M/Y Queen Sherry · Egypt · 8D/7N
Embark on an exhilarating pelagic trail adventure, seeking out large marine creatures and vibrant reef ecosystems. This itinerary promises frequent encounters with hammerhead sharks, oceanic whitetips, and other apex predators around renowned sites like Daedalus and Elphinstone. Further south, explore the stunning coral gardens and caves of Fury Shoal, known for its playful dolphins. This journey offers a dynamic mix of shark encounters, schooling fish, and diverse reef biodiversity.
Today marks the start of your liveaboard adventure. Transfer to the boat in Marsa Alam, settle into your accommodation, and attend a comprehensive briefing about the week's diving activities and safety procedures.
Begin the diving expedition with 2-3 dives in the Marsa Alam area. These local reefs offer a chance to acclimatize to the water and equipment, featuring diverse hard and soft coral formations that are home to various reef fish and smaller marine life. Visibility is typically good, providing a gentle introduction to Red Sea diving.
Dedicate the day to exploring Daedalus Reef, a remote offshore reef renowned for its pelagic action. Divers can expect 3-4 dives, focusing on encounters with hammerhead sharks and oceanic whitetips patrolling the deep blue. The reef features sheer walls and strong currents, creating an ideal environment for large marine predators and schools of fish.
Continue diving at Daedalus Reef for another full day, with 3-4 dives planned to maximize opportunities for shark encounters. The strong currents around Daedalus attract rich marine life, including schools of barracudas and tunas, in addition to the resident sharks. The dramatic topography and clear waters make for thrilling drift dives.
Head to Sataya-Fury Shoal for 4 dives, a region known for its vibrant coral gardens, intricate cave systems, and resident dolphins. The famous Dolphin House, a large lagoon with a sandy bottom, offers a chance to observe dolphins. Dive sites here often feature beautiful reef life and fascinating underwater topography.
Enjoy another day of 4 dives at Sataya-Fury Shoal, exploring more of its diverse dive sites like Maksur, Claudia, Malahy, and Abu Galawa. This area is characterized by stunning hard and soft coral formations, swim-throughs, and the possibility of encountering reef sharks and other pelagics. The varied topography provides excellent opportunities for both wide-angle and macro photography.
Dive sites: Maksur, Claudia, Malahy, Abu Galawa
Conclude the diving portion of the trip with 2 dives at the iconic Elphinstone Reef. This must-visit site, north of Marsa Alam, is known for its unpredictable currents and abundance of big marine life. Divers can explore its northern and southern plateaus, which are popular for spotting sharks, including hammerheads in the early morning. There's also an option to search for dugongs in the shallow areas.
After breakfast, check out from the liveaboard between 08:00 and 09:00. A transfer will be provided to the airport, with the group bus typically reaching Hurghada around 13:00.