Silky Liveaboard, Egypt
9.3 Superb - Nitrox available
- Free Internet
- Free Nitrox
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“Diving was very good, especially 3 dives at Elphinestone, we were able to dive freely.”
Highlights
The Silky liveaboard is a modern, 44m/144ft long, steel-hulled yacht built in 2020 to offer divers a spacious and comfortable way to explore the dive sites of the Red Sea in Egypt. It has 13 air-conditioned twin-bed cabins with private bathrooms that accommodate 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 to dive some fantastic dive sites.
Silky liveaboard is part of the Dune Red Sea fleet, which has many years of experience operating in the Red Sea. Itineraries onboard 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 marine life sightings, making it a top destination for all levels of divers.
Take a look at the itineraries offered by the Dune Silkyliveaboard, Egypt, and book your next trip easily online.
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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, Snorkeling Guide, Cabin Towels, WiFi internet.
Required Extras: Environment Tax (50-0 EUR per trip), Mandatory Service Charge (50-100 EUR per trip).
Optional Extras: Dive Insurance (25 EUR per week), Alcoholic Beverages, Nitrox Course (185-205 EUR per activity), Private Dive Guide (500 EUR per week), Rental Gear, Scuba Diving Courses (180-445 EUR per activity), Snorkel Gear.
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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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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- 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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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Lara L
- United States
Excellent experience on the Red Sea
It was amazing to see the Red Sea and dive there. The boat was well set up and comfortable. There was plenty of space and the cabin was roomy. The staff on the boat were more like friends and really know what they are doing. I always felt safe and comfortable. As a dive professional myself I’m always thrilled to see safety measures that go above and beyond. One example would be the encouragement of safety stops even when not necessary according to the ERDP.
- Recommended for
- Diving safety and knowledge of the dive guides
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- 10 Exceptional
- Jürgen N
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Germany
2-week excellent divin egyptian red sea complete
diving was great, guides, staff, food were excellent - but very bad: 2 weeks nearly no wifi-connection although starlink-connenction was promised
- Recommended for
- guides. staff. boat.
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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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- 10 Exceptional
- Mary H
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Ireland
Best diving of my year
Staff very approachable and helpful. Made a great effort to facilitate different interests and abilities Food excellent.
- Recommended for
- Friendly professional staff. Varied diving. Good attention to safety.
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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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- 8.8 Fabulous
- Ying L
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Singapore
Will definitely be returning
Very well organised. It was lovely to have two to three days of absolute solitude with no other boats or divers around. The whale shark(s), manta, turtles, and other marine life that we managed to encounter were an added plus. The guides were knowledgeable and professional. Crew was also always very helpful and friendly. I particularly enjoyed the towel art that welcomed me back from my first dive every morning
- Recommended for
- Boat comfort. Dives. Guides and crew.
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- 8.0 Very good
- Miguel V
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Portugal
Overall good experience and value for money
Great Things: The boat looks amazing and new. Rooms very spacious and comfortable. Crew was amazingly helpful. Free nitrox 30%. Minifridge in rooms. Mustafa did cocktails every afternoon. Things to Improve: Boat is setup for French people but no so much for internationals in English. Food was great but very French based, not much local Egypt food. If you don't eat meat or dairy this is not the boat for you as they are not prepared for vegetarians or non-dairy, we mentioned this upon reservation but upon arrival to the boat they had no idea. They tried their best still. First day everyone arrives but there's no briefings etc. So, the second day they go for diesel, briefings, etc. you end up losing the morning and dive only twice on the 2nd day, including a check dive in a not so amazing spot. Also the day before the last, you dive 2 times in the morning and then there's nothing to do, the boat returns to the dock and both crew and guides start preparing the next tour and forget about you. There should be some island hopping, snorkeling somewhere etc. (since you cannot dive anymore in order to fly next day), since you’re still there on holidays. As the tours start on the same day as the previous tour ends, guides seem tired and although helpful and nice, there's a lack of going the extra mile or make an extra effort to guests (compared to other liveaboards we did). In the end you pay 8 days/7 nights, but get 5 full days only (1st and last days have nothing prepared and are just check-in/check-out and 2nd and 7th days you only get half day each). Air conditioning in rooms is too strong even in lower settings and you cannot regulate temperature so many guests got a bit under the weather. Wake-up time at 6h30 every morning seems a bit too much since you only dive 3 times a day, so there’s plenty of time for surface interval (especially since everyone dives nitrox, it’s free). In summer months is too hot outside but most seatings are in the sun (boat roof does not cover enough. There are 4 puffs that you can move to the shadow but the boat takes 24 people, so maybe get more puffs or extend the shadow somehow. Overall, we enjoyed our stay and it's a good value for money.
- Recommended for
- Crew was amazing. Boat is very stable even in choppy seas. very spacious.
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- 9.2 Superb
- Raha A
- Germany
Overall recommended
This was my second time with Alia. Overall great experience, newly luxurious boat, big comfy cabins compared to other LOB, amazing crew on board, fantastic food (luckily no buffet) and snacks. But you must know it’s a french operator. First time we didn’t have luck with the other (French) guests. The second time less French and most of them could speak English. But you never know who is on the boat.
- Recommended for
- Crew. Food. Boat.
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- 8.0 Very good
- Aurelien F
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France
Excellent Liveaboard
Excellent organization, great team, very good food, responsible with the environment
- Recommended for
- Team. Food. Boat.
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