The Simba Red Sea Liveaboard is a 48-meter steel safari yacht launched in 2026 for up to 36 guests in 18 en-suite cabins, while five decks carry the salon, the restaurant and the wellness area. Moreover, she combines professional dive operations with a gym, a sauna, a Jacuzzi and an ice bath.
First of all, M/Y Simba was launched in 2026, so she is the newest vessel in our fleet. Furthermore, her 48-meter steel hull was built for long crossings to the offshore islands.
Because the layout is unusually generous, the boat separates diving, dining and recovery into their own areas. Consequently, the dive deck stays busy while the wellness deck stays quiet.
Eighteen private cabins accommodate up to 36 guests. In addition, every cabin has individually controlled air conditioning, an en-suite bathroom and practical storage.
Meanwhile, 40 equipment stations, three Zodiacs and Bauer compressors keep the daily program running. As a result, the crew turns dives around quickly and without long waits.
Besides diving, the Simba Red Sea Liveaboard carries a gym, a sauna, a Jacuzzi, an ice bath and a massage studio. Therefore recovery between dives is part of the design rather than an afterthought.
Above all, she suits divers who want serious offshore itineraries with real comfort on board. In short, the Simba Red Sea Liveaboard is a large boat that still feels personal.
18 private en-suite cabins — moreover, each has air conditioning, a private bathroom and daily housekeeping.
Upper-deck master suites — namely cabins 17 and 18, the largest accommodation on board.
40 equipment stations — therefore every diver keeps a fixed space for the whole week.
Three Zodiacs — consequently entries and pickups stay fast even with a full boat.
Full wellness area — namely a Jacuzzi, a Finnish sauna, a gym, an ice bath and a massage studio.
Open sun deck — in addition, a top-deck sunbathing area beside the massage studio.
48 meters · 36 guests · 18 cabins
M/Y Simba is a 48-meter steel Red Sea diving liveaboard launched in 2026, with five decks and 18 private en-suite cabins for up to 36 guests. In addition, she carries 40 dive equipment stations, three Zodiacs, Bauer compressors, Nitrox, an upper-deck Jacuzzi, a Finnish sauna, a gym, an ice bath and a massage studio, and she sails Egyptian safaris from Hurghada. Red Sea Diving, a Hurghada-based operator working in the Egyptian Red Sea since 2000, runs the vessel. Finally, prices start from €1,600 per person for a seven-night safari, while marine park and port fees are charged separately.
Because recovery matters as much as the diving, every cabin is a private, climate-controlled space with its own bathroom. However, cabin allocation always depends on the plan for your selected departure.
Firstly, cabins 17 and 18 sit on the upper deck and offer the largest floor space on board. Moreover, each suite has a large bed, wide viewing windows and an upgraded bathroom.
Meanwhile, cabins 1, 2, 5 and 6 are suite-style cabins for couples and guests who want extra space. In addition, they keep a full en-suite bathroom and smart storage.
Besides those, twelve twin cabins carry two separate beds for dive partners, friends and solo travelers sharing. Furthermore, they hold two full sets of dive equipment comfortably.
Naturally, cabin configuration and availability vary between departures. Therefore you should confirm your preferred cabin type before booking rather than on arrival. Meanwhile, our team can hold a specific cabin while you decide.
The 18 cabins sit across four decks, while the upper deck carries the Jacuzzi, the sauna and the gym alongside cabins 17 and 18. Meanwhile, the restaurant and kitchen are on the lower deck, the dive area sits at the stern of the main deck, the ice bath sits at the bow of the salon deck, and the massage studio is on the sun deck.
| Deck | Cabins | Number | Category and facilities | Price per person |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun deck | — | — | Open sunbathing area with loungers and the massage studio | — |
| Upper deck | 17–18 | 2 | VIP master suites, plus Jacuzzi, sauna, gym and lounge | €1,880 |
| High deck | 13–16 | 4 | Twin cabins, salon, bridge and the bow ice bath | On request |
| Main deck | 5–6 | 2 | Suites | €1,800 |
| Main deck | 7–12 | 6 | Sea-view twin cabins | €1,700 |
| Main deck | — | — | Dive area at the stern | — |
| Lower deck | 1–2 | 2 | Suites | €1,800 |
| Lower deck | 3–4 | 2 | Twin cabins | €1,600 |
| Lower deck | — | — | Indoor restaurant and kitchen | — |
| Total | 1–18 | 18 | 4 suites, 12 twin cabins and 2 VIP master suites | — |
Of course, every cabin includes air conditioning, a private en-suite bathroom, personal storage and towels. Additionally, the crew services the cabins daily throughout the week.
