Galaxy 720

A look aboard Galaxy 720

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Nine twin cabins and three suites

Galaxy 720 has 12 guest cabins: eight standard twins and a Royal Suite on the lower deck, plus one standard twin and two suites upstairs. The separate triple cabin in the technical specification is for guides, not three additional guest berths. All guest cabins have private bathrooms and individual air-conditioning.

Those starting fares were displayed for the seven-night BDE departure on 14 October 2026, before the listed €200 southern fuel surcharge. A suite buys a different layout and more private sitting space; an upper-deck cabin is the choice to explore if a sea view matters. A dedicated single cabin is not listed. Solo sharing arrangements and sole-occupancy supplements need a cabin-specific quote.

The official specification gives a length of 42 metres and a beam of 9 metres. Partner records list construction in 2009 and renovation in 2021. Photographs illustrate the accommodation; they do not establish the date of the latest maintenance or an independent safety inspection.

Life aboard

On the Galaxy 720, you will find plenty of spaces to relax between the dives. The air-conditioned saloon has broad windows and sofas, while the restaurant at the bow of the main deck keeps mealtimes separate from the lounge. Outside, the upper-deck bar, seating and shaded areas offer different places to read, compare photographs or simply watch the coast pass.

Meals are served as a buffet, with snacks, drinking water and soft drinks included in the checked direct offer. Vegetarian and vegan options appear in the partner listing; advance notice gives the cook a chance to prepare for dietary requirements. Alcohol is separate. The official gallery also shows a sky-deck dining and grill area, though a particular barbecue evening is not promised with every sailing.

Wi-Fi is advertised by the partner, but offshore coverage and speed are not established. It is sensible to download travel documents before boarding and regard connection time as a bonus. Camera rinsing and charging facilities are listed; the public information does not establish a dedicated camera room.

Diving from Galaxy 720

The broad stern deck provides space for gearing up and storing equipment, with a lower platform and two tenders for access to the sites. The operator lists both 12-litre and 15-litre cylinders and a nitrox membrane system. Larger cylinders and rental equipment are arranged separately, with advance requests helping the team load the right sizes.

For the 31 October BDE departure, the cabin-selection summary states a minimum of 50 logged dives and Advanced Open Water or equivalent. The November St John’s and Rocky–Zabargad detail panels instead recommend 30 or more dives alongside the same qualification. The general FAQ gives higher experience figures for some routes, so these are departure-specific matters to settle before payment, not one rule for every Egyptian cruise.

Offshore walls, current and tender entries reward comfortable buoyancy and recent experience. A logbook total alone does not make every dive suitable. Dive computers and surface signalling equipment appear in the operator’s equipment guidance. Wreck penetration and reef tunnels are separate decisions governed by training, conditions and the briefing; the route name does not include automatic access to an overhead environment.

The October sample describes about 16 dives over seven nights, with local check dives first and fewer dives on the final day. Marine-park island night dives are excluded. Sightings of sharks or other large animals remain possibilities, while reef life, wreck structure and the different landscapes offer plenty to enjoy in their own right.

Non-divers, leisure charters and kitesurfing

Non-divers are welcomed in the partner listing, and snorkelling equipment and a snorkelling guide appear as optional services. Their price, supervision and suitable water time need agreeing for the specific cruise. A standard offshore dive itinerary does not imply daily island visits or a kitesurfing programme.

Galaxy 720 separately markets custom leisure and kitesurfing safaris. Its leisure description includes possible island hopping, yoga, water games, diving and kitesurfing, arranged around the group’s interests. These are tailored charter options rather than activities guaranteed to a companion on BDE. No fixed non-diver discount or dated leisure itinerary was established.

Seven dive programmes to distinguish

Six route families appear in the operator’s catalogue; the live calendar adds a distinct Rocky–Zabargad circuit through the southern reefs. All dated departures examined last seven nights. The dates below document the programmes, including sold-out trips, rather than promise available cabins.

The map shows selected, verified geographic references. It does not plot every listed site, the exact joining berth or a complete sailing track. The written programmes explain the published progression where it is available; weather, permissions and the captain’s decisions can change it.

Daedalus marker: southern reef reference from Red Sea Diving, checked 4 November 2026. This is a geographic reference, not a dive-entry point.

Reefs and wrecks in context

Abu Nuhas groups several wrecks around one reef, while the Gubal area adds both wreck and reef diving. The Brothers, Daedalus and Elphinstone are exposed wall-diving choices. Farther south, St John’s and Fury Shoals spread the week across reef formations, pinnacles and passages. The markers below are geographical references, not boat positions or dive-entry instructions.

Galaxy 720 from the air

This short drone film comes from the operator’s own gallery. It shows the yacht’s exterior and deck arrangement; it is not a dated inspection of every cabin.

▶ Watch Galaxy 720 from the air

Film: Galaxy 720. Operator gallery.

Budget for the departure, not just the headline fare

The direct 31 October–7 November 2026 offer starts at €1,200 in a lower twin or €1,300 in the Royal Suite, with a €200 southern fuel surcharge listed separately. That makes €1,400 or €1,500 respectively before other applicable costs. These are comparison baselines, not confirmed all-inclusive totals.

The included list covers seven nights, full board, snacks, soft drinks, water, dive guides, 12-litre cylinders, weight belts and VAT. It explicitly includes nitrox at 27–30%, yet the same system also carries a generic €70 nitrox option. The written quote should resolve that duplication. The partner’s separate €150–290 park, port and fuel range should not simply be added on top without checking which fees the direct offer already covers.

Flights, transfers, entry arrangements, alcohol, rental equipment and courses remain additional planning items. The direct listing places a recommended €100 crew gratuity inside a section labelled obligatory surcharges while also listing it among extras. Its status needs clarification before payment; the page does not support silently treating it as either a compulsory fee or an included service.

These figures were checked on 14 October 2026 and can change. An agent’s package may include different transfers, insurance or fees. Comparing the same cabin, dates and included services is more useful than comparing a daily “from” price with a complete holiday.

Joining and leaving the boat

The October BDE listing gives Hurghada boarding at 16:00 and checkout at 09:00, seven nights later. The November St John’s and Rocky–Zabargad examples use Port Ghalib at the same times. However, the calendar also warns that the port depends on the schedule: the confirmed joining instructions should determine flights and transfers.

Hurghada and Port Ghalib are different embarkation areas, served most directly by Hurghada and Marsa Alam airports respectively. Transfers are offered on request. The final dive time and surface interval must fit the return flight; a checkout time alone does not establish when flying is appropriate. For entry formalities and current regional advice, use the travel guidance for Egypt rather than assuming one rule applies throughout the Red Sea.

Guest impressions and their limits

LiveAboard.com had no verified guest reviews for Galaxy 720 in the listing examined. Other directories reproduce Google feedback, but the accessible excerpts did not consistently show trip dates. Their comments can highlight questions to ask, without being treated as a dated inspection of the present boat.

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Source-based editorial update checked 14 October 2026; not a new firsthand inspection aboard. Operator schedules, cabin plans and departure terms were compared with partner information and guest excerpts.