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 / trip), Mandatory Service Charge (€60-120 / trip).
Optional Extras: Dive Insurance (€25 / week), Alcoholic Beverages, Nitrox Course (€185-210 / activity), Private Dive Guide (€500 / week), Rental Gear, Scuba Diving Courses (€180-445 / activity), Snorkel Gear (€5 / 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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- 10 Exceptional
- Ludovic F
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France
Excellent discovery of the Red Sea from North to South!
A top experience for a discovery of the major sites of the Red Sea. A professional crew and supervision that made this trip not only interesting for the sites chosen and the diving moments but for the atmosphere on board the boat! To recommend with your eyes closed!
- Recommended for
- The crew at the top. The quality of the boat. Professionalism around diving.
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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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- 9.6 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
- 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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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Leo A
- 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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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Michael L
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United States
Divers travel on their stomachs
Well designed dive deck. Wonderful dive guide. Many Turtles. Good wreck diving. Wonderful food.
- Recommended for
- Food five star french cuisine. My dive guide. Turtles.
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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
- Maruán K
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Spain
Best boat in Red Sea
Diving in the south rout of the red sea in Alia was amaizing. The crew are kind and helpful. The quality of the boat is incredible, is a new boat with a lot of spaces, huge zodiacs and common spaces. We had the chance to see hamerhead sharks and manta rays. I will repeat again.
- Recommended for
- Crew, Dive sites, space in the boat
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- 8.0 Very good
- RICARDO D
- Spain
Simply PERFECT
Simply perfect, the professionalism of all the crew and instructors made the experience unforgettable
- Recommended for
- Crew/Instructors. Boat Quality. Kitchen.
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- 8.0 Very good
- Aurelien F
- France
Excellent Liveaboard
Excellent organization, great team, very good food, responsible with the environment
- Recommended for
- Team. Food. Boat.
