Aphrodite liveAboard

Built by Divers for Divers
M/Y APHRODITE · HURGHADA, RED SEA
BY THE NUMBERS

A Boat You Can Actually Live On.

The full spec sheet of M/Y Aphrodite — at a glance.

Cabins
11 private
Capacity
26 guests
Last Refit
2025
Full restoration
Decks
3 decks
Sun · main · lower
Bars
3 bars on board
LENGTH
37 m
WIDTH
8.6 m
Home Port
Hurghada
Egypt, Red Sea
Operating
Year-round
Connectivity
Free Wi-Fi
OUR STORY

Built for People Who Take the Sea Seriously.

M/Y Aphrodite has been sailing the Red Sea since 2008 — long enough to know exactly which currents run where, which reef corners hold the best life, and how to time a dive at Brothers Islands or Elphinstone Reef so you hit the current right. Our diving safari routes cover the full length of Egypt’s Red Sea, from the legendary SS Thistlegorm wreck in the north to the remote reefs of the deep south.

The 2025 restoration brought entirely new cabins, a rebuilt dive deck, updated navigation systems and a completely renewed galley — while keeping everything that already worked: the experienced crew, the meticulous maintenance, the feeling that this liveaboard yacht was put together by people who actually dive.

In 2026 the yacht underwent a full structural overhaul below the waterline — new hull materials throughout, fresh protective coatings, and fully renewed woodwork. The boat you step onto today is built to last, inside and out.

The clearest proof of quality is the people who come back. Some of our guests have been sailing with us for over 18 years. The majority of our bookings are returning clients — not because nothing changes, but because something always gets better. Every Red Sea diving safari season we raise the bar. Every week on the water is a chance to do it a little more right than the last.

It’s a working liveaboard, not a floating hotel. Everything on board is designed around making great scuba dives happen — and making the hours between dives genuinely comfortable.

ON BOARD

Life Aboard Aphrodite

Every corner of M/Y Aphrodite — exterior, cabins, decks and dining.

Yacht Bow

Saloon

Sun Deck

Dive Deck

Sea View Porthole

Dining Salon

Upper Deck Lounge

Standard Cabin

Chef Plating

ACCOMMODATION

The Cabins

11 private en-suite cabins for up to 26 guests.

Standard Cabin

Cosy en-suite twin/double

Suite

More space, premium finish

Sea View Standard

Porthole sea views

Royal Suite

Top-deck flagship suite

PRICING CLARITY

No Hidden Extras. Ever.

Everything below is included in your safari price. The only extras are the ones you choose.

✓ Always Included

  • 8 days / 7 nights accommodation
  • All meals — breakfast, lunch & dinner
  • Mid-morning & afternoon snacks
  • Coffee, tea, water, soft drinks & fresh juices
  • Free Nitrox 32% (certified divers)
  • Free Wi-Fi on board
  • Towels, bathrobes & slippers
  • All deck & lounge areas
  • 3 bars (non-alcoholic)
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Zodiac transfers to/from dive sites
  • Equipment prepared daily by crew
  • Special dinner & campfire celebration
  • Group airport/hotel transfers 

+ Available On Board

  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Dive equipment rental (15L tanks, twin set, BCD, regulator, wetsuit, etc.)
  • Safari package
  • Courses & certification (PADI / SSI / AIDA / IKO)
  • Underwater photography equipment
THE TEAM

The People Behind the Boat

Decades of Red Sea experience on every safari.

Captain Mousa

CAPTAIN

Gamal Rafek

HEAD DIVE GUIDE

Chef Shazly

CHEF
DINING

Food That Takes the Safari Seriously.

Full-board buffet dining, three times a day, plus mid-morning and afternoon snacks. Fresh breakfast. A proper lunch when you surface. Dinner at anchor, sometimes with a special campfire celebration on a deserted island. Our guests consistently rate the food as one of the highlights of the trip.

SAFETY & STANDARDS

A Red Sea Liveaboard You Can Trust

Safety isn’t something we add on — it’s built into every Red Sea diving safari departure.

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Life-saving Equipment

Full complement of life jackets, life rafts, flares, EPIRBs and fire extinguishers — inspected and certified before every trip.

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Medical & Oxygen

Professional first-aid kit on board at all times. Emergency oxygen equipment available on the dive deck and accessible within seconds of any dive emergency.

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Navigation & Communication

Up-to-date navigation electronics including AIS, GPS, VHF radio and satellite communication for all conditions.

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Vessel Certifications

M/Y Aphrodite holds all required Egyptian Maritime Authority certifications and is fully insured for passenger charter operations.

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Dive Safety Protocols

Dive briefings before every site. Surface marker buoys (SMBs) mandatory. Dive guide in water on all dives. Emergency action plan posted on the dive deck.

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Equipment Maintenance

Two serviced compressors, tanks inspected annually. All rental equipment serviced each season. Nothing goes in the water that isn’t ready.

One Yacht for you.

Individual cabins available. Yacht charters open year-round.

Book a Cabin

Join an open departure.

Charter the Boat

Take the whole yacht for your group.

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