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MV Heaven Saphir Egypt Red Sea Liveaboard Diving Review

Liveaboard Review Introduction

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Liveaboard Quick Review The MV Heaven Saphir Liveaboard is a 36m (118f) Egypt Red Sea diving safari boat for up to 19 guests enjoying 9 cabins and 9 bathrooms. This Egypt liveaboard has a customer review rating of 8.7 out of 10 and is rated 'Fabulous'.
Liveaboard Review Tips If you are looking for a fabulous , you can't go too far wrong with the MV Heaven Saphir diving liveaboard. Here's our quick 7 review tips of why you might like to book this Egypt diving liveaboard boat:
1. Customer Rating The MV Heaven Saphir liveaboard has a customer review rating of 8.7 out of 10, and is rated "Fabulous".
2. Scuba Diving Earth Luxury Rating Summary Diver Benefits: 9 out of 9, Liveaboard Design: 9 out of 9, Cabin Luxury: 5 out of 7, Onboard Comfort: 6 out of 7, Food Luxury: 10 out of 11, Drink Luxury: 7 out of 9. This makes an average Total Lux Rating of 46 out of 52 (see below under "Liveaboard Luxury Features Review" for more details).
3. Cost Per Day The Red Sea MV Heaven Saphir Liveaboard costs from £129 per day ($157/€147)* .
4. Pros A quick list of the main pros of the MV Heaven Saphir Liveaboard include: aircon cabins, available for charter, caters for dietary requirements, ensuite cabins, extra flexible booking, diving courses, free internet, paid nitrox, scuba gear rental.
5. Cons A quick list of the main cons of the MV Heaven Saphir Liveaboard include: none from the main list of pros vs cons.
6. Liveaboard Capacity The MV Heaven Saphir liveaboard is 36 metres (118 feet) long, has 9 cabins and 9 bathrooms, which means it can accommodate up to 19 guests/divers.
7. Booking Itineraries The booking itineraries for the MV Heaven Saphir Liveaboard include: 8 Days/7 Nights. (But it's worth checking if more diving itineraries have been added or you can book by click here: MV Heaven Saphir).
Booking tips Before you book and pay for your flights, you first need your itinerary dates confirmed for your liveaboard trip. 8 steps to follow: 1. Select an itinerary; 2. Choose a cabin; 3. Select number of people in your party; 4. Enter your email address and confirm; 5. Your trip will be held by the liveaboard operator until your dates are confirmed. 6. You'll receive a booking confirmation by email allowing you 2-3 days before payment is due; 7. Book your flights to Egypt; 8. Pay for your MV Heaven Saphir liveaboard trip.
Discover More To find out more or book the MV Heaven Saphir Liveaboard you can do this here: MV Heaven Saphir
* Note The above cost per day was correct at the time of producing this article. Also, the exchange rate used for GBP to USD is 1.22 and for GBP to Euro is 1.14. For an up-to-date cost for the MV Heaven Saphir Liveaboard, please visit this link: MV Heaven Saphir.
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Liveaboard Discounts

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    Liveaboard Discounts If you're looking for a discounted liveaboard trip on the MV Heaven Saphir, it's possible to find liveaboard discounts in excess of 25If no discounts appear above, you may find last minute deals in the itinerary section marked as "Xpecial Discount", as per the above image here: MV Heaven Saphir.
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    Liveaboard Review Highlights

    Diving Liveaboard Review Egypt MV Heaven Saphir liveaboard review in detail.
    Liveaboard Video Highlight
    Video Title Heaven Saphir Liveaboard 5* — Diving safari Red Sea Egypt
    Flexible Booking This liveaboard has extra flexible booking terms, which means you can book with confidence knowing that this dive boat offers a free trip reschedule within 24 months if you are unable to travel due to Covid19 related restrictions (T & Cs apply).
    Nitrox Diving Paid nitrox available, which means you benefit from the many advantages of nitrox diving if you are happy to pay for it. The benefits include extended bottom times so you can spend longer on each dive.
    Dietary Requirements Catered For The onboard chefs will cater for specific dietary requirements, e.g. food allergies like gluten or lactose intolerance, and religious beliefs. This means you can enjoy the onboard meals. You are advised to add any dietary requirements to your special requests at step 2 of the booking form, but limit these requests to religious beliefs or food allergies.
    Diving Courses This liveaboard offers diving courses, which means you benefit from being able to advance your diving skills. These training courses are an extra charge.
    Scuba Gear Rental You can rent scuba gear on this dive boat so you benefit from being able travel light and simply rent all your scuba equipment once onboard.
    Internet Free WIFI and internet on this liveaboard, so you can get online with your phone or laptop for no extra charge.
    Ensuite Cabins Cabins on this dive boat benefit from having ensuite bathrooms, so you can shower and get ready in private (Check when booking that the cabin you choose has an ensuite bathroom).
    Aircon Cabins Each cabin has air-conditioning, which means you can choose your own cabin temperature for personal comfort and a good nights sleep.
    Private Charter This liveaboard is available for private charter. If you charter this dive boat you have more flexibility over the choice of dive sites (with the captain's approval), the type of diving and total number of divers/guests onboard (subject to the maximum number of guests onboard - see below).
    DIN Adapters If you have DIN regulators do not worry as this liveaboard has DIN to Yoke regulator adaptors onboard.
    Relaxing between dives
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    Liveaboard Luxury Features Review

