Sea Serpent Excellence, Egypt

Name: St. John's (Port Ghalib - Port Ghalib)
Start: 2026-11-12
End: 2026-11-19
Location: Egypt

9.0 Superb

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

from $ 143 / day Check dates

En-Suite bathrooms - Sea Serpent Excellence

“Safety onboard/underwater is incredible, the guides were amazing, the boat crew were SO helpful and the food was incredible. ”
Nikita S, United Kingdom

Highlights

Free Nitrox and spacious dive deck
Free Wi-Fi on board

Step aboard Sea Serpent Excellence, a 34-meter wooden liveaboard combining traditional craftsmanship with contemporary luxury. Completely redesigned during a major 2020 refit, this vessel now features a modern, refined interior designed for comfort, efficiency, and relaxation throughout your Red Sea diving adventure. With space for up to 24 guests, accommodation includes 12 air-conditioned, en-suite cabins—8 lower deck twins and 4 upper deck cabins (3 doubles and 1 twin)—ensuring a restful stay for every diver.

Between dives, guests can unwind in the indoor lounge, enjoy alfresco shade on the main deck, or catch panoramic views from the expansive sun deck. Purpose-built for stability and speed, Sea Serpent Excellence offers smooth cruising conditions and plenty of space to relax, socialize, or soak up the sun.

Divers benefit from free Nitrox, a generously sized dive deck with ample gear storage, and seamless access to some of the Red Sea’s most legendary sites—from thriving reefs to iconic wrecks like Abu Nuhas. As with all vessels in the Sea Serpent Fleet, safety is a top priority. Onboard systems include an EPIRB, AIS, radar, GPS, VHF, SART, CCTV, and an AED, as well as the ENOS diver locating system and regular safety briefings, ensuring complete peace of mind.

Experience world-class diving from the Sea Serpent Excellence. Book your Red Sea liveaboard adventure today!

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03 Sep

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 1,492

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10 Sep

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17 Sep

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24 Sep

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$ 1,572

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01 Oct

8 Days / 7 Nights

€215 OFF! Rate includes discount. Valid for a limited time only.

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08 Oct

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 1,572

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15 Oct

8 Days / 7 Nights

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$ 1,745

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22 Oct

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 1,745

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29 Oct

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 1,745

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05 Nov

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 1,745

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12 Nov

8 Days / 7 Nights

Year-End Special! €465 OFF! Rate includes discount. Valid for a limited time only.

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19 Nov

8 Days / 7 Nights

Year-End Special! €365 OFF! Rate includes discount. Valid for a limited time only.

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Included: VAT, Airport Transfer, Hotel Transfer, Drinking Water, Soft drinks, Tea & Coffee, Welcome Cocktails, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Special Dinner, Diving Package, Nitrox, Beach Towels, Cabin Towels, Complimentary Toiletries, Deck Towels, WiFi internet.

Required Extras: National Park Fees (€200 / trip).

Optional Extras: Gratuities (€100 / trip), Alcoholic Beverages, Extra Dives, Nitrox Course (€175), Private Dive Guide (€450 / week), Rental Gear, Scuba Diving Courses (€175-350), Naturalist Guide (€600), Snorkel Gear, Snorkeling Guide (€400).

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Boat features

Free Internet
Naturalist Guide
En-Suite bathrooms
Aircon Cabins
Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly
Warm Water Showers
Air Conditioned saloon
Sun Deck
Camera Station
Budget Friendly Cruise
Family Friendly Cruise
Boutique / Souvenir Shop
Seaview Cabins
Naturalist Itineraries
Paid Internet
Non-Smoking Rooms
Custom built for diving
Charging stations
Indoor Saloon
Library
Outdoor Dining
Audio & video entertainment
Smart Voyager accreditation
Observation Deck
Safe Box in Cabin
BBQ Area
Available for Charter
Snorkeling Equipment
Separate Rinse for u/w Camera
Outside Showers
Leisure Deck
Daily housekeeping
Bar
Dedicated Local Crew

Food & Drinks

Fine Cuisine
Al Fresco Dining
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Options
Free Soft Drinks
Beer available
Wine Available
Full-board Option
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
Sidemount diving – Single Tank Only
DIN Adaptors
Tech diving
Rebreather Support
Rinse Hoses
Dive deck
Tenders for diving
Sidemount Diving

Languages Spoken

The crew speaks English, German, French, Spanish, Russian, Portuguese, Polish, and Italian.

