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Nitrox DivingThis liveaboard does not have nitrox available.
Dietary Requirements Catered ForThe onboard chefs will cater for specific dietary requirements, e.g. food allergies like gluten or lactose intolerance, and religious beliefs. This means you can enjoy the onboard meals. You are advised to add any dietary requirements to your special requests at step 2 of the booking form, but limit these requests to religious beliefs or food allergies.
Diving CoursesThis liveaboard offers diving courses, which means you benefit from being able to advance your diving skills. These training courses are an extra charge.
Scuba Gear RentalYou can rent scuba gear on this dive boat so you benefit from being able travel light and simply rent all your scuba equipment once onboard.
InternetThere is no WIFI or internet available on this liveaboard.
Ensuite CabinsCabins on this dive boat benefit from having ensuite bathrooms, so you can shower and get ready in private (Check when booking that the cabin you choose has an ensuite bathroom).
Aircon CabinsEach cabin has air-conditioning, which means you can choose your own cabin temperature for personal comfort and a good nights sleep.
Private CharterThis liveaboard does not offer private charters.
DIN AdaptersIf you have DIN regulators do not worry as this liveaboard has DIN to Yoke regulator adaptors onboard.
Relaxing between dives
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Liveaboard Review Introduction
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Liveaboard Know Before You Go
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Booking tipsBefore you book and pay for your flights, you first need your itinerary dates confirmed for your MSY Elegante liveaboard trip. 8 steps to follow: 1. Select an itinerary; 2. Choose your cabin; 3. Select number of people in your party; 4. Enter your email address and confirm; 5. Your trip will be held by the liveaboard operator until your dates are confirmed. 6. You'll receive a booking confirmation by email allowing you 2-3 days before payment is due; 7. Book your flights to Djibouti; 8. Pay for your MSY Elegante liveaboard trip. Congratulations, you are about to embark on an amazing adventure!
Liveaboard Quick ReviewThe MSY Elegante Liveaboard is a 25m (82f) Djibouti Red Sea boat for up to 14 guests enjoying 7 cabins and 7 bathrooms. This Djibouti liveaboard has a customer review rating of 8.1 out of 10 and is rated 'Very good' (SDE Lux Rating 58%*).
* SDE Lux Rating - See Below*SDE Lux Rating 58% - See Liveaboard Luxury Features Review section below.
Liveaboard Review TipsIf you are looking for a very good Djibouti liveaboard diving safari, take a look at the MSY Elegante diving liveaboard. Here's our quick 7 review tips of why you might like to book this Djibouti diving liveaboard boat:
1. Customer RatingThe MSY Elegante liveaboard has a customer review rating of 8.1 out of 10, and and customers have rated the MSY Elegante Liveaboard "Very good".
2. Scuba Diving Earth Luxury Rating SummaryDiver Benefits: 4 out of 9, Liveaboard Design: 9 out of 9, Cabin Luxury: 5 out of 7, Onboard Comfort: 2 out of 7, Food Luxury: 4 out of 11, Drink Luxury: 6 out of 9. This makes an average Total SDE Lux Rating of 30 out of 52, or 58% (see below under "Liveaboard Luxury Features Review" for more details).
3. Cost Per DayThe Djibouti MSY Elegante Liveaboard costs from £155 per day ($189/€177)* .
4. ProsA quick list of the main pros of the MSY Elegante Liveaboard include: aircon cabins, caters for dietary requirements, ensuite cabins, flexible booking, diving courses, scuba gear rental.
5. ConsA quick list of the main cons of the MSY Elegante Liveaboard include: no internet, no nitrox, not available for charter.
6. Liveaboard CapacityThe MSY Elegante liveaboard is 25 metres (82 feet) long, has 7 cabins and 7 bathrooms, which means it can accommodate up to 14 guests/divers.
7. Booking ItinerariesThe booking itineraries for the MSY Elegante Liveaboard include: 7 Days/6 Nights. (But it's worth checking if more diving itineraries by clicking here: MSY Elegante).
More about liveaboard discountsIf you want to find out more about how liveaboard discounts work, and in particular about discounted liveaboard trips for the MSY Elegante Liveaboard, please scroll to the Liveaboard Discount section below.
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* NoteThe above cost per day was correct at the time of producing this article. Also, the exchange rate used for GBP to USD is 1.22 and for GBP to Euro is 1.14. For an up-to-date cost for the MSY Elegante Liveaboard, please visit this link: MSY Elegante.
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Last Minute Liveaboard DealsBefore reading more about the Djibouti MSY Elegante liveaboard, please take a moment to check any discounts or last minute deals in the list below. (Note: if no liveaboard discounts are listed below, unfortunately this means there are no current deals or discounts available for the MSY Elegante dive boat). Please bookmark this page and check back another time. Alternatively, please check this article here: Discounted Liveaboards Offers & Last Minute Deals.
