All Star Scuba Scene · Egypt · 8D7N
This adrenaline-fueled journey explores the Red Sea's most renowned offshore marine parks: The Brothers, Daedalus, and Elphinstone. Designed for experienced divers, this itinerary offers thrilling drift dives along deep walls and dramatic drop-offs. It promises consistent encounters with large pelagics, including schooling hammerheads, oceanic whitetips, and thresher sharks, amidst vibrant coral ecosystems.
Guest arrival and boarding commence in the afternoon. After settling into your cabin, you'll receive a welcome briefing, allocate your cabin, and set up your dive equipment. Dinner will be served onboard, allowing guests to familiarize themselves with the vessel.
The day features three dives at the coastal reef of Gota Abu Ramada, providing an excellent opportunity for check dives and fine-tuning buoyancy. This area is known for its diverse reef fish, colourful soft corals, and gentle currents, making it ideal for adjusting to the Red Sea's conditions.
Dive sites: Gota Abu Ramada
Today's dives are focused on the iconic Brothers Islands, including both Small and Big Brother. These remote pinnacles are famed for their breathtaking wall dives, vibrant coral cover, and the presence of significant shipwrecks like the Numidia and Aida. The strong currents often attract large pelagic species, including various sharks.
Dive sites: Small Brother, Big Brother
Daedalus Reef, a massive offshore reef marked by a solitary lighthouse, is the focus for today's dives. This pristine environment is renowned for its immense hard coral formations and the high probability of encountering schooling hammerhead sharks, especially at the northern plateau. Drift dives along its deep walls promise spectacular underwater scenery.
Dive sites: Daedalus Reef
Continuing exploration of Daedalus Reef offers more opportunities to dive its spectacular hard coral gardens and search for the resident hammerhead schools. The sheer scale and health of this reef system ensure varied and thrilling dive experiences throughout the day before the boat begins its journey north.
Dive sites: Daedalus Reef
Today's dives are dedicated to Elphinstone Reef, a legendary finger-like reef renowned for its exhilarating drift dives along steep, soft-coral adorned walls. The North and South plateaus are prime locations for spotting various pelagic species, including oceanic whitetip and hammerhead sharks, especially during certain seasons. The vibrant soft corals create a kaleidoscope of colours.
Dive sites: Elphinstone
The final dives of the trip take place at Small Giftun, offering a more relaxed experience closer to the coast. This site is known for its beautiful coral gardens and abundant reef fish, providing a serene conclusion to the diving adventure. It allows for off-gassing before flights.
Dive sites: Small Giftun
m. Transfers to the Hurghada airport or local hotels will be arranged.