Diving Solo on an Egypt Liveaboard: A First-Timer`s Week in the Red Sea
A trip report from Zaina Fadel, a dive instructor from Qatar, on her first liveaboard – eight days, solo, diving the Red Sea with BookDiveBoat.

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The M/Y Sea Serpent is a premier 34-meter (112 ft) luxury wooden liveaboard custom-built for exceptional comfort, performance, and stability across Egypt's Red Sea. Accommodating up to 22 guests across 11 cabins, she features an optimized hydrodynamic hull designed for a smooth ride even in heavy seas. The vessel offers a spacious, air-conditioned main saloon with modern entertainment options, a separate indoor dining area, shaded outdoor areas, three expansive teak sun decks, and an exceptionally organized dive deck. Guests benefit from free Nitrox, complimentary Wi-Fi (when in range), and world-class access to iconic routes like the Brothers, Daedalus, Elphinstone, and St. John's.
| DATE | ROUTE | PRICE | CABIN |
|---|---|---|---|
31
Oct | Rocky - Zabargad & St. John's. (RZS) 6D/7N |
€1399
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Included: AT, Airport Transfer, Hotel Transfer, Drinking Water, Soft drinks, Tea & Coffee, Welcome Cocktails, Beach BBQ, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Special Dinner, Diving Package, Nitrox, Beach Towels, Cabin Towels, Complimentary Toiletries, Deck Towels, and Wi-Fi internet.
Required Extras: National Park Fees (€200 per trip).
Optional Extras: Gratuities (€100 per 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, and Snorkeling Guide (€400).
Toys vary by boat — we’ll help match you with the right setup for your group
Lengths
34 m
Width
7.5 m
Type of Boat
Luxury Wooden Motor Yacht / Liveaboard
Year of Building
2007
Last Refit / Dry Dock
2024 (Annual winter maintenance)
Engine Numbers
2 x 1,150 HP MAN
Speed
10–12 knots
Max. Guests
22
Number of Crew
10–12
Number of Diveguides
2–3
Fuel Capacity
(Standard liveaboard capacity) litters
Water Capacity
14,000 litres (plus 18,000L/day watermaker) litters




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