously honed his bartending skills at one of Egypt's top hotels ensured every happy hour was vibrant, refreshing, and perfectly crafted. It truly brought us together each evening, adding an extra layer of joy and camaraderie to our already unforgettable days. This wasn't just a dive trip—it was a dream vacation. Thanks to the wonderful crew, outstanding dive sites, gourmet meals, and amazing atmosphere, this journey in the Red Sea was genuinely one of the best experiences we've ever had.
- Recommended for
- Dive guides were awesome. Great food. Excellent diving and dive sites.
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- 9.2 Superb
- Mateo M
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Spain
Nice boat and very friendly crew
Coral Banks and Cave Diving
- Recommended for
- Very large and comfortable suite, spacious diving area and spacious terraces