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Liveaboard DiscountsIf you're looking for a discounted liveaboard trip on the MSY Elegante, it's possible to find liveaboard discounts in excess of 25%. If no discounts appear above, you may find last minute deals in the itinerary section marked as "X% Special Discount", as per the above image here: MSY Elegante.
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Liveaboard Luxury Features Review
Liveaboard Luxury FeaturesThe 'Liveaboard Luxury Rating' or "SDE Lux Rating" concept is to help you choose the right diving liveaboard for your Djibouti dive trip. This means you can compare this liveaboard with other liveaboards on a like-for-like basis, and makes choosing the right liveaboard much easier.
SDE Luxury Rating Total (Max 52/52=100%)The MSY Elegante Liveaboard has 30 out of a total of 52 (SDE Lux Rating 58%) possible benefits and features. This total of 58% is made up of the following benefits and features:
Diver Benefits (Max 9/9=100%)The MSY Elegante liveaboard has 4 out of 9 'Diver Benefits' (44%), and include: DIN Adapters: YES; Dive Courses: YES; Dive Deck: NO: Gear Rental: YES; Nitrox Onboard: NO; Private Dive Guide: NO; Rinse Hoses: NO; Shaded Dive Area: NO; Tenders For Diving: YES.
Liveaboard Design (Max 9/9=100%)The MSY Elegante liveaboard has 9 out of 9 'Boat Design Features' (100%) and include: Airconditioned Saloon: YES; Charging Stations: YES; Custom Built For Diving: YES; Indoor Saloon: YES; Leisure Deck: YES; Observation Deck: YES; Outside Showers: YES; Sun Deck: YES; Warm Showers: YES.
Cabin Luxury (Max 7/7=100%)The MSY Elegante liveaboard has 5 out of 7 'Cabin Features' (71%) and include: Air-Conditioned Cabins: YES; Cabin Balconies: NO; Daily Housekeeping: YES; Ensuite cabins: YES; Non-smoking Cabins: YES; Seaview cabins available: YES; TV In Cabin: NO.
Onboard Comfort (Max 7/7=100%)The MSY Elegante liveaboard has 2 out of 7 'Onboard Comfort' (29%) features, and include: Beach Towels: YES, Cabin Towels: YES; Complimentary Toiletries: NO; Deck Towels: NO; Internet: NO; Laundry Service: NO; Nearly 1 to 1 Crew-to-Guest Ratio: NO.
Food Luxury (Max 11/11=100%)The MSY Elegante liveaboard has 4 out of 11 'Food Features' (36%) and include: BBQ Area: NO; Beach BBQ: NO; Buffet Style: NO; Dietary Requirements Catered For: YES; Fine Cuisine: YES; Local Food: NO; Outdoor Dining: YES; Snacks All Day: NO; Vegan Options: NO; Vegetarian Options: YES; Western Style Food: NO; (Meal options include: Al Fresco Dining, Full-board Option).
Drink Luxury (Max 9/9=100%)The MSY Elegante liveaboard has 6 out of 9 'Drink Features' (67%) and include: Bar: YES; Beer Available: YES; Drinking Water: YES; Fine Wines: NO; Free Soft Drinks: NO; Free Wine With Dinner: NO; Soft Drinks: YES; Tea And Coffee: YES; Wine Available: YES.
Example of Cabins
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Customer Reviews of Liveaboard
Customer ReviewsThe MSY Elegante liveaboard customer reviews listed here have been chosen for you to get a feel for the scuba diving experience you'll get.
Customer Review
“Great liveaboard for swimming with whale sharks. We had basically a private liveboard for just 3 people (myself solo and another couple). The crew was very friendly and catered to all our needs, especially with regards to the delicious food! Often for dinner we’d eat whatever fish we freshly caught during the day. The highlight of the trip was swimming with whale sharks. We didn’t consistently find them everyday, but on one day we had two excursions where we encountered 10+ whale sharks feeding. The experience was incredible, especially during the week, when there weren’t any day boats from Djibouti City and we were able to enjoy these magical animals alone. The diving itself was also good and its tranquility balanced out the tiring effort of swimming with whale sharks. There were lots of colourful fish and coral, but it did get a little repetitive after a while, although I suppose that’s because the focus was staying at the best spots where whale sharks feed. Overall, highly recommended trip especially if you’re looking for a good value-for-money liveboard for whale sharks.” Recommended for: whale sharks, food, crew friendliness.
