MY Excellence dive boat review
Photographs: Sea Serpent Excellence gallery on LiveAboard.com.
Sea Serpent Excellence: twelve cabins, a choice of decks and a wide Red Sea programme
Sea Serpent Excellence is the boat previously reviewed here as MY Excellence. Its current layout accommodates twenty-four guests in twelve en-suite cabins, with a large indoor salon, a shaded outdoor lounge and an open top deck. The 2020 redesign changed the accommodation from the older layout shown in early reviews.
Choose it for a week centred on diving, with room to spread out between dives. The more important decision is the route: a Fury Shoals reef week, a northern wreck circuit and an offshore Brothers–Daedalus–Elphinstone trip offer very different days in the water.
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Upper-deck doubles or a twin cabin?
The current specifications give Excellence a length of 36 metres and a beam of eight metres. Built in 2008, the wooden vessel underwent a substantial redesign in 2020. The redesigned layout now provides twelve cabins across the lower and upper decks.
| Cabin category | Number | Bed arrangement | Best reason to choose it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower-deck twin | 8 | Two separate beds | A straightforward choice for buddies or a confirmed shared booking. |
| Upper-deck twin | 1 | Two separate beds | Separate beds while staying on the upper deck; availability is limited to one cabin. |
| Upper-deck double | 3 | One double bed | For a couple wanting a double-bed category upstairs. |
All twelve cabins have air-conditioning and an en-suite bathroom. Towels, bathrobes and housekeeping are part of the onboard offering. Published cabin areas are not sufficiently consistent to make a square-metre comparison, so request the current plan and photographs if room size is decisive.
A twin booking does not automatically mean sole occupancy. Solo travellers should confirm the sharing policy, and couples should request their actual bed type. Ask for a quote for the same departure and cabin category before judging an upper-deck supplement.
An indoor salon, a shaded lounge and a view from the top
The main salon is large, with a comfortable dining area and seating for the time between dives. Outside, a second lounge at the aft of the upper deck offers a place to talk with fellow divers, read a book or watch the coastline go by. It is partly shaded, while the open top deck suits sun lovers and evening stargazing.
Those different spaces make it easier to choose company or a quiet corner, although this is still a shared boat for up to twenty-four guests. Consider the group size alongside the cabin photographs: a spacious yacht and a small-group diving operation are separate things.
Meals draw on Egyptian and European cooking, with freshly prepared dishes and snacks. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free requests are catered for when agreed in advance; explain allergies and any essential dietary restrictions before booking. Water, soft drinks, tea and instant coffee are included in the operator’s package. Alcohol, Nespresso capsules and certain premium drinks cost extra.
Wi-Fi is listed, but connectivity is limited and depends on location. Offshore passages offer a good reason to leave the inbox ashore.
Travelling with a non-diver?
Excellence is listed as welcoming non-divers and snorkellers. The shaded lounge and top deck offer comfortable places to spend time aboard. A Fury Shoals programme may include Sataya snorkelling, subject to conditions; that is different from an exposed offshore route. Confirm the actual activities and companion fare for your sailing.
Eight route families, with several different port arrangements
The boat-specific schedule checked on 24 October 2026 contained forty-four departures through October 2027. The twelve entries below distinguish eight route families and their one-way port variants. All displayed examples last seven nights. Some sailings are marked planned: a place on a calendar is not the same as a confirmed departure.
Most southern trips start and finish at Port Ghalib. Northern circuits generally use Hurghada, while some BDE and North & Brothers departures move between the two ports. Match both ends of the itinerary to your flights and transfers.
