Brothers - Daedalus - Elphinstone (Port Ghalib → Hurghada)

Ocean Lovers · Egypt · 8D7N

Duration
8D7N
Embarkation
Port Ghalib
Disembarkation
Hurghada
Dives
Approximately 18 dives in total

About this route

Embark on an unforgettable liveaboard journey through Egypt's renowned Red Sea, a celebrated destination for its vibrant coral reefs and abundant marine life. This route takes you to the legendary Brothers, Daedalus, and Elphinstone islands, where you can expect encounters with large pelagics like sharks, alongside schooling fish and a kaleidoscope of colourful corals. Prepare for drift dives over dramatic drop-offs and along impressive oceanic walls, offering a truly immersive underwater experience.

Day-by-day plan

  1. Day 1: Embarkation and Briefing

    Arrive in Port Ghalib for check-in from 4 PM. After settling into your cabin, you will receive a welcome and safety briefing from the crew. Enjoy dinner onboard as you prepare for the diving adventure ahead.

  2. Day 2: Diving near Salem Express

    Begin your diving journey with three dives today. Explore the vibrant reefs of Ras Disha and Middle Reef, known for their diverse marine life. The highlight of the day is a dive at the Salem Express wreck, a significant dive site offering a unique historical experience.

    Dive sites: Ras Disha, Salem Express wreck, Middle Reef

  3. Day 3: Exploring The Brothers Islands

    Today is dedicated to diving around the famous Brothers Islands. Big Brother is a 400-meter-long island with spectacular walls and renowned shipwreck diving. Explore Big Brother South and the Numidia wreck, situated between 10 and 80 meters deep on the northern tip. Little Brother exhibits an exceptionally high quantity of life in a relatively small area, with fan coral forests, overhangs, and hard and soft corals in an astonishing variety of colors. Frequent sightings of hammerhead, thresher, grey, and white tip reef and oceanic white tip sharks are common here.

    Dive sites: Big Brother South, Big Brother (Numidia wreck), Little Brother

  4. Day 4: Diving Daedalus Reef

    Experience the remote and impressive Daedalus Reef, located approximately 180 miles south of the Brother Islands. This enormous reef is surrounded by a vertical wall and strong currents, making it ideal for drift diving. The hard corals here can reach enormous sizes. Keep an eye out for schooling hammerhead sharks, manta rays, schools of barracudas, and other pelagic fish that are regular visitors. Today's dives will explore Daedalus North, East, and South.

    Dive sites: Daedalus North, Daedalus East, Daedalus South

  5. Day 5: Further Exploration of Daedalus Reef

    Continue your exploration of the magnificent Daedalus Reef. This site is known for its dramatic drop-offs and the possibility of encountering large pelagic species. The hard corals reach impressive sizes, and the strong currents provide excellent drift diving opportunities. Today's dives will focus on different sections of Daedalus, including Daedalus West.

    Dive sites: Daedalus, Daedalus West

  6. Day 6: Elphinstone Reef and Marsa Alam Area

    Dive the legendary Elphinstone Reef, one of the most spectacular reefs in the Red Sea. Its north and south plateaus are covered with vibrant hard and soft corals and are frequented by pelagic species. Explore Elphinstone North and South. Conclude the day with a dive in the Marsa Alam Area, followed by a night dive.

    Dive sites: Elphinstone North, Elphinstone South, Marsa Alam Area

  7. Day 7: Diving near Hurghada

    Enjoy your final dives of the trip near Hurghada. Explore Panorama Reef, known for its beautiful coral formations and diverse marine life. The second dive will be at the El Mina wreck, offering another intriguing wreck diving experience. The last dive of the trip will be around 10 AM today.

    Dive sites: Panorama Reef, El Mina wreck

  8. Day 8: Disembarkation in Hurghada

    Enjoy breakfast onboard before preparing for disembarkation. Check-out is scheduled for latest 10 AM in Hurghada, concluding your Red Sea liveaboard adventure.

Upcoming departures

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