M/Y Queen Sherry · Egypt · 8D/7N
Guests embark on a unique expedition and research route to the Far South of the Red Sea. This itinerary focuses on the islands of Rocky and Zabargad for extended periods, offering a rare opportunity to explore these strategic and often restricted sites. Divers explore uncharted territories in the West and North of Zabargad, where little scuba diving occurs in the past decade. An overnight stay at Zabargad Island promises one of the Red Sea's best night dives.
Upon arrival in Marsa Alam, guests will be transferred to the M/Y Queen Sherry. After settling into cabins, a comprehensive briefing will be provided to prepare for the week's adventure.
Start sailing from Marina Marsa Alam, with two dives planned before an overnight navigation to the remote islands of Rocky and Zabargad. This marks the beginning of an in-depth exploration of these pristine southern Red Sea sites, known for their unique ecological systems.
Dive sites: Rocky, Zabargad
Explore the diverse dive sites around Rocky and Zabargad with four day dives. Weather permitting, an additional night dive will be conducted, offering a chance to witness the nocturnal inhabitants of this exceptional region. The area is known for its vibrant coral formations and abundant marine life.
Dive sites: Rocky, Zabargad
The vessel continues diving around Rocky and Zabargad with four dives, including an additional night dive, weather permitting. This day focuses on deeper exploration, including areas in the West and North of Zabargad Island, where diving activity is minimal, providing a true expedition experience.
Dive sites: Rocky, Zabargad Island
Today features four dives around the St. John's reef system, a renowned jewel of the southern Red Sea. St. John's is celebrated for its pristine hard and soft coral gardens, dramatic drop-offs, and numerous canyons and caves, often revealing a rich diversity of pelagic and reef species.
Dive sites: St. John's
' This area is famous for its resident pods of spinner dolphins, as well as its impressive coral formations and diverse reef fish population. The day includes one night dive amongst these vibrant reefs.
Dive sites: Fury Shoal, Sataya
Enjoy two final dives in the Marsa Alam area, offering a last chance to explore its diverse underwater landscapes. Following the dives, the vessel will navigate back to Marina Marsa Alam, providing time to reflect on the week's extraordinary expedition.
Check-out from the liveaboard at 08:00. Guests will then be transferred to the airport, with group buses reaching Hurghada around 13:00 for onward travel.