Naturally, prices are per person, based on shared occupancy for seven nights on board. However, single occupancy, charters and group rates are always quoted individually.
| Category | Cabin numbers | Deck | Price per person |
|---|---|---|---|
| VIP master suite | 17 and 18 | Upper deck | €1,880 |
| Suite | 1, 2, 5 and 6 | Lower and main deck | €1,800 |
| Sea-view twin | 7–12 | Main deck | €1,700 |
| Twin cabin | 3 and 4 | Lower deck | €1,600 |
| Twin cabin | 13–16 | High deck | On request |
Cabins 3 and 4 give you the lowest price on board while keeping a private bathroom. Meanwhile, cabins 7 to 12 add a sea view in a quieter main-deck position.
The two VIP master suites are the obvious choice for couples, because they combine the largest layout with the best views on the boat. In contrast, dive partners usually prefer a twin cabin. Besides that, full-boat charters are quoted as a single package rather than per cabin.
Naturally, the vessel works as a floating wellness resort between dives. Therefore each indoor and outdoor area is planned so that your surface intervals genuinely support the next dive.
Firstly, the onboard chef prepares three fresh meals a day around the dive schedule. Moreover, the buffet mixes Egyptian and international dishes, with snacks between dives.
Meanwhile, the air-conditioned salon hosts briefings, dive-footage reviews and marine-life talks. In addition, it doubles as the quiet place to sit out a windy afternoon.
Similarly, the open sun deck and the upper-deck loungers spread guests across shaded seating and open tanning areas. Consequently, you can always find sun or shade.
Finally, the upper deck carries a Jacuzzi, a Finnish sauna and a gym, while the ice bath sits at the bow of the salon deck. As a result, tired muscles recover while the sun drops behind the coast.
The gym sits on the upper deck beside the sauna, the ice bath sits at the bow of the salon deck and the massage studio is on the sun deck. Therefore light training, heat and cold recovery all stay easy between dives.
Naturally, training between dives should stay light. However, you should also stay hydrated and avoid hard exercise immediately before or after demanding dives.
Furthermore, heat and cold therapy both affect the body after diving. Therefore keep adequate surface intervals, follow the crew’s instructions and never use the ice bath alone. Above all, anyone with a medical condition should ask a qualified doctor before using the sauna or the ice bath.
The dining room seats up to 40 people, which is the capacity of the room rather than the licensed guest number. Additionally, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and allergy-related requests can usually be supported with advance notice.
Please send dietary details before boarding rather than on arrival. After all, the vessel may spend several days far from ports and shops.
Firstly, every diver receives one of 40 large stations for the whole week, with room for a BCD, regulator, wetsuit, fins and cylinder. Therefore the deck stays clear even when 36 divers are kitting up.
Secondly, wide preparation areas, anti-slip flooring and freshwater showers keep movement safe on wet surfaces. Moreover, two bathrooms sit directly on the dive deck, so nobody walks indoors in wet gear.
Thirdly, three Zodiacs carry divers to reefs, walls and offshore sites. Consequently, groups enter and get collected quickly, and waiting time between entries drops.
Of course, Nitrox is available for certified divers, and a limited number of 15-litre cylinders can be reserved in advance. However, every Nitrox diver must personally analyze the oxygen percentage, label the cylinder and sign the log.
Finally, the guides brief the site layout, planned depth, current, entries, exits, marine life and emergency signals before every dive. Nevertheless, groups and guide ratios still depend on the route and the conditions, up to eight divers per guide.
Notably, she can operate all eight of Egypt’s best-known itineraries. However, the exact route and dive-site order always depend on the departure port, weather, currents, guest experience and official permissions.
Notably, wreck diving at Abu Nuhas pairs with coral walls at Careless Reef and sheltered lagoons full of reef fish.
See the North route
In particular, the northern wrecks combine with the Sinai coast and the dive sites around Dahab.
See North & Dahab
Similarly, this week blends northern wrecks with the offshore walls of the Brothers Islands.
