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Cabins

10

Length / Width

30 m / 8 m

Year built / renovated

  / 2024

Rental equip.

YES ($)

Internet

FREE

Nitrox

NO

Highlights

  • Explore the southern Red Sea’s most renowned sites, including Sataya Reef, home to vibrant reefs, coral gardens, pods of playful dolphins, and abundant marine life.
  • Spacious social areas including an air-conditioned dining room and salon, outdoor lounge and bar on the upper deck, and a large sun deck for relaxation.
  • Completely renovated in 2024, offering bright, modern living spaces for up to 20 guests in 10 comfortable cabins all with ensuite bathrooms, air conditioning, and storage space.
  • ✅ Certified by Egypt’s CDWS (Chamber of Diving and Water Sports) and fully compliant with legal and safety standards.
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Booking process

1. BOOKING

Once we receive your booking, we double check availability with the dive operator and reserve your spot

2. CONFIRMATION

We usually get back to you within 24 hours to confirm that your booking is final

3. 48H FREE CANCELLATION PERIOD

You then have 48 hours to take care of other travel arrangements. Your credit card will only be charged after that period

Payment & cancellation

Payment terms

  • Now: 0%
  • 48 hours after booking confirmation: 35%
  • 70 days before trip start: 100%

Cancellation fee

Free cancellation for 48h after confirmation

  • 35.0% of the total booking amount will be charged if you cancel more than 67 days prior to arrival
  • 100.0% will be charged if you cancel less than 67 days prior to arrival

Cabins

Description

The New Sambo is a modern Red Sea liveaboard offering unforgettable diving adventures to some of Egypt’s most renowned sites, including Marsa Alam and the remote St John’s archipelago.

Completely renovated in 2024, she combines bright, contemporary interiors with comfort-focused amenities for up to 20 guests.

Accommodation consists of 10 air-conditioned cabins with ensuite bathrooms, storage space, and tea/coffee facilities. Six Standard Cabins with twin side-by-side beds are located on the lower deck, while four more are on the upper deck. The boat also offers express check-in/check-out, allergy-free rooms, and facilities for disabled guests, ensuring a smooth and inclusive experience for all.

Social spaces include a stylish indoor dining room and salon, an inviting outdoor lounge and bar on the upper deck, and a spacious partially shaded sun deck with loungers. Guests can also enjoy a BBQ area, outdoor dining, and yoga sessions between dives. The onboard restaurant serves African cuisine alongside vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options, with buffet and continental breakfasts available daily.

Diving itineraries focus on the vibrant reefs and marine life of the southern Red Sea, from the caves of Umm El Khararim to the pinnacles of Gota Kebira and the dramatic walls of Rocky Island. Expect encounters with dolphins, reef sharks, turtles, and pristine coral gardens, a world-class experience for divers of all levels.

How to get there

Please refer to logistics section of each itinerary to find detailed info on how to get there.

 

 

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DIVING SERVICES

Diving gear

  • Tanks With Int (Yoke) Valves
  • Tanks With Din Valves
  • Din/Int Adapters
  • 15L Tanks Available
  • Rental Equipment ($)
  • Thick (5-7Mm) Wetsuits ($)
  • Dive Computer ($)

For your safety

  • Fire Alarm
  • Fire Extinguisher
  • Life Jackets
  • Life Rafts
  • Emergency Oxygen Kit
  • First Aid Kits
  • Vhf Radio
  • Nautilus Lifeline
  • Enos
  • Emergency Positioning Radio Beacon

Languages spoken

  • English
  • French
  • German
  • Italian
  • Russian
  • Arabic

PADI® Courses Available

  • Advanced Open Water Diver
  • Rescue Diver

Dive Center Facilities

  • Wi-Fi (Free)
  • Fish Id And Diving Books
  • Battery Charging Station
  • Warm-Water Showers

Boat Amenities

Amenities & services

  • Credit Cards Accepted
  • Camera Station
  • Wi-Fi (Free)
  • Air-Conditioning
  • Spacious Diving Platform
  • Separate Zodiac/Dhoni

Great for families

  • Board Games
  • Movies

Payments

  • Bank Transfer
  • Visa
  • Mastercard
  • Cash (Usd)
  • Cash (Eur)
  • Cash (Local Currency)

Sports & Watersports

  • Snorkeling

Activities

  • Karaoke

Food & drink

  • Buffet
  • Vegetarian Food
  • Halal Food
  • Not Allowed To Bring Your Own Alcohol
  • Gluten Free Food

Facilities

  • Lounge/Tv Area
  • Adaptive Service Facility
  • Open-Back Fins Available
  • Heating
  • Equipment For Kids
  • Uk (3 Pin) Power Sockets
  • Power Socket Adapters

Questions from guests

  • Internet Available When In Range
  • Extra Luggage Can Be Stored On Board (Notify Us)
  • Extra Luggage Can Be Stored On Shore (Notify Us)

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