Glory Sea Explorer

At 40 meters (131 feet) in length, the MV Glory Sea Explorer is the epitome of luxury, intended for pampering and a level of service found nowhere else in the Red Sea. She is stable, spacious, and offers smooth cruising. Accommodating 22- 26 divers (only 22 divers required for full private charter), this opulent vessel has 13 staterooms split into 1 [very large] suite plus 4 double/twin cabins on the upper deck and 8 twin cabins on the lower deck.

All rooms feature air conditioning, stereos, personal fridges & safes, and en-suite bathrooms with showers. There is plenty of space onboard, both on the dive deck and in the extensive and welcoming main deck salon with a separate dining area. On surface intervals, divers can unwind on the covered sun decks, watch movies or listen to music on the latest entertainment systems, or use the free WIFI.

The MV Glory Sea Explorer is specifically designed for divers looking for luxury and a well-built vessel for cruising between dive sites. The huge waterline-level dive deck can accommodate all 26 divers with individual seating stations, and 3 professional guides will be in the water on each dive. It is customized for effortless diving. Rest assured, the MV Glory Sea Explorer is fully licensed to cruise the entire Egyptian Red Sea and offers multiple itineraries to do so. Added bonus: Certified divers will also receive free Nitrox for their trip!

Specifications:

Length overall: 131ft (40 meters)

Beam: 23ft (7.5 meters)

Main engines: 2x 1000 hp MAN

Generators: 2x 80KW, 1x 100KW. The vessel uses 2-pin European style power plugs and 220 volts. 

Cruising Speed: 12 knots

Water Makers: 2x 10000L/daily

Accommodations: 26 passengers in 13 air-conditioned cabins situated over three decks with private bathrooms and showers. Up to 3 dive guides and 2 tenders.

Safety Equipment: First aid kit, oxygen kit; life jackets; fire fighting system, fire extinguishers, smoke detectors; fire alarms; vhf radio, cb radio, satellite phone, GPS, compass

Air Systems:  3 compressors, with cascade-type storage banks, located in the engine room. Nitrox membrane, producing 32% Nitrox

Layout

Fly Deck

The topmost deck is the fly deck, which offers both shaded and full-sun areas for relaxation as well as the bridge.

Upper Deck

The upper deck includes the al-fresco dining area, the bar, Staterooms 9-12 (queen or twin beds), Suite 2 (King bed), and a large lounge area.

Main Deck

The large main deck contains Suite 1 (King bed or 2 twins), the air-conditioned dining and lounge area, TV viewing area with DVD/CD music system, common restroom, galley, camera charging station, and the dive deck with a large camera table. 

Lower Deck

Staterooms 1-6 with twin beds and Staterooms 7-8 with queen beds are located on the lower deck, accessed via stairs from the main deck.

The Trip

The Red Sea offers some of the most exhilarating scuba diving in the world. From World War Two wrecks and vibrant protected reefs to some of the world's largest pelagics, this itinerary does not disappoint. In the Red Sea, you'll need to think BIG diving alongside whale sharks, thresher sharks, schooling hammerheads, and gigantic schools of black-tip snapper. Egypt's offshore islands were protected as marine parks in 1983 leaving the islands untouched by development for over 30 years. There's a reason the Red Sea is a popular scuba diving destination. Action-packed dives, walls covered in mammoth corals, and an impressive amount of marine life.

How it goes:
8 days / 7 nights aboard Glory Sea Explorer or  Grand Sea Explorer

Up to 5 dives daily (Up to 4 dives daily in winter)

Accommodation, meals, snacks, local beer, one glass of wine at dinner, non-alcoholic beverages

Around the clock service from an experienced, multi-language crew

Onboard diving amenities; camera table, air and Nitrox

Great for intermediate to advanced divers

Same-day transfers in Hurghada or Marsa Alam

Travel Tip: Extension tours of 2-6+ nights can be arranged to Cairo, Pyramids of Giza, Alexandria, and more for an additional cost. Don't miss Egypt's ancient antiquities!

The Diving

Up to 27 dives (weather permitting)

Dive legendary Red Sea Marine Parks

Brothers Islands, Daedalus Reef, Elphinstone Reef, Fury Shoal, St John's and many more!

Reknown wall and drift diving with rich vibrant reefs

Famous wrecks; SS Thistlegrom, Numidia, Carnatic, Rosalie Moller.

Hammerheads, oceanic white tip sharks, and whale sharks

1000 species of fish and 150 species of coral

Countless more pelagics, tunas, turtles, rays, and schooling snappers

For a closer look at diving the Red Sea, watch HERE