JP Marine · Egypt · 8D/7N
Embark on an unforgettable diving adventure exploring the Red Sea's most iconic dive sites. This trip caters to experienced divers, offering a rich blend of wreck exploration, dramatic wall dives, thrilling pelagic encounters, and vibrant coral gardens. The itinerary promises spectacular marine life, from various shark species and schooling barracudas to playful dolphins, manta rays, and an abundance of reef fish and critters. Divers will experience dynamic environments and diverse underwater topography in a world-renowned dive destination.
Day 1 involves arrival at Marsa Alam, followed by a transfer to the liveaboard. Guests will be accommodated in their cabins and receive an essential briefing about the vessel and the week's diving activities.
Around Marsa Alam, divers will undertake 2-3 local dives designed for orientation and acclimatization. These dives offer a gentle introduction to the Red Sea's marine environment, allowing guests to become familiar with their gear and the local conditions.
Days 3 and 4 are dedicated to diving at the renowned Big and Little Brother Islands. Big Brother is famous for its northern wrecks, the Numidia and Aida, which are heavily encrusted with soft and hard corals and rich in marine life. The southern plateau is known for grey reef sharks, with occasional sightings of thresher sharks and whitetip sharks, alongside impressive gorgonian fans.
Dive sites: Big Brother, Little Brother, Numidia Wreck, Aida Wreck
Little Brother Island offers dynamic diving environments with unpredictable currents, making for thrilling shark encounters including sightings of hammerheads and large grey reef sharks. Both islands offer a chance to witness a wide variety of Red Sea marine life amidst vibrant coral formations.
Dive sites: Big Brother, Little Brother, Numidia Wreck, Aida Wreck
' Divers will explore the south plateau and dramatic walls, teeming with oceanic whitetip sharks, large shoals of fish, barracudas, and tunas. The northern side once featured the Abu Kizan wreck, now destroyed, adding a historical element to this vibrant reef system. Pelagic dives are a highlight here.
Dive sites: Daedalus Reef, Abu Kizan (Wreck Site)
Day 6 is dedicated to Elphinstone Reef, a premier dive site north of Marsa Alam. Divers can expect exhilarating drift dives along its impressive walls, spotting pelagic life in the blue. The reef is also home to smaller critters like Lemon Coral Gobies and nudibranchs. Oceanic whitetip sharks are frequently seen in the area, offering exciting encounters.
Dive sites: Elphinstone Reef
On Day 7, the itinerary includes 2 coastal dives near Marsa Alam before the vessel makes its way back to the marina. These dives offer a final chance to explore the vibrant Red Sea reefs, observing local marine life before concluding the diving portion of the trip.
Day 8 marks the end of the trip, with check-out from the liveaboard and transfer services arranged to the airport for departure.