Dune Lewini Liveaboard, Red Sea

A newly renovated luxurious liveaboard offering spectacular Red Sea dive safaris

from$162 /day

per person

Overview

Exciting Egyptian itineraries hitting the best diving in the northern and central Red Sea
Recently updated facilities and equipment, fully renovated in 2019
Three to four dives each day, exploring reefs, shipwrecks, and walls
Spacious and modern interiors with plenty of room to relax when you aren't out exploring

Redesigned for liveaboard safaris in 2019, Dune Lewini - formerly known as Ghani - offers contemporary interiors, comfortable cabins, and tons of diver friendly details. This boat also boasts a friendly and patient crew, happy to offer personalised round-the-clock service, catering to your every need. You'll have the opportunity to dive up to four times a day, taking in the northern and central Egyptian Red Sea's most exciting reefs and wrecks, home to dolphins, sharks, and clouds of fish. When you aren't diving, you'll have plenty of room to rest and relax, and access to fun extra activities like PADI courses, snorkelling, and sundowner cocktails with a view at the well-stocked bar.

Number of cabins:12
Internet:NO
Nitrox:YES
Equipment rental:YES
Guest / Guide:12:1
Group booking discounts

Choose your trip

5Apr 2025
8D / 7N
St Johns Reef (RMF) 7N
16 - 18 dives
from $1,403
Overview
Length of trip 8 days / 7 nights
Number of dives 16 - 18
Experience Open Water - Minimum 30 dives
Insurance Dive and travel insurance required
Transfer details
Departure
05 Apr 2025
02:00 PM
Port Ghalib
Marsa Alam International Airport: RMF
Return
12 Apr 2025
10:00 AM
Port Ghalib
Marsa Alam International Airport: RMF
What's included
Meals and snacks
Water, tea and coffee
Soft drinks
Towels and toiletries
Tanks and weights
Nitrox
Taxes
Service fees
Airport transfers

What's not included
To be paid in advance or onboard
Dive and travel insurance

Optional Extras
To be booked in advance or paid onboard
Single supplement - 75%
Alcoholic drinks
Equipment rental - €120 per trip
14L tank - €45 per trip
Dive courses

Highlights
Circular itinerary to the healthy southern reefs of St John’s
Explore the tunnels and small caves of Gota Kebir
Enjoy the steep drop offs and pelagic sightings of Sataya
Meet the resident dolphins of Fury Shoals’ pristine reef
Night dive available on request

Day 1: Reception at the airport, transfer by bus from the airport to the marina, assignment of the cabins and discovery of the boat.

Day 2: Wake up, breakfast, then a welcome briefing (organisation of the week, safety instructions on board, etc.) will be presented to you by the guide. A verification of your diving documents and your insurance will be carried out before leaving the marina. The captain will head to the first dive site 30 minutes from departure.

The briefing of the so-called "rehabilitation" dive will be presented to you by the guide. After lunch you will sail about two hours south to arrive at the Gota Sharm site where you will do the second dive of the day. At the beginning of the evening, after dinner, the boat will continue its course all night towards the south to arrive in the early morning under the Tropic of Cancer in the area of Saint John's.

Day 3: For this first day on St John's, three dives will be offered. Sailing times between sites vary between 30 minutes and 1.5 hours in the Saint John's area. Dive sites are carefully chosen by your guide based on the weather and the number of boats at the sites. For a peaceful night, the boat will moor behind a reef sheltered from the waves.

Day 4: As the sun rises, the captain and his crew will take you on another day trip to three other sites in Saint John's.

Day 5: A last dive on Saint John's before starting the ascent to the north. On the road, we will stop halfway between the area of Saint John's and the Fury Shoals, for a mythical dive: the caves of Um Kararim. We will finally arrive in the afternoon at Sataya (Dolphin house) located in the Fury Shoals area. Once there, depending on the light or the time of arrival on site, you will have the opportunity to do a snorkelling session with the dolphins. The third dive of the day will take place during the day, at dusk or at night. The boat will remain moored in Sataya for the night.

