Glory Sea Explorer

The MV Glory Sea Explorer stands as a pinnacle of luxury in the realm of liveaboard scuba diving in the Red Sea. With a length of 40 meters, this opulent vessel is meticulously designed for the comfort and pampering of its guests.

The MV Glory Sea Explorer sets sail every Saturday from its primary departure points in Hurghada, Egypt. Its unique itineraries promise seven nights and five and a half days of immersive diving adventures in some of the most renowned regions of the Red Sea.

Dive Overview

The Red Sea stands as a haven for marine biodiversity, hosting an impressive array of over a thousand fish species, with a remarkable one-fifth of them found nowhere else on Earth. This extraordinary concentration of marine life thrives in the Red Sea's exceptionally sunny conditions, which create an ideal environment for coral growth. The region boasts a stunning diversity of corals, with more than 200 varieties of both soft and hard corals forming extensive gardens along the shallow shelves of the Red Sea. These vibrant reefs contribute to the overall richness of the underwater ecosystem.

[See: Red Sea Dive Travel Guide]

Check out this amazing video from the Glory Sea Explorer!

Accommodation Overview

The MV Glory Sea Explorer provides a diverse range of accommodation options across its 13 staterooms, ensuring a comfortable and luxurious stay for guests during their liveaboard scuba diving adventure in the Red Sea. The vessel's very spacious Suite offers an indulgent living space, while the Double/Twin Cabins on the upper deck provide versatility with the choice between double or twin beds, along with elevated views and convenient access to common areas. For guests on the lower deck, Twin Cabins offer a cozy setting with easy access to the dive deck and shared spaces. All cabins are equipped with essential amenities, including air conditioning, stereos, personal fridges, and safes. En-suite bathrooms with showers enhance privacy and convenience.

Food & Drinks

The MV Glory Sea Explorer ensures a delightful culinary experience for guests aboard, with a focus on providing a diverse and satisfying menu during their liveaboard scuba diving journey in the Red Sea. The onboard dining experience includes a variety of international and local cuisines, catering to different preferences and dietary requirements. Guests can anticipate well-prepared meals featuring fresh and high-quality ingredients, served in a communal setting to fosters a sense of camaraderie among fellow divers.

Dive Facilities

Dive Information

Red Sea Itinerary

• Duration: 8 days, 7 nights
• Number of dives: 4 dives per day (May-September), 3 dives per day (October-April)
• Brother's Islands
• The two Brothers Islands are a remote and low-lying volcanic group. Tops of mighty underwater mountains, these pinnacles offer extraordinary wall diving along their entire perimeters attracting large pelagics. Oceanic whitetips, hammerheads, and schools of tuna can be seen cruising by. A forest of soft corals sprawls over the dive sites, creating a breathtaking underwater scene.
• Daedelus Reef
• 180km South of Brothers Islands, lies the even more remote Daedelus Reef. Protected in 1986, it is an isolated lighthouse surrounded by an oval reef. Drop below the surface and you will find some of the most stunning diving in the Red Sea. Typical of Daedalus are its huge and pristine hard coral walls and the possibility of spotting schooling hammerheads. Thresher sharks, mantas and whale sharks are spotted here too.
• Elphinstone Reef
• Legendary is the word used to describe Elphinstone Reef. The last standalone reef, this is the final stop of the Red Sea itinerary. Its North and South plateaus and walls are covered in vibrant soft corals, and hammerheads and grey reef sharks are regularly seen on dives. Susceptible to currents, Elphinstone is your best chance to see Oceanic Whitetips and many other blue water pelagics.

Brothers-Daedalus-Elphinstone Itinerary

• Day 1: Hurghada
• 1700: Guests board
• 1830: Dinner (snacks or dinner available for those arriving on later flights)
• 2000: Captain's Briefing, documents, etc. First night on board in the Marina
• Day 2: Hurghada area
• Departure around 10am, after port clearance; diving in Hurghada area and possible night dive. Night crossing to Brother Islands.
• Day 3: Big Brother
• Up to 4 or 5 dives at the Big Brother. (Please note night dives are prohibited at all marine park islands!).
• Day 4: Small Brother
• Up to 4 or 5 dives at the small Brother and sailing to Daedalus overnight.
• Day 5: Daedalus
• Up to 4 or 5 dives at the Daedalus and sailing to Elphinstone overnight.
• Day 6: Elphinstone - Marsa Alam
• Up to 4 or 5 dives in Elphinstone, or possible night dive near the coast of Marsa Alam, sailing back to Safaga overnight.
• Day 7: Safaga
• Up to 2 or 3 dives in Safaga, i.e. Panorama Reef, Abu Kefan. Return to Hurghada and last night onboard at the Marina.
• Day 8: Hurghada
• 0900: Breakfast
• Up until 1200: Depart the vessel. Should you be leaving on an afternoon flight, you may leave your luggage aboard (or on the dock alongside) or at our local representatives office (situated in the New Marina) for pickup later.
• Due to the necessity of readying the vessel for our next cruise, we must strictly enforce the 12pm departure deadline.

