Customer review from Liveaboard.com
“Fantastic trip with Alia - awesome boat, crew and diving! We spent a week diving with Alia, which was much better than we could have ever hoped for! From the boat itself, which was very spacious inside and outside, to the crew, who was so friendly and easy-going. We made the trip to St John's Reef, and the dive sites were also much more interesting than we had imagined - the cave diving is fantastic (and not too technically difficult!), coral gardens and reef were so beautiful and we even had 2x whale sharks at Elphinstone (which wasn't on the itinerary but managed to go regardless), a manta ray, 3x turtles, some barracudas and too-many-to-count moray eels.”
Recommended for: Unexpected trip to Elphinstone (that gave us 2x whale shark sightings). Awesome, friendly crew from dive guides to the pastry chef (yes, there's a pastry chef!). Very spacious boat, both inside and outside. The dive platform is fantastic!.
Customer Review By Nicolaj Geller C, from: Denmark scored the Silky Liveaboard 10 out of 10; Review courtesy of Liveaboard.com, for all 32 reviews and information click here: Silky Liveaboard .
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Silky Liveaboard Boat Features
The Silky Liveaboard scores 62% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for boat features, as it has 10 of 16 total boat features (see below). The Silky Liveaboard has an air conditioned saloon so you can stay cool between dives. In addition, it has free WIFI internet onboard, which means you can stay up-to-date with your emails and social media whilst on your dive trip. What’s more, it has a sun deck for those who love to sunbathe after each dive and to build that sun tan.
- • Air conditioned saloon
- • Audio & video entertainment
- • Available for charter
- • Charging stations
- • Dedicated local & international crew
- • Indoor saloon
- • Leisure deck
- • Observation deck
- • Sun deck
- • WIFI Internet (Free)
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The boat features that are not found on the Silky Liveaboard include the following: Boutique / Souvenir Shop, Budget friendly, Dedicated Local Crew, Family Friendly Cruise, Nearly 1:1 crew-to-guest ratio, Smart Voyager accreditation.
Included in the price of the liveaboard trip:
- • Airport transfer
- • WIFI Internet
Silky Liveaboard Cabin Features
The Silky Liveaboard scores 63% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for cabin features, as it has 7 of 11 total cabin features (see below). The Silky Liveaboard includes seaview cabins so you wake up to an ocean view. In addition, it has family cabins, which means you can travel and scuba dive as a family on the Silky Liveaboard. What’s more, it has en-suite bathrooms, which adds hotel-style convenience to life on board.
Cabin Types Available
- 13 Twin Cabins with ensuite bathroom
- • Aircon cabins
- • Daily housekeeping
- • En-suite bathrooms
- • Family cabins
- • Laundry service
- • Non-smoking rooms
- • Seaview cabins
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The cabin features that are not found on the Silky Liveaboard include the following: Hair Dryer in Cabin, Rooms with balcony, Safe Box in Cabin, TV in cabins.
Included in the price of the liveaboard trip:
- • Cabin towels
Silky Liveaboard Diving Features
The Silky Liveaboard scores 61% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for diving features, as it has 13 of 21 total diving features (see below). The Silky Liveaboard offers scuba diving courses so you can progress your skills at the same time as building your dive experience. In addition, it was custom built for diving, which means it is ideally suited for scuba divers. What’s more, it offers a spacious dive deck for easy kitting up and water entry. You’ll also find it includes nitrox, making your dives longer and safer without extra cost. Also, it offers sidemount diving for divers who prefer to carry one or two scuba cylinders on their sides, instead of on their back, which allows for easier access to wrecks.
- • Charging stations
- • Custom built for diving
- • DIN adaptors
- • Dive deck
- • Gear rental
- • Nitrox (Free)
- • Nitrox course
- • Rinse hoses
- • Scuba diving courses
- • Separate rinse for u/w camera
- • Shaded diving area
- • Sidemount diving
- • Warm water showers
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The diving features that are not found on the Silky Liveaboard include the following: Camera room, Camera station, Outside showers, Rebreather support, Sidemount diving – Single Tank Only, Tech diving, Tenders for diving, Underwater scooters.
Included in the price of the liveaboard trip:
- • Diving package
- • Night dives
- • Nitrox
Silky Liveaboard Food & Dining Features
The Silky Liveaboard scores 57% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for onboard food & dining features, as it has 8 of 14 total food & dining features (see below). The Silky Liveaboard has the benefit of fully inclusive meals, which includes breakfast, lunch and evening meals.
