Celesta

M/Y Celesta is a 40-metre premium safari liveaboard built in 2026 with a hand-built wood hull reinforced with light steel. Four decks including a top deck with jacuzzi, dual main engines, two speedboats (each with dual engines), 12 guest cabins accommodating 24 guests, and a dedicated crew of 12. Designed from the keel up for Red Sea diving expeditions with full technical diving support. Home port: Hurghada, Egypt.

Wood construction is a deliberate choice, not a compromise. Hand-shaped wooden hulls with light steel reinforcements are the traditional construction method for Red Sea safari boats — proven across decades of operation in these waters. Wood offers natural buoyancy, excellent thermal insulation in the hot Red Sea climate, and a warmth and character that industrial materials cannot replicate. Every beam in Celesta was shaped by skilled hands.

24 guests maximum across 12 cabins across four decks. We chose this capacity deliberately: large enough for a good social atmosphere, small enough that everyone gets personal attention from the crew. With 12 crew members, that is a 1:2 crew-to-guest ratio.

Three cabin categories across two guest decks. Main Deck Cabins (4) with porthole windows. High Deck Cabins (6) with sea-view windows. Suites (2) on the high deck with panoramic windows and additional living space. Every cabin has two single beds convertible to a double with mattress topper, en-suite bathroom with hot water, and individual air conditioning.

Yes. Celesta offers full technical diving support: Nitrox, Trimix capability, and CCR-friendly operations. The dive deck has a dedicated tech diving zone. An experienced professional technical diver is aboard every expedition to support planning, gas logistics, and in-water operations for advanced profiles.

Dual main engines for propulsion redundancy. Two speedboats with dual engines each. SOLAS-rated life rafts with EPIRB. Hardwired fire detection on all decks. Emergency oxygen and AED. Satellite communication and GPS. Professional crew with full maritime certifications. Comprehensive safety briefing at the start of every voyage. Dive insurance mandatory for all guests.

Offshore passages to sites like Brothers Islands and Daedalus Reef are 6-12 hours across open water. Dual engines mean propulsion redundancy — if one engine has an issue, the second brings you home safely. The same logic applies to our two speedboats: each has dual engines, so dive transfers and emergency response always have backup capability.

The main deck has an indoor lounge for dining and relaxation with Swedish-designed interiors and warm wood finishes. The high deck is the social heart of the boat: outdoor lounge, bar area — this is where evenings happen. The main deck houses the dive deck and platform with individual gear stations, rinse tanks, and a dedicated camera setup area — and above it all, the top deck with jacuzzi and sun lounges for unwinding between dives.

Celesta is maintained continuously by the owners under a planned maintenance system. Safety equipment including life rafts, fire detection, communication systems, and emergency oxygen is inspected before every expedition. As owner-operators, we do not rely on third-party maintenance contractors for critical safety systems. We maintain full maintenance documentation and records.

Celesta carries emergency oxygen with demand and free flow delivery, two AEDs (automated external defibrillators), and a DAN first aid kit. We have satellite phone and VHF radio for immediate contact with coast guard and emergency services. Our crew holds current first aid certifications. For serious emergencies, we coordinate evacuation via our two dual-engine speedboats or arrange helicopter evacuation through the Egyptian coast guard. Dive insurance covering search and rescue is mandatory for all guests.