Sunlight Liveaboard, Egypt

Name: South Route Brothers - Daedalus-Elphinstone (Port Ghalib - Port Ghalib)
Start: 2026-10-31
End: 2026-11-07
Location: Egypt

9.0 Superb

Nitrox available
Free Internet
Free Nitrox
En-Suite bathrooms
Family Cabins
Aircon Cabins
Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly

from $ 85 / day Check dates

“They were so attentive and helpful and helped me prepare, before I even knew I might need help. ”
Jenny B, Switzerland

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.

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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Included: VAT, Airport Transfer, Soft drinks, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Diving Package, Nitrox.

Required Extras: Mandatory Service Charge (10 EUR / day), National Park Fees (100-200 EUR / trip), Port Fees (70 EUR).

Optional Extras: Alcoholic Beverages, Rental Gear.

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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
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

9.0 Superb

Vessel

8.0
Crew

9.2
Food

9.6
Diving

8.9
Value

9.1

10 Exceptional
Clement S
France

Amazing experience for a first liveaboard
First time on a liveaboard and it couldn't have been better ! The dives were great, the crew was nice and helpful, the food was magnificent. The reefs are very beautiful and we had some luck with sharks and turtles. Everyone on the boat got along great and it was a really fun time. The Liveaboard team was also excellent, answering all our questions and accommodating to our requests.
Recommended for
Great crew. Amazing food. Camaraderie among the group.
28 Apr, 2026

10 Exceptional
Jorge Lorenzo T
Spain

AN INCREDIBLE TRIP
I went on a trip with my brother, it was for me the first life on board and for him, the second. I can say that it was an incredible experience. Although they changed the port of arrival and notified us a week before the ship left, both the company and the crew solved everything perfectly at all times. I want to personally thank the whole crew for how comfortable they make you feel, from the cook, who despite being in the middle of the sea, I can calmly say that he is a barbarian in the kitchen, every day he was amazed with how good everything was. Also Mahmud, the waitress, a 10-year-old guy. Sometimes we got dizzy because of the waves and we didn't have dinner and he always kept some of our dinner just in case we wanted to, super nice and he loves to learn languages in a self-taught way. Also to Hamada, the dive guide, that both the breefings and the dives were incredible, always looking for incredible animals or showing us things that we could overlook as we are not from the area.Overall it was an incredible trip, we saw hammerheads, oceanic whitetip sharks, ovispo rays, turtles to bore and even a whale shark, what more could you ask for?I asked them if I only did the southern route and they said no, they changed, so without a doubt, if I go back to the Red Sea, I will go back with them.
Recommended for
We all felt like a little family. The crew and the guide. The food of the boat.
07 Oct, 2024

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9.6 Exceptional
Sandra R
France

Family atmosphere like at home
We had a great week of vacation!Generally speaking, the whole team is super nice and everything is very well organized. Even before arriving there are many exchanges to organize our pick-up at our hotel (included in the price). You can board the boat, eat and sleep there the day before departure, while all passengers arrive. You are very quickly put at ease and you feel at home!Once on board we never lacked anything. The staff was very caring. The boat was very clean and we were 15 divers so not too many. There were plenty of common areas so that we didn't have to lock ourselves in the cabins. The boat is certainly smaller than others but there is everything you need on board and we don't step on each other.Our cabin on the lower deck was small but very good and more than enough. We slept very well. The shower is very hot with pressure and it's very appreciable when you come back from the dives when the water was at 24°C!The meals on board were all excellent and above all very varied. We had local food but also a little more international dishes. The 2 chef brothers cook wonderfully, they delighted us! The buffet was generous, we were able to help ourselves multiple times. On board, everything is included (even sodas) except beers which are extra. And if you're afraid of feeling peckish between dives, there are always a few self-service snacks.As for the dives, we didn't get to see a lot of sharks but we did some great dives and saw some beautiful underwater scenery. Despite a group of 9 people + our guide, we never felt like we were part of an underwater summer camp. Our guide was able to give enough freedom to each of us while ensuring guidance and safety. This is something we enjoyed immensely as dive instructors. Thank you for that!
Recommended for
Autonomy given by the guide during the dives. The excellent hearty and varied meals served every day. The kindness of the whole crew.
06 May, 2026

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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.
Recommended for
The whole boat equipment. The food. Comfort.
12 May, 2025

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10 Exceptional
Javor J
Bulgaria

Diving/sailing heaven. Great time and friendship!
Great experience, great boat and crew
Recommended for
Crew. Boat. Buddies.
06 Jun, 2026

10 Exceptional
Jenny B
Switzerland

Dolphins - Sharks - gastronomy - super crew - beautiful corals
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
21 Jun, 2021

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10 Exceptional
Guillermo G
Spain

Awesome liveaboard
Best for best price!
Recommended for
Staff. Fod. Dive points.
30 Dec, 2024