Day 6: If the snorkelling session with the dolphins could not be organised the day before, we will organise it that morning. Your guides will then take you to discover two reefs in the Fury Shoals area. After lunch, the captain will travel about five hours north to arrive at the Sheleneyat site. This third dive will take place at dusk or at night, depending on our arrival time. After dinner, it's time for the festivities!

Day 7: You will navigate 45 minutes to reach the site where you will make your first dive. After breakfast, you will leave for two hours of navigation and arrive in the Marsa Alam area where the last dive of the cruise will be offered to you. You will then have the opportunity to rinse your gear on the back platform of the boat before sailing back to Port Ghalib. The arrival is scheduled around 14.00. and therefore, some activities will be offered by your guide to occupy your afternoon if you wish. It is also entirely possible for you to stay on the boat.

Day 8: The departure of the boat will be after breakfast or according to your flight and transfer schedules to the airport or hotel.

Sample itineraries are for guidance only. Actual itineraries may differ slightly due to factors such as weather, wildlife, logistics and local regulations.

Payment & cancellation terms
Payment policy
10% deposit - required to secure reservation.
20% - 180 days prior to departure.
70% balance - due 60 days prior to departure.
Bookings received less than 60 days before departure require payment in full to secure reservation.
Cancellation policy
More than 2 months (60 days) prior to service start date, the cancellation fee charged is equal to the amount of deposit(s) already paid.
2 month (60 days) or less prior to service start date a cancellation fee of 100% is charged.
Special offers or promotions - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
Group bookings - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
Contact the ZuBlu travel team if you have any questions about payment terms and cancellation.
from $1,403 /guest
Per person, diving included
Limited availability
12Apr 2025
8D / 7N
North - Tiran Strait (Safaga) 7N
16 - 18 dives
from $1,349
Overview
Length of trip 8 days / 7 nights
Number of dives 16 - 18
Experience Open Water - Minimum 30 dives
Insurance Dive and travel insurance required
Transfer details
Departure
12 Apr 2025
02:00 PM
Safaga
Hurghada International Airport: HRG
Return
19 Apr 2025
10:00 AM
Safaga
Hurghada International Airport: HRG
What's included
Meals and snacks
Water, tea and coffee
Soft drinks
Towels and toiletries
Tanks and weights
Nitrox
Taxes
Service fees
Airport transfers

What's not included
To be paid in advance or onboard
Dive and travel insurance

Optional Extras
To be booked in advance or paid onboard
Single supplement - 75%
Alcoholic drinks
Equipment rental - €120 per trip
14L tank - €45 per trip
Dive courses

Highlights
Circular route focussing on the Strait of Tiran
Explore the most famous wreck in the Red Sea, the SS Thistlegorm
Walls and wrecks in Sinai and abundant marine life around Safaga
Log dives on Shark and Yolanda reefs in Ras Mohammed National Park
Drift dive Thomas Reef and explore the chilling Salam Express
Spot dolphins among the wrecks of Abu Nuhas
Night dives offered on request

Day 1: Our friendly staff welcomes you at the airport. Bus transfer from the airport to the marina. You will, then, be attributed a cabin and discover the boat.

Day 2: After breakfast, your guide will tell you everything you need to know about your programme of the week, safety recommendations and, more generally, your life on the boat. Your diving certifications, logbook and insurance will be checked before leaving the marina. The boat will then sail to the first dive site, 30 minutes away from the marina. Your guide will give you a detailed briefing about your first dive. After lunch you will do your second dive. You will then keep sailing north to reach the El Gouna area where you will spend a quiet and peaceful night moored behind a big reef.

Day 3: Having arrived the day before on site, you will do your first-two wreck dives in the morning. After lunch you will sail north for two hours before reaching the site where you will do the third dive of the day. Upon request, a night dive may be added. For a quiet and peaceful night, you will spend the night away from the waves, moored behind a big reef. This programme may be subject to change according to weather conditions.

