Sea Serpent · Egypt · 8 Days / 7 Nights
This itinerary focuses on the remote southern marine parks of the Egyptian Red Sea. Divers will explore the legendary offshore reefs of Daedalus, Zabargad, and Rocky, known for their dramatic walls, pristine coral gardens, and frequent encounters with large pelagic species like hammerhead sharks and mantas. The trip also includes dives in the vibrant coastal areas of Fury Shoals and Abu Dabab before returning to port. Max guests on this trip: 22.
Port Ghalib
Guests will arrive and check in on the vessel after 5 PM. After settling in, dinner will be served, and the boat will remain docked in the Port Ghalib marina for the first night.
Good to know: dinner
Marsa Alam Coast
The boat departs in the morning for the Marsa Alam coastal area. Here, divers will conduct two check dives and a third dive, which may be a night dive. Afterwards, the vessel begins its overnight journey to the remote Daedalus Reef.
Good to know: sailing overnight to Daedalus Island
Daedalus Reef
The day is spent exploring Daedalus Reef, also known as Abu El Kizan, one of the most offshore reefs in Egypt. Its deep walls are famous for attracting schools of hammerhead sharks, as well as thresher and whale sharks. Divers can also admire vast hard coral formations and a unique anemone garden. Following the dives, the boat sails towards Zabargad.
Dive sites: Abu El Kizan
Good to know: sailing to Zabargad island
Zabargad & Rocky Islands
Underwater exploration persists around Zabargad and Rocky islands, with specific locations selected according to prevailing weather. Rocky Island reveals dramatic vertical walls adorned with vibrant soft corals and ledges where young white-tip sharks seek repose. Zabargad presents magnificent pinnacles teeming with anthias, a deep-water edge offering glimpses of mantas and various sharks, and a modest, submerged wreck in shallower waters.
Zabargad & Rocky Islands
A second day is dedicated to the spectacular dive sites around Zabargad and Rocky islands. Divers will have more opportunities to explore the area's rich biodiversity, from the dramatic walls of Rocky to the vibrant coral pinnacles and potential large pelagic sightings at Zabargad.
Fury Shoals
The vessel begins its return journey north, stopping for three to four dives in the Fury Shoals area. This region is known for its beautiful and varied reef systems. After the day's diving, the boat continues sailing towards the Marsa Alam area.
Good to know: sailing back to Marsa Alam Area
Abu Dabab & Marsa Shouna
Two final dives are conducted at sites like Abu Dabab and Marsa Shouna. Following these last underwater explorations, the liveaboard makes its way back to the marina in Port Ghalib for the final night.
Good to know: returning to Port Ghalib
Port Ghalib
After a final breakfast on board, guests will check out by noon at the latest. Transfers to the airport will be arranged for departure.
Good to know: Check out after breakfast|transfer to the airport