Aldebaran · Egypt · 7 nights
This itinerary explores the renowned dive sites of Ras Mohammed National Park and the Brothers Islands in the Red Sea. Divers can expect a rich variety of marine life, from pelagic encounters to vibrant reef ecosystems. The trip combines historical wrecks with stunning coral formations and drift dives, offering a comprehensive Red Sea experience.
The crew will oversee the transfer of guests from the airport to the ship. A welcome briefing by the Cruise Director will follow, along with cabin allocation and ship orientation. Guests can then settle in and prepare their equipment.
Today focuses on the captivating dive sites within Ras Mohammed National Park, starting with the Yolanda Reef. This area is celebrated for its stunning wall dives, plentiful jackfish, batfish, and various stingrays. The underwater terrain is filled with soft corals and impressive reef structures, offering diverse exploration.
Dive sites: Yolanda Reef
Continued exploration of Ras Mohammed National Park features a dive into the wreck of the 'Yolanda', a cargo ship from the 70s. The site offers opportunities to observe its cargo of British standard toilets, bathtubs, and pipes. The surrounding reefs are covered with vibrant corals and an abundance of reef life.
Dive sites: Yolanda wreck
The day is dedicated to diving around the Brothers Islands, renowned for their incredible diversity of marine life and vibrant reef systems. Big Brother, a 400-meter-long island, offers thrilling wall dives and a spectacular wreck. The northwest side of the island hosts the wreck of the 'Aida', covered in corals and teeming with life.
Dive sites: Big Brother, Aida wreck
Further diving at the Brothers Islands reveals a high concentration of life in a small area. Divers can expect to see vibrant soft coral walls, impressive overhangs, and hard corals. The area is also known for frequent encounters with hammerhead sharks, thresher sharks, grey sharks, and whitetip reef sharks, especially at certain times of the year.
Dive sites: Little Brother
Continuing the exploration of Brothers Islands, divers will encounter deep reef slopes and strong currents that attract a variety of pelagic species. The area is a prime location for spotting oceanic whitetip sharks, known for their curious nature, alongside other shark species and large schooling fish. The reefs remain rich with colorful corals.
Dive sites: Big Brother, Little Brother
On the final day of diving, the vessel will make its way back to Port Ghalib. Divers will have the opportunity for a maximum of two dives before returning to port. The last dive will be on the penultimate day of the trip, with divers recommended to wait 24 hours before flying.
After breakfast, guests will check out from the vessel. The crew will arrange transfers from the ship to the airport, marking the end of the journey.