Odyssey · Egypt · 7 nights
This innovative itinerary is designed for divers seeking a comprehensive Red Sea experience, combining legendary wrecks with vibrant coral reefs and abundant marine life. The route explores the northern Red Sea, including the iconic Brothers Islands, known for their strong currents and encounters with large pelagics. Divers can anticipate seeing a diverse range of species, from sharks and dolphins to colorful reef fish, making it perfect for those who appreciate both historical sites and thriving ecosystems.
Guests will check in at the marina in Hurghada starting at 5:00 PM. After settling into their cabins and receiving a welcome briefing, dinner will be served on board, allowing time to prepare for the exciting dives ahead.
Today's dives may begin at Sha'ab El Erg, a horseshoe-shaped reef known for frequent dolphin sightings and gentle currents, serving as an ideal check-dive location. Later, the itinerary moves to Ras Mohamed, a renowned marine park at the tip of Sinai. Here, the "Shark Reef" and "Yolanda Reef" sites offer dramatic drop-offs and strong currents, attracting pelagic species like barracuda and snapper, with the chance to explore the remnants of the Yolanda shipwreck.
Dive sites: Sha'ab El Erg, Ras Mohamed
Today is dedicated to Big Brother Island, focusing on its North Plateau, a prime location for spotting grey reef sharks and hammerheads at depths of 35-40 meters. The day may also involve exploring the wrecks of the Aida and Numidia, which lie off the island's walls. These sites are characterized by strong currents, offering thrilling drift dives and opportunities to observe large pelagic species.
Dive sites: Big Brother North Plateau, Aida Wreck (Big Brother), Numidia (Big Brother)
The day's diving continues at the Brother Islands, with a focus on the South Plateau of Big Brother, one of the Red Sea's most spectacular dive sites. This area, between 20 and 40 meters deep, is a hub for pelagic life, featuring vertical walls adorned with colorful soft corals and giant gorgonians. Divers can expect to encounter grey reef sharks, oceanic whitetips, tuna, barracudas, and eagle rays, making for a thrilling experience in often strong currents.
Dive sites: Big Brother South Plateau
A highlight of the trip is a dive on the famous Thistlegorm wreck in the northern Red Sea. This English cargo ship, sunk in 1941, offers an incredible historical experience as divers explore its holds filled with WWII-era military supplies, including trucks, cars, and motorcycles. The wreck, resting at a depth of 30 meters, is a significant site for both its historical importance and the marine life that has colonized it.
Dive sites: Thistlegorm
The day is spent exploring dive sites near Safaga, which may include Abu Kifan, renowned for its impressive plateau at 20 meters and dramatic drop-offs attracting pelagic species like barracudas and tunas. Panorama Reef North offers a vibrant, current-exposed wall covered in corals, while Panorama Reef South provides a calmer, sloping plateau rich in butterflyfish, angelfish, and turtles. These sites cater to different preferences within the same diverse marine environment.
Dive sites: Abu Kifan North, Panorama Reef North, Panorama Reef South
After a final breakfast on board, guests will check out from the vessel between 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM. Transfers will be arranged from the marina to the airport or a local hotel for onward journeys.
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