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

Drawings & Vessel Layouts

Cabin Types

Boat Specifications

Year built: 2008

Year renovated: 2020

Length: 36 meters

Beam: 8 meters

Top speed: 13 knots

Cruising speed: 10 knots

Engines: 2 X 1100 HP Man

Max guests: 24

Number of cabins: 12

Number of bathrooms: 13

Tenders: 2 X Yamaha 65 HP

Water capacity: 14 Tons

Fuel capacity: 11 Tons

Freshwater maker: 8000L/day

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

Sea Serpent Excellence Reviews

9.0 Superb

Vessel

8.7
Crew

8.8
Food

9.5
Diving

9.1
Value

8.9

10 Exceptional
Giulia L
Germany

perfect Egypt vacation also for young female solo travellers
I am quite young (23) for a live aboard but I felt completely save and well guided. The food and infrastructure, planing etc was perfect. The safety (like fire drills) was also great. The underwater world was various and beautiful
Recommended for
The community of divers. the underwater world. the learning and progress in my diving.
28 Jan, 2026

10 Exceptional
Anon
United States

A very memorable experience
All of the different marine life that I have never seen before. All of the people that I met that were so friendly. All of the new information and other recommended places to go diving. All of the new diving tips and skills that I learned from the other divers.
Recommended for
The diving , the sky at night , all the friendly people I met
05 Dec, 2016

9.6 Exceptional
Geoff R
United Kingdom

A great trip
Great trip. Wonderful diving and we were very well fed. Dive guides were knowledgeable and gave us confidence. The diving can be advanced (I’m a PADI instructor) so you’ve got to be confident with your buoyancy and be fit to manage current. Also practice your DSMB skills. I’ll be back next year. Great trip.
Recommended for
The dives. The People. The Baot
24 Jun, 2023

9.2 Superb
Shengnan M
China

A fantastic Red Sea adventure with professional dive operations, friendly crew, and top-notch service throughout.
I recently joined a liveaboard on Sea Serpent Excellence, and it was an outstanding experience from start to finish. The communication before departure was excellent, with very clear and detailed instructions about the meeting point and check-in process, making arrival smooth and completely stress-free. The crew were exceptionally friendly, welcoming, and always ready to help. Their professionalism, positive attitude, and dedication to guest comfort made the entire trip enjoyable. The dive briefings were comprehensive and well organized. Before each dive, the guides clearly explained the dive plan, site conditions, safety procedures, and key points of interest, ensuring everyone felt well prepared and confident in the water. The food on board was excellent, with a wide variety of delicious meals served throughout the trip. There was always something to enjoy between dives as well, with cookies, fresh fruit, and soft drinks constantly available in the lounge, which was a thoughtful touch and greatly appreciated after time in the water. Overall, it was a safe, comfortable, and exceptionally well-organized liveaboard experience. From the clear pre-trip communication and professional dive operations to the outstanding crew and excellent food, everything exceeded my expectations. I would highly recommend it to anyone looking to explore the incredible diving of the Red Sea and would happily sail with them again.
Recommended for
Dive site. Crew Service & Friendliness. Food.
05 Aug, 2026

10 Exceptional
Sonny C
United States

Great time crew staff awesome
Had a encounter with oceanic shark meter half long came up and rub with gentle hug it was awesome experience
Recommended for
Dive Guide coach Hammad sharks reef life
30 Jul, 2018

10 Exceptional
Guillermo C
Spain

Crew of 10!
We have had a fantastic week. The crew of 10!
Recommended for
Guides and crew. Food. Value for money.
29 Apr, 2025

Translated from Spanish

10 Exceptional
JIHWAN Y
South Korea

Great
Big Brother Island was the best point!
Recommended for
Crew,Kindness,Course
04 Sep, 2017

