“I had a great time, the food was very tasty, a good mix between western and local cuisine. ”
Highlights
Choice of 3 dive itineraries
Dives at world-famous wreck sites
Opportunities for drift diving and big fish action
Completely renovated in 2019, the MY Sunlight liveaboard is a 34m yacht offering year-round Red Sea dive safaris. She caters to 20 guests in 10 modest cabins, each with single and double beds, individually controlled air-conditioning, and private ensuite bathrooms. The indoor salon and dining room feature air-conditioning, comfortable sofas, and a drink station. A large, partially covered sunbathing area and an outdoor lounge are on the upper deck. The perfect place to hang out with your new dive buddies to swap dive stories at the end of the day.
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Located at the stern of the boat is a large dive deck with rinse tanks, storage space, and a platform for easy entry into the 2 zodiacs or straight into the water. Divers can choose 3 itineraries, the North Route, South Route, and Deep South Route, aboard the M/Y Sunlight. The North Route is perfect for wreck lovers with dives as the world-famous SS Thistlegorm, Rosalie Muller, and Carnatic, as well as reef dives at Ras Mohammed National Park & Tiran. The Southern Red Sea route offers amazing drift diving and big fish action at the Brothers, Elphinstone, and Daedalus. For the more adventurous, the Deep South Route explores that little bit further to St. Johns for pristine diving and stops at Rocky, Zabargad, and Elphinstone.
Whichever route you choose, the crew of the MY Sunlight liveaboard is on hand to show you the fantastic dive sites of the Red Sea. Book online today to reserve your space.
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Boat features
Free Internet
En-Suite bathrooms
Family Cabins
Aircon Cabins
Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly
Warm Water Showers
Air Conditioned saloon
Sun Deck
Camera Station
Naturalist Itineraries
Non-Smoking Rooms
Custom built for diving
Charging stations
Indoor Saloon
Laundry Service
Library
Audio & video entertainment
Observation Deck
Available for Charter
Dedicated Local & International Crew
Outside Showers
Leisure Deck
Daily housekeeping
Bar
Food & Drinks
Fine Cuisine
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Options
Beach BBQ
Welcome Cocktails
Snacks All Day
Buffet style
Western Food
Local Food
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
Nitrox available
Free Nitrox
Shaded Diving Area
DIN Adaptors
Rinse Hoses
Dive deck
Tenders for diving
Sidemount Diving
Languages Spoken
The crew speaks English.
Gear Rental
Equipment is available for rent on this boat. Please provide your rental needs on the booking form. If the rental gear is not included in the price, you will need to pay for it on board the boat. Show prices
Cabin Types
Boat Specifications
Year built
1999
Year renovated
2019
Length
34
Beam
7
Top speed
15 knots
Cruising speed
13 knots
Engines
2x Mercedes MTU Marine 650HP
Max guests
20
Number of cabins
10
Number of bathrooms
12
Tenders
2
Water capacity
10
Fuel capacity
10
Freshwater maker
2x 55 tons p/d
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
Sunlight Reviews
8.9 Fabulous
Vessel
7.8
Crew
9.2
Food
9.5
Diving
8.9
Value
8.9
8.0 Very good
Ozkan O
Turkey
Good travel with MV Sunlight
Generally, it is worth of the money paid. Boats general conditions are good, general areas and cabins are clean all the time. But especially foods were amazing! Thanks tot he chiefs working hard in that small kitchen.
Recommended for
Food. General conditions of the boat. Cleaning.
9.6 Exceptional
Matej B
Slovakia
See you again. 😄
Perfect crew and guides. Great food. Fine organization.
Recommended for
Crew and full staff. Food. Diving.
10 Exceptional
Joel P
Spain
Good experience
The experience has been very good, I was the only Spaniard on the boat and they have treated me very well, they have been very attentive to me at all times, especially kamal who knows quite well Spanish. The dives are spectacular and the crew is always attentive to help you with the equipment and food in abundance very good.
The dives as well as the life on board was very pleasant. I had a great time, the food was very tasty, a good mix between western and local cuisine. The crew was amazing! They were so attentive and helpful and helped me prepare, before I even knew I might need help. The dive guides were awesome We saw and swam several times with dolphins, a magical time
Recommended for
dive
Translated from French
9.2 Superb
Arn C
Canada
Spectacular diving
So many dives. Great reef and wreck dives.
