Sea Serpent · Egypt · 8 Days / 7 Nights
This 8-day diving cruise travels from Hurghada to Port Ghalib, focusing on the northern Red Sea and the renowned Brother Islands. The itinerary includes famous wreck dives at Abu Nuhas and the SS Thistlegorm before heading to the remote marine park of the Brothers. These offshore pinnacles are celebrated for their vibrant wall dives, dense coral gardens, and consistent sightings of large pelagic species, including various sharks and manta rays. This trip is designed for advanced divers with at least 30 logged dives. Max guests on this trip: 22.
New Marina Hurghada
Guests arrive and board the vessel at the New Marina in Hurghada anytime after 5 PM. After settling in, dinner is served, and the first night is spent docked in the marina.
Good to know: check in onboard after 5pm
Shaab El Erg & Abu Nuhas
The aquatic journey kicks off with an initial assessment dive at Shaab El Erg. Subsequently, the vessel navigates to the Abu Nuhas vicinity, an area distinguished by its numerous sunken ships, for a follow-up daytime plunge and an evening exploration.
Dive sites: Shaab El Erg, Abu Nuhas
Thistlegorm
This day is dedicated to exploring the legendary SS Thistlegorm wreck, with two or three dives planned on this historic site. After the dives, the liveaboard begins its journey south towards the Brother Islands.
Dive sites: Thistlegorm
Good to know: sailing to the Brothers
The Brother Islands
The first of three days at the Brother Islands Marine Park. Divers will conduct three dives exploring the steep walls of these two underwater mountains, which are known for breathtaking scenery and the chance to see a wide variety of pelagic marine life.
The Brother Islands
The aquatic adventure at the Brother Islands persists with a trio of additional dives. The underwater cliffs here boast vibrant soft corals, intricate black corals, and expansive gorgonian fans. Explorers also encounter the submerged remains of the Numidia and Aida II, resting against the Big Brother’s vertical reef.
The Brother Islands
The final day of diving at the Brothers offers three more opportunities to encounter the area's famous residents, including hammerheads, grey reef, oceanic whitetip sharks, and mantas. Shoals of tuna and jackfish are also common sights in the blue.
Port Ghalib
Two final local dives are conducted in the morning before the vessel makes its way back to port. The last evening is spent on board, docked at Port Ghalib.
Good to know: return to Port|spending the last night onboard in Port Ghalib
Port Ghalib
Following a final breakfast on the liveaboard, guests check out by noon at the latest. Airport transfers are arranged for departure from Port Ghalib.
Good to know: Check out after breakfast