Short answer: A liveaboard is a boat you sleep on, so your trip at sea lasts one night or more. Most Red Sea liveaboards sell single cabins to divers who do not know each other. A private charter gives the whole boat to your group, with the route planned around you. From Sharm El Sheikh, liveaboards usually sail to Ras Mohammed, the Strait of Tiran and the SS Thistlegorm wreck.
Private charter or a cabin on a shared trip
| Cabin on a shared trip | Private charter | |
|---|---|---|
| Who is on board | Other guests you do not know | Your group only |
| Route and dates | Fixed by the operator | Planned with you, then confirmed by the captain |
| Who it suits | Solo divers and couples | Families, friends, dive clubs, companies |
| Non-divers | Often a dive-first schedule | Snorkelling and swimming stops can be planned in |
Where liveaboards from Sharm go
- Ras Mohammed National Park, at the southern tip of Sinai. Park fees apply; see Ras Mohammed park fees and rules.
- The Strait of Tiran, north-east of Sharm. See Tiran Island by private yacht.
- The SS Thistlegorm, a British cargo ship sunk by German bombers on 6 October 1941, near Ras Mohammed. It still holds trucks, motorcycles and two steam locomotives, and lies about 30 m down at its deepest.
- Longer routes of several nights can go further around Sinai. The captain decides each day’s stops by the sea and the port rules.
The Thistlegorm is a dive for certified divers because of its depth. Tell us your group’s diving levels in your request, and the operator confirms in writing which dives fit before you pay.
A liveaboard you can book now
LYT-101 is a 30 m steel-hulled liveaboard for up to 20 guests, with 11 cabins and 11 bathrooms, sailing from El Wataneya jetty in Sharm El Sheikh. Its routes run from short trips to Ras Mohammed, the Thistlegorm and Tiran up to a full week around Sinai. Prices start from EUR 3,000 per night for the whole boat; your quote lists what is included.
How booking works
- You send a request with your dates, the number of guests and who dives.
- The LYT Concierge Team replies within 2 hours, 9:00 to 22:00 Cairo time, with a written quote: the boat, the route, the nights and what is included.
- You accept the quote and pay the 25% deposit. The operator confirms in writing.
- You pay the 75% balance to the operator before boarding.
Questions
Can non-divers come on a liveaboard?
On a private charter, yes. Snorkelling and swimming stops can be planned in. Ask your concierge to check the route with the operator.
When is the season?
Boats sail all year, but wind can change the route on the day. See the best time for a boat trip in Sharm.
What if the weather stops the trip?
You choose a new date or a full refund. See our booking terms.
Yachts you can book in Sharm El Sheikh
Real yachts, checked with their operators. Send your date and group for a written quote. Nothing to pay until you accept.
Sails from Sharm El Sheikh
30 m Motor Yacht · Sharm El Sheikh · Ras Katy
- Motor yacht
- 30 m
- Up to 40 guests
From EUR 650 per trip
Sails from Sharm El Sheikh
30 m Motor Yacht · Sharm El Sheikh · Ras Mohammed & White Island
- Motor yacht
- 30 m
- Up to 38 guests
From EUR 950 per trip
Sails from Sharm El Sheikh
30 m Motor Yacht · Sharm El Sheikh · Ras Mohammed & White Island
- Motor yacht
- 30 m
- Up to 38 guests
From EUR 850 per trip
