Alia Soul · Egypt · 7N
Embark on an extraordinary Red Sea adventure exploring Daedalus, Rocky, Zabargad, and Elphinstone. This trip is renowned for dramatic walls, vibrant coral gardens, and abundant marine life. Divers can expect to encounter sharks, swim alongside schools of jacks and barracudas, and discover hidden swim-throughs and pinnacles in crystal-clear waters. It's an ideal journey for photographers, thrill-seekers, and divers seeking unforgettable underwater experiences.
Guests are welcomed aboard the vessel at Port Ghalib. After checking in, there will be an overnight stay in the harbor, allowing time to settle in and prepare for the upcoming dives.
The day begins with check dives at Abu Dabab and Shaab Sharm. These dives offer an introduction to the Red Sea's diverse marine environment and an opportunity to familiarize with equipment. The vessel will overnight at sea, continuing the journey.
Dive sites: Abu Dabab, Shaab Sharm
Today focuses on Daedalus Reef, known for its remote location and outstanding biodiversity. Divers will explore dramatic walls and pinnacles, with strong currents often bringing in pelagic species. Overnight stay at Daedalus. Daedalus Reef is a large, isolated offshore reef with sheer drop-offs and a distinctive lighthouse, making it a hotspot for oceanic predators. Divers can anticipate close encounters with hammerhead sharks, thresher sharks, and even oceanic whitetips, alongside healthy hard and soft coral gardens.
Dive sites: Daedalus Reef
Continued exploration of Daedalus Reef, providing more opportunities to encounter its renowned pelagic inhabitants and extensive coral formations. The remote offshore reef promises thrilling dives. The vessel will overnight at Daedalus. Exploring Daedalus further allows divers to appreciate its vibrant and intact hard coral reef, particularly along its northern and southern plateaus. The strong currents around this isolated reef act as a magnet for a variety of large pelagic species, including schooling barracuda and tuna, making each dive dynamic.
Dive sites: Daedalus Reef
The day's diving is concentrated around Rocky Island and Zabargad, two southern Red Sea gems. These sites offer vibrant coral gardens, diverse reef fish, and potential encounters with larger marine life. The overnight stay will be at Rocky and Zabargad.
Dive sites: Rocky Island, Zabargad Island
Further dives amidst the pristine reefs of Rocky Island and Zabargad. Expect stunning coral formations, reef fish, and occasional pelagic sightings. The vessel will remain overnight in this scenic southern region. Rocky Island is a small, isolated gem featuring breathtaking wall dives adorned with pristine soft corals and gorgonian fans. Nearby Zabargad Island offers a more varied topographical experience with fringing reefs, shallow coral gardens, and even a historic shipwreck, all teeming with reef fish and macro life.
Dive sites: Rocky Island, Zabargad Island
The final diving day focuses on the iconic Elphinstone Reef, famous for its dramatic walls and rich pelagic life. This site is particularly known for shark encounters. The vessel will then head back to Port Ghalib for an overnight stay. Elphinstone Reef plunges dramatically into the depths with vertical walls blanketed in vibrant soft corals and sea fans, creating a truly spectacular underwater landscape. This legendary reef is especially renowned for its resident oceanic whitetip sharks and seasonal hammerhead shark sightings, often patrolling the northern and southern plateaus.
Dive sites: Elphinstone Reef
Guests check out from the vessel in Port Ghalib, concluding their marine park adventure. Transfers to the airport or onward travel arrangements will be made following check-out.