Day 4: At sunrise, the captain and his crew will take you to to the southern tip of the Sinai peninsula where you will dive the wonderful Yolanda Reef in Ras Muhammad National Park. After breakfast, you will sail towards Tiran Island. It takes about two hours from Ras Muhammad to get there. You will be offered the possibility to dive the stunning drop-offs that surround the island. On Jackson reef north, you are likely to encounter many pelagic fishes. You will spend the night behind Tiran Island.

Day 5: Early in the morning you will dive on Thomas reef and its outstanding canyon edged by soft corals. After the dive, you will sail for about four hours to reach the mythical wreck of the SS Thistlegorm that you will dive twice. At the end of the day, you will start heading south. You will spend the night in a protected area. Upon request, a night dive may be added.

Day 6: Early in the morning you will do the first dive of the day. After breakfast you will sail for about two hours to reach the Hurghada area. The second dive will take place near Giftun Island, 5km off Hurghada. After lunch you will head south for about four hours to reach the Safaga area. Upon request, a night dive may be added. After dinner the captain and his crew will organise a surprise Egyptian event.

Day 7: The last two dives of the week will take place in the Safaga area. The Salem Express shipwreck or three stunning drop-offs will await you to end the week properly. After the last dive, you will have the possibility to rinse all your diving gear on the diving deck at the rear of the boat before sailing for less than an hour to the marina. The estimated time of arrival is 2:00 PM (your guide will tell you all about the leisure activities you can book in the Safaga area to spend an entertaining Friday afternoon).

Day 8: Departure from the boat will be after breakfast or according to your flight and transfer schedules to the airport or hotel.

Sample itineraries are for guidance only. Actual itineraries may differ slightly due to factors such as weather, wildlife, logistics and local regulations.

Payment & cancellation terms
Payment policy
10% deposit - required to secure reservation.
20% - 180 days prior to departure.
70% balance - due 60 days prior to departure.
Bookings received less than 60 days before departure require payment in full to secure reservation.
Cancellation policy
More than 2 months (60 days) prior to service start date, the cancellation fee charged is equal to the amount of deposit(s) already paid.
2 month (60 days) or less prior to service start date a cancellation fee of 100% is charged.
Special offers or promotions - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
Group bookings - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
Contact the ZuBlu travel team if you have any questions about payment terms and cancellation.
from $1,349 /guest
Per person, diving included
Limited availability
19Apr 2025
8D / 7N
Northern Reefs and Ras Mohammed (Safaga) 7N
16 - 18 dives
from $1,295
Overview
Length of trip 8 days / 7 nights
Number of dives 16 - 18
Experience Open Water - Minimum 30 dives
Insurance Dive and travel insurance required
Transfer details
Departure
19 Apr 2025
02:00 PM
Safaga
Hurghada International Airport: HRG
Return
26 Apr 2025
10:00 AM
Safaga
Hurghada International Airport: HRG
What's included
Meals and snacks
Water, tea and coffee
Soft drinks
Towels and toiletries
Tanks and weights
Nitrox
Taxes
Service fees
Airport transfers

What's not included
To be paid in advance or onboard
Dive and travel insurance

Optional Extras
To be booked in advance or paid onboard
Single supplement - 75%
Alcoholic drinks
Equipment rental - €120 per trip
14L tank - €45 per trip
Dive courses

Highlights
Circular trip exploring the reefs and wrecks around the northern Red Sea
Explore the most famous wreck in the Red Sea, the SS Thistlegorm
Discover the walls of Sinai and the wreck-ridden Strait of Gubal
Log dives on Shark and Yolanda reefs in Ras Mohammed National Park
Night dives available on request

Day 1: Our friendly staff welcomes you at the airport. Bus transfer from the airport to the marina. You will, then, be attributed a cabin and discover the boat.

Day 2: After breakfast, your guide will tell you everything you need to know about your programme of the week, safety recommendations and, more generally, your life on the boat. Your diving certifications, logbook and insurance will be checked before leaving the marina. The boat will then sail to the first dive site, 30 minutes away from the marina.