    Liveaboard Luxury Features The 'Liveaboard Luxury Rating' concept is to help you choose the right diving liveaboard for your Egypt dive trip. This means you can compare this liveaboard with other liveaboards on a like-for-like basis, and makes choosing the right liveaboard much easier.
    SDE Luxury Rating Total (Max 52/52=100%) The MV Heaven Saphir Liveaboard has 46 out of a total of 52 possible benefits and features. This total is made up of the following benefits and features:
    Diver Benefits (Max 9/9=100%) The MV Heaven Saphir liveaboard has 9 out of 9 'Diver Benefits' and include: DIN Adapters: YES; Dive Courses: YES; Dive Deck: YES: Gear Rental: YES; Nitrox Onboard: YES; Private Dive Guide: YES; Rinse Hoses: YES; Shaded Dive Area: YES; Tenders For Diving: YES.
    Liveaboard Design (Max 9/9=100%) The MV Heaven Saphir liveaboard has 9 out of 9 'Boat Design Features' and include: Airconditioned Saloon: YES; Charging Stations: YES; Custom Built For Diving: YES; Indoor Saloon: YES; Leisure Deck: YES; Observation Deck: YES; Outside Showers: YES; Sun Deck: YES; Warm Showers: YES.
    Cabin Luxury (Max 7/7=100%) The MV Heaven Saphir liveaboard has 5 out of 7 'Cabin Features' and include: Air-Conditioned Cabins: YES; Cabin Balconies: NO; Daily Housekeeping: YES; Ensuite cabins: YES; Non-smoking Cabins: YES; Seaview cabins available: YES; TV In Cabin: NO.
    Onboard Comfort (Max 7/7=100%) The MV Heaven Saphir liveaboard has 6 out of 7 'Onboard Comfort' features, and include: Beach Towels: YES, Cabin Towels: YES; Complimentary Toiletries: YES; Deck Towels: YES; Internet: YES; Laundry Service: NO; Nearly 1 to 1 Crew-to-Guest Ratio: YES.
    Food Luxury (Max 11/11=100%) The MV Heaven Saphir liveaboard has 10 out of 11 'Food Features' and include: BBQ Area: YES; Beach BBQ: YES; Buffet Style: NO; Dietary Requirements Catered For: YES; Fine Cuisine: YES; Local Food: YES; Outdoor Dining: YES; Snacks All Day: YES; Vegan Options: YES; Vegetarian Options: YES; Western Style Food: YES; (Meal options include: Al Fresco Dining, Full-board Option, Set Menu Dinner).
    Drink Luxury (Max 9/9=100%) The MV Heaven Saphir liveaboard has 7 out of 9 'Drink Features' and include: Bar: YES; Beer Available: YES; Drinking Water: YES; Fine Wines: NO; Free Soft Drinks: YES; Free Wine With Dinner: NO; Soft Drinks: YES; Tea And Coffee: YES; Wine Available: YES.
    Example of Cabins
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    Customer Reviews of Liveaboard

    Customer Reviews The MV Heaven Saphir liveaboard customer reviews listed here have been chosen for you to get a feel for the scuba diving experience you'll get.
    Customer Review

    Translated to English from German review below:

    That was a very round thing :-)) One must particularly emphasize the achievements of the kitchen crew. It really doesn’t get any better under these conditions. The support from the guides and the choice of dive sites were very good. The boat is not brand new but still in good condition. The captain did a very good job. The only criticism I have is the sometimes inattentive helpers on the dive deck. Overall, you can and must rate the liveaboard as a great experience with a great boat and great guests. Thank you to everyone involved for a great week.” Recommended for: The kitchen, the guides and the dive sites were excellent.

