DUNE Silky · Egypt · 8D7N
Embark on an unforgettable journey through Egypt's renowned Northern Reefs and the legendary Brother Islands. This liveaboard route offers a captivating blend of vibrant coral gardens and dramatic underwater drop-offs teeming with pelagic life. Expect encounters with schooling barracuda, magnificent sharks, and an array of reef fish amidst pristine underwater landscapes.
Upon arrival, a friendly staff member will greet you at the airport and provide a bus transfer to the marina. You will then be assigned your cabin and have time to explore the boat.
After breakfast, your guide will provide a comprehensive briefing about the week's program, safety recommendations, and life on board. Your diving certifications, logbook, and insurance will be verified before the boat departs the marina. The vessel will sail to the first dive site, approximately 30 minutes away, for your initial dive. Following lunch, you will complete your second dive. The boat will then continue sailing north towards the El Gouna area, where you will spend a peaceful night moored near a large reef.
Having arrived at the site the previous day, you will complete your first two wreck dives in the morning. After lunch, the boat will sail north for two hours to reach the next dive site, where you will undertake the third dive of the day. A night dive may be offered upon request. The night will be spent away from the waves, moored behind a large reef. Please note that this program may be adjusted due to weather conditions.
This day is dedicated to exploring the mythical wreck of the Thistlegorm, where you will complete two to three dives. The SS Thistlegorm is a formidable World War II wreck, offering a captivating historical journey for divers. Expect to see a vast cargo of wartime equipment, including trucks, motorcycles, and munitions, all encrusted with vibrant corals and attracting an abundance of marine life such as lionfish, snappers, and groupers.
Dive sites: Thistlegorm
At sunrise, the captain and crew will navigate towards the tip of Sinai. You will complete at least two dives within the magnificent Ras Mohamed reserve. The third dive will potentially be at Shaab Mahmudat. After dinner, the boat will set sail for the Brother Islands, arriving in the early morning.
Dive sites: Ras Mohamed, Shaab Mahmudat
Arriving early in the morning, you will complete three dives during the day along the magnificent drop-offs of the Brother Islands. A tour of the lighthouse can be arranged by your guide, subject to agreements with the on-site guards. The captain and crew will then sail for approximately five hours, arriving in the Safaga area at night.
Dive sites: The Brothers
For the final day at sea, your guide will suggest two dives in the Safaga area. Depending on preferences, you can dive the Salem Express wreck or one of the three drop-offs in the vicinity. The boat's return is scheduled for the afternoon. You can then use the aft platform to rinse your equipment or take a walk in Safaga. Other activities may be offered based on your flight schedule.
Dive sites: Salem Express
Departure from the boat will occur after breakfast or according to your flight and transfer schedules to the airport or hotel.