Your gateway to the Red Sea's underwater wonders.
Operating in Egypt's Red Sea, the 38.6-meter Sinaistar, built in 2023, accommodates 26 guests for dive safaris. The Red Sea is an elongated basin of seawater, a semi-enclosed tropical marine environment bordered by desert. This geological isolation and high evaporation rate result in elevated salinity and clear water. These conditions foster a rich ecosystem with a high percentage of endemic spec…
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Guests aboard the Sinaistar can look forward to a delightful culinary experience with a full-board meal plan served buffet-style. The menu features a blend of Western and local cuisine, ensuring a variety of flavors to satisfy every palate. Throughout the day, complimentary soft drinks, tea, and coffee are available, along with snacks to keep you energized between dives. The crew is attentive to dietary needs, offering vegan and vegetarian options, and special requests for religious beliefs or food allergies can be accommodated upon prior notification.
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 · Drinking Water
Marine park fees and port taxes — approx. €150–200 per person per week (paid in cash on board) · Environment Tax (30 EUR per trip)
Airport transfers and hotel transfers are available as optional extras, each priced at 20 EUR per way. Guests should specify their transfer needs on the booking form.
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: 50 EUR per trip · BCD: 70 EUR per trip
Double • Upper Deck
Ideal for couples, these double bed cabins are located on the upper deck and feature an en-suite bathroom and air-conditioning for a comfortable stay with excellent views.
Twin • Upper Deck
Enjoy scenic views from these well-appointed twin cabins situated on the upper deck. Each room provides comfortable sleeping arrangements and a private en-suite bathroom.
Twin • Lower Deck
These comfortable cabins are located on the lower deck, offering a peaceful retreat after a day of diving. Each cabin features twin beds and a private en-suite bathroom for your convenience.
Select a cabin and departure on Sinaistar, 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 Sinaistar liveaboard is consistently praised for its excellent customer service, friendly and professional crew, and high-quality food. It is highlighted as a great value option for Red Sea diving.
Based on approximately 59 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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