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Am I Too Young for a Liveaboard? A Week in Egypt
Małgorzata thought liveaboards were for older divers, then spent a week on one in Egypt.
Egypt
Sinaistar
Starting from
€840/trip
Sinaistar Liveaboard Egypt
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40m
Lengths
26
Max. Guests
4
Type of cabins
Sinaistar is a 40-metre Red Sea liveaboard built in 2023 and refitted in 2026, with 13 air-conditioned cabins for up to 26 guests. Seven twin cabins are on the lower deck; the upper deck has two more twins, two cabins that switch between twin and double, and two doubles. Every cabin is en-suite with storage space. Inside there are air-conditioned salons; outside, an open-air lounge bar and a big sun deck. The food is a mix of local and international dishes, with soft drinks and snacks included. The diving is well organised. You get a large dive deck, dedicated camera tables with separate rinse tanks, air and nitrox filling stations, and two custom speedboats with ladders for quick drops onto the reef. Nitrox at 28–32% in 12-litre tanks is free for certified divers, and a normal day has three or four dives. The boat supports sidemount and welcomes Open Water divers, with courses on request. The northern Red Sea is perfect for a first or second liveaboard. Ras Mohammed, the Straits of Tiran and the wrecks of the Thistlegorm and Abu Nuhas are some of the best-known dives in the world. With more experience, usually Advanced Open Water and around 50 logged dives, the offshore reefs of the Brothers add sharks and big walls to the mix. Sinaistar suits newer divers, groups of friends and underwater photographers.
Select a date
| DATE | ROUTE | PRICE | CABIN |
|---|---|---|---|
24
Oct | Elba reefs 8D/7N |
€100
| Full |
31
Oct | Elba reefs 8D/7N |
€100
| Full |
Included: Full-board accommodation (7 nights, all meals & snacks), Airport Transfer (two-way within free transfer zone), Hotel Transfer (two-way within free transfer zone), Drinking Water, Soft drinks, Tea & Coffee, Welcome Cocktails, Diving Package (3–4 dives per day), Tanks, Weights, Nitrox 28–32% (in 12L tanks), Night Dives, Beach Towels, Cabin Towels, Deck Towels.
Required Extras: Route Supplement: €190 per person / week (covers Marine Park fees, port fees, reef tax, diving permits, and fuel surcharge)
Entry Visa & Luggage Assistance: €45 per person (airport visa assistance & lost luggage service)
Optional Extras: Gratuities (recommended €80–100 per guest / week), Alcoholic Beverages, Private Dive Guide (€450 / trip), Nitrox Course (€220 / activity), Rental Equipment, Scuba Diving Courses (€150–300 / activity), Snorkel Gear Rental (€30 / trip).
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Toys
Toys vary by boat — we’ll help match you with the right setup for your group
Concierge service for full charters
Tender(s)
Paddle board(s)
Diving / Snorkelling equipment
Family friendly
AOWD Divers
OW Divers
Scuba Courses
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Boat specifications
Drawing & Vessel Layouts
Lengths
40 m
Width
7.8 m
Year of Building
2023
Last Refit / Dry Dock
2026
Engine Numbers
2
Speed
10 - 12 knots
Max. Guests
26
Number of Crew
10 - 12
Number of Diveguides
3 - 4
Fuel Capacity
16,000 litters
Water Capacity
16,000 litters
Cabin Types
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Twin Bed Lower Deck
Toilet
AC
Shower
Twin Bed Upper Deck
Toilet
AC
Shower
Twin/Double Convertible Upper Deck
Toilet
AC
Shower
Double Bed Upper Deck
Toilet
AC
Shower
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