- • Dietary requirements
- • Fine cuisine
- • Full-board option
- • Local food
- • Set menu dinner
- • Snacks all day
- • Vegetarian options
- • Western food
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The onboard food features that are not found on the Silky Liveaboard include the following: Al fresco dining, Beach BBQ, BBQ area, Buffet style, Half-board option, Vegan options.
Included in the price of the liveaboard trip:
- • Full-board meal plan (All meals)
- • Snacks
Silky Liveaboard Drink & Refreshment Features
The Silky Liveaboard scores 57% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for onboard drink & refreshment features, as it has 4 of 7 total drink & refreshment features (see below). The Silky Liveaboard has a bar where beer and wine are available to purchase. In addition, it has free soft drinks for those of you who don't drink alcohol, or to drink between dives. In addition, the cost of your liveaboard includes drinking water, soft drinks, and tea & coffee.
- • Bar
- • Beer available
- • Free soft drinks
- • Wine available
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The onboard drink features that are not found on the Silky Liveaboard include the following: Fine wines selection, Free wine w/dinner, Welcome cocktails.
Included in the price of the liveaboard trip:
- • Drinking water
- • Soft drinks
- • Tea & coffee
Silky Liveaboard Other Recreational Activities
The Silky Liveaboard scores 11% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for other recreational activities, as it has 2 of 17 total recreational activity features (see below).
- • Non-diver (snorkeler) friendly
- • Snorkel equipment
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The other onboard activities that are not found on the Silky Liveaboard include the following: Fishing, Glass bottom boat, Jacuzzi / hot tub, Jet ski, Kayaks on-board, Library, Massage, Naturalist guide, Naturalist itineraries, Sauna, Spa, Stand up paddleboard, Wakeboarding, Water ski, Yoga.
Included in the price of the liveaboard trip:
- • Snorkelling guide
Silky Liveaboard Included in the Price
When you book the Silky dive liveaboard, your cruise price includes everything you need for an amazing dive safari in Egypt. All your meals are included, so you can focus on diving without worrying about additional meal costs.
These inclusions provide excellent value and ensure a hassle-free dive cruise experience. This is everything included in your Silky Liveaboard booking price.
- ✓ Airport transfer
- ✓ Cabin towels
- ✓ Diving package
- ✓ Drinking water
- ✓ Full-board meal plan (All meals)
- ✓ Night dives
- ✓ Nitrox
- ✓ Snacks
- ✓ Snorkelling guide
- ✓ Soft drinks
- ✓ Tea & coffee
- ✓ VAT
- ✓ WiFi internet
Silky Liveaboard Optional Paid Extras
Enhance your Silky dive charter experience with these optional services and upgrades available for an additional cost. Nitrox diving allows you to extend your bottom time and enjoy longer dives at the incredible sites around Egypt.
These optional extras allow you to customize your dive liveaboard experience to suit your preferences and diving goals. This is everything available as optional extras for the Silky Liveaboard.
- + Alcoholic beverages
- + Diving insurance
- + Nitrox course
- + Private dive guide
- + Rental gear
- + Scuba diving courses
- + Snorkel Gear
Silky Liveaboard Required Paid Extras
Please note that some essential costs are not included in the base price of your Silky dive cruise and must be paid additionally.
These required extras help support local marine conservation and dive tourism infrastructure. Budget for these mandatory costs when planning your Silky Liveaboard dive trip.
- ! Environment tax
- ! Mandatory service charge
Vessel Details
- Length: 44.0m (144.4ft)
- Beam: 9.5m (31.2ft)
- Max guests: 26
- Cabins: 13
- Bathrooms: 15
Boat navigation and safety
Navigation and safety aboard the Silky are built around dependable positioning and rapid response.
This is the full list of navigation and safety features for the Silky. Silky liveaboard scores 58% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for navigation & safety, which means it has 10 out of the 17 navigation & safety features (see below for the features that are missing from this liveaboard).
- • Bilge Pump Alarm
- • Emergency Rafts
- • Fire Alarm & Fire Extinguishers
- • First Aid Kits
- • GPS
- • Life Vests
- • Oxygen
- • Radio VHF/DSC/SSB
- • Satellite & Mobile Phones
- • Search light
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The boat navigation and safety that are not found on the Silky Liveaboard include the following: Crew Trained in First Aid, Depth Sounder, E.P.I.R.B. Distress System, Emergency Flares, Engine room CCTV, Fishfinder, Radar.