Sea Serpent Grand is a deluxe standard dive yacht run by Sea Serpent Fleet, offering scuba trips all around Egyptian Red Sea. It can accommodate 28 guests.

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Description

Boat

Sea Serpent Grand is a fantastic luxury Red Sea liveaboard boat in all aspects, it offers all the facilities you would expect when traveling on a top-class liveaboard.

It measuring a 43.3 meters in length and 8.3 meters in breadth, fully equppied with all the safty and navigation equipments. The new hull design of this liveaboard allows not only for spacious and comfortable accommodations but for improved speed and stability.

On the main deck, there is a large saloon, which is equipped with a wide selection of entertainment technology. The lounge is separated from the dining room, where delicious food will be served.

In addition there are two sun decks, one on the 2nd upper deck and the other one is the top deck of the ship. Both has sun charis and sitting areas for guests to relax.

The huge waterline-level dive deck can accommodate all 28 divers with individual seating stations, and 3 professional guides will be in the water on each dive. It is customized for effortless diving.

Rest assured, the MV Grand Sea Explorer is fully licensed to cruise the entire Egyptian Red Sea and offers multiple itineraries to do so.

Sea Serpent Grand is specifically designed for divers looking for luxury and speed between dive sites and over the past couple of years since its launch, has gained the love and respect of many divers and has become an all time Red Sea Favorite Liveaboard!

Cabin

Sea Serpent Grand has 14 guest cabins, it can accommodates up to 28 guests :

All rooms feature air conditioning, stereos, personal fridges & safes, and en-suite bathrooms with jet showers and hairdryer.

1 Suite ：
Located on the upper deck, with a double bed, 360 seaview windows.

1 Suite ：
Located on the main deck, the largest cabin onboard, with a double bed or two single beds side by side, seaview windows.

4 Deluxe Cabins：
Located on the upper deck, each cabin comes two single beds side by side, seaview window.

2 Deluxe Cabins： Located on the lower deck, each cabin comes one double bed, portholes.

6 Deluxe Cabins： Located on the lower deck, each cabin comes two single beds side by side, portholes.

Diving

3 dives per day + alternating additional night dives.
No night dives are allowed in the Egyptian Marine Parks
Only 1 - 2 dives will be provided on the last diving day.
No dives on the day of embarkation and disembarkation.
All diving will provide experienced guide to lead the dive.

Other Information

Nitrox：Complimentary for Nitrox divers
15L Tanks：Available with additional cost
Technical Dive:Not available at the moment
REBREATHER Dive：Available with additional cost
Dive Equipment Rental：Available with additional cost
Dive insurance：Divers must have valid dive insurance
Wi-Fi Internet ：Complimentary for all guests
Laundry Service：Not available at the moment
Massage Service：Not available at the moment
Payment on board：By cash(EUR/USD/EGP/GBP)
Crew Number：18, include 3 dive guides

Itineraries

B.D.E

Day 1 : Arrival and check in, dinner at Hurghada.
Day 2 : 3 dives includes night dive at Hurghada area.
Day 3 : 3 dives at the Big Brother.
Day 4 : Three dives at small Brothers.
Day 5 : Three dives at Daedalus Reef.
Day 6 : 2 dives in Elphinstone. Possible night dive near the coast of Marsa Alam
Day 7 : Two to three local dives. Return to port and spending the last night onboard.
Day 8 : Check out after breakfast, latest until 10:00 AM.

North & Tiran

Day 1 : Arrival and check in. First night in the New Marina Hurghada.
Day 2 : 2 dives near Hurghada, possible night dive in Abu Nuhas.
Day 3 : Two to three dives in Abu Nuhas.
Day 4 : Three dives on the Straits of Tiran islands.
Day 5 : 2 - 3 dives in Ras Mohamed, possible night dive Thistlegorm wreck
Day 6 : First dive at the Thistlegorm, 2nd dive at Shag Rock and 3rd dive at Goubal Island.
Day 7 : Last two dives in Hurghada area
Day 8 : Check out after breakfast latest 10:00.

North and Brothers

Day 1 : Arrival and check in, dinner at Port Ghaleb.
Day 2 : Check dive at Sha’ab El Erg, then 2nd and night dive in Gubal Island
Day 3 : 2 dives on Thistlegorm, afterwards Dunraven, night dive at Ras Mohamed.
Day 4 : 2 dive at Ras Mohamed, 3rd & Night dive close to Ras Mohamed.
Day 5 : 3 dives at Abu Nuhas
Day 6 : 3 dives around Big & Small Brothes.
Day 7 : 2 to 3 dives in Hurghada area.
Day 8 : Check out after breakfast latest 10:00.

Rocky, Zabargad, St. John's

Day 1 : Arrival and check in - Marina Port Ghalib
Day 2 : check dive at Marsa Alam, then 2nd dive after sail to Rocky island
Day 3 : 2 dives at Rocky, 3rd at Zabargad then 2 hours sail to St. Johns, night dive.
Day 4 : 3 dives around St. Johns then sail to fury shoals for night dive.
Day 5 : 3 - 4 dives around Fury Shoals
Day 6 : 2 to 3 dives at Elphinstone then night dive at Abu Dabbab
Day 7 : 2 Local dives, Ras Shona. Marsa Mubarak then back to port
Day 8 : Check out after breakfast latest 10:00.

