M/Y Queen Sherry · Egypt · 8D/7N
Embark on an exhilarating diving cruise through the Red Sea's premier marine parks, ideal for advanced divers. This "Golden Triangle" itinerary explores the iconic Brothers Islands, Daedalus Reef, and Elphinstone Reef. Divers can expect thrilling encounters with pelagic species, dramatic walls, and vibrant coral formations. Discover an underwater world teeming with sharks, schools of fish, and diverse marine life.
Arrive at Marsa Alam, transfer to the liveaboard, settle into your accommodation, and attend a comprehensive briefing about the trip and safety procedures. Take this opportunity to prepare your dive gear and get acquainted with the vessel and crew.
Begin your diving adventure with a series of check dives in the Marsa Alam area. These initial dives help divers re-familiarize themselves with their equipment and buoyancy, typically conducted in calmer conditions. The area often features diverse reef systems with a variety of hard and soft corals, providing a gentle introduction to the Red Sea's marine biodiversity.
Today is dedicated to diving around the renowned Brothers Islands, a marine park famous for its steep drop-offs and abundant pelagic life. Strong currents often characterize these sites, bringing in large schools of fish and attracting bigger predators. The area is known for oceanic whitetip and hammerhead sharks, alongside vibrant coral gardens adorning the walls.
Continue exploring the spectacular Brothers Islands, focusing on opportunities for encounters with various shark species. The deep walls and vibrant coral gardens provide a rich ecosystem that attracts a wide array of marine life. Divers might experience drift dives along the reefs, offering panoramic views of the diverse underwater landscape and potential sightings of oceanic whitetips.
Spend the day diving at Daedalus Reef, an isolated offshore reef famed for its pristine coral formations and opportunities for pelagic encounters. The reef features sheer walls that descend into the deep, often attracting large schools of barracuda and trevally. Strong currents are common here, making for exciting drift dives where one can spot various shark species.
Today combines diving in the Marsa Alam area with an exploration of Elphinstone Reef. Elphinstone is particularly renowned for its dramatic walls and abundant marine life, including the possibility of spotting oceanic whitetip sharks and schools of hammerheads. The topography features impressive overhangs and caves, making it a thrilling dive site with vibrant coral growth.
Conclude your diving journey with more dives around the Marsa Alam area and Elphinstone Reef. These final dives offer another chance to experience the incredible biodiversity and stunning underwater landscapes of the Red Sea. The sites often feature a mix of reef and wall dives, providing opportunities to encounter both macro life and larger pelagic species. The last dive of the trip will be conducted today.
Enjoy a final breakfast on board before checking out from the liveaboard at 08:00. Transfer to the airport, with a group bus typically reaching Hurghada around 13:00, marking the end of your Red Sea diving adventure.