Ghazala Explorer Liveaboard, Egypt

Excellent diving and guidance

“The crew did a great job accommodating special dietary needs. The dive masters were super - very helpful with pointers and advice…”

ROBERT W, United States United States
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Highlights

  • Built in 2021 and renovated annually
  • Top-ranked in guest reviews
  • Bright, modern decor
  • North and South Red Sea itineraries available
  • 2 dive tenders for access to dive sites

The Ghazala Explorer liveaboard in Egypt is a modern 37mtr/121ft motor yacht offering itineraries throughout the Red Sea area. It can take up to 24 guests in 12 air-conditioned, ensuite cabins, consisting of 9 twin bed and 3 double bed cabins, including suites. Ghazala Explorer has a spacious, bright indoor dining and lounge area for guests to enjoy prepared meals or relax with a drink. There is a sun deck with seating areas, bean bags, and either covered or open areas for those who prefer to be in the sunshine. A large dive deck to the rear allows storage of dive equipment and plenty of space to get ready for dives, and the rear platform makes getting on and off the tenders more accessible.

Ghazala Explorer liveaboard offers divers a wide choice of itineraries throughout the Red Sea, including favorites such as the Thistlegorm wreck, Abu Nuhas, Brothers, Ras Mohammed, Daedalus, Elphinstone, and St. John's. The Red Sea offers divers so much diversity in marine life and healthy corals; whichever itinerary you choose, you'll be amazed at the underwater world in Egypt.

Book online today to reserve your space on the Ghazala Explorer liveaboard in Egypt.


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Included: VAT, Fuel Surcharge, National Park Fees, Port Fees, Airport Transfer, Hotel Transfer, Drinking Water, Tea & Coffee, Welcome Cocktails, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Diving Package, Night Dives, Nitrox, Beach Towels, Cabin Towels, Deck Towels, WiFi internet.

Optional Extras: Chamber Fees, Gratuities, Alcoholic Beverages, Soft drinks, Nitrox Course, Private Dive Guide, Rental Gear, Scuba Diving Courses, Land Excursions, Snorkel Gear.

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Boat features

  • Camera Station
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Audio & video entertainment
  • Library
  • Air Conditioned saloon
  • Aircon Cabins
  • Sun Deck
  • Indoor Saloon
  • Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly
  • Warm Water Showers
  • Outdoor Dining
  • Custom built for diving
  • Charging stations
  • En-Suite bathrooms
  • Free Internet
  • Non-Smoking Rooms
  • Outside Showers
  • Family Cabins
  • Seaview Cabins
  • Separate Rinse for u/w Camera
  • Dedicated Local & International Crew
  • Leisure Deck
  • Observation Deck
  • Bar
  • Available for Charter

Food & Drinks

  • Western Food
  • Vegetarian Options
  • Buffet style
  • Beer available
  • Snacks All Day
  • Vegan Options
  • Wine Available
  • Beach BBQ

If you have any specific dietary requirements whilst on-board your cruise, you can add this to your special requests on step 2 of the booking form. We advise limiting these requests to religious beliefs or food allergies.


Diving

  • DIN Adaptors
  • Nitrox available
  • Rinse Hoses
  • Dive deck
  • Tenders for diving
  • Sidemount Diving
  • Shaded Diving Area
  • Free Nitrox

The crew speaks English, German, and Spanish.


Gear Rental

There is diving gear available on this boat. Please provide your rental needs on the booking form. See below for further details on inclusions and pricing. Show prices.


Drawings & Vessel Layouts

#deckplan floorplan

Boat Specifications

  • Year built 2021
  • Length 37 meters
  • Beam 8.2 meters
  • Top speed 13 knots
  • Cruising speed 11 knots
  • Engines 2 x MAN 1100 Hp
  • Max guests 24
  • Number of cabins 12
  • Number of bathrooms 14
  • Tenders 2
  • Water capacity 12 tons
  • Fuel capacity 20 tons
  • Freshwater maker 2 * 7 tons each

Boat Navigation and Safety

  • Radar
  • Depth Sounder
  • GPS
  • Radio VHF/DSC/SSB
  • E.P.I.R.B. Distress System
  • Emergency Rafts
  • Life Vests
  • Fire Alarm & Fire Extinguishers
  • Oxygen
  • First Aid Kits
  • Fishfinder
  • Satellite & mobile phones
  • Bilge pump alarm
  • Search light
  • Engine room CCTV
  • Crew trained in first aid
  • Emergency flares

Ghazala Explorer Reviews

  • 9.7 Exceptional
  1. Vessel
    9.6
  2. Crew
    9.5
  3. Food
    9.9
  4. Diving
    9.7
  5. Value
    9.7
  • 9.6 Exceptional
  • ROBERT W
  • United States United States
Wonderful experience

The crew did a great job accommodating special dietary needs. The dive masters were super - very helpful with pointers and advice and we felt they took very good care of us as newbies, especially in the somewhat challenging Red Sea wrecks.

