Aphrodite
Liveaboard · Egypt
Explore the Red Sea's wonders in comfort and style.
About This Vessel
The Aphrodite provides structured access to Egypt's Red Sea, operating as a 35-meter liveaboard for targeted dive safaris. As a long, narrow waterway separating the African and Asian continents, the Red Sea possesses a highly distinct marine character. This semi-enclosed sea experiences high evaporation rates and limited exchange with the open ocean, resulting in elevated salinity and water tempe…
Upcoming Departures
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Onboard Amenities
Dining & Beverages
Dining aboard the Aphrodite is a delightful experience, featuring a full-board meal plan served buffet-style. Guests can savor a delicious array of both Western and local dishes, prepared with fresh ingredients. The onboard chef is highly praised for the quality of the cuisine, often incorporating fresh seafood into the menus. Snacks are provided throughout the day to keep divers energized, and complimentary drinking water, soft drinks, tea, and coffee are always available. The crew is attentive to dietary needs, offering vegetarian and vegan options upon request.
Dive Equipment & Setup
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 · Drinking Water
Not Included & Local Fees
Marine park fees and port taxes — approx. €150–200 per person per week (paid in cash on board) · Park, Port and Fuel Fees (160-210 EUR per trip)
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: 40 EUR per week · BCD: 40 EUR per week
Accommodation
Royal Suite
twin/double • Upper Deck
Suite
twin/double • Lower Deck
The Suite Cabin on the lower deck provides a luxurious retreat with a queen-sized bed and a small sofa. Enjoy personalized comfort with air conditioning, an en-suite bathroom, and a mini-bar.
Seaview
twin/double • Upper Deck
Ideal for families or small groups, this family cabin on the upper deck features a double bed and accommodates up to three guests. It includes air conditioning, an en-suite bathroom, and a mini-bar, all with lovely sea views.
Standard
twin/double • Lower Deck
Located on the lower deck, these comfortable cabins feature two single beds, perfect for individual travelers or friends. Each cabin is equipped with air conditioning, a private en-suite bathroom, and a mini-bar for convenience.
Standard
twin/double • Main Deck
These inviting cabins on the main deck offer a double bed and picturesque sea views. Guests will appreciate the individually controlled air conditioning, private en-suite bathroom, and a mini-bar for refreshments.
Family
twin/double • Main Deck
Indulge in the spacious Royal Suite on the upper deck, offering a comfortable double bed and a small sofa. This suite provides enhanced comfort with air conditioning, an en-suite bathroom, and a mini-bar.
Booking & Travel FAQ
How does the booking process work?
Select a cabin and departure on Aphrodite, 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
Navigation & Safety Systems
What guests say online
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.
Guests consistently rate the Aphrodite highly, praising its comfortable and clean environment as well as the attentive crew. The overall experience is described as exceeding expectations, offering excellent value for money.
- +Top-notch boat with comfortable cabins
- +Excellent food and friendly crew
- +Helpful, polite, and knowledgeable dive guide
- +Very clean, warm, and beautiful yacht
Based on approximately 27 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.
All routes of this liveaboard
- Deep South, St. John (Port Ghalib - Port Ghalib) · 7 nights
- Brothers - Daedalus - Elphinstone (Hurghada - Hurghada) · 8D7N
- North Classic (Hurghada - Hurghada) · 14 nights
- Brothers - Daedalus - Elphinstone (Hurghada - Port Ghalib) · 7 nights
- Brothers - Daedalus - Elphinstone (Port Ghalib → Hurghada) · 8D7N
- Brothers, Safaga (Hurghada - Hurghada) · 7 nights
- Brothers, Safaga Reefs (Port Ghalib - Hurghada) · 7 nights
- Deep South, St. John (Port Ghalib - Port Ghalib) · 7 nights
- North Classic, Brother Islands (Hurghada - Hurghada) · 7 nights
- North Classic, Brother Islands (Hurghada - Port Ghalib) · 8D7N
- North, Tirah, Dahab (Hurghada - Hurghada) · 7 nights
- North Classic (Hurghada - Hurghada) · 8 Days / 7 Nights
- North - Straits of Tiran (Hurghada - Hurghada) · 8 Days / 7 Nights
- The Brothers Island (Port Ghalib - Hurghada) · 8 Days / 7 Nights
- Brothers - Daedalus (Hurghada - Hurghada) · 8 Days / 7 Nights
- Deep South, St. John (Port Ghalib - Port Ghalib) · 8 Days / 7 Nights
- Sataya, Fury Shoals (Port Ghalib - Port Ghalib) · 8 Days / 7 Nights
- St. Johns, Sataya (Port Ghalib - Port Ghalib) · 8 Days / 7 Nights
- Dolphin Trip North (Hurghada - Hurghada) · 8 Days / 7 Nights
- Sataya - Fury Shoals: Dive + Snorkel (Port Ghalib - Port Ghalib) · 8 Days / 7 Nights
- Best of Red Sea 2 weeks · 14 nights
- Sataya Dolphin house Snorkelling · 7 nights
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