DUNE Silky · Egypt · 8 Days / 7 Nights
This Red Sea liveaboard journey combines thrilling wreck dives with vibrant coral reef explorations. The itinerary covers iconic sites like the SS Thistlegorm and the diverse ecosystems within Ras Mohammed National Park. Guests will also explore the impressive underwater topography around Tiran Island and the Abu Nuhas wreck cluster. This trip offers a mix of exhilarating drift dives and opportunities to encounter a variety of marine life.
Upon arrival in Safaga, guests will be transferred to the liveaboard. After boarding and settling into cabins, there will be time to relax before the adventure begins. The evening is spent on board, preparing for the week's dives.
The day begins with a comprehensive briefing covering the week's plan, safety procedures, and an essential certification check. After these preparations, the vessel departs Safaga for the first dive site, just 30 minutes away, where two dives are scheduled. The boat then cruises north towards the El Gouna area, mooring overnight in a sheltered and peaceful spot.
Today is dedicated to exploring the famous wreck sites of Abu Nuhas, known for its collection of sunken ships and vibrant artificial reefs. Two wreck dives are planned for the morning, offering opportunities to explore these historical underwater structures. Following lunch, the boat undertakes a two-hour journey to another site for the third dive of the day. An optional night dive may be offered, and the vessel remains moored in a secure location overnight.
The day begins with a voyage towards the southern regions of the Sinai Peninsula, leading to an extraordinary dive at Yolanda Reef within Ras Mohammed National Park. This site is renowned for its diverse coral ecosystems and abundant marine life. Following this dive, the boat sails for approximately two hours towards Tiran Island, celebrated for its dramatic drop-offs and pelagic encounters.
Dive sites: Yolanda Reef, Jackson Reef
The morning starts with a captivating dive at Thomas Reef, known for its impressive canyon formations and thriving soft corals. After this dive, the vessel embarks on a four-hour crossing to the legendary SS Thistlegorm, a world-famous shipwreck. Two dives are planned on this awe-inspiring wreck, allowing for thorough exploration. Afterwards, the boat begins its journey south to a protected area for the night, where an optional night dive may be available.
Dive sites: Thomas Reef, SS Thistlegorm
An early morning dive marks the start of the day before the boat sails for two hours into the Hurghada region. The second dive of the day takes place near Giftun Island, an area known for its beautiful reefs and varied marine life. Following lunch, a four-hour cruise south brings the vessel to the Safaga area. An optional night dive may be offered, and the evening concludes with a special Egyptian event hosted by the crew.
The final two dives of the trip are conducted in the Safaga area, offering choices that may include the famous Salem Express shipwreck or other spectacular local drop-offs. After the last dive, guests can rinse their equipment as the boat returns to the marina, arriving around 2:00 PM. The afternoon is then free for guests to enjoy leisure activities onshore or relax on the boat.
Dive sites: Salem Express
Following breakfast, guests will disembark from the liveaboard. Transfers to the airport or a hotel will be arranged according to individual flight schedules, concluding the trip.