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M/Y Seaduction

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Built: 2020

Construction: Wood hull

Length: 28 meters / 92 feet

Cruise: 11 knots

Divers: 16

Engine: 2 x MAN 610 HP

Electricity: 220 VAC

Generators: 100 kVa + 40 kVa + Solar Power

Nitrox $

Operating out of Hurghada, Port Ghalib, and Marsa Allam, M/Y Seaduction is a Red Sea-based ship that hosts groups and individuals on island-hopping, liveaboard trips, and guided kitesurfing tours. The ship is dedicated to being eco-friendly, with 12 solar panels and luxury, with several lounging areas and attentive staff. The liveaboard has several indoor and outdoor lounging areas and a bar, most of which have panoramic ocean views. On the sundeck, guests can relax on the sunbeds, dual swings, and hammocks.

There are six twin cabins on the lower deck, and on the upper deck, there are two double cabins with panoramic views. All accommodation includes a full ensuite bathroom, individual climate control, towels, eco-friendly soap, three chef-made meals a day, snacks, and beverages. Each room accommodates up to two guests but has the option for a third bunk bed.

All divers are provided with 12-liter aluminum air tanks, weights, and a weight belt. Trained dive guides lead all dives, and the ship offers dive deck showers, and rinse tanks. All dives are from two marine dive rib boats with 40 hp Yamaha outboard engines. Itineraries include Brothers, Daedalus, and Elphinstone, which explore the Red Sea’s golden triangle. Deep South itineraries visit sites like St. John’s, Fury Shoals, Rocky, Zabargad, and Elphinstone. The ship also offers a North Reefs and Wrecks itinerary which visits Gobal, Ras Mohamad, Tiran, Abu Nuhas, and Thislegorm. Seaduction is available for charter trips throughout the year as well.

The liveaboard has complete safety equipment including fire extinguishers in each cabin and common areas, a fire alarm system, and two life rafts that hold 15 to 20 people.

Package rates do not include transportation, equipment rental, Nitrox, marine park fees, Port Ghalib marina fees, and crew tips.

Narrative text and photographs courtesy of the M/Y Seaduction.

Dive Conditions

Diving conditions in the Red Sea are idyllic, with water temperatures rarely falling below 71°F/22°C even in the Egyptian winter (December - February). Topside weather conditions are equally pleasant, with temperatures ranging from 68°F-104°F (20°C -40°C) depending on the time of year.

Located in the Middle East, the Red Sea is a northern offshoot of the Indian Ocean. While these bodies of water share many of the same habitats and marine life, the Red Sea has evolved to provide unique habitats for numerous endemic species. Due to little rainfall, high evaporation, and a relatively isolated location, the Red Sea has one of the world's highest rates of salinity. These same factors also provide excellent diving conditions, and the Red Sea boasts a phenomenal 360 dive days a year. Furthermore, the Red Sea has few river tributaries feeding into it, which means limited microalgae allowing excellent dive visibility.

Diving is available in the Red Sea year-round. However, March to May and September to November are often cited as the best times to visit. Topside weather conditions are comfortable and the sea temperature isn’t too cold during these months, but this also attracts many other tourists, and dive sites can be extremely busy. During June, July, and August, uncomfortably hot topside temperatures mean resorts are quieter, but it's still worth considering since you may encounter hammerhead sharks on the outer dive sites.

Shore dives from the northern resorts and beaches are generally organized by the inhouse resort dive centers, and many offer unlimited diving on their house reef. Day trips out to Ras Mohammed and Tiran usually offer two or three dives from a day boat, often at busy sites with a lot of other divers and snorkelers. Many divers opt for a liveaboard trip which gives better access to remote areas where there are no crowds. Dives are generally from the back of the liveaboard or from tenders which take divers close to the reefs. Many Red Sea dives are drift dives, so the use of a safety sausage is mandatory.