Sea Friend · Egypt · 8 Days / 7 Nights
This diving safari combines three of Egypt's most renowned diving areas into a single trip. The itinerary covers Ras Mohamed, the Straits of Tiran, and the Brother Islands, offering a diverse underwater experience. Divers will explore dramatic walls, vibrant coral gardens, and encounter marine life ranging from reef fish to large pelagics. The trip is tailored for advanced divers and features drift dives, deep drop-offs, and opportunities to see various shark species. Max guests on this trip: 20.
Guests will be transferred from the airport to the vessel for check-in. After a welcome briefing and cabin assignment, you can settle in, familiarize yourself with the ship, and prepare your dive gear. No diving is scheduled for the first day.
Good to know: airport transfer|welcome briefing|cabin allocation|ship orientation|equipment setup
Today begins with exhilarating dives, likely exploring sites like Lighthouse or The Canyon. Expect drift dives along vibrant coral walls and into dramatic geological formations, encountering reef sharks, schooling barracuda, and a kaleidoscope of reef fish. Night diving offers a chance to observe nocturnal creatures.
Diving continues across the key regions of the itinerary. These areas are known for spectacular drop-offs at the Brother Islands, strong currents and drift dives in the Straits of Tiran, and vibrant coral gardens in Ras Mohamed.
Explore the rich biodiversity of the Red Sea. Marine life encounters may include hammerheads and oceanic whitetip sharks at the Brothers, reef sharks and eagle rays in the Tiran Straits, and schools of barracuda and jackfish at Ras Mohamed.
The daily schedule typically includes three to four dives. The exact dive sites are chosen by the captain based on weather conditions, local regulations, and guest experience to ensure the best possible underwater adventure.
Today’s diving might include a drift dive along the coral gardens of Shaab El Erg, known for its resident dolphin pods and vibrant reef fish. Divers could then explore the walls of Umm Gamar, encountering schooling barracuda and possibly a reef shark. The day concludes with a shallower reef dive, perfect for spotting vibrant nudibranchs and octopuses among the coral.
On the final day, two morning dives are typically conducted at sites like Abu Ramada or Umm Gamar. These offer drift, reef, and wall diving, with opportunities to encounter reef sharks, schooling snappers, and occasional pelagics in the blue. Divers will enjoy vibrant coral gardens and the chance for a final glimpse of the Red Sea's abundant fish life before the journey back to port.
Good to know: sail back to the harbor
Following breakfast, guests will disembark the vessel by 10:00 AM. It is recommended to wait 24 hours after your last dive before flying.
Good to know: Disembarkation by 10:00 am