    Das war eine ganz runde Sache :-)). Besonders hervorheben muss man auf jeden auf jeden die Leistungen der Küchencrew. Besser geht es unter diesen Voraussetzungen wirklich nicht. Die Betreuung durch die Guides und die Tauchplatzauswahl waren sehr gut. Das Boot ist nicht mehr ganz neu aber dennoch gut in Schuss. Der Käpt´n machte einen sehr guten Job. Zu bemängeln habe ich einzig die zum Teil unaufmerksamen Helfer auf dem Tauchdeck. Insgesamt kann und muss man die Tauchsafari als tolles Erlebnis mit einem tollen Boot und tollen Gästen bewerten. Vielen Dank für die schöne Woche an alle Beteiligten.Recommended for: Die Küche, die Guides und die Tauchplätze waren hervorragend.

    Customer Review By Thomas N, from: Germany scored the MV Heaven Saphir 8.8 out of 10; Review courtesy of Liveaboard.com, for more reviews and information click here: MV Heaven Saphir.
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    Customer Review

    Translated to English from Ukrainian review:

    East. Not having much experience in diving in difficult situations, you can count on a team for all 100, everything is thought out in the dives. And take care of the figure.))))) Pros in diving and in the kitchen. Thank you very much Friends. See you. )))))))).” Recommended for: Route team and cook.

    Привосходно, Не имея большого опыта в дайвинге в сложных ситуациях можно расчитывать на команду на все 100 все продумано в погружениях.И берегите фигуру.)))))Профи и в дайвинге, и в кухне.Большое спасибо Друзя.До встречи.)))))))))))).Recommended for: Маршрут команда и кук.

    Customer Review By Владимир С, from: Ukraine scored the MV Heaven Saphir 10 out of 10; Review courtesy of Liveaboard.com, for more reviews and information click here: MV Heaven Saphir.

    Liveaboard Itinerary

    Liveaboard Departure-Arrival Location The MV Heaven Saphir Liveaboard departs and returns from the port Egypt Hurghada, Egypt Port Ghalib. Please click here: MV Heaven Saphir to find out how to get from to join the MV Heaven Saphir Liveaboard's departure port Egypt Hurghada, Egypt Port Ghalib.
    Itinerary and videos The itineraries below for the MV Heaven Saphir liveaboard don't necessarily tie in with the videos directly below the itinerary heading. The itineraries are examples of dive trips offered by this liveaboard, and the videos are examples of videos taken when diving from the MV Heaven Saphir dive boat.
    Itinerary Option 1 Brothers - Daedalus - Elphinstone (Hurghada - Hurghada)
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    Itinerary 1 Title 72 Aquatics Red Sea Dive Trip with MV Heaven Saphir, January 2020
    Itinerary Option 2 Abu Nuhas - Brothers - Safaga (Hurghada/Hurghada)
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    Itinerary 2 Video
    Itinerary 2 Title Heaven Saphir Red Sea 2021
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    Dives and Scuba Diver Experience

    Number of Dives On Trip You will be able to dive up to 22 times in total on the MV Heaven Saphir liveaboard diving trips. The number of times you dive will depend on the itinerary you select.
    Your Diver Certification Level If you choose the MV Heaven Saphir liveaboard for your scuba diving trip to Egypt (, null_select), make sure you select the right itinerary for your diver certification level. Different itineraries include the following alternative PADI certification levels (or equivalent): No Scuba Diving Certification Needed: NO; Open Water Diver: YES; Advanced Open Water Diver: NO.
    Your Logged Dives When choosing the MV Heaven Saphir liveaboard for your dive trip to Egypt, make sure you select the right itinerary for how many logged dives you've done. Itineraries on the MV Heaven Saphir liveaboard include the following alternatives: No minimum logged dives: NO; 10 logged dives: NO; 20 logged dives: YES; 30 logged dives: NO; 40 logged dives: NO; 50 logged dives or more: NO; Minimum 60 logged dives: NO; Minimum 80 logged dives: NO; Minimum 100 logged dives: NO.
    Your Diver experience If you choose the MV Heaven Saphir liveaboard for your dive trip to Egypt, make sure you select the right itinerary for your level of diver experience. Itineraries on the MV Heaven Saphir liveaboard include the following alternatives: Beginner/Novice (up to 9 logged dives): NO; Advanced Beginner (10-19 dives): NO; Intermediate Diver (20 to 29 logged dives): YES; Advanced Intermediate (30 to 39 logged dives): NO; Proficient Diver (40 to 49 logged dives): NO; Advanced Diver (more than 50 logged dives): NO.
    Type of Diving The type of diving experienced from the MV Heaven Saphir Liveaboard includes: Coral Gardens, Deep Dives, Drift Diving, Marine Life, Night Dives, Pinnacles, Swim-Through's and Caverns, Wall Diving, Warm Water Diving, Wreck Diving.
    Underwater Scooters Onboard Underwater scooters onboard: NO.

