Odyssey · Egypt · 8 Days / 7 Nights
Discover the very best of the northern Red Sea on a route that pairs the dramatic walls and coral gardens of Dahab with the strong-current reefs of the Straits of Tiran. The week mixes legendary sites such as the Blue Hole with World War II wrecks and the protected biodiversity of Ras Mohamed. Expect easy access diving, sheer drop-offs and the chance to drift past large schooling fish, sharks and rays.
Northern Red Sea, Egypt
Board the vessel in the afternoon, settle into your cabin, and attend a comprehensive welcome briefing. You will meet the crew and fellow divers before enjoying dinner onboard as the boat prepares for an early morning departure to the first dive sites.
Good to know: Arrival and check-in | Welcome briefing and vessel orientation | Dinner onboard
Ras Mohammed, Sinai Peninsula
The trip begins with a check dive at a calm local site to ensure all divers are comfortable and properly weighted. The afternoon is dedicated to the legendary Ras Mohammed National Park, a protected marine reserve at the tip of the Sinai Peninsula. Here, you'll dive sites famed for their pristine corals and dense fish populations, such as the iconic Shark & Yolanda Reef.
Dive sites: Shark & Yolanda Reef
Good to know: Morning check dive | Afternoon dives in Ras Mohammed
Sha'ab Ali, Gulf of Suez
An early start for dives on the legendary SS Thistlegorm, a British WWII armed freighter sunk in 1941. Explore the cargo holds filled with military supplies, including Bedford trucks, BSA motorcycles, and Bren guns. The wreck is a living museum and a magnet for marine life, often visited by large schools of fusiliers and batfish, with a potential for a thrilling night dive.
Dive sites: SS Thistlegorm
Good to know: Multiple dives exploring the exterior and interior of the wreck | Possible night dive
Straits of Tiran, Gulf of Aqaba
Today is dedicated to the famous Straits of Tiran, a narrow channel known for its four spectacular reefs that attract pelagic life. You'll make several drift dives along these dramatic walls, starting with Jackson Reef, famous for its abundant coral and the chance to spot schooling hammerheads in summer. Woodhouse Reef offers a long, exciting drift with potential encounters with eagle rays and turtles.
Dive sites: Jackson Reef, Woodhouse Reef
Good to know: Drift diving along deep walls | Search for pelagics in the blue
Straits of Tiran, Gulf of Aqaba
Continuing the exploration of Tiran, today's dives focus on Thomas and Gordon Reefs. Thomas Reef is renowned for its spectacular deep canyon and vibrant soft corals, offering a multi-level profile for experienced divers. Gordon Reef features a shallower, wider plateau with a huge variety of coral gardens and a small wreck, making for a fascinating and fish-filled final dive in the straits.
Dive sites: Thomas Reef, Gordon Reef
Good to know: Exploration of Thomas Canyon | Dives on the coral plateau of Gordon Reef
Dahab, Sinai Peninsula
The journey north continues to the bohemian town of Dahab to dive its two most iconic sites. First, explore The Canyon, a spectacular fissure in the reef floor that divers can enter and ascend through. The day culminates with a dive at the world-famous Blue Hole, a massive submarine sinkhole offering a dramatic wall dive along its outer edge, which is teeming with hard corals and reef fish.
Dive sites: The Canyon, The Blue Hole
Good to know: Diving unique geological formations | Land-based excursion for these specific sites
Northern Red Sea, Egypt
Enjoy two final morning dives, often back in the Straits of Tiran or at a local reef, offering a last chance to soak in the beauty of the Red Sea's coral gardens and fish life. After the dives, the boat sails back towards port, giving you ample time to rinse gear, pack, and enjoy a final evening with the crew and new friends.
Good to know: Two morning dives | Return cruise to port | Equipment rinsing and packing
Northern Red Sea, Egypt
After a final breakfast on board, it's time to say goodbye to the vessel and crew. Disembarkation is typically in the morning. Assistance can be provided for onward transfers to the local airport or hotels.
Good to know: Final breakfast onboard | Disembarkation