DUNE Titan · Egypt · 8D7N
Embark on an exciting dive safari exploring the celebrated reefs and wrecks around Safaga. This itinerary focuses on the area's incredible diversity, from the dramatic offshore walls of Panorama Reef and Abu Kafan to the poignant Salem Express ferry wreck. Divers will experience pristine hard coral gardens, swim through pinnacles teeming with life, and enjoy exhilarating drift dives along colorful reef slopes. The diving offers a mix of conditions with potential encounters with reef sharks, turtles, moray eels, and vast schools of Red Sea fish. This journey showcases the best of Safaga's underwater world, all conveniently departing from and returning to the same port.
Safaga Port
Guests arrive and board the vessel in Safaga. After checking into cabins, a comprehensive boat briefing and safety orientation will be provided. The evening is spent relaxing on board, with dinner served as you meet fellow divers and the crew. The boat remains docked in the port overnight.
Good to know: Boarding and check-in | Welcome briefing | Dinner onboard
Safaga Bay, Red Sea
The cruise begins with a short navigation to the local dive sites within Safaga Bay. The day typically starts with a check dive to ensure all equipment is functioning and divers are comfortable. Sites like Tobia Arbaa, known as the 'Seven Pillars,' offer a stunning introduction with beautiful pinnacles covered in soft corals. The day continues with more dives around the bay, such as Ras Abu Soma, exploring vibrant coral gardens and looking for crocodilefish and moray eels.
Dive sites: Tobia Arbaa, Ras Abu Soma
Good to know: Check dive | Exploration of local Safaga reefs
Offshore Safaga, Red Sea
Today is dedicated to exploring one of Safaga's most famous offshore sites, Panorama Reef. This huge coral formation features sheer walls plunging into the deep, strong currents, and excellent visibility. Dives focus on the north and south plateaus, where divers can spot large gorgonian fans and potentially encounter grey reef sharks, eagle rays, and schooling barracuda. The area known as 'Anemone City' is a highlight, packed with countless anemones and their resident clownfish.
Dive sites: Panorama Reef
Good to know: Full day of diving at Panorama Reef | Potential for pelagic encounters
Offshore Safaga, Red Sea
The journey continues to another spectacular offshore reef, Abu Kafan. This long, narrow barrier reef offers exhilarating drift dives along its steep, coral-encrusted walls. The northern and southern plateaus are magnets for marine life. Divers can expect to see tuna, jacks, and occasionally hammerhead sharks in the blue. The walls themselves are adorned with soft corals and black corals, providing shelter for a variety of smaller reef creatures.
Dive sites: Abu Kafan
Good to know: Drift dives along the walls | Search for sharks in the blue
Safaga, Red Sea
A highlight of the Safaga itinerary is the dive on the Salem Express. This large passenger ferry lies on its side at a maximum depth of around 30 meters. As a memorial, penetration is often limited, but exploring the exterior reveals the sheer scale of the ship, now an artificial reef. In the afternoon, the plan shifts to a vibrant reef dive at a site like Middle Reef, known for its extensive and healthy hard coral gardens.
Dive sites: Salem Express, Middle Reef
Good to know: Wreck dive on the Salem Express | Afternoon dive on a coral garden
Southern Safaga, Red Sea
The boat heads south to explore more of Safaga's pristine reef systems. Dives are planned at sites that offer a different character, perhaps with intricate coral formations or sandy bottoms patrolled by stingrays. This day allows for flexibility, letting the guides choose the best spots based on conditions. Expect to see beautiful coral landscapes, schools of fusiliers, and a chance to find macro life like nudibranchs and shrimps.
Good to know: Exploring southern reefs | Itinerary may vary based on conditions
Safaga Bay, Red Sea
The final day of diving includes morning dives at a site close to port, offering a last chance to enjoy the Red Sea's beauty. A site like Tobia Soraya or another part of the Tobia reef system is often chosen. After the dives, the boat begins its journey back to the Safaga marina. The afternoon is for rinsing gear, packing, and enjoying a final evening on the boat with a farewell dinner.
Dive sites: Tobia Soraya
Good to know: Two morning dives | Return to Safaga port in the afternoon | Farewell dinner
Safaga Port
After a final breakfast on board, it is time to say goodbye to the crew and fellow divers. Guests will disembark in the morning in Safaga.
Good to know: Final breakfast onboard | Disembarkation