Alia Soul · Egypt · 6 Days / 5 Nights
Embark on an exciting liveaboard adventure through the southern Red Sea, starting and ending in Port Ghalib. This itinerary explores renowned dive regions like St. Johns, Elphinstone, and Abu Dabab, celebrated for their vibrant marine ecosystems. Divers can anticipate encountering diverse reef fish, occasional stingrays, and reef sharks gliding gracefully over the sandy slopes. The journey promises a mix of drift dives, reef explorations, and potential pelagic sightings in these rich Egyptian waters.
Upon arrival, check-in for your liveaboard journey in Port Ghalib. The day includes a dive at Abu Dabab, a sheltered bay known for its seagrass beds where you might spot turtles and dugongs. The vessel remains overnight in Port Ghalib.
Dive sites: Abu Dabab
Spend a full day exploring the extensive St. Johns reef system, a remote and pristine dive area. Today's dives will encompass sites such as Habili Ali, Gotha St. Johns, Umm Aruk, and St. Johns Caves, offering diverse underwater topography and abundant marine life.
Dive sites: Habili Ali, Gotha St. Johns, Umm Aruk, St. Johns Caves
The vessel moves north to the famous Fury Shoals. Dive sites scheduled for today include Sataya South, a vibrant reef often frequented by marine life, Sha'ab Claudio, renowned for its unique light-filled cave and grotto system, and Gotha Sataya.
Dive sites: Sataya South, Sha'ab Claudio, Gotha Sataya
Continue exploring the varied dive sites of Fury Shoals. Today's dives will take you to Sha'ab Maksur, known for offshore drop-offs and potential shark encounters, Sha'ab Malahi with its labyrinthine coral formations, Abu Galawa, and Wadi Gimal, offering a wide range of underwater experiences.
Dive sites: Sha'ab Maksur, Sha'ab Malahi, Abu Galawa, Wadi Gimal
The boat journeys north towards the Marsa Alam area, offering more exciting dive opportunities. Today's itinerary includes dives at Sha'ab Sharm, an exposed offshore reef with dramatic walls, Sha'ab Marsa Alam, and a return to Abu Dabab for more relaxed reef diving.
Dive sites: Sha'ab Sharm, Sha'ab Marsa Alam, Abu Dabab
Experience the legendary Elphinstone Reef, famous for its strong currents and potential for encounters with oceanic white tip and hammerhead sharks. Following the exciting dives at Elphinstone, enjoy a relaxed final dive at Marsa Shona before returning to Port Ghalib for check-out.
Dive sites: Elphinstone, Marsa Shona, Port Ghalib