Ocean Lovers · Egypt · 8D7N
This dive trip is designed for experienced divers, exploring three of the Red Sea's most famous underwater zones. The itinerary features challenging conditions, including strong currents and sheer drop-offs. These locations showcase breathtaking coral structures and often provide encounters with large pelagic creatures. Divers will explore the famed Brother Islands, the remote Daedalus Reef, and the classic Elphinstone, together offering a definitive Red Sea diving adventure. Max guests on this trip: 32.
Hurghada Port
Guests board the vessel in the evening at the Hurghada marina. After being shown to your cabin, there's a welcome briefing from the crew and guides, followed by dinner. The boat will remain in the port overnight or begin its journey south after all guests are aboard.
Good to know: Boarding from 6:00pm | Welcome briefing and dinner | Cabin allocation
Hurghada
The day begins with one or two check dives at a local site near Hurghada, such as Small Giftun. This allows everyone to fine-tune their buoyancy and equipment before heading to the more challenging offshore sites. After diving, the yacht begins the long overnight voyage south to the Brothers Islands.
Dive sites: Small Giftun
Brothers Islands Marine Park
The first full day of offshore diving is spent at the legendary Brothers Islands. These two pinnacles rise from the abyss, offering spectacular wall diving. Divers explore the Aida II and Numidia wrecks on Big Brother, and drift along the deep plateaus of Little Brother, which are prime locations for spotting sharks and other large pelagics.
Dive sites: Big Brother, Little Brother, Numidia Wreck, Aida Wreck
Good to know: Overnight sailing to Daedalus may occur after the last dive.
Daedalus Reef Marine Park
Today's dives are at Daedalus, the most remote of Egypt's offshore reefs, marked by its iconic lighthouse. This huge reef is renowned for its pristine hard coral formations and encounters with big fish. The main attraction is the northern point, where divers hope to see schooling hammerhead sharks cruising in the blue.
Dive sites: Daedalus Reef
Elphinstone Reef
The focus turns to Elphinstone, a long, narrow reef famous for its sheer walls covered in vibrant pink and red soft corals. Strong currents sweep the north and south plateaus, attracting an abundance of life. Divers patrol the walls looking out for oceanic whitetip sharks, which are frequently spotted here.
Dive sites: Elphinstone Reef
Good to know: The boat will start its journey north after the day's diving.
Safaga
As the boat continues its journey north, the day is spent diving around Safaga. The schedule includes a somber dive on the Salem Express ferry wreck. Following this, divers explore Panorama Reef, a huge coral formation with walls, plateaus and an abundance of reef fish. A night dive may be offered at a sheltered site like Gotta Abu Ramada.
Dive sites: Salem Express Wreck, Panorama Reef, Ras Abo Soma, Gotta Abu Ramada
Hurghada
The final one or two dives of the trip take place in the morning at sites closer to Hurghada. The plan often includes a local wreck, such as the El Mina minesweeper, and a final reef dive at El Fanous. After the dives, the boat returns to the Hurghada marina for the last evening on board.
Dive sites: El Mina Wreck, El Fanous
Good to know: The boat docks in the afternoon | Guests spend the final night on board in the marina.
Hurghada Port
Following the last breakfast on the vessel, it is time to say goodbye to the crew and fellow divers. Check-out and disembarkation are completed by mid-morning. Transfers can be arranged to Hurghada International Airport or local hotels.
Good to know: Final breakfast on board | Disembarkation usually by 9:00am.