Sea Friend · Egypt · 8 Days / 7 Nights
This northern Red Sea itinerary is designed to explore famous sites including the SS Thistlegorm wreck, Ras Mohammed National Park, and the reefs within the Straits of Tiran. Guests can expect to complete around 20 dives throughout the week. The trip provides a classic liveaboard experience with multiple dives per day. Please note that while the itinerary is named for the north, the operator's general description also mentions southern sites like the Brother Islands and Daedalus, indicating routes may vary.
Hurghada
On the first day, guests will be transferred from the airport to the marina in Hurghada. After boarding the vessel, you will check into your cabin and have some time to settle in and relax.
The diving portion of the safari begins, with a schedule of three to four dives planned per day. A night dive may be offered if conditions are suitable. On days that involve longer travel between regions, the number of dives may be limited to two.
Good to know: night dive if possible
The diving continues with a schedule of three to four dives planned per day. A night dive may be offered if conditions are suitable. On days that involve longer travel between regions, the number of dives may be limited to two.
Good to know: night dive if possible
Today offers exhilarating drift dives along the vibrant walls and healthy reefs of sites like Sha'ab El Erg (Dolphin House) or Abu Nuhas. Divers can expect encounters with resident bottlenose dolphins, schools of snapper, and diverse reef fish. Alternatively, a visit to the iconic Giannis D or Carnatic wrecks at Abu Nuhas provides a thrilling exploration of historical submerged vessels, bustling with marine life. Night dives may reveal fascinating nocturnal creatures.
Good to know: night dive if possible
Today brings dives at Shark Reef and Yolanda Reef, known for their dramatic drop-offs and the potential to spot grey reef sharks, snappers, and barracuda. Dives are typically drift dives, allowing you to cover more ground and observe the vibrant reef fish and sometimes the resident Napoleon wrasse. The Yolanda wreck, scattered on the reef below, provides a habitat for various marine life, adding another dimension to your underwater exploration.
Good to know: night dive if possible
Diving today often explores the Shaab El Erg area, a horseshoe-shaped reef known for its resident dolphin pod. Divers typically enjoy drift dives along the reef walls, encountering healthy coral gardens and diverse reef fish. Keep an eye out for whitetip reef sharks and blue-spotted rays resting on the sandy bottom, with the possibility of playful dolphin encounters. Night dives here can reveal fascinating nocturnal creatures.
Good to know: night dive if possible
On the final day, depending on your itinerary, you might enjoy two morning dives. Sites like Sha'ab El Erg (Dolphin House) offer vibrant coral gardens where friendly dolphins often make an appearance, alongside schools of reef fish. Alternatively, a drift dive at Ulysses Wreck or a shallow reef dive might reveal moray eels, blue-spotted rays, and a variety of macro life before the boat returns to port.
Good to know: sail back to the harbor
Hurghada
Following breakfast on board, guests will check out and disembark from the liveaboard by 10:00 am for their departure from Hurghada.