Recommended for
The meals were amazing. The diving was spectacular. The dive masters were great..
9.2 Superb
Isaac S
Spain
Value for money is the best
All ideal. The facilities of the boat are old, but value for money is ideal. It is compensated by a lovely crew.
Recommended for
The Daria Guide. The On-Board Service. Food.
Translated from Spanish
10 Exceptional
Cristian S
Denmark
Awesome diving experience
Awesome diving experience, a good mix of reefs, wrecks and night diving
Recommended for
Dive sites. Food & Drinks. Crew Service & Friendliness.
9.6 Exceptional
Ludovic M
France
BDE in April with a nice team
Very nice trip ! The diving sites were beautiful. The cabin we had on the upper deck was large and comfy. The crew was friendly and helpful. The other guests were all from different countries so it was really cool talking together and socializing. The food onboard was really nice and the cook always prepared special dishes for me since I’m vegetarian. The guides have a perfect knowledge of the sites and are very professional. We would just have preferred if they’d have given us more instructions and advices on how to behave with the sharks, dolphins and all. Because we were a big groupe(9ppl) and everybody would just swim toward them so the sharks and all were annoyed and they would just swim away real quick. I think part of the problem was also the size of the groupe which should perhaps be divided in smaller groupes even though it takes more than 2 guides. Also be careful if you want to do the night dive you will need a torch, you can’t go without one. So if you don’t have your own or if your didn’t rent one they have no spare onboard. Same for the rest of the gear. They have no spare of nothing so be careful with you equipment. Anyways, we really enjoyed this trip very much and had a good time both onboard and underwater. We really recommend it as long as you’re okay with the few downsides we gave.
Recommended for
Crew's spirit of service. cabin comfort. the dives of course.
Translated from French
10 Exceptional
Cristina D
Spain
Wonderful experience aboard the SunLight
We saw a giant 6 meter manta ray coming swimming towards us. A special and unique experience.
Recommended for
An experienced dive guide, friendly and helpful crew, and staff on land on the spot
Generally, it is worth of the money paid. Boats general conditions are good, general areas and cabins are clean all the time. But especially foods were amazing! Thanks tot he chiefs working hard in that small kitchen.
Recommended for
Food. General conditions of the boat. Cleaning.
9.6 Exceptional
Matej B
Slovakia
See you again. 😄
Perfect crew and guides. Great food. Fine organization.
Recommended for
Crew and full staff. Food. Diving.
10 Exceptional
Joel P
Spain
Good experience
The experience has been very good, I was the only Spaniard on the boat and they have treated me very well, they have been very attentive to me at all times, especially kamal who knows quite well Spanish. The dives are spectacular and the crew is always attentive to help you with the equipment and food in abundance very good.
The dives as well as the life on board was very pleasant. I had a great time, the food was very tasty, a good mix between western and local cuisine. The crew was amazing! They were so attentive and helpful and helped me prepare, before I even knew I might need help. The dive guides were awesome We saw and swam several times with dolphins, a magical time
Recommended for
dive
Translated from French
9.2 Superb
Arn C
Canada
Spectacular diving
So many dives. Great reef and wreck dives.
Recommended for
The meals were amazing. The diving was spectacular. The dive masters were great..
9.2 Superb
Isaac S
Spain
Value for money is the best
All ideal. The facilities of the boat are old, but value for money is ideal. It is compensated by a lovely crew.
Recommended for
The Daria Guide. The On-Board Service. Food.
Translated from Spanish
10 Exceptional
Cristian S
Denmark
Awesome diving experience
Awesome diving experience, a good mix of reefs, wrecks and night diving
Recommended for
Dive sites. Food & Drinks. Crew Service & Friendliness.
9.6 Exceptional
Ludovic M
France
BDE in April with a nice team
Very nice trip ! The diving sites were beautiful. The cabin we had on the upper deck was large and comfy. The crew was friendly and helpful. The other guests were all from different countries so it was really cool talking together and socializing. The food onboard was really nice and the cook always prepared special dishes for me since I’m vegetarian. The guides have a perfect knowledge of the sites and are very professional. We would just have preferred if they’d have given us more instructions and advices on how to behave with the sharks, dolphins and all. Because we were a big groupe(9ppl) and everybody would just swim toward them so the sharks and all were annoyed and they would just swim away real quick. I think part of the problem was also the size of the groupe which should perhaps be divided in smaller groupes even though it takes more than 2 guides. Also be careful if you want to do the night dive you will need a torch, you can’t go without one. So if you don’t have your own or if your didn’t rent one they have no spare onboard. Same for the rest of the gear. They have no spare of nothing so be careful with you equipment. Anyways, we really enjoyed this trip very much and had a good time both onboard and underwater. We really recommend it as long as you’re okay with the few downsides we gave.