Customer Review ByYuchen W, from: Canada scored the MSY Elegante 8.8 out of 10; Review courtesy of Liveaboard.com, for more reviews and information click here: MSY Elegante.
“World class whale shark experience. Great diving on unspoiled reefs. We’ve been lucky to find whale shark on every attempt, thanks to the amazing crew who were very experienced in finding them. Apart from the the whale sharks, we’ve seen turtles, rays (including manta ray), an much much more. Good food, relaxed atmosphere, and truly astonishing encounters with the whale sharks.” Recommended for: Whale sharks, Unspoiled coral reefs, great helpful crew.
Customer Review ByDieter V, from: Belgium scored the MSY Elegante 8.8 out of 10; Review courtesy of Liveaboard.com, for more reviews and information click here: MSY Elegante.
Liveaboard Itinerary
Liveaboard Departure-Arrival LocationThe MSY Elegante Liveaboard departs and returns from the port none selected. Please click here: MSY Elegante to find out how to get from to join the MSY Elegante Liveaboard's departure port none selected.
Itinerary and videosThe itineraries below for the MSY Elegante liveaboard don't necessarily tie in with the videos directly below the itinerary heading. The itineraries are examples of dive trips offered by this liveaboard, and the videos are examples of videos taken when diving from the MSY Elegante dive boat.
Itinerary Option 1Goubet Al Kharab/Gulf of Tadjourah (Djibouti - Djibouti)
Number of Dives On TripYou will be able to dive up to 12 times in total on the MSY Elegante liveaboard diving trips. The number of times you dive will depend on the itinerary you select.
Your Diver Certification LevelIf you choose the MSY Elegante liveaboard for your scuba diving trip to Djibouti (, null_select), make sure you select the right itinerary for your diver certification level. Different itineraries include the following alternative PADI certification levels (or equivalent): No Scuba Diving Certification Needed: NO; Open Water Diver: YES; Advanced Open Water Diver: NO.
Your Logged DivesWhen choosing the MSY Elegante liveaboard for your dive trip to Djibouti, make sure you select the right itinerary for how many logged dives you've done. Itineraries on the MSY Elegante liveaboard include the following alternatives: No minimum logged dives: NO; 3-5 logged dives: NO; 10 logged dives: NO; 20 logged dives: YES; 30 logged dives: NO; 40 logged dives: NO; 50 logged dives or more: NO; Minimum 60 logged dives: NO; Minimum 80 logged dives: NO; Minimum 100 logged dives: NO.
Type of DivingThe type of diving experienced from the MSY Elegante Liveaboard includes: Coral Gardens, Drift Diving, Marine Life, Night Dives, Swim-Through's and Caverns, Wall Diving, Warm Water Diving, Wreck Diving.
Marine Life SpeciesThe sea life you might see on your Djibouti liveaboard dive trip depends on the time of year you choose to dive, and on which Djibouti liveaboard and liveaboard itinerary you book. But ultimately the sea creatures you see when scuba diving is always down to nature itself. With these parameters in mind, the marine life you may spot when scuba diving on the MSY Elegante Liveaboard in Djibouti might include:
SharksYou may see the following sharks species: Blacktip Reef Sharks, Grey Reef Sharks, Nurse Sharks, Scalloped Hammerhead Sharks, Silver Tip Sharks, Thresher Sharks, Whale Sharks, Whitetip Reef Sharks.
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Ray SpeciesYou may see the following rays species: Blue Spotted Stingrays, Manta Rays, Sting Rays.
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Fish SpeciesYou may also see the following fish species: Batfish, Barracudas, Clownfish (Anemonefish), Giant Trevallies, Glassfish, Groupers, Humphead Parrotfish, Jack Schools, Lionfish, Moray Eels, Napoleon Wrasse, Red Snappers, Reef Fish, Surgeonfish.
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Other Marine Life & Bird SpeciesYou may see the following marine and bird life: Barrel Sponges, Crabs, Cuttlefish, Giant Clam, Hard Corals, Jellyfish, Lobsters, Nudibranchs, Octopus, Soft Corals, Starfish, Turtles.
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Marine Mammal SpeciesYou might encounter the following mammals: Dolphins, Pilot Whales.
Included In The PriceThe price that starts at £155/Day ($189/€177) for booking the MSY Elegante liveaboard includes: Beach Towels, Cabin Towels, Diving Package, Drinking Water, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Tea & Coffee.
Paid For Optional ExtrasThe following are optional extras when you book the MSY Elegante liveaboard: Alcoholic Beverages, Gratuities, Rental Gear, Scuba Diving Courses, Snorkel Equipment, Soft Drinks.
Paid For Required ExtrasThe following are required extras when you book the MSY Elegante liveaboard: Dive Insurance, Land Excursions, Visas and Fees.
