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Red Sea Explorer liveaboard

Extra Divers · from $181 per day · sails Brothers, Daedalus & Elphinstone (BDE), Daedalus & Fury Shoals, North & Brothers, North & Wrecks, North, Tiran & Dahab, St. John's, Ultimate Deep South

Built2019Refit2026Length43 mGuests24Cabins12NitroxFreeWi-FiFree
Red Sea Explorer liveaboard in the Red Sea
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Book Red Sea Explorer on Divebookerfrom $181 per person per day · 5.0/5 from 3 guest reviews
Check current availability on Divebooker33 departures listed when we checkedCheck →

Whole-trip price per person in US dollars on Divebooker, checked 28 Oct 2026. Prices may change; check current availability on Divebooker.

Our take on Red Sea Explorer

  • Only 3 guest reviews on Divebooker so far (5.0/5), so the score can still move a lot.
  • From $181 per day it costs about 29% more than the typical boat on the same routes ($140).
  • Nitrox is free on board, while many boats charge extra for it.
  • A mid-sized boat for 24 guests in 12 cabins, the most common size in Egypt.
  • Built in 2019 and refitted in 2026.
  • 27 upcoming departures are guaranteed to run.

Who it suits: Sails both beginner-friendly northern routes and the marine parks, so check each departure's route before booking.

Based on Divebooker guest scores, prices and departures, checked 28 Oct 2026. We have not inspected this boat in person yet.

Departures and timetable

Departures that still have space, with the price per person for the whole trip in US dollars. Sold-out dates are not shown.

DatesNightsRouteFrom → toPrice
12–19 Nov 20267Brother, Daedalus, ElphinstonePort Ghalib$1,557Check availability
19–26 Nov 20267Daedalus & Fury ShoalPort Ghalib$1,557Check availability
26 Nov – 3 Dec 20267North & BrothersPort Ghalib → Hurghada$1,446Check availability
4–11 Mar 20277North & BrothersHurghada → Port Ghalib$1,557Check availability
11–18 Mar 20277Daedalus, Zabargad, Rocky IslandPort Ghalib$1,557Check availability
18–25 Mar 20277St. John'sPort Ghalib$1,557Check availability
25 Mar – 1 Apr 20277Brother, Daedalus, ElphinstonePort Ghalib$1,557Check availability
1–8 Apr 20277Daedalus, Zabargad, Rocky IslandPort Ghalib$1,557Check availability
8–15 Apr 20277St. John'sPort Ghalib$1,557Check availability
22–29 Apr 20277St. Johns, Zabargad, RockyPort Ghalib$1,557Check availability
29 Apr – 6 May 20277Daedalus & Fury ShoalPort Ghalib$1,557Check availability
6–13 May 20277Brother, Daedalus, ElphinstonePort Ghalib$1,557Check availability
13–20 May 20277St. Johns, Zabargad, RockyPort Ghalib$1,557Check availability
20–27 May 20277Daedalus, Zabargad, Rocky IslandPort Ghalib$1,557Check availability
27 May – 3 Jun 20277St. John'sPort Ghalib$1,557Check availability
3–10 Jun 20277Brother, Daedalus, ElphinstonePort Ghalib$1,557Check availability
10–17 Jun 20277Daedalus, Zabargad, Rocky IslandPort Ghalib$1,557Check availability
17–24 Jun 20277Daedalus, Zabargad, Rocky IslandPort Ghalib$1,557Check availability
24 Jun – 1 Jul 20277Daedalus & Fury ShoalPort Ghalib → Hurghada$1,557Check availability
15–22 Jul 20277North & TiranHurghada$1,557Check availability
22–29 Jul 20277Brother, Daedalus, ElphinstoneHurghada → Port Ghalib$1,557Check availability
12–19 Aug 20277Daedalus, Zabargad, Rocky IslandPort Ghalib$1,557Check availability
19–26 Aug 20277St. John'sPort Ghalib$1,557Check availability
26 Aug – 2 Sep 20277Daedalus & Fury ShoalPort Ghalib$1,557Check availability
2–9 Sep 20277Daedalus, Zabargad, Rocky IslandPort Ghalib$1,557Check availability
9–19 Sep 202710Deep South & Elba ReefPort Ghalib$2,225Check availability
23–30 Sep 20277Brother, Daedalus, ElphinstonePort Ghalib$1,557Check availability
30 Sep – 7 Oct 20277Daedalus, Zabargad, Rocky IslandPort Ghalib$1,557Check availability
7–14 Oct 20277St. John'sPort Ghalib$1,713Check availability
14–21 Oct 20277Daedalus & Fury ShoalPort Ghalib$1,557Check availability
21–28 Oct 20277Brother, Daedalus, ElphinstonePort Ghalib$1,557Check availability
28 Oct – 4 Nov 20277Brother, Daedalus, ElphinstonePort Ghalib$1,557Check availability
4–11 Nov 20277Daedalus, Zabargad, Rocky IslandPort Ghalib$1,557Check availability

Red Sea Explorer questions

How much does a Red Sea Explorer liveaboard cost?

Prices start from about $181 per person per day. Open departures of 6+ nights cost $1,446 to $2,225 per person for the whole trip on Divebooker. Marine park or reef tax, nitrox, rental and tips are usually extra.

When is the next Red Sea Explorer departure?

The next departure with free space leaves on 12 Nov 2026 (Brother, Daedalus, Elphinstone, 7 nights) from $1,557 per person. 33 departures in our data still have space.

Which routes does Red Sea Explorer sail?

Upcoming departures sail: Brothers, Daedalus & Elphinstone (BDE), Daedalus & Fury Shoals, North & Brothers, North & Wrecks, North, Tiran & Dahab, St. John's, Ultimate Deep South. Routes change by season, so check each departure.

Where does Red Sea Explorer depart from?

Upcoming departures leave from Hurghada, Port Ghalib.

Is Red Sea Explorer a good liveaboard?

It scores 5.0/5 from 3 verified guest reviews on Divebooker, against an Egypt average of 4.7.

Does Red Sea Explorer have nitrox?

Yes, nitrox is free on board.

How many guests does Red Sea Explorer take?

Up to 24 guests in 12 cabins; the boat is 43 m long.

Prices, departure dates and guest scores come from Divebooker, our booking partner, in US dollars per person, checked 28 Oct 2026. They change daily; the final price for your cabin is shown on Divebooker before you pay. Mandatory extras such as the marine park or reef tax, nitrox, equipment rental and crew tips are usually not included. ScubaDahab earns a commission when you book through our Divebooker links, at no extra cost to you. It never changes which boats we list or how we rank them.