Brothers, Daedalus, Elphinstone (Hurghada - Hurghada)

Serenity · Egypt · 7 nights

Duration
7 nights
Embarkation
Hurghada, Egypt
Disembarkation
Hurghada, Egypt
Dives
Approximately 16 dives in total

About this route

This classic Red Sea route is a favorite for shark enthusiasts and advanced divers, exploring the renowned Golden Triangle of Brothers, Daedalus, and Elphinstone reefs. Expect encounters with oceanic whitetip, hammerhead, and thresher sharks in the deep blue. The vibrant reefs are teeming with hard and soft corals, anthias, and swirling schools of barracuda, offering thrilling drift dives and big fish action.

Day-by-day plan

  1. Day 1: Embarkation – Hurghada

    Guests embark in Hurghada in the late afternoon, settling into their cabins and preparing for the week-long diving adventure. A welcome briefing will provide an overview of the itinerary and safety procedures for the journey ahead.

  2. Day 2: Diving the Red Sea – Pelagic Opportunities

    The first full day of diving commences as the vessel heads into the Red Sea, offering early opportunities to encounter various pelagic species. Divers can anticipate exhilarating drift dives along vibrant reef walls.

  3. Day 3: The Brothers Islands – Southern Red Sea Delicacy

    Today is dedicated to exploring The Brothers Islands, two isolated pinnacles in the southern Red Sea. These sites are renowned for their abundant marine life and pelagic action. Divers often experience strong currents, making for exciting drift dives.

  4. Day 4: The Brothers Islands – World-Class Diving

    Continuing the exploration of The Brothers Islands, divers can expect more opportunities to witness diverse marine ecosystems. The area is celebrated for its pristine conditions and the chance to observe oceanic whitetips patrolling the deep blue.

  5. Day 5: Daedalus Reef – Lighthouse and Hammerheads

    The vessel reaches Daedalus Reef, a large standalone reef marked by an iconic lighthouse. This site is well-known for its pelagic encounters, offering good chances to spot hammerhead sharks and other large fish. Divers explore its expansive coral gardens.

  6. Day 6: Elphinstone Reef – Dramatic Walls and Plateaus

    Today focuses on Elphinstone Reef, a long, finger-like reef characterized by steep walls and a submerged plateau at its northern and southern ends. This site is famed for its shark encounters, with various species often seen near the drop-offs. The abundant reef fish population attracts predators.

  7. Day 7: Red Sea – Concluding Dives

    The final day of diving continues in the Red Sea, with opportunities for a few more dives before heading back towards Hurghada. These dives offer a last chance to experience the vibrant reefs and potential pelagic sightings. The last dive of the trip concludes on this day.

  8. Day 8: Disembarkation – Hurghada

    Guests disembark in Hurghada in the morning, concluding their Red Sea liveaboard adventure. Transfers to the airport or onward travel arrangements are made.

Upcoming departures

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