Odyssey · Egypt · 7 Nights / 8 Days
This itinerary explores the remote reefs of Zabargad and Rocky Island, featuring dramatic walls and pristine coral formations. The journey continues to St. John's, known for its intricate maze-like reefs and crystal-clear lagoons, before concluding at Elphinstone Reef. Elphinstone is particularly celebrated for its thrilling drift dives and diverse pelagic encounters. This trip offers a comprehensive diving experience through some of Egypt's most renowned Red Sea locations.
Upon arrival, MY Odyssey crew will provide transfer services from the airport to the ship in Port Ghalib. Guests will be welcomed with a briefing from the Cruise Director, followed by cabin allocation and a comprehensive ship orientation. This initial day allows guests to settle in, set up their diving equipment, and get acquainted with the vessel and their fellow divers.
The diving adventure begins in the remote reefs of Zabargad and Rocky Island, areas characterized by dramatic walls and pristine coral gardens. Divers can expect to explore vibrant reef ecosystems and potentially encounter a variety of marine life attracted to these healthy environments. The sites here often feature compelling topography and thriving underwater landscapes, offering up to 3-4 dives including a possible night dive.
The diving adventure begins in the remote reefs of Zabargad and Rocky Island, areas characterized by dramatic walls and pristine coral gardens. Divers can expect to explore vibrant reef ecosystems and potentially encounter a variety of marine life attracted to these healthy environments. The sites here often feature compelling topography and thriving underwater landscapes, offering up to 3-4 dives including a possible night dive.
Today's dives focus on St. John's, an area celebrated for its distinctive maze-like reef formations and crystal-clear lagoons. The underwater topography provides an exciting environment for exploration, with intricate passages and vibrant coral gardens. Divers can look forward to discovering the diverse marine life that inhabits these unique structures, with opportunities for up to 3-4 dives including a possible night dive.
Today's dives focus on St. John's, an area celebrated for its distinctive maze-like reef formations and crystal-clear lagoons. The underwater topography provides an exciting environment for exploration, with intricate passages and vibrant coral gardens. Divers can look forward to discovering the diverse marine life that inhabits these unique structures, with opportunities for up to 3-4 dives including a possible night dive.
The final full day of diving is dedicated to Elphinstone Reef, an iconic site renowned for its thrilling drift dives and frequent pelagic encounters. This legendary reef is characterized by its steep walls and strong currents, attracting a diverse range of larger marine species. Divers can expect exhilarating experiences and memorable sightings in this world-class Red Sea destination, with up to 3-4 dives possible.
Today marks the return to Port Ghalib. Before reaching port, guests will have the opportunity for a maximum of two dives. This allows for a final underwater experience, reflecting on the incredible journey through the remote reefs and renowned dive sites of the Red Sea. The last dive of the trip will be completed on this day.
Following breakfast, guests will check out from the MY Odyssey. The crew will provide transfer services from the ship back to the airport, concluding the liveaboard adventure. Guests depart with memories of the Red Sea's vibrant marine life and stunning underwater landscapes.