Your guide will give you a detailed briefing about your first dive. After lunch you will do your second dive in the area of Hurghada. You will then keep sailing north to reach the El Gouna area where you will spend a quiet and peaceful night moored behind a big reef.

Day 3: having arrived the day before on site, you will do your first-two wreck dives in the morning. After lunch you will do the third dive of the day. Upon request, a night dive may be added. For a quiet and peaceful night, you will spend the night away from the waves, moored behind a big reef. This programme may be subject to change according to weather conditions.

Day 4: You will do your first dive of the day in the early morning. After breakfast you will sail for two hours to cross the Gubal strait and reach the eastern shores of the Sinai. Two other dives will be proposed in this area. Upon request (and according to the site and weather), a night dive may be added.

Day 5: On that day you will do a minimum of two dives on the world-renowned wreck of the SS Thistlegorm, discovered by Cousteau in the 50s. You will then sail to the eastern side of the Sinai Peninsula to reach Shaab Mahmud dive site. One more dive will be proposed in this area. Upon request (and according to the site and weather), a night dive may be added. You will spend the night away from the waves, moored behind Shaab Mahmud reef.

Day 6: At the break of dawn, the boat will sail to the Ras Muhammad Marine Park where you will dive twice on the dizzying drop-offs among thousands of colourful fishes. After lunch, the boat will start heading south. The third dive will either be done on a beautiful coral garden or on a shipwreck. Upon request (and according to the site and weather), a night dive may be added. This programme may be subject to change according to weather conditions.

Day 7: The last two dives of the week will take place in the Hurghada or Safaga area (according to the marina of return). Stunning drop-offs await you to end the week properly. After the last dive, you will have the possibility to rinse all your diving gear on the diving deck at the rear of the boat before sailing for less than an hour to the marina. The estimated time of arrival is 2:00 PM (your guide will tell you all about the leisure activities you can book in the Safaga or Hurghada area to spend an entertaining Friday afternoon).

Day 8: Departure from the boat will be after breakfast or according to your flight and transfer schedules to the airport or hotel.

Sample itineraries are for guidance only. Actual itineraries may differ slightly due to factors such as weather, wildlife, logistics and local regulations.

Payment & cancellation terms
Payment policy
10% deposit - required to secure reservation.
20% - 180 days prior to departure.
70% balance - due 60 days prior to departure.
Bookings received less than 60 days before departure require payment in full to secure reservation.
Cancellation policy
More than 2 months (60 days) prior to service start date, the cancellation fee charged is equal to the amount of deposit(s) already paid.
2 month (60 days) or less prior to service start date a cancellation fee of 100% is charged.
Special offers or promotions - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
Group bookings - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
Contact the ZuBlu travel team if you have any questions about payment terms and cancellation.
from $1,295 /guest
Per person, diving included
Available
26Apr 2025
8D / 7N
Northern Reefs and Ras Mohammed (Safaga) 7N
16 - 18 dives
from $1,295
Overview
Length of trip 8 days / 7 nights
Number of dives 16 - 18
Experience Open Water - Minimum 30 dives
Insurance Dive and travel insurance required
Transfer details
Departure
26 Apr 2025
02:00 PM
Safaga
Hurghada International Airport: HRG
Return
03 May 2025
10:00 AM
Safaga
Hurghada International Airport: HRG
What's included
Meals and snacks
Water, tea and coffee
Soft drinks
Towels and toiletries
Tanks and weights
Nitrox
Taxes
Service fees
Airport transfers

What's not included
To be paid in advance or onboard
Dive and travel insurance

Optional Extras
To be booked in advance or paid onboard
Single supplement - 75%
Alcoholic drinks
Equipment rental - €120 per trip
14L tank - €45 per trip
Dive courses

Highlights
Circular trip exploring the reefs and wrecks around the northern Red Sea
Explore the most famous wreck in the Red Sea, the SS Thistlegorm
Discover the walls of Sinai and the wreck-ridden Strait of Gubal
Log dives on Shark and Yolanda reefs in Ras Mohammed National Park
Night dives available on request

Day 1: Our friendly staff welcomes you at the airport. Bus transfer from the airport to the marina. You will, then, be attributed a cabin and discover the boat.