Boat Capacity
Boat Length25 metres (82 feet).
Maximum Guests14
Cabins and BathroomsThe MSY Elegante dive boat has 7 cabins and 7 bathrooms.
Cabin TypesThe MSY Elegante has the following cabin types: double cabins, twin cabins.
Family cabins onboardFamily cabins onboard: YES.
Advanced Divers
Advanced Diver Benefits (Max 3)The MSY Elegante liveaboard has 0 out of 3 (i.e. 0%) 'Advanced Diver Benefits', which include: Rebreather Support: NO; Sidemount Diving NO; Tech Diving: NO.
Underwater Photographers
Underwater Photographer Benefits (Max 3)The MSY Elegante liveaboard has 2 out of 3 (i.e. 67%) 'Underwater Photographer Benefits', which include: Camera Room: NO; Camera Station: YES; Separate Rinse For U/W Cameras: YES.
Non-Diver Activities
Non-Diving Activities (Max 17)The MSY Elegante liveaboard has 5 out of 17 (i.e. 29%) 'Non-Diving Activities', which include: Fishing: YES; Glass Bottom Boat: NO; Jacuzzi/Hot Tub: NO; Jet Skiing: NO; Kayaks: NO; Land Excursions: YES; Massage: NO; Naturalist Itineraries: [naturalist_Itineraries]; Naturalist Guide: YES; Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly: YES, Sauna: NO; Snorkel Equipment: NO; Spa: NO; Stand Up Paddle Boards: NO; Wakeboarding: NO; Water Skiing: NO; Yoga: NO.
Onboard Entertainment (Max 2)The MSY Elegante liveaboard has 2 out of 2 (i.e. 100%) 'Entertainment Features': Audio And Entertainment: YES; Library: YES.
Traveller Benefits
Travel Benefits (Max 6)The MSY Elegante liveaboard has 0 out of 6 (i.e. 0%) 'Traveller Benefits', which include: Airport Transfer: NO; Available For Charter: NO, Budget Friendly: NO, Dedicated Local & International Crew: NO; Hotel Transfer: NO; Welcome Cocktails; NO.
Languages Spoken OnboardThe crew onboard the MSY Elegante liveaboard are able to speak the following languages: English.
Liveaboard Summary
ConclusionAll-inclusive trip with up to 12 dives on the MSY Elegante Djibouti liveaboard from £155/day ($189/€177) & rated 8.1 + SDE Lux Rated 58%. Up to 14 divers on a 25m 82f dive boat with 7 cabins, 7 bathrooms + aircon cabins, caters for dietary requirements, ensuite cabins, flexible booking, dive courses, scuba gear rental. Click MSY Elegante for more information.
More InformationTo discover more about the MSY Elegante diving liveaboard or to check availability for your dive trip to Djibouti you can do this here: MSY Elegante. But if you want to compare this Djibouti liveaboard with one of the other liveaboards from Djibouti, please take a look at the table below.
* NoteThe above cost per day was correct at the time of producing this article. Also, the exchange rate used for GBP to USD is 1.22 and for GBP to Euro is 1.14. For an up-to-date cost for the MSY Elegante Liveaboard, please visit this link: MSY Elegante.
Hope you enjoyed this review about this liveaboard
Comments or QuestionsIf you have more questions either about snorkelling or scuba diving (or specifically about the MSY Elegante Djibouti Liveaboard), please comment below with your questions.
Please SharePlease share details about the experience you had on the MSY Elegante Liveaboard. Tell us about the dive sites you dived, the time of year of your trip, what marine life you saw, the visibility, the weather and any currents you experienced. Your comments will add to this MSY Elegante Liveaboard review, and they will help other scuba divers decide if this is the right Djibouti liveaboard for them.
Have Fun & Be SafeThere will also be many more pages and articles about scuba diving and scuba diving safety tips (and on snorkelling too) for you to read and learn about this fabulous sport. Please don't forget to rate the MSY Elegante liveaboard above if you've already dived in Djibouti from this dive boat, but also make sure you have fun and be safe.
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Article written by Russell Bowyer who has been a scuba diver since diving on the Great Barrier Reef in Australia in 1989. After his first dive he trained as a BSAC diver in the UK. He attained his Diver Leader certification with BSAC. He then went on to become a scuba diving instructor, teaching others how to dive and was voted as Diving Officer and Treasurer for the Saffron Walden BSAC club too. Russell has dived all over the world, including the UK, on liveaboards in the Red Sea, the Caribbean, South Africa and the USA. Russell is experienced in all dive types, including drift diving, deep dives that involved decompression stops and recreational dives too.
