
MY Snefro Spirit dive boat review








Snefro Spirit: a smaller-group week around Sinai
With room for eighteen guests, Snefro Spirit offers a sociable base for northern Red Sea wrecks and reefs. Most cabins are twins below deck; the single upper-deck suite gives a couple a different option. Between dives, choose the air-conditioned salon, a shaded outdoor seat or a lounger in the sun.
Start with the itinerary: a Sinai Classic week leaves time for both Tiran and the famous wrecks, while a short safari can fit around a longer stay in Sharm el Sheikh.
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The wooden-hulled boat was built in Alexandria in 2008 and measures 33 metres by 8 metres. King Snefro Fleet lists a renovation in February 2024. Some booking specifications still show 2022; use the operator’s newer date while confirming any particular feature that matters to you.
Eight twin cabins and an upper-deck suite
| Cabin | Location and size | Best fit |
|---|---|---|
| 8 twin cabins | Lower deck · about 7–8 m² | Two separate beds; the advertised shareable category |
| 1 master suite | Upper deck · about 10 m² | A queen bed for a private double booking |
All nine cabins have air-conditioning, an en-suite bathroom, a minibar and a safe. Solo divers should confirm the twin-sharing arrangement or sole-occupancy supplement. For couples, the suite offers more space and a higher deck position; check its actual price against a twin before deciding.
Meals and downtime aboard
The main salon has panoramic windows and comfortable seating. Buffet meals bring the group together in the restaurant, with Egyptian and international cooking, snacks and standard soft drinks included. Discuss dietary needs before booking.
Outdoor seating, sun decks and the SkyDeck bar give you several places to relax between dives. Free Wi-Fi relies on mobile coverage, so do not plan around uninterrupted internet. A sauna appears in some booking descriptions, but its current operation was not confirmed in the operator’s specification; ask if it is essential to your choice.
Travelling with a non-diver
Snefro Spirit welcomes non-divers and snorkellers according to its booking listing. The panoramic salon, outdoor terrace and sun decks offer several places to spend the day, while the eighteen-guest capacity keeps the group relatively small. Agree the companion fare and suitable snorkelling stops for the chosen Sinai programme; a wreck dive does not automatically offer an equivalent surface activity.
Choose a Sinai route before choosing a cabin
The operator assigns the mini-safari, Sinai Classic, Sinai Wrecks & Reefs and Deep North programme families to Snefro Spirit. The dated examples checked on 24 October 2026 include a four-night Mini Sinai Wreck and Reef trip on 11–15 November 2026 and a seven-night Sinai Classic on 1–8 May 2027. Confirm the exact programme and boat assignment for your dates.
| Programme family | Usual length | Why choose it? |
|---|---|---|
| Sinai Classic | 7 nights | Reefs, walls and the classic northern wrecks. |
| Mini Plus: Thistlegorm, Tiran & Ras Mohammed | 4 nights | An extra night brings the wreck and Tiran into the same trip. |
| Sinai Wrecks & Reefs | 7 nights | A stronger wreck emphasis, including Abu Nuhas. |
| Mini Safari: Tiran | 3 nights | A short reef-focused introduction to life aboard. |
| Mini Safari: Tiran & Ras Mohammed | 3 nights | Tiran walls paired with the national park. |
| Mini Safari: Thistlegorm & Ras Mohammed | 3 nights | A shorter wreck-and-reef trip for suitably experienced divers. |
| Mini Plus: Tiran & Ras Mohammed | 4 nights | More time around the reefs without a scheduled Thistlegorm crossing. |
| Deep North: Tiran, Dahab & Ras Mohammed | 7 nights | An operator-described option extending north towards Dahab; detailed departure and Dahab site sequence unconfirmed. |
The November four-night Wreck and Reef departure is a shorter dated variant of the wreck programme; do not assume that its stops or dive count match the standard seven-night version.
What a Sinai Classic week looks like
Boarding starts from 18:00 on the first evening. After a check dive around Temple or Ras Katy, the programme explores the Ras Mohammed, Gulf of Suez and Tiran areas. Named possibilities include Shark & Yolanda, Dunraven, Thistlegorm, Shag Rock and the Kingston wreck, plus Jackson, Woodhouse, Thomas and Gordon reefs.
The operator changes the sequence for weather and crowding. The boat returns to Sharm on the seventh afternoon, with the final night aboard near port or, if arranged in advance, in a hotel. Check-out is by noon on day eight. Twenty or more dives are planned for the week, subject to conditions.
Compare the programme areas
Choose one or several layers below. These show selected geographic references, not a complete route or a verified day-by-day sequence. Deep North’s Dahab stops are not pinned because the detailed current site programme was not verified. The Sharm pin locates the port area rather than the exact berth.
Wreck and reef references
The separate site map helps place the northern wrecks and reefs. Its pins are geographic context, not promised stops or navigation coordinates.