See North & Brothers
Namely, Brothers, Daedalus and Elphinstone in one offshore week for experienced divers.
See the BDE route
Meanwhile, remote Daedalus Reef pairs with the sheltered coral gardens of Fury Shoals.
See Daedalus & Fury Shoals
In addition, untouched reefs, caves, tunnels and coral gardens sit close to the Sudanese border.
See Deep South
Above all, this is an expedition week for divers who want rarely visited southern reef systems.
See the Elba route
Finally, a calm southern lagoon known for spinner dolphins, and therefore a strong choice for snorkelers.
See the Sataya routeExtended southern programs may also reach Rocky Island and Zabargad, while the Elba route additionally requires special permits. Nevertheless, access there always depends on official permission, weather and the approved sailing plan. Therefore we confirm the final route in your booking documents. Our Red Sea liveaboard guide explains how the routes compare, while redsealiveaboard.net covers the wider Egyptian fleet.
Besides diving, selected Simba departures combine liveaboard accommodation with kitesurfing in remote Red Sea locations. Moreover, these programs are separate from the standard diving itineraries.
Consequently, remote lagoons and open riding areas give far more space than a crowded beach. In addition, experienced riders get longer sessions, while beginners need qualified instruction and a suitable controlled area.
However, every session depends on wind, weather, guest experience and the equipment arranged before departure. Therefore all kite sessions remain subject to the captain’s approval and the trip leader’s safety procedures.
In general, a standard safari runs for seven nights with six diving days. Nevertheless, the final program depends on the selected itinerary, sailing distances, the weather and port procedures.
| Day | Typical programme |
|---|---|
| Saturday | Boarding after 15:00, registration, cabin allocation and safety briefing |
| Sunday | Check dive, followed by two or three further dives |
| Monday to Thursday | Three to four dives daily, depending on the route |
| Friday | Two final dives, then the return passage toward the marina |
| Saturday | Breakfast and check-out, normally between 09:00 and 10:00 |
Above all, this table is a general example rather than a fixed schedule. Therefore the captain and dive guides may change sites or timings for safety, weather or operational reasons.
Above all, your safety is the highest priority on every Simba Red Sea Liveaboard departure. For this reason the 2026-built steel hull is backed by professional operation, regular maintenance and a full inventory of safety equipment.
Firstly, the captain and engineering team regularly inspect the engines, generators, electrical systems and compressors. Moreover, the vessel undergoes scheduled servicing and the inspections required by the relevant Egyptian authorities.
In addition, she carries GPS, radar, a depth sounder, AIS and VHF marine radio. Consequently, the captain can monitor the route, the weather and sea conditions throughout the journey.
Naturally, every trip begins with a complete boat and emergency briefing. Furthermore, before each dive the guides explain the site, the currents, entry and exit procedures, maximum depth and the emergency plan.
Divers must present valid certification and diving insurance. In addition, Nitrox users must personally analyze their cylinder, set their computer correctly and sign the Nitrox log.
Our captain, crew and dive guides have long experience navigating and diving in the Red Sea. Therefore they review emergency, rescue, fire and evacuation procedures regularly.
However, the captain may change the itinerary, delay sailing or cancel a dive whenever weather or sea conditions are unsafe. After all, on Simba no dive site or itinerary is more important than the safety of our guests and crew.
M/Y Simba is insured against marine accidents. However, every guest must also carry personal travel and diving insurance covering medical treatment, hyperbaric treatment, emergency evacuation and repatriation.
Finally, you can read more about how we work on our diving safety page.
Naturally, every guest must bring a valid certification, a logbook or proof of experience, valid diving insurance, a completed medical questionnaire and emergency contact details. Additionally, advanced routes ask for more.
Of course, certifications from bodies such as PADI and BSAC are accepted. However, the exact minimum qualification and logged-dive count must be confirmed for your selected departure.
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In short, she suits certified divers, underwater photographers, wreck enthusiasts, dive centers and private charter groups. Moreover, her upper-deck wellness area makes her a strong choice for guests who want recovery built into the week.
Naturally, the North route suits a wider range of certified divers. In contrast, offshore itineraries such as Brothers, Daedalus, Elphinstone and Elba are intended for divers comfortable with currents, deep walls and open-water entries. Therefore the Simba Red Sea Liveaboard team always checks your logged dives before confirming those weeks.
