Sea Serpent Contessa · Egypt · 7 nights
This liveaboard trip focuses on the iconic Brother Islands in the Red Sea, renowned for their stunning underwater topography and abundant marine life. Guests will explore vibrant coral walls, encounter diverse pelagic species, and dive historical wrecks. The itinerary provides a comprehensive diving experience around these famous offshore pinnacles, promising exhilarating encounters for certified divers.
Guests arrive and check-in onboard in the afternoon, with dinner served on the liveaboard. The vessel will spend the first night docked in the New Marina Hurghada, allowing time for settling in and preparation for the upcoming dives.
The diving adventure begins with a day dedicated to dives in the Hurghada or Safaga region, including a night dive. These areas typically feature vibrant reefs and a variety of fish life, providing a gentle start to the trip. The liveaboard will then travel overnight to reach the legendary Brothers Islands.
Today features three dives around the Brother Islands, a renowned marine park offering breathtaking underwater scenery. The sites are characterized by dramatic wall dives, often with soft and black corals, attracting a wide array of pelagic species. Currents can be present, making for exciting drift dives with potential encounters with larger marine life.
Three dives are scheduled at the Brothers Islands, focusing on both the vibrant reefs and historical wrecks. The area is famous for the Aida II and Numidia wrecks, which are encrusted with corals and offer fascinating exploration opportunities. Divers can expect to see diverse reef fish alongside the chance of encountering pelagic sharks in the blue.
Dive sites: Aida II, Numidia
Another day at the Brother Islands provides three more opportunities to explore its diverse dive sites. The walls here are known for their spectacular soft and fan corals, creating a rich backdrop for schooling fish. Keep an eye out for larger pelagics in the currents, as the Brothers are a prime location for shark encounters and manta ray sightings.
This day offers three final dives at the extraordinary Brother Islands. Divers will continue to marvel at the abundant marine life, vibrant corals, and the chance to spot rare pelagic species like the thresher shark or the occasional whale shark. The area's status as a marine park helps ensure a pristine diving environment.
The morning includes two final dives in the Hurghada region, offering a last chance to experience the Red Sea's underwater beauty. After diving, the vessel will return to Hurghada port, and guests will spend their last night onboard. This allows for a relaxed evening and preparation for departure.
After breakfast, guests check out from the liveaboard and transfer to the airport for their onward journey, concluding the Red Sea diving adventure.