Named map references and coordinates
These references accompany the partial planning maps; they are not guaranteed stops or navigation positions.
| Reference | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Sharm el Sheikh — port-area reference (not the exact New Marina berth) | 27.853333 | 34.283333 |
| Temple — possible check dive | 27.850000 | 34.310000 |
| Ras Katy — possible check dive | 27.847222 | 34.301667 |
| Shark and Yolanda — Ras Mohammed reference | 27.725000 | 34.259167 |
| Jackfish Alley | 27.766667 | 34.256667 |
| Dunraven / Beacon Rock | 27.703056 | 34.121667 |
| SS Thistlegorm | 27.813056 | 33.920556 |
| Shag Rock / Kingston | 27.773889 | 33.870556 |
| Small Crack — Shaab Mahmoud reference | 27.731389 | 34.098056 |
| The Alternatives | 27.728889 | 34.198333 |
| Abu Nuhas — reef reference | 27.572778 | 33.924444 |
| Jackson Reef | 28.005833 | 34.471111 |
| Woodhouse Reef | 28.001944 | 34.466111 |
| Thomas Reef | 27.990556 | 34.460556 |
| Gordon Reef | 27.984722 | 34.454167 |
Diving requirements and equipment
The dive deck leads to a large platform, with freshwater showers and two nearby public bathrooms. Tenders support diving away from the boat. Guided diving, a standard 12-litre cylinder and weights are included; reserve rental kit, larger cylinders or other configurations in advance.
Complimentary nitrox is available to certified enriched-air divers, normally at 32%. The operator does not offer a refund if this free service is unavailable for technical reasons.
For Sinai Classic: the published minimum is Open Water with fifteen logged dives, rising to Advanced Open Water and twenty logged dives for Thistlegorm. A logged dive within the previous year is required. Open Water divers need a previous logged night dive to join night dives. Discuss your recent experience and the intended wreck dives with the operator before paying.
Non-diving companions can snorkel at suitable approved locations, with the diving programme taking priority. Confirm their arrangements and fare before booking.
See Snefro Spirit before choosing a cabin
The previous video is now private. The eight photographs above show the boat and its cabin categories. Ask for recent photographs of your allocated room when booking.
A dated seven-night budget
On 24 October 2026, the 1–8 May 2027 Sinai Classic was advertised from €1,199 per person. Adding the published €130 seven-night local fees gives €1,329 before flights, entry documents, rental equipment, tips and personal spending. This is a starting shared-accommodation example, not a quote for every cabin.
| Item | What to allow |
|---|---|
| Three-night mini safari local fees | €65 per person |
| Four-night mini safari local fees | €90 per person; confirm applicability to the dated November Wreck and Reef variant |
| Seven-night Sinai local fees | €130 per person |
| Normally included | Accommodation, full board, standard drinks, guided diving, standard cylinder and weights, qualified nitrox and scheduled shared Sharm transfers |
| Budget separately | Cabin upgrade or sole occupancy, flights, entry documents, equipment, larger cylinders, courses, alcohol and tips |
The four-night November example was advertised from €679, but request its exact local-fee total and shortened programme before comparing it with a week. Fuel is listed among inclusions, with a possible adjustment after substantial price increases. Have the final quote identify local charges once; do not add the operator’s fees and a booking agent’s grouped fee list twice.
Check your departure and cabin total
Joining the boat in Sharm el Sheikh
Departures use New Marina, El Wataneya. Scheduled shared transfers within Sharm are included; a pickup in Dahab or Taba needs a separate arrangement. Follow the booking instructions for the actual meeting point and transfer time.
The operator requires a 24-hour interval before flying or going to altitude after diving. Allow for possible final-day dives when arranging onward travel, and confirm current entry documents for your nationality and itinerary.
Guest feedback: crew and meals stand out
What guests appreciated
Christophe S’s May 2025 account praised the friendly crew, dive guiding, meals after dives and help with equipment. Stefanie V, in October 2025, highlighted detailed briefings, hot showers and useful equipment storage.
Carlos S’s October 2024 review enjoyed the wrecks, comfortable cabins and food, and wished the trip had lasted a full week.
A detail to put in context
Kelsey G’s October 2021 review described the boat as older while still enjoying the roomy cabins, deck space, food and experienced guides. That comment predates the operator’s February 2024 renovation, so it is not evidence of the current condition.
Ask for recent photographs of your chosen cabin if finish and furnishings matter to you. The reviews inspected do not establish a recurring recent fault, and individual experiences should not be treated as guarantees.
Snefro Spirit: questions before booking
How many guests does Snefro Spirit carry?
Up to eighteen guests in nine cabins: eight lower-deck twins and one upper-deck master suite.
When was the boat renovated?
King Snefro Fleet lists February 2024. Some booking specifications still show 2022; confirm specific cabin features if they affect your decision.
Can a solo diver share a cabin?
The twin is the advertised shareable category. Confirm the matching arrangement and any sole-occupancy supplement; the suite is a private double category.
Are short safaris available?
Yes. The operator offers mini-safari programmes, and a four-night Wreck and Reef departure was listed for 11–15 November 2026. Confirm the precise route and local fees.
What experience is needed for Sinai Classic?
Open Water and fifteen logged dives are the published baseline; Thistlegorm requires Advanced Open Water and twenty logged dives. A dive within the previous year must be logged.
Is nitrox included?
Yes, for qualified enriched-air divers, subject to technical availability. The operator does not promise compensation if the complimentary service is interrupted.
What does the May 2027 budget include?
The dated €1,199 starting fare plus €130 local fees totals €1,329 before flights, entry documents, equipment and personal costs. Confirm your cabin and occupancy price.
Will the route follow the map in order?
No. These maps show selected programme areas. Weather, sea conditions and crowding affect the actual sequence and stops.
Checked 24 October 2026. Prices, programmes and availability can change.
Presentation, photo loading and video availability checked 2 November 2026. Calendar and fare examples retain their 24 October observation date.
Where does this liveaboard dive boat go?
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