Aldebaran · Egypt · 7 nights
Explore the iconic Red Sea dive sites of Brothers, Daedalus, and Elphinstone on this exhilarating liveaboard adventure. This itinerary promises a rich variety of diving experiences, from historic wreck sites to vibrant reef walls teeming with marine life and thrilling pelagic encounters. Divers will encounter diverse coral formations and have opportunities to spot various shark species and other large pelagics.
Guests will be transferred from the airport to the ship in Port Ghalib. After a warm welcome briefing from the cruise director, cabin allocation and a vessel orientation will take place. This day is dedicated to settling in, setting up equipment, and preparing for the week of diving.
Dive the renowned Brothers Islands, offering an exciting mix of wreck and reef diving. Big Brother features the Aida and Numidia wrecks on its deep walls, while Little Brother is known for its vibrant fan coral forests and abundant fish life. Expect strong currents and potential sightings of various shark species.
Dive sites: Aida Wreck, Numidia Wreck, Big Brother, Little Brother
Continue exploring the Brothers Islands, renowned for their pristine coral walls and diverse ecosystems. The islands provide excellent opportunities for drift diving along sheer drop-offs, with walls covered in colorful soft and hard corals. The area is known for regular sightings of pelagic fish and various shark species.
Dive sites: Big Brother, Little Brother
Today's dives focus on Daedalus Reef, a massive offshore reef marked by its distinctive lighthouse. The reef boasts impressive sheer walls and strong currents, creating spectacular drift dives. It is celebrated for its overgrown hard coral formations and frequent encounters with pelagic species, including various sharks and Napoleon wrasses.
Dive sites: Daedalus Reef
Further explore the extensive coral walls of Daedalus Reef, which are considered among the most beautiful in the Red Sea. The strong currents often attract large schools of fish and a variety of sharks. This site offers breathtaking underwater scenery and a good chance to spot marine life such as oceanic white-tip sharks and barracudas.
Dive sites: Daedalus Reef
Head to Elphinstone Reefs, famous for its north and south plateaus, which are adorned with both hard and soft corals. This reef offers some of the most colourful scenery and a vibrant array of reef fish. Pelagic species are often sighted, making this a very dynamic dive site. The last dive of the day will be completed by 11 am.
Dive sites: Elphinstone Reef
The vessel will return to Port Ghalib. Depending on the schedule, there might be a maximum of two dives available in the morning near the port, concluding the diving portion of the trip. Guests will then have time to relax and prepare for disembarkation.
Check-out from the vessel begins in the morning. The crew will assist with transfers from the ship to the airport, marking the end of your Red Sea liveaboard journey.