Recommended for
Great itinerary, total pro dive masters and crew.
  • 10 Exceptional
  • Dimi D
  • Belgium Belgium
Best boat on the red sea?!

This is our second Liveaboard with Ghazala Explorer and we did not regret it for 1 second. Everyone in our group agreed, this is the best ship on the Red Sea. Rooms were spacious, dive guides were great and funny (I especially enjoyed annoying Achmed), food was amazing, crew was extremely helpful in any way they could, especially helping on and off our diving gear, organisation is spot on, there is really nothing negative I can think of... We will definitely return for a 3th trip with Ghazala Explorer! Dimi & Stefan

Recommended for
Awesome boat, great dive guides, superb crew
  • 9.6 Exceptional
  • Yi W
  • United Kingdom United Kingdom
Very comfortable liveaboard with good service

Night dive on the Thistlegorm.

Recommended for
Room. Food and diving
  • 10 Exceptional
  • C C
  • Hong Kong Hong Kong
Best of the Best in all aspects

Crew were all amazing and friendly! Helping you with gears before and after dives. They helped us rinse our gear properly after the last dive. It was much appreciated. I love all the meals especially the snacks and juice, always feeling rejuvenated thanks to the nice drinks they made when we came out of the water. Food was very delicious and fresh, with great varieties. Guides were amazing, always taking care of guests and pointing out those marine animals hiding somewhere. Worth every bit to go along with them! Can't recommend enough and I'll be back!

Recommended for
Crew were the best. Then the food and dive guides were both awesome!!!
  • 10 Exceptional
  • Mario D
  • Netherlands Netherlands
Amazing

Thistlegorm, diving with the dolphins and the great atmosphere on the boat.

Recommended for
Divespots, friendly crew and perfect food.
  • 10 Exceptional
  • Dmitrij Z
  • Germany Germany
Great diving from an excellent boat

Having been on quite a few liveabords by now I can confidently say this has been the best one so far. The ship's general layout is the same as most liveaboard boats in the red sea, but the attention to detail and many thoughtful details really made a difference (plenty of charging outlets, plenty of drying space etc.). The crew has been amazing - extremely professional and always there to help with absolutely anything about your diving day to an extent that even seemed funny at times - like it's okay, I can grab my water bottle myself, but thank you for handing it to me ;). The same goes for the two dive guides - extremely experienced, they could probably navigate through the dive sites with their eyes closed and made sure to point out all the details that were easy to miss. At the same time, they gave the most thorough briefings I have ever encountered and made safety a top priority I particularly loved how the team was able to accomodate a request for an uncommon dive site during the trip. The food has been very tasty, varied and plentiful, but to be fair, this goes for every liveaboard I have been on ;). So thanks a lot guys, I will certainly try to book this boat in particular for future red sea trips.

Recommended for
Boat and cabin comfort, the crew, the food onboard
  • 10 Exceptional
  • Robin S
  • Germany Germany
Outstanding experience!

Great dive sites! Excellent dive guides! All in all a really good experience!

Recommended for
Such a great community on board!
  • 10 Exceptional
  • Ioannis T
  • Greece Greece
It's not a trip, it's an experience!

Newly built and very well organised liveaboard! The schedule itself included all the sweet spots for a North Red Sea itinerary, while the captain was quite flexible to also adjust it as needed, so we could avoid bad weather conditions or busy spots. The guides were very knowledgable of the area and helpful to all different levels of experience among the divers and the whole stuff very friendly, making the whole trip an amazing diving experience! Last but not least, the food.. Well done chefs! Highly recommended from all aspects and I'll definitely be back!

Recommended for
Schedule, Crew, Food
  • 9.6 Exceptional
  • Hisham H
  • Ireland Ireland
Personalised adventure

Perfect mix of reefs and wrecks. Excellent pre-dive briefings. Well equipped cabins. The crew looks after the needs of every passenger to ensure their happiness, health and safety on board.

Recommended for
Great dive sites, tasty local food, comfortable boat.
  • 10 Exceptional
  • Ismail E
  • Morocco Morocco
Great Experience !!

I recently had the pleasure of going on a diving trip aboard the Ghazala Explorer liveaboard, and I must say it was an absolutely fantastic experience. Ahmed, Moussa, and the entire crew did a phenomenal job in every aspect. They were attentive, knowledgeable, and passionate about providing us with an unforgettable diving adventure. The dive spots they guided us to were nothing short of breathtaking, showcasing the beauty of the underwater world. From vibrant coral reefs to mesmerizing marine life, every dive was a new and exciting exploration. I can't thank Ahmed, Moussa, and the crew enough for their dedication and hospitality throughout the trip. Their expertise and genuine enthusiasm made this journey truly memorable. In addition to the exceptional diving experience, the on-board chefs also deserve a special mention for proposing delicious meals that kept us energized for each dive. The rooms were well maintained, providing a comfortable and welcoming atmosphere to relax after an exhilarating day of diving. If you're considering a diving adventure, I highly recommend the Ghazala Explorer liveaboard. It's an experience you won't want to miss!

Recommended for
The guides and the crew