Discovery I · Egypt · 8D7N
Embark on an unforgettable liveaboard adventure in Egypt's Red Sea, exploring some of the most renowned dive areas from Port Ghalib aboard the Discovery I. This route offers the chance to encounter iconic marine life such as schooling hammerheads, thresher sharks, oceanic whitetips, and the occasional manta ray, set against dramatic drop-offs and vibrant coral reefs. Prepare for spectacular underwater topography and the possibility of encountering pelagic species in these world-class dive locations.
Arrive in Port Ghalib and transfer to the Discovery I. Check-in is at 4 PM, allowing time to settle into your cabin and prepare for the week ahead. The boat departs early Sunday morning, so ensure you arrive at the boat before 05:00 on Sunday. Enjoy dinner and an evening briefing as you prepare for your Red Sea adventure.
Explore the Brothers Islands, Big Brother and Little Brother, which are pinnacles rising from the abyss. Big Brother is easily identified by its lighthouse and features two notable wrecks, the Aida II and the Numidia, covered in rich growth of soft and hard corals. Little Brother, located about 800 meters from Big Brother, offers stunning wall diving with abundant soft corals, barracudas, snappers, and jackfish. This area is known for hammerheads, silky and oceanic whitetip sharks, and the occasional thresher shark and manta ray. Sightings of the Grey Reef Shark are almost guaranteed on the North and South Plateaux of Small Brother.
Dive sites: Big Brother, Little Brother, Aida II wreck, Numidia wreck
Explore the Brothers Islands, Big Brother and Little Brother, which are pinnacles rising from the abyss. Big Brother is easily identified by its lighthouse and features two notable wrecks, the Aida II and the Numidia, covered in rich growth of soft and hard corals. Little Brother, located about 800 meters from Big Brother, offers stunning wall diving with abundant soft corals, barracudas, snappers, and jackfish. This area is known for hammerheads, silky and oceanic whitetip sharks, and the occasional thresher shark and manta ray. Sightings of the Grey Reef Shark are almost guaranteed on the North and South Plateaux of Small Brother.
Dive sites: Big Brother, Little Brother, Aida II wreck, Numidia wreck
Explore the Brothers Islands, Big Brother and Little Brother, which are pinnacles rising from the abyss. Big Brother is easily identified by its lighthouse and features two notable wrecks, the Aida II and the Numidia, covered in rich growth of soft and hard corals. Little Brother, located about 800 meters from Big Brother, offers stunning wall diving with abundant soft corals, barracudas, snappers, and jackfish. This area is known for hammerheads, silky and oceanic whitetip sharks, and the occasional thresher shark and manta ray. Sightings of the Grey Reef Shark are almost guaranteed on the North and South Plateaux of Small Brother.
Dive sites: Big Brother, Little Brother, Aida II wreck, Numidia wreck
Dive Daedalus Reef, a large oval reef with a lighthouse, considered the furthest offshore reef in the Egyptian Red Sea. Its deep walls and dramatic drop-offs offer spectacular diving opportunities. Daedalus boasts mountainous, pristine coral formations and is a strong contender for spotting schooling hammerheads and grey reef sharks. The reef's isolated location contributes to its vibrant marine ecosystem.
Dive sites: Daedalus Reef
Explore Elphinstone, renowned for its sheer walls covered in soft corals. This site offers a high chance of encountering Grey Reef Sharks patrolling the plateaus and Oceanic White Tip Sharks, which are frequently seen here for most of the year. The dramatic underwater topography and healthy coral growth make it a highlight of any Red Sea dive trip.
Dive sites: Elphinstone
Enjoy your final dives of the trip before the boat begins its journey back to Port Ghalib. The last dive is typically on the penultimate day, allowing for the required surface interval before flying. Spend the evening relaxing and sharing memories with your fellow divers.
After breakfast, check out from the boat by 10:00 AM. Transfers will be arranged to take you to the airport or your onward destination. The boat returns to Port Ghalib on Friday around 15:30, and you can leave at your convenience until Saturday 10:00 if you wish to check out early.