Djibouti - MY Deli

[Saracen]

Has anyone any experiance of the liveaboard MY Deli in Djibouti? Would appreciate your coments please.

[simon moore]

Hello Saracen,

Yes, I was on it in early December for a week doing the whale shark/Goubet itinerary.

What would you like to know ?

[Neil M]

I've not been on the Deli, but have been on her sister ship just before xmas....


if I can answer anything about the place/processes i'll try!

Cheers
Neil

[Simon Rogerson]

It's a large Turkish-style gulet, heaps of character but basic by today's standards. Very much a matter of taste, but I enjoyed the experience in Jan (last year). The lack of a/c would lead me elsewhere during the Djibouti summer, and the owner is now running an Egyptian-styler liveaboard which goes out to the Seven Brothers, a set of islands in the Strait of Bab El Mandab. I understand the Deli will be used for whale shark trips and charters in the Gulf of Tadjourah. It's an easy-going operation with decent food and an aimiable crew. If you want any elaboration on this, feel free to mail me, simon@dive.uk.com

[Neil M]

Originally Posted by Simon Rogerson

It's a large Turkish-style gulet, heaps of character but basic by today's standards. Very much a matter of taste, but I enjoyed the experience in Jan (last year). The lack of a/c would lead me elsewhere during the Djibouti summer, and the owner is now running an Egyptian-styler liveaboard which goes out to the Seven Brothers, a set of islands in the Strait of Bab El Mandab. I understand the Deli will be used for whale shark trips and charters in the Gulf of Tadjourah. It's an easy-going operation with decent food and an aimiable crew. If you want any elaboration on this, feel free to mail me, simon@dive.uk.com

I believe from one of the guides that all 3 do all iteneries...

Sadly our cabin on the sister ship didnt have ac... we had planned for this, and spent the nights on deck in some sleeping bag liners.... loverly... nice temp - not too cold.. not too hot....

only downside we had was that the electricity wasnt on all the time.. we only had about 2hrs (if we reeeeealy asked) during the day, and on all night.

Saracen, if you can do it, then the Rift is a top dive - between 2 continetal plates

Also the wreck on the last day is bloody good.. we saw 2 nudis (if i remember i'll dig out the name) but they were a foot long!!!!!

[simon moore]

...and I thought saw a large floating Backhurst gin palace glide by a la Red Sea type.

See:

Tony Backhurst Scuba Travel - Djibouti

Not so sure I'd be booking a Djibouti trip at the moment though...

[Neil M]

Hi Simon,

was good to meet you on the flight!!!!

Cheers
Neil

Myself and Hubby are booking Djibouti for this Xmas. Planning on My Keyif. What are the water temps? What are the odds of seeing Whale Sharks?

Regards

Corinne

[Neil M]

Originally Posted by Diving Diva

Myself and Hubby are booking Djibouti for this Xmas. Planning on My Keyif. What are the water temps? What are the odds of seeing Whale Sharks?

Regards

Corinne

I like the keyif nice boat, shame the AC was a bit poor... (it didnt work in 3 cabins)

we saw W/S , got to dive between contiental shelves and did i mention that we saw W/s???

it was f'ing hot.

Corinne, if you guys want to talk about the keyif, please let me know and I'll give you a call....

[simon moore]

Fantastic hotel for the last night, eh ?!