    Marine Life Reviewed

    Marine Life Species The sea life you might see on your Egypt liveaboard dive trip depends on the time of year you choose to dive, and on which Egypt liveaboard and liveaboard itinerary you book. But ultimately the sea creatures you see when scuba diving is always down to nature itself. With these parameters in mind, the marine life you may spot when scuba diving on the MV Heaven Saphir Liveaboard in Egypt might include:
    Sharks You may see the following sharks species: Blacktip Reef Sharks, Great Hammerhead Sharks, Grey Reef Sharks, Leopard Shark, Nurse Sharks, Oceanic Whitetip Sharks, Scalloped Hammerhead Sharks, Short Fin Mako Sharks, Silky Sharks, Silver Tip Sharks, Thresher Sharks, Tiger Sharks, Whale Sharks, Whitetip Reef Sharks, Zebra Shark.
    Ray Species You may see the following rays species: Blue Spotted Stingrays, Manta Rays, Mobula Rays, Spotted Eagle Rays, Sting Rays.
    Fish Species You may also see the following fish species: Batfish, Barracudas, Clownfish (Anemonefish), Crocodile Fish, Dogtooth Tuna, Frogfish, Garden Eels, Giant (Great) Barracuda, Giant Trevallies, Glassfish, Groupers, Humphead Parrotfish, Jack Schools, Lionfish, Longfinned Banner Fish, Maori Wrasse, Moray Eels, Napoleon Wrasse, Parrot Fish, Pigmy Seahorses, Pipefish, Porcupine Fish, Potato Cod, Red Snappers, Reef Fish, Sea Horses, Scorpion Fish, Spanish Mackerel, Sun Fish (Mola Mola), Surgeonfish, Trigger Fish, Yellowfin Tuna.
    Other Marine Life & Bird Species You may see the following marine and bird life: Barrel Sponges, Crabs, Cuttlefish, Giant Clam, Hard Corals, Jellyfish, Lobsters, Nudibranchs, Octopus, Soft Corals, Squid, Starfish, Turtles.
    Marine Mammal Species You might encounter the following mammals: Dolphins, Dugongs, Humpback Whales, Pilot Whales.
    Marine Life Video
    Video Title SCUBA Diving Egypt Red Sea - Underwater Video HD
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    Liveaboard Cost and Booking

    Included In The Price The price of booking the MV Heaven Saphir liveaboard includes: Airport Transfer, Beach BBQ, Beach Towels, Cabin Towels, Complimentary Toiletries, Deck Towels, Diving Package, Drinking Water, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Hotel Transfer, Internet, Snacks, Soft Drinks, Tea & Coffee, Welcome Cocktails, Yoga.
    Paid For Optional Extras The following are optional extras when you book the MV Heaven Saphir liveaboard: Alcoholic Beverages, Gratuities, Land Excursions, Nitrox, Nitrox Course, Private Dive Guide, Rental Gear, Scuba Diving Courses, Snorkel Equipment.
    Paid For Required Extras The following are required extras when you book the MV Heaven Saphir liveaboard: National Park Fees.

    Boat Capacity

    Boat Length 36 metres (118 feet).
    Maximum Guests 19
    Cabins and Bathrooms The MV Heaven Saphir dive boat has 9 cabins and 9 bathrooms.
    Cabin Types The MV Heaven Saphir has the following cabin types: double cabins, twin cabins, double cabin with one single bed.
    Family cabins onboard Family cabins onboard: YES.