| Programme / port variant | Dated example | Why choose it? |
|---|---|---|
| Fury Shoals Port Ghalib round trip · 7 nights |
19–26 November 2026 | Coral gardens and reef formations, with possible Sataya snorkeling. |
| St John’s Port Ghalib round trip · 7 nights |
26 November–3 December 2026 | A longer southern journey to pinnacles, coral and light-filled reef passages. |
| Rocky, Zabargad & St John’s Port Ghalib round trip · 7 nights |
29 October–5 November 2026 (already under way on 2 November) | Southern islands combined with the St John’s reef system. |
| Daedalus, Zabargad & Rocky Port Ghalib round trip · 7 nights |
30 September–7 October 2027 | Offshore walls and southern islands with substantial sailing between areas. |
| Daedalus & St John’s Port Ghalib round trip · 7 nights |
25 March–1 April 2027 | The southern reefs plus an extended Daedalus visit. |
| Daedalus & Fury Shoals Port Ghalib round trip · 7 nights |
15–22 April 2027 | Fury Shoals reef variety followed by offshore Daedalus. |
| Brothers, Daedalus & Elphinstone Port Ghalib round trip · 7 nights |
5–12 November 2026 | Offshore walls, currents and pelagic possibilities. |
| BDE: Port Ghalib to Hurghada Port Ghalib → Hurghada · 7 nights |
5–12 August 2027 | A one-way port variant of the offshore programme. |
| BDE: Hurghada to Port Ghalib Hurghada → Port Ghalib · 7 nights |
26 August–2 September 2027 — planned | A planned one-way variant; confirm sailing status before flights. |
| Northern Reefs & Wrecks Hurghada round trip · 7 nights |
21–28 January 2027 | Abu Nuhas, Ras Mohammed and the northern wrecks. |
| North & Brothers Hurghada round trip · 7 nights |
22–29 July 2027 — planned | Northern wrecks combined with the Brothers offshore area. |
| North & Brothers: Port Ghalib to Hurghada Port Ghalib → Hurghada · 7 nights |
14–21 October 2027 | A one-way version of the mixed northern/offshore programme. |
Route areas and representative sequences
Select one or several programmes. Numbered arrows are shown only for the BDE round trip and Northern Reefs & Wrecks sample sequences. Other layers show possible sites without implying a fixed order. These are partial planning maps, not complete daily schedules or navigation charts; Abu Dabbab is now pinned, while Wadi Gimal remains an unpinned area reference. Port markers identify the port area, not the precise berth.
Daedalus marker: southern reef reference from Red Sea Diving, checked 4 November 2026. This is a geographic reference, not a dive-entry point.
Port Ghalib round trip. Example: 19–26 November 2026. Coastal check dives; several days around Fury Shoals; Wadi Gimal and Abu Dabbab; Elphinstone and return. Individual Fury Shoals reefs have no fixed order. Mapped references: Port Ghalib — port area; Marsa El Shouna; El Malahi; Claudia Reef; Shaab Maksur; Sataya — southeast reef reference; Small Abu Galawa; Elphinstone. Port Ghalib round trip. Example: 26 November–3 December 2026. Coastal check dives; St John’s reefs; Fury Shoals; the Marsa Alam coast and possible Elphinstone dives before return. Exact reef choices vary. Mapped references: Port Ghalib — port area; Marsa El Shouna; Habili Ali; Small Gota; Umm Aruk; Dangerous Reef; St John’s Caves; Claudia Reef; Elphinstone. Port Ghalib round trip. Example: 29 October–5 November 2026 (already under way on 2 November). Coastal check dives, Rocky and Zabargad, St John’s, Fury Shoals, Elphinstone and the return to port. The order of individual island dives and reefs is flexible. Mapped references: Port Ghalib — port area; Marsa El Shouna; Rocky Island — reef reference; Zabargad — island reference; Habili Ali; Small Gota; St John’s Caves; Claudia Reef; Elphinstone. Port Ghalib round trip. Example: 30 September–7 October 2027. Coastal check dives, Daedalus, Zabargad/Rocky, Fury Shoals, Wadi Gimal, Abu Dabbab and Elphinstone before returning. The islands and coastal reefs are adjusted to conditions. Mapped references: Port Ghalib — port area; Marsa El Shouna; Daedalus Reef; Zabargad — island reference; Rocky Island — reef reference; Claudia Reef; Elphinstone. Port Ghalib round trip. Example: 25 March–1 April 2027. The operator’s sample starts with coastal dives and St John’s, continues through Fury Shoals to Daedalus, then Elphinstone