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Diving on the Sea Serpent Excellence liveaboard
Spanning thousands of miles from north to south, the Egyptian Red Sea boasts incredibly diverse dive sites, in addition to ideal weather and water conditions all 12 months of the year. From shore diving to wreck penetration, technical diving, and cave exploration, diving in the Red Sea is a dream for divers of all levels.
Although climate conditions are ideal throughout the year, the temperature is highest, ranging from 77 to 113 F (25 to 45 C), during the summer from June to September. Though the air cools slightly in the winter, water temperatures range from 62 to 84 F (17 to 29 C) year-round.
The Sea Serpent Excellence offers week-long liveaboard trips year-round with varied itineraries. Whether it’s diving with sharks on the famous BDE route (Brothers Islands, Daedalus, Elphinstone) or exploring legendary historical shipwrecks like the SS Thistlegorm, guests will find something to delight them.
In addition to famous dive sites, divers can also look forward to encountering a wide array of mesmerizing underwater wildlife, including different species of sharks, dolphins, turtles, manta rays, whale sharks, and more.
The professionally trained crew and guides work around the clock to ensure they meet the requirements of each guest on board. Free nitrox is available to certified divers, and the boat is equipped for rebreather, sidemount, and technical diving.
Divers are free to move around safely, prepare, and store their gear with plenty of room on the spacious dive deck, which also features a rack to hang wetsuits.
Highlights:
- Pristine visibility up to 100 feet (30 m)
- Dive through caves and historical wrecks
- Free nitrox
- Rebreather friendly
Onboard the Sea Serpent Excellence
Refurbished in 2020, the Sea Serpent Excellence is a 112-foot (34 m) luxury dive yacht with 12 spacious, individually air conditioned ensuite cabins. The ship can comfortably accommodate up to 24 guests. Cabins include three double-bed cabins and one twin-bed cabin on the upper deck and eight twin-bed cabins on the lower deck.
The large indoor lounge is the ideal place for guests to socialize, dine, and relax, equipped with a TV, DVD player, and a library. The outdoor lounge on the shaded deck and the sundeck on top also provide a great area for guests and divers to delight in the warmth of the sun during the day and stargaze at night.
Free Wi-Fi is available but limited for those looking to stay connected
Highlights:
- 12 ensuite cabins
- Free limited Wi-Fi
- Multilingual crew
Dining on the Sea Serpent Excellence
Catering to different food preferences, the Sea Serpent Excellence’s dining experience offers local and international cuisines with various vegetarian and vegan options. The chef prepares three fresh meals a day to ensure guests stay energized throughout a week of diving.
Specific dietary requests can be made prior to booking, however, it is advised to limit the requests to food allergies or religious beliefs.
Complimentary water, soft drinks, tea, coffee, and snacks are provided and served throughout the day, while beer, wine, and other alcoholic beverages are available at the bar at an additional cost.
Highlights:
- Local and international cuisines with vegan and vegetarian options
- Complimentary water, coffee, tea, soft drinks, and snacks
- Local alcoholic beverages available at extra cost
Things we like:
- Highly trained captains, crew, and guides
- Boat was refurbished in 2020
- Exceptional food
- Encounter sharks, dolphins, mantas, dugongs and more
Things we don't like:
- Some sites require a little more experience due to strong currents
- Some dive sites can get quite crowded
Key Facts
| Price Range | Mid-range |
| Trip Length | 5-7 Nights |
| Internet | Yes (free) |
| Nitrox | Yes (free) |
| Equipment Rental | Yes ($) |
| Camera Station | Yes |
| Air Conditioning | Yes |
| Min. Logged Dives | No minimum |
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