Safaga, Egypt

DUNE Silky

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Aircon CabinsEn-Suite BathroomsSun DeckIndoor SalonCamera StationWi-FiNitroxBar

About DUNE Silky

The DUNE Silky is a 44-metre steel-hulled liveaboard built in 2021, offering high-class diving cruises across the Egyptian Red Sea. With 13 spacious cabins accommodating up to 26 guests, she features an elegant indoor dining salon with wooden wave ceiling, outdoor bar, large sun deck with teak loungers, and a shaded dive platform. Free nitrox and Wi-Fi are included on every trip. The Red Sea itineraries cover legendary sites including Brothers Islands, Daedalus Reef, Elphinstone, Ras Mohamed, the Thistlegorm wreck, Fury Shoals and St John's Reefs.

USD 180 /day

Next departure 03 Oct 2026 · 1 spots left

Departures by month

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  • 13Mar
    13 Mar – 20 Mar8D / 7N · 15 dives
    North Dahab Tiran · Safaga → Safaga
    Available
    from USD 1.826 /person
  • 20Mar
    20 Mar – 27 Mar8D / 7N · 15 dives
    North Tiran · Safaga → Safaga
    from USD 1.771 /person
    Full
  • 27Mar
    27 Mar – 03 Apr8D / 7N · 15 dives
    North Brothers · Safaga → Safaga
    Available
    from USD 1.826 /person

Included

  • Full board meals
  • Unlimited diving (3-4 dives/day)
  • Tanks and weights
  • Free nitrox
  • Dive guide
  • Night dives
  • Airport transfers
  • Cabin with private bathroom
  • Towels and linens
  • Wi-Fi
  • Soft drinks and tea/coffee
  • Marine park fees (included in the package price; no additional charge)

Required extras

  • !Environmental tax (departures in 2026): EUR 50 per person for 7 nights / EUR 100 per person for 10 to 14 nights
  • !Environmental tax (departures from 2027): EUR 150 per person for 7 nights / EUR 250 for 10 to 11 nights / EUR 300 for 14 nights
  • !Service fee: EUR 60 per person for 7 nights / EUR 90 for 10 to 11 nights / EUR 120 for 14 nights
  • !Fuel surcharge: quoted by the operator at the time of booking
  • !Diving / repatriation / liability insurance (mandatory)
  • !Flights to/from Hurghada
  • !Dive equipment rental
  • !Alcoholic beverages
  • !Travel insurance

Optional extras

  • +Superior cabin supplement: EUR 100 per person for 7 nights / EUR 150 for 10 to 11 nights / EUR 180 for 14 nights
  • +Deluxe cabin supplement: EUR 150 per person for 7 nights / EUR 225 for 10 to 11 nights / EUR 270 for 14 nights
  • +Last-minute private cabin supplement (from 10 days before departure): 30% of the cruise price
  • +Private guide: EUR 500 per week
  • +Refresher / check dive: EUR 35
  • +Supervision fee for Level 1 divers and Level 2 divers beyond 20 m: EUR 9 per person per dive
  • +Equipment rental: EUR 150 per week for the Travel Light package (BCD / regulator / wetsuit / snorkelling gear)

Cabins

  • Deluxe
    Deluxe
    Double · sleeps 2 · Upper Deck
    Private bathroom · from 1.661 USD/person
  • Standard
    Standard
    Twin · sleeps 2 · Main Deck
    Private bathroom · from 1.661 USD/person
  • Superior
    Superior
    Twin · sleeps 2 · Upper Deck
    Private bathroom · from 1.661 USD/person

Boat specifications

Year built
2021
Length
44 m
Engines
2x MAN
Max guests
26
Cabins
13
Min. certification
Open Water
Minimum logged dives
20
Year renovated
2026

Payments: Cards accepted onboard: Mastercard/Visa. Cash accepted onboard: EURO/GBP/Local Currency/USD.

Boat features

  • Aircon Cabins
  • Audio & video entertainment
  • Charging stations
  • Daily housekeeping
  • En-Suite bathrooms
  • Family Cabins
  • Free Internet
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Outside showers
  • Seaview Cabins
  • Warm Water Showers
  • Air Conditioned Saloon
  • Bar
  • Boutique / Souvenir Shop
  • Indoor Saloon
  • Leisure Deck
  • Observation deck
  • Sun Deck
  • Snorkeling Equipment
  • Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly
  • Available for Charter
  • Family Friendly Cruise
  • Budget Friendly Cruise

Food & drinks

  • Fine Cuisine
  • Fine Wines Selection
  • Free Soft Drinks
  • Free Wine w/ Dinner
  • Full-board Option
  • Local Food
  • Set Menu Dinner
  • Snacks All Day
  • Vegan Options
  • Vegetarian Options
  • Welcome Cocktails
  • Western Food
  • Wine available
  • Beer available

Diving on board

  • Custom built for diving
  • Separate Rinse for u/w Camera
  • DIN Adaptors
  • Dive deck
  • Free Nitrox
  • Nitrox available
  • Rinse hoses
  • Shaded Diving Area
  • Tenders for diving
  • Dedicated Local Crew

Navigation & safety

  • Radar
  • Depth Sounder
  • GPS
  • E.P.I.R.B. Distress System
  • Life Vests
  • Fire Alarm & Fire Extinguishers
  • Oxygen
  • First Aid Kits
  • Emergency Rafts
  • Emergency flares
  • Engine room CCTV
  • Radio VHF/DSC/SSB
  • Satellite & mobile phones
  • Search light
  • Crew trained in first aid

Drawings & Vessel Layouts

Deck plan of DUNE Silky liveaboard page 2
DUNE Silky Deck Plan 2
DUNE Silky vessel layout showing lower, main, upper and sun decks
Silky deck plan