Explore the Red Sea's legendary dive sites and vibrant marine life aboard the comfortable Sunlight liveaboard.
The Sunlight takes divers into Egypt's Red Sea, where ancient geological forces created a distinctive submarine landscape supporting diverse marine life. Unlike many of the world's seas, the Red Sea receives very little freshwater inflow from rivers. This, combined with high evaporation rates under the desert sun, creates a body of water with exceptional visibility and higher-than-average salinit…
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Dining aboard the Sunlight is a delightful experience, with a focus on fresh, flavorful cuisine served in a welcoming buffet style. Guests can anticipate a varied menu that skillfully blends Western favorites with authentic local dishes, ensuring there's something to please every palate. Snacks are readily available throughout the day, perfect for refueling between dives. The culinary team is adept at accommodating specific dietary needs, including vegetarian and vegan options, upon prior request. The high standard of food and presentation consistently receives praise from guests, contributing significantly to the overall enjoyment of the trip.
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) · Mandatory Service Charge (10 EUR per day)
Return airport transfers are included in the trip price.
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: 10 EUR per day · BCD: 5 EUR per day
Twin • Lower Deck
Situated on the lower deck, these cabins offer a practical and comfortable space with twin beds. Guests will appreciate the individual air-conditioning and private en-suite bathroom, providing all the necessary amenities for a relaxing liveaboard experience.
Twin or Double • Upper Deck
Located on the upper deck, these versatile cabins provide the option of either twin beds or a double bed, catering to different guest preferences. Each room features individually controlled air-conditioning and a private en-suite bathroom for a comfortable and convenient stay.
Double • Lower Deck
These cozy cabins on the lower deck feature a comfortable double bed, perfect for couples or solo travelers seeking a bit more space. Each cabin is equipped with individual air-conditioning and a private en-suite bathroom for your convenience and privacy.
Double • Upper Deck
These comfortable Deluxe Suites offer a serene retreat, featuring a double bed for a restful night's sleep. Each suite is equipped with individual air-conditioning and a private en-suite bathroom, ensuring privacy and comfort throughout your journey.
Select a cabin and departure on Sunlight, 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.
Sunlight is highly regarded for its social atmosphere, good service, and comfortable, clean accommodation. Many guests appreciate the generous open buffet and overall value provided.
Based on approximately 41 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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