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New Sambo Safari Boat

Egypt · Liveaboard

from EUR 250 / person

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Type
Liveaboard
Built / renovated
2024
Length × width
30 m × 8 m
Cabins
10
Capacity
20 guests
Nitrox
NO
Wi-Fi
FREE
Rental gear
YES ($)

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.

About New Sambo Safari Boat

Embark on an unforgettable diving adventure aboard the New Sambo Safari Boat, a liveaboard experience that takes you through the stunning southern Red Sea. Explore the vibrant underwater world at Sataya Dolphin Reef, where you can encounter an array of marine life, including barracuda, tuna, and the playful dolphins that call this area home.

With a capacity for 20 guests, the New Sambo offers a comfortable and modern setting, featuring 10 cabins, each with ensuite bathrooms and air conditioning. After a day of diving, unwind in spacious social areas, including an air-conditioned dining room, an outdoor lounge and bar on the upper deck, and a large sun deck perfect for relaxation. Enjoy free Wi-Fi on board and indulge in full board meals, snacks between dives, and refreshing drinks throughout your journey.

With 89 scheduled departures, the New Sambo Safari Boat promises a diving experience like no other, allowing you to explore the beauty of the Red Sea while enjoying the comfort of a fully renovated vessel.

Routes & departures

Sataya Dolphin Reef 2 Days /1 nights · 4 dives · 33 Departures
  1. 1
    Day 1

    Pickup transfer from any requested location in Marsa Alam to Hamata Port, with boarding between 07:30 and 08:30 to complete Port Authority clearances. M/Y New Sambo sets sail at 09:00, heading south through the Fury Shoal reef chain. The trip starts and ends at Hamata Port, visiting reefs along the route to Sataya Reef. 2-3 dives Please Note: This is a sample itinerary and nº of dives, dive sites, etc. may be subject to change due to weather conditions and other unforseeable factors.

  2. 2
    Day 2

    2 dives The yacht returns in the afternoon between 15:30 and 16:30, followed by drop-off transfer to the same location in Marsa Alam from which you were picked up. Unfortunately our trip has come to an end and we have to say goodbye, but we hope to see you again soon!

Good to know

Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond the date you plan to return home from your trip It is your responsibility to review and meet the vaccination requirements and visa/immigration requirements for the countries you're visiting Dive accident insurance (to include medical evacuation) is mandatory for everyone who dives: it's your responsibility to have adequate cover in place and to bring your certificate as proof All diving passengers must provide their dive certification card and their logbook: you will be unable to dive unless you can prove you meet the boat's minimum certification level Dive computers are mandatory: please bring your own or arrange with us in advance to rent one Please remember it is your responsibility to ensure you are fit to dive: some liveaboards require you to produce a medical certificate, often dated under two years or under a year, proving you can dive safely Itinerary and number of dives are indicative and subject to weather conditions and may change in advance, and during, your trip - safety will always come first. Itinerary changes do not give you the right to cancel your trip Taxes, levies, or surcharges, if applicable, are indicated in the Online Booking System during the checkout process for informational purposes. Supplements, government taxes, marine park fees, fuel surcharges, harbour fees, rental equipment and other upgrades or surcharges are subject to change at any time pre-booking or post-booking. These changes can be driven by local conditions, extreme weather, changes to government policy, operator decisions, oil prices, or other factors. Changes are outside PADI Travel's control and travelers are responsible to pay any increases. A change in these fees or surcharges does not grant travelers the right to cancel a reservation or dispute the surcharges. We recommend you buy travel and trip cancellation insurance (to include storm coverage where appropriate) Ensure you bring suitable electrical adaptors for the country or countries you are visiting In case of a rescheduled booking or a rebooking to a new dive operator, any payments made for the original booking are non-refundable. Beyond that the cancellation terms apply. Travelers are responsible to be aware of covid travel guidelines, local rules, and procedures for the country they are travelling to and to maintain up to date knowledge of any changes regarding entry requirements or local guidelines. Changes with regard to entry requirements to a country are outside of the control of PADI Travel. As such, customers do not have the right to cancel or seek reimbursement if unable to travel due to any updates to a country's entry requirement, airline flights, or other similar situations. PADI Travel Packages do not include travel insurance. PADI Travel strongly recommends that travelers purchase travel insurance. The Service Provider has the right to operate outside of the standard terms and conditions set out in the booking for rescheduled trips. Standard cancellation policies will not apply to rescheduled trips. The Service Provider reserves the right to make any amendments to booked packages prior to trip dates or during trip dates due to, but not limited to, covid related issues or changing restrictions. The maximum depth for diving in Egypt on compressed air and nitrox (if suitably qualified) is 40 meters Divers must now have their diving license (hard copy or digital) with them every day that they are on the boat when diving in Egypt. You WILL NOT be able to go onto the boat without it and the Chamber of Diving and Watersports (CDWS) will be doing checks on the jetty.

Getting there

Pickup is arranged from your hotel in Marsa Alam to Hamata Port, with boarding between 07:30–08:30 and departure at 09:00. The yacht returns the following afternoon (around 15:30–16:30), with drop-off transfer back to your hotel included.

Departures · 33

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Oct 18, 2026 – Oct 19, 20261EUR 25020 left
Oct 20, 2026 – Oct 21, 20261EUR 25020 left
Oct 22, 2026 – Oct 23, 20261EUR 25020 left
Oct 25, 2026 – Oct 26, 20261EUR 25020 left
Oct 27, 2026 – Oct 28, 20261EUR 25020 left
Oct 29, 2026 – Oct 30, 20261EUR 25020 left
Nov 1, 2026 – Nov 2, 20261EUR 25020 left
Nov 3, 2026 – Nov 4, 20261EUR 25020 left
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Nov 15, 2026 – Nov 16, 20261EUR 25020 left
Nov 17, 2026 – Nov 18, 20261EUR 25020 left
Nov 19, 2026 – Nov 20, 20261EUR 25020 left
Nov 22, 2026 – Nov 23, 20261EUR 25020 left
Nov 24, 2026 – Nov 25, 20261EUR 25020 left
Nov 26, 2026 – Nov 27, 20261EUR 25020 left
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Dec 1, 2026 – Dec 2, 20261EUR 25020 left
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Dec 6, 2026 – Dec 7, 20261EUR 25020 left
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Dec 13, 2026 – Dec 14, 20261EUR 25020 left
Dec 15, 2026 – Dec 16, 20261EUR 25020 left
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Dec 22, 2026 – Dec 23, 20261EUR 25020 left
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Dec 27, 2026 – Dec 28, 20261EUR 25020 left
Dec 29, 2026 – Dec 30, 20261EUR 25020 left
Dec 31, 2026 – Jan 1, 20271EUR 25020 left

What's included

  • ✓ Tea
  • ✓ Soft drinks
  • ✓ Free WiFi
  • ✓ Weight Belt/Weights/Tank(s)
  • ✓ Snacks between meals and after dives
  • ✓ Water
  • ✓ Coffee
  • ✕ 15 liter tanks
  • ✕ Transfer to/from the airport (round-trip)
  • ✕ Transfer from/to local hotels (round-trip)
  • ✕ Night dive
  • ✕ Tips for the crew
  • ✕ PADI Discover Scuba Diving
  • ✕ Full scuba set

Marine life

BarracudaTunaNapoleon fishLionfishEagle rayWhitetip reef sharkDolphins

Facilities & amenities

Wi-Fi (free)Rental Equipment ($)

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