    Advanced Divers

    Advanced Diver Benefits (Max 3) The MV Heaven Saphir liveaboard has 3 out of 3 (i.e. 100%) 'Advanced Diver Benefits', which include: Rebreather Support: YES; Sidemount Diving YES; Tech Diving: YES.

    Underwater Photographers

    Underwater Photographer Benefits (Max 3) The MV Heaven Saphir liveaboard has 3 out of 3 (i.e. 100%) 'Underwater Photographer Benefits', which include: Camera Room: YES; Camera Station: YES; Separate Rinse For U/W Cameras: YES.

    Non-Diver Activities

    Non-Diving Activities (Max 17) The MV Heaven Saphir liveaboard has 4 out of 17 (i.e. 24%) 'Non-Diving Activities', which include: Fishing: NO; Glass Bottom Boat: NO; Jacuzzi/Hot Tub: NO; Jet Skiing: NO; Kayaks: NO; Land Excursions: YES; Massage: NO; Naturalist Itineraries: [naturalist_Itineraries]; Naturalist Guide: YES; Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly: YES, Sauna: NO; Snorkel Equipment: YES; Spa: NO; Stand Up Paddle Boards: NO; Wakeboarding: NO; Water Skiing: NO; Yoga: NO.
    Onboard Entertainment (Max 2) The MV Heaven Saphir liveaboard has 2 out of 2 (i.e. 100%) 'Entertainment Features': Audio And Entertainment: YES; Library: YES.

    Traveller Benefits

    Travel Benefits (Max 6) The MV Heaven Saphir liveaboard has 5 out of 6 (i.e. 83%) 'Traveller Benefits', which include: Airport Transfer: YES; Available For Charter: YES, Budget Friendly: NO, Dedicated Local & International Crew: YES; Hotel Transfer: YES; Welcome Cocktails; YES.
    Languages Spoken Onboard The crew onboard the MV Heaven Saphir liveaboard are able to speak the following languages: English, German, Russian.

    Liveaboard Summary

    Conclusion The MV Heaven Saphir Red Sea liveaboard has a customer review rating of 8.7, is rated 'Fabulous'. This Egypt liveaboard is a 36 metre (118 feet) dive boat for up to 19 guests across 9 cabins (inc. double cabins, twin cabins, double cabin with one single bed), and has 9 bathrooms. The MV Heaven Saphir Liveaboard has aircon cabins, available for charter, caters for dietary requirements, ensuite cabins, extra flexible booking, diving courses, free internet, paid nitrox, scuba gear rental. To book: MV Heaven Saphir Liveaboard prices start at £129 per day ($157/€147)*.
    More Information To discover more about the MV Heaven Saphir diving liveaboard or to check availability for your dive trip to Egypt you can do this here: MV Heaven Saphir. But if you want to compare this Egypt liveaboard with one of the other liveaboards from Egypt, please take a look at the table below. If you are only interested in Egypt liveaboards, select "Country" from the list of searchable options from first dropdown menu and type "Egypt" in the search box:
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    * Note The above cost per day was correct at the time of producing this article. Also, the exchange rate used for GBP to USD is 1.22 and for GBP to Euro is 1.14. For an up-to-date cost for the MV Heaven Saphir Liveaboard, please visit this link: MV Heaven Saphir.

    Hope you enjoyed this review about this liveaboard

    Comments or Questions If you have more questions either about snorkelling or scuba diving (or specifically about the MV Heaven Saphir Egypt Liveaboard), please comment below with your questions.
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    Have Fun & Be Safe There will also be many more pages and articles about scuba diving and scuba diving safety tips (and on snorkelling too) for you to read and learn about this fabulous sport. Please don't forget to rate the MV Heaven Saphir liveaboard above if you've already dived in Egypt from this dive boat, but also make sure you have fun and be safe.
    MV Heaven Saphir Egypt Red Sea Liveaboard Diving Review

    Article written by Russell Bowyer who has been a scuba diver since diving on the Great Barrier Reef in Australia in 1989. After his first dive he trained as a BSAC diver in the UK. He attained his Diver Leader certification with BSAC. He then went on to become a scuba diving instructor, teaching others how to dive and was voted as Diving Officer and Treasurer for the Saffron Walden BSAC club too. Russell has dived all over the world, including the UK, on liveaboards in the Red Sea, the Caribbean, South Africa and the USA. Russell is experienced in all dive types, including drift diving, deep dives that involved decompression stops and recreational dives too.

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