Recommended for
Crew's spirit of service. cabin comfort. the dives of course.
Translated from French
10 Exceptional
Cristina D
Spain
Wonderful experience aboard the SunLight
We saw a giant 6 meter manta ray coming swimming towards us. A special and unique experience.
Recommended for
An experienced dive guide, friendly and helpful crew, and staff on land on the spot
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Cabin info
Deluxe Suite
1 Double bed
Aircon with control
Ensuite Bathroom
Max 2 guests
Private cabin
Enjoy a cozy retreat in the Deluxe Suite cabin, complete with individual air conditioning and a private bathroom for your comfort and convenience.
Deck level of cabin
Upper deck
Cabin is selected on the next step in your booking process.Select Itinerary
Cabin info
Deluxe Twin/Double
1 Double or Twin (convertible)
Aircon with control
Ensuite Bathroom
Max 2 guests
Solo traveler friendly
Privacy optional
Located on the Upper Deck, this Twin/Double Cabin offers versatile comfort with convertible beds that can be arranged as either two singles or one double. The cabin is fully equipped with individual air conditioning and a private ensuite bathroom featuring a shower and toilet.
Deck level of cabin
Upper deck
Cabin is selected on the next step in your booking process.Select Itinerary
Cabin info
Standard Lower Deck Cabin
2 Single beds
Aircon with control
Shared Bathroom
Max 2 guests
Solo traveler friendly
Privacy optional
Standard Cabins are located on the lower deck, equipped with 2 single beds. They have individual air conditioning and a bathroom (shower and toilet).
Cabin is selected on the next step in your booking process.Select Itinerary
Cabin info
Lower Deck Double Cabin
1 Bunk bed (singles)
Aircon with control
Shared Bathroom
Max 2 guests
Solo traveler friendly
Privacy optional
Located on the Lower Deck, the Double Cabins include individual air conditioning and a private bathroom with shower and toilet.
Deck level of cabin
Lower deck
Cabin is selected on the next step in your booking process.Select Itinerary
Gear Rental
Rental Gear Prices
Equipment is available for rent on this boat. Please provide your rental needs on the booking form. If the rental gear is not included in the price, you will need to pay for it on board the boat.
15L tanks10 EUR per day
BCD5 EUR per day
Dive Computer10 EUR per day
Dive Light5 EUR per day
Drysuit30 EUR per day
Fins2 EUR per day
Full Equipment (with: BCD, Fins, Mask, Regulator, Snorkel Gear, Wetsuit)15 EUR per day
Mask2 EUR per day
Regulator5 EUR per day
SMB10 EUR per week
Wetsuit5 EUR
Please provide your rental needs on the booking form.
Boat features
Free Internet
En-Suite bathrooms
Family Cabins
Aircon Cabins
Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly
Warm Water Showers
Air Conditioned saloon
Sun Deck
Camera Station
Naturalist Itineraries
Non-Smoking Rooms
Custom built for diving
Charging stations
Indoor Saloon
Laundry Service
Library
Audio & video entertainment
Observation Deck
Available for Charter
Dedicated Local & International Crew
Outside Showers
Leisure Deck
Daily housekeeping
Bar
Food & Drinks
Fine Cuisine
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Options
Beach BBQ
Welcome Cocktails
Snacks All Day
Buffet style
Western Food
Local Food
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
Nitrox available
Free Nitrox
Shaded Diving Area
DIN Adaptors
Rinse Hoses
Dive deck
Tenders for diving
Sidemount Diving
Languages Spoken
The crew speaks English.
Boat Specifications
Year built
1999
Year renovated
2019
Length
34
Beam
7
Top speed
15 knots
Cruising speed
13 knots
Engines
2x Mercedes MTU Marine 650HP
Max guests
20
Number of cabins
10
Number of bathrooms
12
Tenders
2
Water capacity
10
Fuel capacity
10
Freshwater maker
2x 55 tons p/d
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
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