Day 2: After breakfast, your guide will tell you everything you need to know about your programme of the week, safety recommendations and, more generally, your life on the boat. Your diving certifications, logbook and insurance will be checked before leaving the marina. The boat will then sail to the first dive site, 30 minutes away from the marina.

Your guide will give you a detailed briefing about your first dive. After lunch you will do your second dive in the area of Hurghada. You will then keep sailing north to reach the El Gouna area where you will spend a quiet and peaceful night moored behind a big reef.

Day 3: having arrived the day before on site, you will do your first-two wreck dives in the morning. After lunch you will do the third dive of the day. Upon request, a night dive may be added. For a quiet and peaceful night, you will spend the night away from the waves, moored behind a big reef. This programme may be subject to change according to weather conditions.

Day 4: You will do your first dive of the day in the early morning. After breakfast you will sail for two hours to cross the Gubal strait and reach the eastern shores of the Sinai. Two other dives will be proposed in this area. Upon request (and according to the site and weather), a night dive may be added.

Day 5: On that day you will do a minimum of two dives on the world-renowned wreck of the SS Thistlegorm, discovered by Cousteau in the 50s. You will then sail to the eastern side of the Sinai Peninsula to reach Shaab Mahmud dive site. One more dive will be proposed in this area. Upon request (and according to the site and weather), a night dive may be added. You will spend the night away from the waves, moored behind Shaab Mahmud reef.

Day 6: At the break of dawn, the boat will sail to the Ras Muhammad Marine Park where you will dive twice on the dizzying drop-offs among thousands of colourful fishes. After lunch, the boat will start heading south. The third dive will either be done on a beautiful coral garden or on a shipwreck. Upon request (and according to the site and weather), a night dive may be added. This programme may be subject to change according to weather conditions.

Day 7: The last two dives of the week will take place in the Hurghada or Safaga area (according to the marina of return). Stunning drop-offs await you to end the week properly. After the last dive, you will have the possibility to rinse all your diving gear on the diving deck at the rear of the boat before sailing for less than an hour to the marina. The estimated time of arrival is 2:00 PM (your guide will tell you all about the leisure activities you can book in the Safaga or Hurghada area to spend an entertaining Friday afternoon).

Day 8: Departure from the boat will be after breakfast or according to your flight and transfer schedules to the airport or hotel.

Sample itineraries are for guidance only. Actual itineraries may differ slightly due to factors such as weather, wildlife, logistics and local regulations.

Payment & cancellation terms
Payment policy
10% deposit - required to secure reservation.
20% - 180 days prior to departure.
70% balance - due 60 days prior to departure.
Bookings received less than 60 days before departure require payment in full to secure reservation.
Cancellation policy
More than 2 months (60 days) prior to service start date, the cancellation fee charged is equal to the amount of deposit(s) already paid.
2 month (60 days) or less prior to service start date a cancellation fee of 100% is charged.
Special offers or promotions - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
Group bookings - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
Contact the ZuBlu travel team if you have any questions about payment terms and cancellation.
from $1,295 /guest
Per person, diving included
1 male space left

Cabins

Twin cabin, lower deck, convertible
Twin or double bed
2 people
Shareable
Suite cabin, lower deck
Double bed
2 people
Non shareable
Twin cabin, upper deck
Twin beds
2 people
Shareable

If you are a solo traveller, we aim to allocate shared cabins on a same-sex basis.
Non-shareable cabins can not be shared with another single traveler outside your party. A single occupancy surcharge will be applied.

Reviews

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April 2024

Guiovanny O

The most pleasant experience of liveaboard. The ship, staff, guides and activities exceeded any expectation. Highlights included diving with dolphins and visiting The Thistlegorm.

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