Odyssey · Egypt · 7 nights
Embark on an unparalleled diving journey focused on the best of Egypt's Red Sea, combining legendary wrecks, vibrant coral reefs, and dramatic drop-offs with exciting encounters with large pelagic species. This itinerary takes you through the northern Red Sea, including the renowned Brother Islands and Safaga, known for their strong currents and diverse marine life. Explore famous wrecks and marine parks, offering a perfect blend of adventure and stunning underwater scenery for experienced divers. The route often continues to the tip of the Sinai in the reserve of Ras Mohammed and extends to the best diving in the world with its sheer walls and steep drop-offs up to 800 meters.
Guests board the vessel in Hurghada, Egypt with check-in Check-in from 5 pm. After a welcome briefing, cabin assignment and dive-equipment check, the crew prepares for departure. No diving is scheduled on the first day; the evening is spent settling in on board before the first dives the following morning.
Begin your diving journey with check dives at Sha'ab El Erg, a horseshoe-shaped reef known for its frequent dolphin sightings. This site allows divers to observe dolphin schools along the outer reef or within the lagoon, providing a gentle introduction to the Red Sea's vibrant marine life.
Dive sites: Sha'ab El Erg
Explore Ras Mohammed National Park, a protected area at the tip of the Sinai Peninsula where the Gulf of Aqaba and Suez meet. This confluence creates strong currents that attract abundant pelagic species. Dive sites like "Shark Reef" and "Yolanda Reef" feature dramatic drop-offs, vibrant coral formations, and opportunities to see diverse marine life.
Dive sites: Ras Mohammed, Shark Reef, Yolanda Reef
Dive the iconic Thistlegorm, a British cargo ship sunk in 1941, now one of the world's most famous wrecks. Explore its well-preserved cargo of wartime supplies like trucks, motorcycles, and ammunition. This medium-level dive offers a unique historical experience amidst rich marine life, showcasing a vibrant artificial reef.
Dive sites: Thistlegorm
Spend the day exploring the Brother Islands, Big Brother and Little Brother, remote pinnacles known for their spectacular drop-offs and strong currents. These islands are a magnet for large pelagics, offering encounters with hammerhead sharks, grey reef sharks, and oceanic whitetips. Explore vibrant coral walls and wrecks like the Aida and Numidia, making it a highlight for experienced divers. Continuing your exploration of the Brother Islands, focus on the North Plateau of Big Brother, a prime location for observing grey reef sharks, hammerheads, and potentially manta rays or sunfish.
Dive sites: The Brothers, Big Brother, Little Brother, Aida Wreck, Numidia Wreck, North Plateau of Small Brother
Spend the day exploring the Brother Islands, Big Brother and Little Brother, remote pinnacles known for their spectacular drop-offs and strong currents. These islands are a magnet for large pelagics, offering encounters with hammerhead sharks, grey reef sharks, and oceanic whitetips. Explore vibrant coral walls and wrecks like the Aida and Numidia, making it a highlight for experienced divers. Continuing your exploration of the Brother Islands, focus on the North Plateau of Big Brother, a prime location for observing grey reef sharks, hammerheads, and potentially manta rays or sunfish.
Dive sites: The Brothers, Big Brother, Little Brother, Aida Wreck, Numidia Wreck, North Plateau of Small Brother
Enjoy a final breakfast onboard with your fellow divers. Check out from the vessel between 8 and 9 AM and transfer to Port Ghalib airport for your onward journey, or to a local hotel if you are extending your stay.
After breakfast, guests prepare to leave the vessel in Port Ghalib, Egypt with disembarkation Check out between 8 - 9 am. The crew assists with departure arrangements and onward airport transfers where applicable.