Blue Melody · Egypt · 7 nights
Explore the iconic dive sites of the Egyptian Red Sea on this 7-night liveaboard adventure. This itinerary focuses on the renowned Brothers Islands, Daedalus Reef, and Elphinstone, offering a chance to encounter incredible pelagic marine life and stunning coral formations. Divers can expect a blend of exciting drift dives and vibrant reef exploration in these world-class locations. The route promises a memorable journey through some of the Red Sea's most celebrated underwater landscapes.
Arrive in Port Ghalib for embarkation at 18:00. Guests will settle into their cabins, enjoy dinner, and receive important briefings about the upcoming dive adventure. This evening is dedicated to preparation and getting acquainted with the vessel and crew.
Today offers up to three dives, commencing the exploration of the Red Sea's northern dive sites. These initial dives serve as check-dives and an introduction to the vibrant marine ecosystems, often featuring diverse reef fish and healthy coral gardens. Currents can be mild, providing a comfortable start to the trip.
Embark on up to four dives today around the legendary Brothers Islands. These remote pinnacles are renowned for their strong currents and spectacular wall dives, which attract a high concentration of pelagic species. Divers commonly encounter various sharks, including oceanic whitetips and hammerheads, alongside large schools of barracuda and tuna. The walls are adorned with stunning soft corals and gorgonian fans.
Dive sites: Big Brother, Little Brother
Continue diving at the Brothers Islands, with up to four dives planned for the day. These sites are famous for attracting pelagic fish and sharks, particularly oceanic whitetips and hammerheads. Divers can explore vibrant coral gardens, impressive wall dives, and potentially encounter the Aida II and Numidia wrecks at Big Brother, which are covered in a tapestry of corals. Strong currents often provide exhilarating drift dives.
Dive sites: Big Brother, Little Brother
Today features up to four dives at the impressive Daedalus Reef, a large, isolated reef known for its challenging currents and abundant pelagic marine life. The sheer walls are blanketed in hard and soft corals, attracting schooling hammerhead sharks, oceanic whitetips, and other large fish. The lighthouse at Daedalus marks this remote offshore site, making it a prime location for encountering offshore species.
Dive sites: Daedalus Reef
Spend another day with up to four dives at Daedalus Reef. Known for its spectacular walls dropping into deep blue, this site offers opportunities for advanced drift diving along richly decorated coral formations. Frequent sightings include large pelagics like hammerheads and oceanic whitetip sharks patrolling the currents. The reef's isolation contributes to its pristine condition and the abundance of marine life.
Dive sites: Daedalus Reef
Today features two morning dives at the world-famous Elphinstone Reef. This narrow, cigar-shaped reef is renowned for its vibrant walls, adorned with soft corals and an abundance of reef fish. Elphinstone is a prime location for encounters with oceanic whitetip sharks, especially in certain seasons, and is also known for its resident reef sharks and occasional hammerheads. Strong currents are common, providing exhilarating drift dives.
Dive sites: Elphinstone Reef
Enjoy breakfast on board before disembarkation between 09:00 and 10:00. Guests will transfer from the liveaboard in Port Ghalib, concluding their diving adventure in the Red Sea.