10 Exceptional
Laura L
Spain

Perfect holidays
Everything was really amazing! Thank you guys!
Recommended for
Confortable. Price. Quality.
30 Dec, 2024

8.8 Fabulous
Samuel B
United Kingdom

Next level diving with friendly and professional guides and crew.
Fabulous experience. Next level diving with friendly, helpful and professional guides and crew made the experience unforgettable. Thanks guys. Will see you next time.
Recommended for
The diving and dive guides. The crew. Value for money.
22 Apr, 2026

10 Exceptional
Vladimir D
Bulgaria

Very nice boat trip!
Very nice boat trip! The whole experince was very nice and the whole staff was super friendly and made the whole experience unforgettable.
Recommended for
The crew. The food. The dives.
04 Jun, 2026

41 reviews

9.0 Superb
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8.8 Fabulous
Pablo E
Italy

First liveaboard experience
It was my first liveaboard experience, and I would definitely choose the Sunlight again. The atmosphere on board was fantastic, both among the divers and the crew. I was really impressed by the quality of the food; every meal was fresh, varied, and delicious. The chefs did an outstanding job, and Mahmud took great care of us throughout the trip. We did the southern route, and although the dives were beautiful, I was a little disappointed by the marine life. I was expecting to see more sharks, especially since we travelled in mid-October, which is supposed to be a good season for them.
Recommended for
Well-Organized. Food & Comfort. Social Experience.
08 Nov, 2025

9.6 Exceptional
Sabine H
Germany

We had a nice safari at a fair price with an incredibly friendly, competent and helpful crew fe us together with the great food the really small cabins incidentally
2x we were lucky enough to be able to "play" with dolphins under water.The Thistlegorm - a great wreck, mega dive site, must see.The things we saw, the crew and the fabulous food (even if there was no beach BBQ as described by Liverboard) and the really cheap price makes us fully recommend this boat. Only with the very small and somewhat stuffy cabins you have to be able to turn a blind eye. If you don't expect a luxury bedroom but value friendliness and great dives, this is the place for you. We had 2 guides on board with 14 divers. That was ok. At full occupancy, however, the groups would be too large for me with 10 divers per guide.
Recommended for
Thistlegorm, Dolphins, Spanish Dancers at Night
30 Sep, 2019

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8.0 Very good
Lutz S
Germany

Magical!!!
It was great to have such an extraordinary experience. The crew and the guide did an exceptionally great job. The dive sites were incredibly beautiful, I have never seen or experienced anything like it. Unfortunately, my diving buddy dropped out due to Covid, I will repeat the trip with her. Many thanks also to the whole liveaboard team. I was a bit nervous beforehand and asked a lot. Thank you very much for your great support and for taking the time to answer all my questions and to write to me. Many Thanks!!! Lutz
Recommended for
Very nice Crew, Staff, People – amazing underwater world – amazing animals
14 Aug, 2022

10 Exceptional
Lisa M
United States

Great dive trip worth every penny
We got to see several sharks, pots of moray eels and turtles. The reef fish were abundant and variety was amazing.
Recommended for
The variety of dive sites we got to visit. The staff were always helpful. The food was very good and always in a nice presentation.
27 Jun, 2025

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
13 Aug, 2023

8.0 Very good
Ricardo S
Spain

Very recomendable liveaboard, complete route with beat diving and.guides
Diving was super nice, we did a very complete north route, Hamada, our local guide is super good, he loves what he do and allowed us to enjoy long dives in the best spots, very good guide with lots of patience, also Daria, the other guide, super good and doing her best for us. I find the groups were quite big, another guide would have made it better reducing the amount of divers per group. The staff of the boat were all attentive and doing the best for us, special attention to Mahmoud and the cook who prepared us delicious food
Recommended for
Diving. Staff. Food.
11 Jan, 2025

9.2 Superb
Martin K
Germany

Lovely Diving experience in the Red Sea
The MS Sunlight is among the other yachts in the field for sure one of the older, a bit used and smaller ones. But after a few moments of getting used to it that's not an obstacle at all. Our guide had been really amazing. Very good briefings and coordination of the overall trip and experience. There had been a few situations where I would had appreciated a proper debriefing of the dive to optimize the flow and level out small misunderstandings and differences in experience among the participants. Besides that very professional handling of the overall trip. The food was also really good and diverse. Also for vegetarians they prepared separate tasty dishes. Rooms are sufficient in size and clean. The whole crew is very friendly, attentive and helpful. The boat is managed by a Russian operator and has a focus on that target group. In our case the participants had been a mix of different countries. I had taken rental equipment from the boat. Unfortunately the jacket had the wrong size and the mouth piece of the regulator was broken. I recommend checking the equipment in Hurghada before entering the shuttle bus with the equipment and crew in case you may rent something. Overall excellent value for the money and highly recommended.
Recommended for
Guide, food, spots
17 Nov, 2022

