Explore the Red Sea's southern wonders with comfort and personalized service.
The Sea Friend offers voyages exploring the Red Sea's diverse underwater environments, from northern wrecks to southern reef systems. The Red Sea is a geologically young ocean, a narrow strip of seawater separating Africa from Asia. This semi-enclosed basin experiences high evaporation rates under the desert sun, creating warm, highly saline conditions that have driven the evolution of a distinct…
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Dining aboard the Sea Friend is a delightful culinary journey, featuring a blend of Egyptian and Western cuisine served buffet-style. Guests can savor three freshly prepared meals daily, complemented by snacks available throughout the day. The crew takes pride in offering a variety of dishes, catering to different tastes, and can accommodate specific dietary requests such as vegetarian options, provided these are communicated in advance. Complimentary soft drinks, tea, and coffee are always available, and a selection of beer and fine wines can be purchased to enhance your dining experience. The welcoming dining room and outdoor dining areas provide comfortable settings to enjoy delicious food while sharing stories with fellow divers.
The Red Sea is widely regarded as one of the world's top diving destinations, famous for its exceptional visibility often exceeding 30 meters and warm waters throughout the year. Divers encounter a remarkable variety of marine life, from oceanic whitetip sharks, hammerheads, and grey reef sharks to graceful manta rays and pods of spinner dolphins. The region offers world-class wreck diving, including the legendary SS Thistlegorm, and pristine coral reefs at Ras Mohammed National Park. Southern itineraries explore remote offshore reefs such as Daedalus, Elphinstone, and the Brothers Islands, where dramatic walls plunge into the deep blue and large pelagics patrol the currents. Vibrant coral gardens host dense schools of anthias, butterflyfish, and giant moray eels, while macro enthusiasts find nudibranchs and ghost pipefish hiding among the reef.
VAT · Airport Transfer
Marine park fees and port taxes — approx. €150–200 per person per week (paid in cash on board) · Park, Port and Fuel Fees (200-450 EUR)
Return airport transfers from the local airport to the marina are included in the trip price. Guests are responsible for their international flights.
We strongly recommend all guests to purchase comprehensive dive accident insurance and trip cancellation insurance before departure. Dive accident insurance covers medical treatment, hyperbaric chamber costs, and emergency evacuation in the event of a diving incident. Trip cancellation insurance protects your financial investment — not only if you need to cancel or cut short your trip due to personal illness, injury, or other unforeseen circumstances, but also if the trip is postponed or cancelled by the operator due to severe weather, technical issues, or other operational reasons. In the unlikely event of operator insolvency, cancellation insurance can also help recover your payments. Please ensure your policies are valid for the entire duration of your trip and cover the planned activities.
15L tanks: 9 EUR per day · BCD: 5 EUR per day
Double • Upper Deck
These inviting standard double cabins are located on the upper deck, offering a comfortable double bed. Each cabin is equipped with individual air conditioning and a private en-suite bathroom with a warm shower.
Twin • Lower Deck
These comfortable cabins are located on the lower deck, offering a peaceful retreat. Each features twin beds arranged side-by-side, individual air conditioning, and a private en-suite bathroom with a warm shower.
Double • Upper Deck
Experience elevated comfort in these double cabins located on the sun deck. Each features a double bed, individual air conditioning, and a private en-suite bathroom with a warm shower, providing a bright and airy personal space.
Double • Lower Deck
Enjoy a comfortable stay in these lower deck cabins, each fitted with a spacious double bed. Amenities include individually controlled air conditioning and a private en-suite bathroom with a warm shower.
Double • Lower Deck
Indulge in this spacious suite located on the lower deck, featuring a comfortable double bed. Guests will appreciate the individually controlled air conditioning and a private en-suite bathroom with a warm shower.
Twin • Upper Deck
Situated on the upper deck, these cabins offer convenient access to the main social areas. Each features two side-by-side twin beds, individual air conditioning, and a private en-suite bathroom with a warm shower.
Select a cabin and departure on Sea Friend, and we send a real-time inquiry to the operator. After availability is confirmed, you receive a booking confirmation by email and secure your spot with a deposit.
A deposit (usually 25-35%) is due upon confirmation. The remaining balance is typically due 4-8 weeks before departure, depending on the operator.
After your final payment, you'll receive a travel voucher with meeting point, embarkation time, airport transfer details, packing tips, and your full itinerary.
Most liveaboards depart from a designated marina. Many operators offer airport pickup and transfers — details are in your voucher. We recommend arriving one day before departure.
A valid dive certification (e.g. PADI Open Water), dive insurance, and a valid passport. Some destinations require additional permits or visas — we inform you during booking.
Cancellation terms vary by operator and are in your confirmation. Generally, the earlier you cancel the higher the refund. Changes depend on availability — contact us as soon as possible.
The headline score is the simple average of the category scores shown below (Boat, Crew, Value, Diving, Dive sites, etc.), each weighted equally. The review count reflects how many source reviews back the underlying analysis. When no category breakdown is available for a vessel, the headline falls back to the guest-weighted average across source platforms.
The Sea Friend Liveaboard is well-regarded for its overall quality, offering a well-equipped experience. Guests frequently praise the food, crew, and diving experience, indicating a high level of satisfaction.
Based on approximately 559 reviews. Aggregated rating based on reviews from multiple independent dive travel and operator platforms as well as on ratings from our customers. Public statements from diving forums and community platforms may also be incorporated as text into the highlighted praises and critiques. Ratings are independently calculated and are not affiliated with or endorsed by the source platforms.
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