MV South Moon

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Original South Moon photographs retained from Divezone; bunk-cabin photograph from LiveAboard.com.

A compact boat with nine twin cabins

The wooden-hulled South Moon measures 27 × 6 metres. Its documented accommodation is nine cabins for eighteen guests, rather than the ten cabins and twenty guests described in the original version of this article. Every room has its own bathroom and air-conditioning.

The difference between a bunk room and side-by-side beds matters when sharing with a buddy, especially if climbing to an upper bunk is inconvenient. These are the original boat’s accommodation categories, not a current availability list.

Life between dives

The South Moon has plenty of social areas, both indoor and outdoor. The main deck brings together the dining room and lounge, where guests gathered for meals and relaxed beside a television and media library. It is a simple, sociable arrangement: the same room that fills for breakfast becomes a place to compare photographs later in the day.

Outside, two sun decks give a choice of shade or sunshine. The lower outdoor lounge has a bar, while mats and cushioned benches on the top deck provide room to stretch out and admire the Red Sea. The original operator described the rebuilding work in 2013–14 as covering the rooms, plumbing, electrics, engines and furniture, with further improvements in subsequent years.

Meals and dietary preferences

The documented meal service combines Egyptian and Western cooking in a buffet, with snacks and hot and cold soft drinks. Guest accounts often praise the kitchen, although the vegetarian experience was less consistent; the review examples below are useful context. These historical arrangements should not be assumed to describe the new South Moon 1.

Travelling with a non-diver?

The original listing accepted non-divers; acceptance, prices and activities for South Moon 1 need to be checked with its current operator.

The original boat’s northern Red Sea programme

Sea Queen Fleet’s historical programme included Classic Sinai, Northern Wrecks and the Golden Route to Sinai’s Deep North. These names describe the original boat’s past offering, not confirmed departures now. A December 2024 guest account identifies a seven-night Sinai trip covering Sharm el Sheikh, Ras Mohammed, Thistlegorm and Tiran.

A separate July 2020 voyage account describes a two-night charter leaving Travco marina. It illustrates the boat’s shorter charter history, rather than a scheduled option available today.

Historical Sinai reference map

The layer locates verified geographic references at Ras Mohammed, Thistlegorm and the Tiran reefs. It is a partial illustration of the reported Sinai trip: the exact berth and sailing sequence are not plotted. The other historical route names remain in the table because their complete stop sequences have not been established.

Principal diving references

Thistlegorm is the wreck focus of the reported Sinai week; Ras Mohammed and Tiran supply the contrasting reef diving. These points explain the geography of that past trip rather than promise visits on a current cruise.

The dive deck

The spacious dive deck has equipment stations, storage and rinse tanks. The camera station has a separate rinse area, keeping photographic equipment apart from general gear. A broad platform and two inflatable tenders support entries and pick-ups. Nitrox was available at an additional charge; it should not be described as included.

A trip aboard the original South Moon

▶ Watch South Moon

South Moon – Red Sea by DiveApp. Historical guest-trip footage aboard Sea Queen Fleet’s original boat; it does not show the new South Moon 1. The poster is a boat photograph.

Planning and budget today

There is no verified current cabin fare or dated departure for this original South Moon. For a new trip, request a quote that names the actual vessel and sets out the cabin, occupancy, nights, joining port, transfers and diving package. A quotation for South Moon 1 must also specify its own Nitrox, equipment and park charges.

What guests loved — and what could be better

These experiences concern the original South Moon and retain their travel context. They are useful history, rather than reviews of the newer vessel.

South Moon questions

Status and identity checked 23 October 2026. This update preserves the original vessel’s review and visitor feedback; it is not a new firsthand inspection.