8.8 Fabulous
Frank Christophe B
Switzerland

Very positive
I wanted to express my sincere satisfaction with my recent dive cruise with on the Sunlight - St John's. The experience was memorable in many ways.First of all, I would like to highlight the quality of the dive guides. Their professionalism, expertise, and passion for diving have made every trip both safe and memorable. In addition, the atmosphere on board the Sunlight was very pleasant. The crew was very welcoming and attentive to every detail, which helped to create a friendly and relaxing environment. The meals were also delicious and well prepared, providing a great way to eat after each dive.Finally, I would like to thank the entire team for their dedication and commitment to the safety and enjoyment of participants. I will leave with unforgettable memories and the desire to come back for future adventures.Thank you again to the entire Sadko team for this wonderful experience!
Recommended for
Professionalism of the guides and crew. The friendliness of all the staff. Choice of dive sites.
06 Oct, 2025

9.2 Superb
Franziska Z
Germany

Great experience for good money
We had a really good time during our 8d/7n trip with the sunlight. The crew is super friendly and anxious 24/7. The food is amazing and fresh and they try to serve all the leftovers from the days before in a new and modern way of cooking. I really love that! Please don't stop this. Diving was great, we did 17 dives at Deadalus, big and small brother, elphinstone, Abu Dabba and Marsa shouna. The guide is really great. He makes diving safe and guards you properly through the red sea. We saw many Longimanus and a silk shark, Mantas, Murray eel and many colorful fish and corals. We did one night dive which was amazing, loved it! Guest were mostly Russians, just 6 European guests (including us). There is a free group transfer from Hurghada Airport (just ask for it via email, otherwise they support you with a private transfer which we payed 60€ for, because flight times didn't fit). The boat itself is not a brand new one but still offers everything you need. Definitely recommended!
Recommended for
Food is amazing and fresh. Crew is super friendly and anxious. Diving is great.
05 Dec, 2024

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.
06 Jan, 2025

8.0 Very good
Daniel G
Switzerland

Best value for money!
Well organized, best crew... Gladly again
Recommended for
Super crew. Good route. Great value for money.
11 Jan, 2025

8.0 Very good
Demiray O
United Kingdom

Great and well run fuss-free dive safari for more experienced divers.
A Russian company (so expect a lot of Russians) it was a refreshing experience for a more adult diving crowd. Not too many rules or hand-holding, people left to their own devices and a great atmosphere in the evenings. Really good food and lots and lots of it, great diving conditions and good guides, good value for money and if you know how to dive already this is a great trip and company to do it with.
Recommended for
Crew hospitality, safari director, dive timetable
19 Oct, 2019

9.6 Exceptional
Steven D
Belgium

Excellent for both diving and relaxing!
It was a wonderful holiday for so many reasons. Only downside was that we did not see any hammerheads. We will have to come back :)
Recommended for
Great food. Tanks filled to 220 bar. Friendly staff.
13 Dec, 2025

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.
03 Jun, 2025

8.8 Fabulous
Marcin S
Poland

I am satisfied and I would come again
Good service, friendly crew, good food, competent diving guides and very varied, safe and thoroughly discussed dives. Free nitrox 28-30%. The boat is modestly equipped, but it is clean and everything works properly except the Internet. The living room and dining room are the same room. There is very little space in most cabins (lower deck), but at the low price you can't have high expectations. Air conditioning in cabins and salon works well. The towels are very worn - they should be replaced with new ones. There is no problem with communicating in English with the crew and diving guides. Most of the guests were Russians because the boat belongs to a Russian diving center (Sadko) - for some guests this may be an advantage, for others a language problem, for others an additional attraction or a disadvantage.
Recommended for
diving sites, competent guides, good price
16 May, 2024

9.6 Exceptional
Alice J
United Kingdom

Great diving, food and value for money
Saw 7 hammerheads, thresher shark, oceanic white tips
Recommended for
People, food and diving
05 Aug, 2022

7.6 Good
Peter kenny L
Switzerland

Wonderful liveaboard
Thisdelgorm and dolphins unforgettable.Top dive guides and very good and helpful crew
Recommended for
Dive guides. Eat. Dive.
11 Jan, 2025

10 Exceptional
Douglas E
United Kingdom

Brilliant liveaboard experience!
The chef is a wizard! The food was really amazing! Diving is beautiful and the guides are very knowledgeable. Cabins are comfortable. Staff are friendly and helpful. Such a good price for a perfect trip! The boat is mostly Russians so it is sometimes hard to fit in. Would be nice to have a variety of nationalities. Other than that, I cannot fault this trip. Perfect!
Recommended for
Beautiful dives, amazing food, brilliant crew
15 May, 2024

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..
02 May, 2025

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.
13 May, 2025