SS Glorious Miss Nouran Liveaboard

SS Glorious Miss Nouran

Experience the Red Sea's wonders in comfort and style.

26
Egypt
2020

About This Vessel

The Red Sea's basin, shaped by geological forces, supports diverse marine environments. Experience them aboard the SS Glorious Miss Nouran. The shorelines of Africa and the Arabian Peninsula enclose a long, narrow body of water where the desert climate directly shapes the marine environment. The Red Sea's high evaporation rates and scarce rainfall result in elevated salinity and exceptional water…

Upcoming Departures

Upcoming Departures

Onboard Amenities

Free Internet
Naturalist Guide
En-Suite bathrooms
Family Cabins
Aircon Cabins
Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly
Warm Water Showers
Air Conditioned saloon
Sun Deck
Camera Station

Dining & Beverages

Fine Cuisine
Al Fresco Dining
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Options
Beer available
Wine Available
Full-board Option
Snacks All Day
Buffet style
Western Food

Dining aboard the SS Glorious Miss Nouran is a delightful experience, featuring a full-board meal plan that ensures guests are well-nourished throughout their journey. Meals are served buffet-style, offering a diverse selection of both Western and authentic local dishes, prepared with fresh ingredients. The culinary team is committed to catering to various dietary needs, with vegetarian and vegan options readily available upon request. In addition to three main meals daily, guests can enjoy snacks throughout the day, ensuring no one goes hungry between dives. Complimentary soft drinks, tea, and coffee are always on hand, while welcome cocktails set a festive tone upon arrival. Special dinners and a memorable beach BBQ further enhance the dining experience, creating a convivial atmosphere for guests to share their diving tales.

Dive Equipment & Setup

Shaded Diving Area
Sidemount diving – Single Tank Only
DIN Adaptors
Tech diving
Rebreather Support
Rinse Hoses
Dive deck
Tenders for diving
Sidemount Diving

Dive Area & Sites

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.

Important Information

What's Included

VAT · Airport Transfer

Not Included & Local Fees

Marine park fees and port taxes — approx. €150–200 per person per week (paid in cash on board) · Gratuities

Airport Transfers

Return airport transfers and hotel transfers are included in the trip price. Guests will be transferred from the airport to the marina (typically Port Ghalib) and back.

Insurance Recommendation

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.

Rental Gear

15L tanks: 45 EUR per week · BCD: 45 EUR per week

Accommodation

Standard Twin Upper Deck Cabins

Standard Twin Upper Deck Cabins

Twin • Upper Deck

4x
👥 2 GuestsAir ConditioningEn-suite Bathroom
Standard Twin Lower Deck Cabins

Standard Twin Lower Deck Cabins

Twin • Lower Deck

8x
👥 2 GuestsAir ConditioningEn-suite Bathroom
Upper Deck Suite

Upper Deck Suite

Double • Upper Deck

1x
👥 2 GuestsPanoramic WindowsAir ConditioningEn-suite Bathroom

Booking & Travel FAQ

How does the booking process work?

Select a cabin and departure on SS Glorious Miss Nouran, 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.

When do I need to pay?

A deposit (usually 25-35%) is due upon confirmation. The remaining balance is typically due 4-8 weeks before departure, depending on the operator.

What documents will I receive?

After your final payment, you'll receive a travel voucher with meeting point, embarkation time, airport transfer details, packing tips, and your full itinerary.

How do I get to the boat?

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.

What certifications do I need?

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.

Can I cancel or change my 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.

Vessel Technical Overview

Vessel Specifications

Year built2020
Year renovated2022
Cruising speed10 knots
Top speed12 knots
Max guests26
Number of cabins13
Number of bathrooms15
Engines2x 1100 HP MAN
Freshwater maker18000 Liter/day
Water capacity11 tons
Fuel capacity9 tons
Tenders2x Yamaha 25HP

Navigation & Safety Systems

Radar
Depth Sounder
GPS
Radio VHF/DSC/SSB
E.P.I.R.B. Distress System
Emergency Rafts
Life Vests
Fire Alarm & Fire Extinguishers
Oxygen
First Aid Kits
Fishfinder
Satellite & mobile phones
Bilge pump alarm
Search light
Engine room CCTV
Crew trained in first aid
Emergency flares

What guests say online

4.5 / 5(86 reviews)
How is this overall rating calculated?

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 SS Glorious Miss Nouran is a modern, deluxe liveaboard offering a luxurious and comfortable diving experience in the Egyptian Red Sea, praised for its excellent crew and guides.

Boat4.6
Crew4.8
Value4.3
Diving4.7
Dive guides4.7
Comfort4.6
Service4.8
Most praised
  • +Newly refurbished with modern luxury
  • +Excellent guides and crew
  • +Spacious cabins by liveaboard standards
  • +Designed for comfort and efficiency

Based on approximately 86 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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