and port. The route name is not the sailing order. Mapped references: Port Ghalib — port area; Marsa El Shouna; Habili Ali; Small Gota; St John’s Caves; Claudia Reef; Daedalus Reef; Elphinstone. Port Ghalib round trip. Example: 15–22 April 2027. Coastal dives and Fury Shoals first, then Daedalus and Elphinstone before returning. Individual Fury Shoals stops are selected on the week. Mapped references: Port Ghalib — port area; Marsa El Shouna; El Malahi; Claudia Reef; Shaab Maksur; Sataya — southeast reef reference; Small Abu Galawa; Daedalus Reef; Elphinstone. Port Ghalib round trip. Example: 5–12 November 2026. Coastal check dives, Big Brother, Small Brother, Daedalus and Elphinstone, then coastal dives and return. The source sample also describes Hurghada logistics; follow the named departure’s Port Ghalib booking instructions. Mapped references: Port Ghalib — port area; Big Brother; Small Brother; Daedalus Reef; Elphinstone. Port Ghalib → Hurghada. Example: 5–12 August 2027. The same named offshore areas, with different embarkation and disembarkation ports. A departure-specific order has not been established; markers show the programme areas only. Mapped references: Port Ghalib — port area; Big Brother; Small Brother; Daedalus Reef; Elphinstone; Hurghada — port-area reference; exact marina to confirm. Hurghada → Port Ghalib. Example: 26 August–2 September 2027 — planned. Brothers, Daedalus and Elphinstone with Hurghada embarkation and Port Ghalib disembarkation. Exact sequence remains subject to the final itinerary. Mapped references: Hurghada — port-area reference; exact marina to confirm; Big Brother; Small Brother; Daedalus Reef; Elphinstone; Port Ghalib — port area. Hurghada round trip. Example: 21–28 January 2027. The sample travels through Abu Nuhas, Ras Mohammed, Shaab Mahmoud/Thistlegorm, Gubal, Siyul and Shaab El Erg before Hurghada-area dives. Conditions determine individual wreck access. Mapped references: Hurghada — port-area reference; exact marina to confirm; Abu Nuhas — reef; Shark & Yolanda Reef; Dunraven / Beacon Rock; Thistlegorm; Small Gubal — island reference; Siyul Kebir; Shaab El Erg; Small Giftun. Hurghada round trip. Example: 22–29 July 2027 — planned. Northern wreck and reef areas plus the Brothers. A reliable boat-specific day-by-day order has not been established, so the map shows geographic references without a sailing line. Mapped references: Hurghada — port-area reference; exact marina to confirm; Abu Nuhas — reef; Thistlegorm; Shark & Yolanda Reef; Big Brother; Small Brother. Port Ghalib → Hurghada. Example: 14–21 October 2027. This dated departure starts at Port Ghalib and ends at Hurghada. Confirm the actual order and northern sites with the operator before booking. Mapped references: Port Ghalib — port area; Big Brother; Small Brother; Abu Nuhas — reef; Thistlegorm; Shark & Yolanda Reef; Hurghada — port-area reference; exact marina to confirm.Fury Shoals · 7 nights
St John’s · 7 nights
Rocky, Zabargad & St John’s · 7 nights
Daedalus, Zabargad & Rocky · 7 nights
Daedalus & St John’s · 7 nights
Daedalus & Fury Shoals · 7 nights
Brothers, Daedalus & Elphinstone · 7 nights
BDE: Port Ghalib to Hurghada · 7 nights
BDE: Hurghada to Port Ghalib · 7 nights
Northern Reefs & Wrecks · 7 nights
North & Brothers · 7 nights
North & Brothers: Port Ghalib to Hurghada · 7 nights
What a Fury Shoals week can include
The sample starts with coastal check diving, spends several days among the Fury Shoals reefs and returns via the Wadi Gimal area, Abu Dabbab and Elphinstone. Possible sites include Malahi, Claudia, Maksur, Sataya and the two Abu Galawa reefs. The map adds Abu Dabbab and Abu Galawa Kebir without inventing coordinates for the unverified stops.
Main diving areas
The second map places the wreck and reef references independently of the selected itinerary. St John’s and Fury Shoals are reef systems with several possible stops; a marker does not guarantee a particular dive. Offshore reefs can bring strong currents, and wildlife sightings are never guaranteed.
Named map references and coordinates
Decimal-degree positions locate the named references; they are not navigation instructions or guaranteed stops. Route descriptions remain available if the map cannot load.
