Red Sea Best of the Best

Emperor Asmaa · Egypt · 8 Days / 7 Nights

Duration
8 Days / 7 Nights
Embarkation
Hurghada
Disembarkation
Port Ghalib
Dives
Approximately 18 dives
Season
Year-round

About this route

This advanced-level itinerary showcases the southern Red Sea's most celebrated dive areas: the Brother Islands, Daedalus Reef, and Elphinstone. Designed for experienced divers, the trip features deep walls, historic wrecks, and strong currents that attract a wealth of marine life. Expect encounters with various shark species, including oceanic whitetips and hammerheads, alongside large pelagic fish and vibrant coral ecosystems.

Day-by-day plan

  1. Day 1: Check Dive & Depart

    Guests will be greeted at the airport and transferred to the vessel for a 6:00 PM check-in. Once all guests are aboard, the liveaboard will depart from the port to begin the journey.

    Good to know: Check-in|Depart

  2. Day 2: The Brother Islands, Daedalus Reef & Elphinstone

    The Brother Islands, Daedalus Reef & Elphinstone

    Diving focuses on the premier offshore reefs. The Brother Islands are underwater pinnacles known for stunning wall dives, vibrant soft corals, and gorgonian forests. This area attracts large pelagics like tuna and jacks, with chances to see hammerhead, silky, and oceanic whitetip sharks. Divers can also explore the Aida II and Numidia wrecks. Daedalus Reef offers pristine hard coral formations, while Elphinstone is famous for its sheer walls and strong currents that attract diverse species.

    Dive sites: Aida II, Numidia

  3. Day 3: The Brother Islands, Daedalus Reef & Elphinstone

    The Brother Islands, Daedalus Reef & Elphinstone

    Diving continues across the Marine Park's top sites. The Brother Islands are underwater pinnacles known for stunning wall dives, vibrant soft corals, and gorgonian forests. This area attracts large pelagics like tuna and jacks, with chances to see hammerhead, silky, and oceanic whitetip sharks. Divers can also explore the Aida II and Numidia wrecks. Daedalus Reef offers pristine hard coral formations, while Elphinstone is famous for its sheer walls and strong currents that attract diverse species.

    Dive sites: Aida II, Numidia

  4. Day 4: The Brother Islands, Daedalus Reef & Elphinstone

    The Brother Islands, Daedalus Reef & Elphinstone

    The itinerary proceeds through the iconic southern reefs. The Brother Islands are underwater pinnacles known for stunning wall dives, vibrant soft corals, and gorgonian forests. This area attracts large pelagics like tuna and jacks, with chances to see hammerhead, silky, and oceanic whitetip sharks. Divers can also explore the Aida II and Numidia wrecks. Daedalus Reef offers pristine hard coral formations, while Elphinstone is famous for its sheer walls and strong currents that attract diverse species.

    Dive sites: Aida II, Numidia

  5. Day 5: The Brother Islands, Daedalus Reef & Elphinstone

    The Brother Islands, Daedalus Reef & Elphinstone

    Exploration of the legendary offshore sites carries on. The Brother Islands are underwater pinnacles known for stunning wall dives, vibrant soft corals, and gorgonian forests. This area attracts large pelagics like tuna and jacks, with chances to see hammerhead, silky, and oceanic whitetip sharks. Divers can also explore the Aida II and Numidia wrecks. Daedalus Reef offers pristine hard coral formations, while Elphinstone is famous for its sheer walls and strong currents that attract diverse species.

    Dive sites: Aida II, Numidia

  6. Day 6: The Brother Islands, Daedalus Reef & Elphinstone

    The Brother Islands, Daedalus Reef & Elphinstone

    The final full day of diving at the premier offshore reefs. The Brother Islands are underwater pinnacles known for stunning wall dives, vibrant soft corals, and gorgonian forests. This area attracts large pelagics like tuna and jacks, with chances to see hammerhead, silky, and oceanic whitetip sharks. Divers can also explore the Aida II and Numidia wrecks. Daedalus Reef offers pristine hard coral formations, while Elphinstone is famous for its sheer walls and strong currents that attract diverse species.

    Dive sites: Aida II, Numidia

  7. Day 7: Final Dives & Return to Port

    On the last day of diving, two dives are conducted in the morning, ensuring compliance with the 24-hour no-fly safety rule. The boat returns to port around 1 PM. The evening is free for packing equipment, visiting the marina, or settling any outstanding bills.

    Good to know: Return to port

  8. Day 8: Disembarkation

    Check-out takes place in the morning, with all guests expected to depart the vessel by midday for their onward travel or transfer to the airport.

    Good to know: Check-out

Upcoming departures

  • 2028-02-04 – 2028-02-11from 1,363.72 USDBook
  • 2028-04-14 – 2028-04-21from 1,534.18 USDBook
  • 2028-07-29 – 2028-08-05from 1,534.18 USDBook

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