Rocky, Zabargad & St Johns Itinerary

• Day 1: Port Ghalib
• 1700: Guests board
• 1830: Dinner (snacks or dinner available for those arriving on later flights)
• 2000: Captain's Briefing, documents, etc. First night on board in the Marina
• Day 2: Mara Alam
• Departure around 8-10am, after port clearance; first dives in Marsa Alma area, sailing to Rocky Island area.
• Day 3: Rocky Island & Zabargad
• Up to 4 or 5 dives in Rocky Island and Zabargad and sailing to St Johns for a possible night dive there.
• Day 4: St Johns
• Up to 4 or 5 dives in St Johns, then sailing to Fury Shoal for possible night dive.
• Day 5: Fury Shoal
• Up to 4 or 5 dives in Fury hoal area and sailing to Elphinstone.
• Day 6: Elphinstone
• Up to 4 or 5 dives in Elphinstone, including possible night dive in Abu Dabbab
• Day 7: Marsa Alam
• Up to 2 or 3 dives in the Marsa Alam area (Ras Shona, Mara Mubarak). Return to Port Ghalib and last night onboard at the Marina.
• Day 8: Port Ghalib
• 0900: Breakfast
• Up until 1200: Depart the vessel and transfer back to the airport (Marsa Alam or Hurghada).
• Due to the necessity of readying the vessel for our next cruise, we must strictly enforce the 12pm departure deadline.

Daedalus, Rocky & Zabargad Itinerary

• Day 1: Port Ghalib
• 1700: Guests board
• 1830: Dinner (snacks or dinner available for those arriving on later flights)
• 2000: Captain's Briefing, documents, etc. First night on board in the Marina
• Day 2: Mara Alam
• Departure around 8-10am, after port clearance; first dives in Marsa Alma area, night sailing to Daedalus .
• Day 3: Daedalus & Zabargad
• Up to 4 or 5 dives in Daedalus and sailing to Zabargad (Please note night dives are prohibited at all marine park islands!).
• Day 4: Rocky & Zabargad
• Up to 4 or 5 dives around Rocky and Zabargad islands. Sailing to Fury Shoal.
• Day 5: Fury Shoal
• Up to 4 or 5 dives in Fury shoal area: Possible sites: Malahi, Shaab Claudio, Shaab Maksur, Sataya/Dolphin reef, Abu Galawa Big, Abu Galawa Small. Sailing back to Wadi Gimal area after the night dive.
• Day 6: Shaab Sharm Elphinstone
• Up to 4 or 5 dives at Sha'ab Sharm depending on weather's conditions. Then sailing to Elphinstone for a dive, possible night dive at Abu Dabbab.
• Day 7: Abu Dabbab
• Up to 2 or 3 dives in the Abu Dabbab area (Ras Shona, Mara Mubarak). Return to Port Ghalib and last night onboard at the Marina.
• Day 8: Port Ghalib
• 0900: Breakfast
• Up until 1200: Depart the vessel and transfer back to the airport (Marsa Alam or Hurghada).
• Due to the necessity of readying the vessel for our next cruise, we must strictly enforce the 12pm departure deadline.

Fury Shoal Itinerary

• Day 1: Port Ghalib
• 1700: Guests board
• 1830: Dinner (snacks or dinner available for those arriving on later flights)
• 2000: Captain's Briefing, documents, etc. First night on board in the Marina
• Day 2: Mara Alam
• Departure around 8-10am, after port clearance; first dives in Marsa Alma area, night sailing to Fury Shoal .
• Day 3 to Day 5: Fury Shoal
• Up to 4 or 5 dives per day in Fury Shoal area: Possible dive sites: Malahi, Shaab Claudio, Shaab Maksur, Sataya/Dolphin Reef, Small + Big Abu Galawa
• Day 6: Elphinstone & Marsa Alam
• Starting to sail back to Port Ghalib. Up to 4 or 5 dives in Elphinstone and the Marsa Alam area.
• Day 7: Marsa Alam
• Up to 2 or 3 dives in the Mara Alam area. Return to Port Ghalib and last night onboard at the Marina.
• Day 8: Port Ghalib
• 0900: Breakfast
• Up until 1200: Depart the vessel and transfer back to the airport (Marsa Alam or Hurghada).

[See: Red Sea Dive Travel Guide]