| Reference | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Abu Dabbab — reef-system reference at reef 1 | 25.34611 | 34.77167 |
| Abu Galawa Kebir | 24.22806 | 35.57361 |
| Abu Kafan | 26.65333 | 34.10806 |
| Abu Nuhas — reef | 27.57278 | 33.92444 |
| Big Brother | 26.31111 | 34.84806 |
| Carnatic | 27.57889 | 33.92556 |
| Chrisoula K | 27.57972 | 33.92833 |
| Claudia Reef | 24.21944 | 35.61167 |
| Daedalus Reef | 24.93117 | 35.87039 |
| Dangerous Reef | 23.33861 | 35.85444 |
| Dunraven / Beacon Rock | 27.70306 | 34.12167 |
| El Malahi | 24.19667 | 35.66000 |
| Elphinstone | 25.30611 | 34.86139 |
| Giannis D | 27.57694 | 33.92306 |
| Habili Ali | 23.41556 | 35.98778 |
| Hurghada — port-area reference; exact marina to confirm | 27.22568 | 33.84214 |
| Kingston / Shag Rock | 27.77389 | 33.87056 |
| Marsa El Shouna | 25.46917 | 34.68278 |
| Middle Reef | 26.70500 | 34.09972 |
| Panorama Reef | 26.74861 | 34.08250 |
| Port Ghalib — port area | 25.53528 | 34.64056 |
| Rocky Island — reef reference | 23.56139 | 36.24444 |
| Rosalie Moller | 27.65083 | 33.77111 |
| Salem Express / Safaga area | 26.63944 | 34.06111 |
| Sataya — southeast reef reference | 24.15694 | 35.71250 |
| Shaab El Erg | 27.43861 | 33.82583 |
| Shaab Maksur | 24.23750 | 35.65306 |
| Shark & Yolanda Reef | 27.72500 | 34.25917 |
| Siyul Kebir | 27.55778 | 33.88278 |
| Small Abu Galawa | 24.25278 | 35.53944 |
| Small Brother | 26.30111 | 34.86417 |
| Small Giftun | 27.18639 | 33.98306 |
| Small Gota | 23.42944 | 35.90417 |
| Small Gubal — island reference | 27.67778 | 33.80444 |
| St John’s Caves | 23.63611 | 35.82556 |
| Thistlegorm | 27.81306 | 33.92056 |
| Umm Aruk | 23.42944 | 35.86417 |
| Zabargad — island reference | 23.59139 | 36.19667 |
Programme: Sea Serpent Fleet schedule and itinerary pages, checked 24 October 2026. Site references: CDWS and the previously checked Divezone destination research. Confirm the final port, stops and route order with your departure documents.
Diving style and experience
Fury Shoals puts the emphasis on reef scenery, while St John’s adds a longer journey south. Northern routes bring wrecks and Ras Mohammed into the week. Offshore itineraries such as BDE and DZR can involve exposed sites, currents and longer crossings; they should be chosen for the diving conditions as well as the possibility of seeing sharks.
Ask the operator to confirm certification and logged-dive requirements for your exact departure. There is no single verified threshold here that can safely be applied to every route. Be candid about recent experience, buoyancy, currents and surface-marker-buoy deployment; the guides can restrict a dive or adjust the route when conditions or the group require it.
The fleet lists a dive computer, SMB and other standard personal equipment among its requirements. Reserve rental equipment at least two weeks before departure rather than assuming every size will be aboard. Nitrox is included for qualified divers; bring your certification. Technical or rebreather support requires prior agreement on equipment, gases, training and itinerary.
Excellence has a dedicated dive platform, equipment space and two tenders. Photographers have a camera station, charging facilities and a separate rinse area. The operator describes onboard safety briefings and drills; listen to the briefing for the actual boat and locate your cabin’s escape route when you arrive.
Expect a diving-led daily routine, often with three or four dives where the route permits. The number is lower on travel days, and night dives are not offered at the marine-park islands. Wreck penetration and overhead passages are separate decisions requiring appropriate training and conditions, not an automatic part of a booking.
A look aboard Sea Serpent Excellence
Boat tour linked by Sea Serpent Fleet, published on Sameh Rizk’s channel. Use the current cabin descriptions above when choosing accommodation.
Watch the boat tour on YouTube
The fleet’s general diving rules specify non-decompression dives. A boat’s blending or rebreather facilities do not by themselves make a standard recreational departure a technical-diving trip; any specialised programme needs explicit agreement.
Compare the total price, including the park fees
A useful dated example is the 19–26 November 2026 Fury Shoals trip. On 24 October, the operator listed it from €1,199 per person with its stated all-inclusive package. The reseller displayed €999 plus €200 mandatory park fees, also totalling €1,199 before personal extras. These are departure-level starting quotes; confirm the same cabin and occupancy before treating offers as identical.
| Cost | How to compare it |
|---|---|
| Operator’s direct package | The stated package includes accommodation, full board, standard drinks, scheduled transfers, guided diving, Nitrox and route/park/port/fuel charges. |
| Reseller’s required fee | The checked listing adds €200 per trip for national park fees. Include it when comparing with an operator price. |
| Cabin and occupancy | Upper-deck categories and sole occupancy need their own quote; no universal supplement is assumed. |
| Personal extras | Allow for flights, entry formalities, rental gear, courses, alcohol, premium coffee and gratuities. |
The displayed reduction was a time-limited offer, not a permanent fare. Compare departure dates, cabin type, occupancy, transfer airports and all required charges together. Do not add the €200 a second time to a package that already includes it.
