MV Tala is a liveaboard offering perfect Scuba Diving cruises on the Red Sea in Sudan & Egypt.
Red Sea Explorers offers unique liveaboard diving experiences all over the Red Sea. Far beyond the mainland, diving down into the depths of the Red Sea, we offer not only unforgettable Dive Adventures, but also a first class service on our dive cruise ship MV Tala. Let our crew spoil you and dive into one of the most fascinating Dive Regions in the World. The steel hulled vessel is owned by the Red Sea Explorer fleet and offers different itineraries both on the Egyptian and Sudanese side of the sea.
What you can expect
MV Tala specialize in Technical Diving on the liveaboard and have supported Technical Diving, Research and Exploration projects all over the Red Sea. Yet, we still cater for and welcome Recreational Divers and provide unique opportunities for them to improve their skills and interface with Technical Diving operations happening onboard. Known for their diving expertise, our team offers Divers the chance to conduct unique dives whether it is a recreational 4 Wreck Scooter dive on Abu Nahhas, or a deep Trimix dive on the Elphinstone Arch. All this takes place in the comfort and safety of our liveaboard, the MV Tala.
MV Tala has 11 Cabins that can accommodate 22 Divers and their fellow travelers. On the Lower Deck there are six Twin Staterooms that can be shared with another Diver, there is also an opportunity to be accommodated in a Triple Cabin- suitable for a family. Other Cabins are situated on the Main Deck. You can choose Double or Twin bed, well appointed Cabins. All are en-suite.
GOOD FOOD MAKES A DIVER'S DIVE MORE ENJOYABLE
When sailing and diving around the Red Sea, there's no reason to compromise on the quality of the food. On the MV Tala, you can choose from a buffet of delicious dishes especially prepared by our Chef. Full board includes 3 main meals per day breakfast, lunch and dinner. Between your dives the crew serves snacks, water, soft drinks, tea , coffee and fruit assortments for free. Alcoholic beverages are not included and will be charged at the end of the tour
Tala Liveaboard social areas are perfect to spend time in between and after dives. The guests can watch TV in the boats Salon or lay on the Sundeck, that has a shaded area with cushioned sun-beds.
The spacious Dive Deck on Tala has a full range of diving equipment that can be rented. the boat has Rebreather facilities and all equipment required for Tech Diving.
PORTS OF DEPARTURE AND HOW TO GET THERE
Egypt trips
Most visitors will arrive in Cairo and take a 1 hour Domestic flight with Egypt Air to their Port of departure, although some of the more popular ports such as Marsa Alam, Hurghada and Sharm el Sheikh have direct International flights too. Ports are detailed for every trip in the itinerary section The departure and return Ports can vary depending on the dates chosen. In some cases the boats are moored at Port and depart the day after the trip begins, so you can arrive quite late on the first day of the tour and still board the boat before it departs the following morning.
Sudan trips
Sudan liveaboard cruises which visit only dive sites within Sudan, i.e. those named Sudan North and Sudan South, start and end their trips in Port Sudan. There are direct flights to Port Sudan from Cairo and Khartoum. Khartoum has direct flights from many cities in Africa and the Middle East, so most visitors transit through Egypt
HOW TO GET THERE
Please refer to logistics section of each itinerary to find detailed info on how to get there.
