A private world beneath the Red Sea
SY Mermaid… Sail the Sea.
An exclusive sail-motor yacht safari for snorkelling, diving and kitesurfing — chartered for just 22 guests at a time, sailing from Hurghada, Marsa Alam and Hamata to the legendary reefs of Elphinstone, Fury Shoal and Sataya.
A yacht built for the open reef
SY Mermaid is a purpose-built sail-motor yacht chartered exclusively for the Egyptian Red Sea, welcoming a maximum of 22 guests so that every cabin, every meal and every reef entry feels considered rather than crowded. A shaded sundeck, an air-conditioned saloon and a handpicked crew and guiding team accompany you for a week spent moving unhurried between the region's finest reefs, wrecks and dolphin grounds.
Every safari is run at an unhurried, all-inclusive pace — full board, fine dining and an extensive selection of soft drinks throughout.
Enquire for Rates & Availability
SY Mermaid is a 30-metre Turkish sailing yacht, designed and built in Bodrum and rebuilt from the keel up at the Safaga shipyard in 2025. Eleven cabins, each with its own bathroom; a dive deck with two service stations and its own compressor; two 100 hp tenders; and a star deck laid with mattresses for the nights at anchor. See the full specification
Red Sea weather & wind
Current conditions across our three home ports, updated live.
Weather data from Open-Meteo.
Three ways to meet the Red Sea
Every route is shaped around the water — whichever way you like to be in it.
Snorkelling
Drift over shallow coral gardens, resident turtles and Sataya's spinner dolphins with a guide at every stop.
Diving
Wall dives at Elphinstone, wrecks north of Hurghada, and the reef systems of Fury Shoal — for certified divers of every level.
Kitesurfing
Flat lagoons and steady thermals along the southern coast, launched straight from the yacht's dive platform.
What's waiting under the surface
Three routes, three home ports
Each safari departs and returns to the same port across seven days at sea.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many guests does SY Mermaid carry?
A maximum of 22 guests across 11 cabins, so the boat never feels crowded.
Which ports does SY Mermaid depart from?
Hurghada, Marsa Alam and Hamata — each tied to its own weekly route.
How long is each safari?
7 days in total — 5 nights at sea plus 1 night in the marina.
Is alcohol available onboard?
SY Mermaid does not sell or serve alcohol, though guests may bring their own for personal consumption. Full details are on our Rules & Terms page.
What activities are included?
Snorkelling, diving and kitesurfing, with certified guides and full board throughout.
Ready to reserve your week on the Red Sea?
Reach out by email or WhatsApp and our team will confirm availability and pricing directly.