Check the complete price for your departure
Arrival, boarding and the final day
The fleet’s general guidance gives check-in from 17:00 and checkout by 10:00 on the final day. The first night is normally spent in port; the last night may be aboard or in a hotel according to the schedule. The confirmation for your departure takes precedence over the generic outline.
Marsa Alam airport is much closer to Port Ghalib than Hurghada airport. The fleet gives approximate transfers of fifteen minutes from Marsa Alam airport to Port Ghalib and around three hours from Hurghada airport to Port Ghalib. Hurghada port is roughly fifteen minutes from its own airport. Confirm the pickup and allowance for your actual flight.
The operator asks travellers to leave twenty-four hours between the final dive and the flight home. Confirm the last diving day before booking flights. Send the required passport and flight information through the operator’s booking process by its stated deadline.
Guest feedback: food and service, with a question about dive-group size
What guests loved
Shengnan M’s August 2026 report praised clear arrival instructions, organised briefings, a helpful crew and the food. Anouk R, in October 2026, described a positive first liveaboard experience with plenty to eat and enjoyable sites. These are useful signs for travellers who value the daily operation as much as the cabin.
What could be better
Gil R, in October 2025, liked the logistics and crew but wanted smaller dive groups for more flexibility. Ask how groups will be organised and what a private guide costs if pace or photography is important to you. A guest report reflects one sailing, not a promise about your own group.
Guest feedback summarised from dated LiveAboard.com reviews.
When another boat might suit you better
Excellence accommodates up to twenty-four guests. A smaller-capacity boat may suit travellers who put a quieter group atmosphere first; Gil’s report also makes dive-group organisation a useful point to discuss before booking. Couples wanting a double bed have three upper-deck cabins to choose from, so the cabin category matters as much as the departure date.
Sea Serpent Excellence: booking questions
Is MY Excellence the same boat as Sea Serpent Excellence?
This page concerns the Sea Serpent Fleet boat now marketed as Sea Serpent Excellence or SS Excellence. Its current configuration has twelve cabins for twenty-four guests.
How are the cabins divided between decks?
Eight twin cabins are on the lower deck. The upper deck has three doubles and one twin. All are air-conditioned and en-suite.
Is Nitrox free?
Nitrox is included for certified divers under the checked package. Bring your qualification and confirm availability and procedures aboard.
Are the park fees included?
The direct operator package states that route and park fees are included. The checked reseller quote lists an additional €200. Compare the total for the same departure and cabin.
Does every trip leave from Port Ghalib?
No. Most southern departures do, but northern trips use Hurghada and several BDE or North & Brothers departures are one-way between the two ports.
How long are the listed cruises?
The forty-four departures checked in the boat-specific schedule through October 2027 were seven-night trips. Charter or later schedules may differ.
Is BDE suitable for every certified diver?
Offshore currents and exposed sites make recent experience important. Ask the operator for the exact acceptance requirements and discuss your diving history before booking.
Can a non-diver join?
The operator lists the boat as non-diver and snorkeller friendly. Confirm the companion price and permitted activities for the actual route; the label does not promise snorkelling on every dive stop.
Can I book an upper-deck cabin just for myself?
Request sole occupancy explicitly. Availability and supplements depend on the departure and category; a standard per-person price does not establish a private-cabin price.
Will I have internet offshore?
Wi-Fi is limited and location-dependent. Do not plan around a continuous connection while at sea.
Why do some map layers have no connecting line?
The programme areas are known, but the precise sailing order is flexible or not established for that variant. Showing reference points avoids implying a guaranteed route.
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Boat facts, departure examples, prices and guest reviews checked 24 October 2026. This is a source-based guide, not a new firsthand boat inspection. Availability and programmes can change.
Presentation, map references and boat-tour identity checked 2 November 2026. Calendar and fare examples retain their 24 October observation date; check the actual sailing and cabin before booking.
Where does this liveaboard dive boat go?
Check out the fabulous places where this dive boat travels to.
Note: some destinations may not be listed below, please enquire for more details.
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Nuweiba
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Hurghada combines day-boat reefs, beginner training and longer wreck excursions. Match the site, transfer and dive profile to your experience.
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Sharm combines local reef diving with Ras Mohammed, Tiran and separately planned wreck excursions. Match the route and dive profile to your experience.
Red Sea
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