Snefro Pearl · Egypt · 3 nights
This mini-safari offers a concentrated dive experience for those with limited time, exploring some of the most renowned sites in the Red Sea. The itinerary focuses on the historic SS Thistlegorm wreck, providing ample opportunity for penetration dives. Divers will also discover the vibrant reefs of Ras Mohammed National Park, famous for its dramatic drop-offs, abundant marine life, and strong currents. The trip offers a chance to encounter various shark species and colorful coral gardens, concluding with a return to Sharm El Sheikh.
The evening begins with transfer to New Marina (El Wataneya) port in Sharm El Sheikh for embarkation. Guests will receive a welcome aboard briefing, settle into their cabins, and complete necessary port authority permissions. The yacht remains overnight in the marina.
The day's diving begins at sites like Temple or Ras Katy, known for their colorful reef formations and diverse smaller marine life. Subsequent dives will explore the Jackfish Alley, a renowned site often featuring a cave system and healthy coral gardens. This area is characterized by vibrant hard and soft corals, attracting various reef fish and occasional pelagic species.
Dive sites: Temple, Ras Katy, Jackfish Alley
The early morning brings a journey to the legendary SS Thistlegorm, one of the Red Sea’s most famous wrecks. This World War II ship offers extensive penetration opportunities to explore its cargo of military vehicles and equipment. Later, two dives are planned around the Shagb Mahmoud coral reef system, known for its pristine hard and soft corals and abundant marine life. A night dive within the lagoon is often a highlight.
Dive sites: SS Thistlegorm, Shagb Mahmoud
The first dive explores the historic Dunraven wreck, an old wooden steamer that sank in 1876, now home to thousands of glassfish. Following this, the itinerary moves to Shark and Yolanda Reef, the southernmost tip of the Sinai Peninsula, renowned for its dramatic drop-offs and strong currents. This world-class dive site, part of Ras Mohammed National Park, offers an unparalleled wall dive and rich biodiversity. The day concludes with sailing back towards Sharm for the final dive at Ras Zatar, Ras Ghazlani, or possibly Ras Um Sid before disembarkation.
Dive sites: Dunraven Wreck, Shark Reef, Yolanda Reef, Ras Zatar, Ras Ghazlani, Ras Um Sid