9.6 Exceptional
Jean-Francois L
Switzerland

Very nice trip with a very nice and friendly crew
For us the red sea is always the best place to dive...!
Recommended for
Dive guides, crew, dive places
18 Oct, 2023

8.0 Very good
Gil R
Switzerland

Discover Red Sea underwater within a great atmosphere
Great experience discovering Red Sea key diving areas. The management of the dives could be improved by reducing the groups’ size thus enabling higher diving flexibility
Recommended for
General logistics. Crew availability. Safety on board.
03 Oct, 2025

8.8 Fabulous
Kate F
United Kingdom

Excellent staff, they really make the trip and know the dive sites very well. Always got us the best moorings!
Oceanic white tips, manta rays, massive turtles Excellent dive staff, both in and out of the water
Recommended for
The dive staff, sharks and manta rays!
08 Oct, 2019

46 reviews

9.0 Superb
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9.2 Superb
Oliver P
Austria

Great trip on great boat and great crew
Please do better: Different wine or additional wine selection, doorknobs of the cabins with rounded edges, do not use disposable plastic bottles, slightly warmer shower water, divide the diving groups in such a way that there is 1 space between each seat when putting on the equipment.
Recommended for
A hammerhead shark, the boat and the crew and a certain harmony among the guests
01 Jun, 2023

Translated from German

8.4 Very good
Manuela M
Germany

Expectation fulfilled
The entire trip was a highlight.Guide Mohamed Lashin did a great job. Everything was explained in detail and with him the dives were relaxed and interesting.
Recommended for
Guide Mohamed, nice cabin, great diving
07 Dec, 2023

9.6 Exceptional
bob A
Netherlands

Unforgetable trip
Thislegorm wreck dive, beautiful corals, dolphins and a great crew
Recommended for
Good food, great service and we best corals I've ever seen
04 Dec, 2018

10 Exceptional
Nikita S
United Kingdom

Trip of a lifetime! This will now become a yearly trip. Perfect in every way!
Probably the best dive trip I’ve ever been on! Everything was perfect, from start to finish. Safety onboard/underwater is incredible, the guides were amazing, the boat crew were SO helpful and the food was incredible. Will definitely be back next year.
Recommended for
The guides. The boat. The food.
25 Jun, 2025

10 Exceptional
Nasr A
Jordan

A Great diving trip
We were lucky to dive with with dolphins SS Thistlegorm wreck one of the best wreck sites Again the crew members
Recommended for
This is my second trip with MY Excellence and as usual Crew members are very kind and helpful, boat facilities and Food also are amazing
21 Sep, 2018

8.8 Fabulous
Hassan A
Saudi Arabia

Excellent experience
Life changing trip
Recommended for
1- the crew are very friendly 2- food is offered frequently 3- the boat is in hood condition
16 Nov, 2023

8.8 Fabulous
Ankit M
United States

Great experience overall
All dives at brothers islands were my highlights, especially numidia and the east side dives.
Recommended for
Boat, dive sites and guides, and the food
30 Jun, 2023

9.6 Exceptional
Shuping S
Taiwan

Wonderful trip with amazing people and beautiful marine creatures
Amazing and unforgettable encounter with Oceanic White tip sharks
Recommended for
Diving Instructors are professional. Crew are super friendly. Groups are kind and good vibe.
01 Nov, 2025

10 Exceptional
Axel A
Germany

super intense week!
The Wreck Dives
Recommended for
Friendliness, helpfulness and the Red Sea!
20 Oct, 2021

9.6 Exceptional
Sophia B
Germany

Unbeatable value for money for our first liveaboard
The trip was very well organized, we were a great group in which there was a good atmosphere every day.The guides and crew were insanely attentive, helpful and friendly. The food was incredibly tasty and plentiful. The chef has always conjured up great creations, especially at the Chef's Dinner.We drove to great spots where we met turtles, manta rays and hammerhead sharks (unfortunately the visibility was not the best, but no one came for it)! The beds were a bit hard and short but fine for a week. The best thing was the hot shower after diving in the water, which is quite cold at this time of year (April).The only thing we would have liked was that we would have been informed that there would be no reception for three days, so that we would have the opportunity to let us know at home. The wifi on board was basically not the best (which is relaxed on vacation).Overall a very great experience for our first liveaboard!!
Recommended for
Good company. Excellent food. Diving.
28 Apr, 2025

