Discovery II · Egypt · 8 Days / 7 Nights
This Red Sea diving safari from Hurghada combines impressive wreck diving with stunning reef explorations in the northern region. The itinerary includes visits to famous historical shipwrecks and vibrant coral reefs, offering a diverse experience for all divers. Key highlights include the wrecks of Abu Nuhas, the iconic SS Thistlegorm, and the rich marine biodiversity of Ras Mohammed and the Straits of Tiran.
Shaab El Erg, Gubal Island
The vessel departs from Hurghada and travels northward. Shaab El Erg, a horseshoe-shaped coral formation, features stunning hard coral gardens and frequent dolphin sightings. Gubal Island provides a secluded overnight mooring. A shallow wreck at 8-10 meters serves as a night dive site, hosting lionfish, scorpionfish, and a resident giant moray.
Shaab Abu Nuhas
North of Shedwan Island lies Shaab Abu Nuhas, often called the 'ships' graveyard,' a prominent reef dotted with multiple sunken vessels. Among these, the Giannis D, a considerable Greek freighter, and the Carnatic, a 90-meter steamer, stand out, providing incredible underwater experiences teeming with marine life. The reef's calm southern flank also features the Yellow Fish Reef, perfectly suited for after-dark dives.
Dive sites: Giannis D, Carnatic, Yellow Fish Reef
Shaab Abu Nuhas, Shaab Mahmoud
The journey continues through a region with shipwrecks, offering opportunities to explore dive sites around Shaab Abu Nuhas. The itinerary then progresses to the Dunraven wreck, a 72-meter English steamship that sank in 1876 off the southern tip of Shaab Mahmoud. This overturned vessel, adorned with corals at a depth of 29 meters, hosts glass fish, morays, groupers, goatfish, and Napoleon wrasse.
Dive sites: Dunraven
Straits of Gubal
A brief journey across the Gubal Straits leads to the SS Thistlegorm, the Red Sea's premier wreck. This British World War II ship rests at 30 meters and holds military supplies, including Bedford trucks and BSA motorbikes. Depending on diver skill and conditions, a nocturnal exploration is arranged at this historic location.
Dive sites: SS Thistlegorm
Good to know: night dive (optional)
Ras Mohammed
Ras Mohammed, located at the tip of the Sinai Peninsula, is a renowned dive site. The convergence of the Gulfs of Suez and Aqaba creates a unique ecosystem, offering exceptional wall diving experiences with abundant marine biodiversity.
Straits of Tiran
The itinerary explores the Straits of Tiran, featuring sites like Jackson Reef, the northernmost reef in Tiran, known for superb wall diving, shark sightings, and a vast diversity of corals and sponges. Thomas Reef, between Gordon and Woodhouse reefs, offers deep walls covered in soft corals and colorful fish, with potential drift dives and sightings of trevally and tuna.
Dive sites: Jackson Reef, Thomas Reef
Hurghada
The boat sails back to Hurghada. The last dive of the trip is typically on the penultimate day, allowing divers to observe the recommended 24-hour no-fly period before their departure.
Hurghada
Guests disembark from the liveaboard in Hurghada. Transfers to Hurghada (HRG) or Marsa Alam (RMF) airports are provided on Saturdays, the first and last days of the trip.