Diving on the SS Serena Dreams
Often referred to as the perfect year-round dive destination, the Red Sea offers ideal weather and water conditions all year. The temperature peaks during the summer from June to September, ranging from 77 to 113 F (25 to 45 C), with water temperatures varying from 70 to 84 F (21 to 29 C).
With slightly colder temperatures, diving in the winter may require a thicker wetsuit. Water temperatures range from 62 to 75 F (17 to 24 C) and, depending on each individual’s personal temperature preference, a 5mm suit may be appropriate.
The SS Serena Dreams offers week-long liveaboard trips year-round, so guests can choose different itineraries to match their adventure requirements. Whether it’s exploring legendary historical shipwrecks like the SS Thistlegorm or diving with sharks on the famous BDE route (Brothers Islands, Daedalus, Elphinstone), the SS Serena Dreams promises a memorable trip.
Divers can look forward to more than just wrecks and sharks, potentially encountering some of the world’s most mesmerizing underwater wildlife, including dolphins, dugongs, turtles, manta rays, and more.
Free nitrox is available to certified divers, and the ship is equipped for sidemount, technical, and rebreather diving as well.
Highlights:
- Incredible visibility up to 100 feet (30 m)
- Historical wrecks
- Free nitrox
- Rebreather friendly
Onboard the SS Serena Dreams
The SS Serena Dreams was custom-built in 2020 to cater for small groups, accommodating up to 18 guests in nine ensuite cabins with a variety of bed configurations. All cabins are equipped with individually controlled air conditioners and ensuite facilities.
With a stylish, modern interior and spacious social areas where guests can dine and relax, Serena Dreams is designed for maximum luxury and comfort. Both the sundeck and fly deck offer beautiful sunrise and sunset views with seating and sunbathing areas for guests to enjoy between dives.
The spacious dive deck and platform are located at the back of the main deck, with plenty of room for storage and space for divers to prepare their gear freely and safely. Equipped with a shaded diving area, rinse hoses, and tenders for diving, the Serena Dreams is prepared for worry-free diving.
Highlights:
- Nine ensuite cabins
- Free limited Wifi
- Professional multilingual crew and guides
Dining on the SS Serena Dreams
No liveaboard trip is complete without a delectable dining experience, and the chef onboard the SS Serena Dreams will ensure that you receive just that. Most experienced divers know that diving is quite an exhausting sport, especially on a liveaboard where it’s eat, sleep, dive, and repeat all day every day.
In order to ensure guests maintain their energy levels and enjoy all the dives, the staff prepares three main meals a day, served buffet-style. Specific dietary requests can be made at the time of booking; however, vegetarian and vegan options are typically offered.
Guests are served complimentary soft drinks, tea, coffee, water, and snacks throughout the day, with beer, wine, and other alcoholic beverages available for an additional cost.
Highlights:
- Local and international cuisine
- Complimentary water, coffee, tea, soft drinks, and snacks
- Local alcoholic beverages available at extra cost