9.2 Superb
david R
United States

I could do this trip three more times and still not come close to seeing everything or getting board.
This was the first liveaboard trip I conducted. I could not ask for a better crew or dive guides. The wrecks were phenomenal sites to see! The abundance of life was absolutely breathtaking.
Recommended for
Dive Sites, Dive Guides and Boat Crew!
22 Jun, 2018

8.4 Very good
Grégoire V
Switzerland

Alone in the southern Red Sea
Several cave dives, a first! Snorkeling with dolphins at Dolphins reef. We were practically the only ones at each dive site.
Recommended for
Discovery of new dive sites in the southern Red Sea. Very nice atmosphere on board. Comfortable room.
29 Mar, 2025

Translated from French

10 Exceptional
Josrea Malin S
Germany

Fantastic first liveaboard experience
I genuinely enjoyed my first liveaboard experience on the sea serpent excellence. The boat was in great condition and the crew went out of their way to make all the guests feel cared for and comfortable. The cabin, especially the bathroom, was well maintained and provided room to recharge. The boat itself was spacious, with lots of different places to find a spot away from the sun. The diving was safe, varied and the guides did their best to support the divers of varying experience. We saw hammerhead sharks and mantas and enjoyed spotting dolphins during our surface intervals. Can't wait to dive with sea serpent again :)
Recommended for
Great route. Extremely dedicated staff. Fantastic group of divers.
16 Aug, 2024

10 Exceptional
Tobias H
Switzerland

Can only be recommended
Very contortable shipSuper friendly and helpful crewThe food was a real treat every dayThe guides Sami and Hamza are really great guys
Recommended for
Reef Sharks Turtles Food
09 Feb, 2024

9.2 Superb
Arndt P
Germany

Nice Dives, the Boat is not the worst one.
Dolphins while diving at Shaab el Erg
Recommended for
Dolphins while diving, Dive Guides, Free Nitrox
30 Jan, 2022

10 Exceptional
Ievgen V
Ukraine

Best boat I’ve been.
Nice boat really enjoyed. Good food, friendly crew. Personal transfer to and from airport. Only issue limited internet package on wi-fi onboard (MB ended on the second day of trip)
Recommended for
Boat, food , diving.
24 Nov, 2023

10 Exceptional
Mercè J
Spain

THE BEST START OF MY LIFE AS A DIVER
Everything was perfect from start to finish. The boat, the organization, the meals, the briefings, the dive sites, the arrival and departure, the weather, the sea, the dolphins, everything! A special mention to Ramzy, Mahmoud and Mostafa, who were excellent hosts and were aware that we did not miss anything while maintaining the perfect balance between professionalism and closeness.I will be back as soon as I can!
Recommended for
The organization. The guides. The sea.
11 Nov, 2025

9.2 Superb
Tim G
Switzerland

A great trip
Nice crew, good food and organisation. Safety is taken very seriously. I have never felt that safe on a liveaboard. Beds are a bit short (I'm 1.85m and touched the wall) and the mattress is quite hard.
Recommended for
Well organised. Safety taken very serious. Whale shark.
14 Sep, 2024

8.8 Fabulous
Stefan M
Germany

Very nice, but cabins very small
Hedge!!!
Recommended for
Service and dive guide
07 Oct, 2023

6.8 Review score
Bianca B
United States

Nice trip but do your research
Although we overall enjoyed our stay on the sea serpent excellence with the staff being quite amazing we feel that customers should be informed about the amounts of other boats and divers on the dive sites, in our case up to 16 large vessels on the same site which of course effects the marine life and coral.
Recommended for
Staff. Food. Boat layout.
06 Oct, 2025