Of course, we operate several vessels on the same Egyptian routes. Therefore the right choice usually comes down to size, cabin layout and the atmosphere you prefer on board.
| Vessel | Length | Guests | Cabins | Built | Stands out for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simba | 48 m | 36 | 18 | 2026 | Gym, sauna, Jacuzzi, ice bath and massage studio |
| Sea Fox | 45 m | 36 | 18 | 2023 | Sauna and dedicated kitesurfing safaris |
| Sea Treasure | 47 m | 36 | 18 | 2025 | All cabins above sea level and four Jacuzzi suites |
| Bismarck | 46 m | 34 | 17 | 2023 | Large offshore platform with a sun-deck Jacuzzi |
| C U | 37 m | 26 | 13 | 2010 | Diving, snorkeling and full private charters |
| C Echo II | 40 m | 26 | 13 | 2014 | A long-standing favorite for offshore weeks |
She is a 48-meter steel diving liveaboard launched in 2026 for safaris in the Egyptian Red Sea. Moreover, she carries 18 en-suite cabins, a large dive deck and three Zodiacs.
She takes up to 36 guests in 18 private cabins. In addition, every cabin is air-conditioned with its own en-suite bathroom.
In total, she has five decks, while four of them carry guest cabins.
Departures normally run from Hurghada. Naturally, some southern itineraries may use another approved Egyptian port, which is confirmed in your booking documents.
Red Sea Diving operates her. Specifically, we are a Hurghada-based diving and liveaboard operator working in the Egyptian Red Sea since 2000.
Besides the upper-deck Jacuzzi, she carries a Finnish sauna, a gym, an ice bath on the salon deck and a massage studio on the sun deck. However, availability and operating times may vary during the safari.
Prices start from €1,600 per person for a seven-night safari in a shared lower-deck twin. However, marine park and port fees are charged separately.
The two VIP master suites cost €1,880 per person for the week. Meanwhile, the four suites cost €1,800 per person.
Cabins 13 to 16 are quoted on request. Therefore please ask for a written price for your selected departure.
Yes. Naturally, all 18 cabins have private en-suite bathrooms and individually controlled air conditioning.
Shared accommodation is often possible for solo travelers. Nevertheless, cabin matching and any single supplement depend on availability.
Seven nights on board, full-board meals, soft drinks, six diving days, 12-litre cylinders, weights, dive guides and linen are normally included. In contrast, Nitrox, rental gear and park fees are quoted separately.
Yes, Nitrox is available for certified divers. Furthermore, any surcharge is confirmed in your written booking offer.
A limited number can be reserved for an extra charge. Therefore please request them before departure rather than on board.
She carries 40 equipment stations. In addition, three Zodiacs support every entry and pickup.
The ratio may reach up to eight divers per guide. However, it depends on the route, the group and current regulations.
Full diving days usually include three or four dives. Meanwhile, the first and last diving days include fewer.
Yes. Above all, every guest needs valid insurance that covers scuba diving, hyperbaric treatment and emergency evacuation.
She can operate all eight of our itineraries. Namely: North, North & Dahab, North & Brothers, BDE, Daedalus & Fury Shoals, Deep South St. John’s, Elba and Sataya.
The North route can suit less-experienced certified divers. In contrast, Brothers, Daedalus and Elba require advanced certification and solid open-water experience.
Yes, on selected departures. However, kite sessions always depend on wind, weather and the equipment arranged in advance.
Yes. Full-boat charters are available for dive centers, clubs, tour operators and private groups. Nevertheless, availability must be confirmed for your dates.
Yes. For instance, the captain may change the route or the dive sites because of wind, currents, official restrictions, diver experience or safety.
No. All marine animals are wild. Therefore sightings can never be guaranteed on any route.
Above all, full emergency equipment, a documented action plan and briefings before every dive.
Indeed, more than two decades of liveaboard operations out of Hurghada, on every Egyptian route.
Furthermore, multilingual dive guides know these reefs, currents and wrecks in detail.
We operate the boats ourselves, so what you read here is what you find on board.
Moreover, routes, prices, inclusions and fees are confirmed in writing before you pay anything.
In addition, mooring discipline, buoyancy briefings and marine park rules apply on every itinerary.
First, tell us your dates, your certification, your logged dives and the route you have in mind. Then we will send available departures, cabin prices, charter rates and the full list of inclusions in writing.
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