North

Day 1 : Arrival and check in - the New Marina Hurghada.
Day 2 : 2 check dives near Hurghada, possible night dive in Abu Nuhas
Day 3 : 2-3 dives in Abu Nuhas
Day 4 : 2-3 dives in Ras Mohamed/ Shark Reef, Yolanda, possible night dive at the Thistelgorm wreck
Day 5 : 3 dives at Thistlegorm, Shag Rock and Goubal islands, possible night dive
Day 6 : 2 dives at Rosalie Moller or the barge, possible night dive in HRG area.
Day 7 : last 2 dives in HRG area
Day 8 : Check out after breakfast latest 10:00.

North, Tiran & Dahab | Hurghada - Hurghada

This itinerary offers you to go deep in the Gulf of Aqaba, diving the famous blue hole and the canyon, passing by the magical dive site Gabr El Bent

Brothers, Daedalus & Fury | Port Ghalib - Port Ghalib

Brothers And Daedalus are the place to get the chance of seeing the big stuff. Fury Shoals is in southern Egyptian part of the Red Sea and a Mecca for dolphins. Here are tons of beautiful reefs with thousands of colorful fishes.

Schedules & routes

Sea Serpent Grand
7 nights

From

Included

Transfers from airport and/or hotel to the yacht
Marine park fees & Port fees
VAT and local taxes
Fuel surcharge
Full-board meal plan (including snacks)
Complimentary beverages (water, tea, coffee)
Soft drinks
Diving activity (incl. tanks, weights, weight belts)
Dive guide service
Nitrox fills
Land excursions and activities throughout the trip
Boat accident insurance
Cabin towels and complimentary toiletries
Cabin cleaning service
Wi-Fi

Not included

Domestic flights in destination country
Alcoholic beverage
Dive equipment rentals
Larger tank (15 L)
Dive courses on board
Dive insurance (mandatory requirement)
Travel insurance (trip cancellation insurance)
Crew gratuity

Useful information

Egypt

Best time for diving
March to May & September to October, however, Egypt can be good for scuba diving any time of the year. The whale shark season occurs from the end of May until the end of July. The plankton blooms bring manta rays in to feed from May to August. From May to July, there is a higher chance to spot schooling of hammerheads in Daedalus, then the hammerheads move to Jackson Reef from July to September. And the turtle nesting season also happens from late May to early July. The Thresher Shark can be best spotted in winter. Grey reef sharks, dolphins, and dugongs can be spotted year-round.

About temperatures
Air : winter months are between 18°C - 25°C, summer months are between 32°C - 40°C.
Sea : winter months are between 20°C - 24°C, summer months are between 27°C - 30°C.

Wetsuit Recommendation
In the winter months, a 5 - 7 mm full wetsuit is recommended. In summer months a rash vest or 3 mm shorty wetsuit is recommended.

Diver requirement
Suitable for all levels depending on which route you are heading to. We do recommend a minimum of 30 logged dives with AOW or equivalent level to enjoy the dives in Egypt.
You can find out more information about diving in Egypt here : Egypt.

Embarkation / Disembarkation
Depending on which route you are heading to, the embarkation and disembarkation can be from Hurghada (HRG), Marsa Alam (RMF), or Sharm El Sheikh (SSH).

Visa Requirements
Most nationalities can obtain a visa on arrival at Egypt’s international airports. If you opt for a visa on arrival, you’ll need a passport that’s valid for at least six months from your arrival date, a travel itinerary, and documentation to prove accommodation or any booked tours.

Vaccinations
A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required if traveling from a country with a risk of YF virus transmission and ≥9 months of age, including transit >12 hours in an airport located in a country with a risk of YF virus transmission. This includes Eritrea, Rwanda, Somalia, Tanzania, and Zambia.1 In the absence of a vaccination certificate, the person will be detained in quarantine for up to 6 days after departure from an area at risk of YF virus transmission. An overview of the countries to which this applies can be downloaded here: Yellow Fever Risk Countries.

Money Matters
The local currency is the Egyptian Pound (EGP), and ATMs are common, especially in the main tourist areas. Major hotels will usually accept payment by credit card. However, smaller hotels may expect cash and hard currency payments (USD/EUR).

Drones
To bring a drone to Egypt and fly it, you need to receive permission from the country’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). If you do not have documentation of authorization, your drone will be confiscated at customs. However, getting permission to fly a drone from the CAA is difficult. Should you somehow manage to get your drone in, the onboarding screening will detect your drone and one of two things will happen: 1. your drone will be confiscated at the point of arrival and stored at the airport. 2. the drone will be detected and confiscated when you are leaving the country and you’ll be sanctioned for bringing an illegal commodity to Egypt. - So don't risk it, and leave your drone at home if you’re planning to travel to Egypt.

Extending your holiday
We offer a range of hotels/resorts, land-based diving packages, and excursions that can be arranged before or after your liveaboard holiday. Just ask us if you need such a service.