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About Glory Sea Explorer®
Scuba diving in the Red Sea
Discover the ultimate diving holiday aboard the MV Glory Sea Explorer. With a length of 40 meters (131 feet), this stylish vessel offers unparalleled pampering and top-notch service in the Red Sea. Accommodating up to 26 divers, the ship boasts 13 stylish staterooms with modern amenities, including air conditioning, personal fridges, and en-suite bathrooms. Enjoy smooth cruising and stability as you explore the Red Sea on this spacious and well-equipped vessel.
Relax on deck or unwind in the main salon during surface intervals, taking advantage of the covered sun decks and latest entertainment systems. Dive effortlessly with a huge waterline-level dive deck and individual seating stations, supported by three professional guides on each dive. Certified divers can also enjoy complimentary Nitrox for their underwater explorations. Book your journey on the MV Glory Sea Explorer today and elevate your diving experience to new heights.
Photographer Amenities Aboard Glory Sea Explorer
Historic wrecks, macro subjects, colorful reefs, caves and big-animal encounters give underwater photographers plenty to work with in the Red Sea. Glory Sea Explorer provides dedicated areas for camera preparation and care throughout the trip.
Camera Facilities
- Camera table: Dedicated camera table located in the salon
- Charging: Approximately 30 220V charging outlets on the dive deck
- Camera rinse: Dedicated rinse tank
- Drying: Air guns/hoses available
- Storage: Shelving on the dive platform
What Underwater Photographers Can Shoot
Northern routes are particularly strong for wreck and macro photography, while Brothers, Daedalus, Elphinstone, Zabargad and Rocky Island bring bigger marine life and wide-angle scenes. St. Johns and Fury Shoals add reefs, macro subjects and caves to the mix.
Best for:
Photographers exploring legendary Red Sea wrecks, dramatic walls and vibrant coral reefs, with thrilling shark encounters, large schools of fish, fascinating macro life and spectacular wide-angle opportunities.
Glory Sea Explorer at a Glance
Everything you need to know about Glory Sea Explorer, from accommodations and onboard amenities to the dive deck and technical specifications.
Length overall: 131ft (40 meters)
Beam: 23ft (7.5 meters)
Main engines: 2x 1000 hp MAN
Generators: 2x 80KW, 1x 100KW. The vessel uses 2-pin European style power plugs and 220 volts.
Cruising Speed: 12 knots
Water Makers: 2x 10000L/daily
Accommodations: 26 passengers in 13 air-conditioned cabins situated over three decks with private bathrooms and showers. Up to 3 dive guides and 2 tenders.
Safety Equipment: First aid kit, oxygen kit; life jackets; fire fighting system, fire extinguishers, smoke detectors; fire alarms; vhf radio, cb radio, satellite phone, GPS, compass. ENOS (electronic emergency call and location system).
Air Systems: 3 compressors, with cascade-type storage banks, located in the engine room. Nitrox membrane, producing 32% nitrox. Technical and CCR divers are welcome on board (various gas mixtures available – contact us for details).
The topmost deck is the fly deck, which offers both shaded and full-sun areas for relaxation.
The upper deck includes the al-fresco dining area, a bar, Staterooms 9-12 (queen or twin beds), the Suite (nbr 13 – King bed), and a large lounge area.
The large main deck contains the air-conditioned dining and lounge area, TV viewing area with DVD/CD music system, common restroom, galley, camera charging station, and the dive deck with space for cameras. 
Staterooms 1-8 with twin beds are located on the lower deck, accessed via stairs from the main deck. The emergency exit is situated in cabin 7. 
