Snefro Spirit · Egypt · 7 nights
The Sinai Classic itinerary provides a week-long exploration of the northern Red Sea's best dive sites, including the renowned Ras Mohammed National Park and the Strait of Tiran. Divers can anticipate encountering varied marine life, from schooling reef fish to pelagic species, alongside impressive coral gardens and historic wrecks. The route offers a blend of drift dives, wall dives, and vibrant coral reefs, promising diverse underwater experiences. This trip is also suitable for snorkelers and those seeking a mix of day and night dives.
Boarding commences in the evening, with transfer to the New Marina (El Wataneya) port in Sharm El Sheikh. Guests will be welcomed, receive a brief orientation, and settle into their cabins. Permits for working with the port authority will be verified, ensuring a smooth start to the journey.
The vessel will navigate towards Temple or Ras Katy for an initial check dive, beginning a week-long exploration covering the Straits of Tiran, Ras Mohammed National Park, and the Gulf of Suez. The National Park is known for its extensive coral gardens, diverse fish populations, and strong currents that attract pelagic species. Divers can expect vibrant reef ecosystems, potentially encountering schooling barracuda, jacks, and various sharks. Continuing the exploration of Ras Mohammed National Park, today's dives will focus on sites such as Ras Za'atar, Jackfish Alley, Eel Garden, and Shark Observatory. These areas are characterized by vast coral structures and strong currents, providing a rich environment for schooling fish and larger pelagic marine life. The afternoon may include a check dive, allowing divers to adjust to the conditions.
Dive sites: Temple, Ras Katy, Ras Mohammed National Park, Strait of Tiran, Ras Za'atar, Jackfish Alley, Eel Garden, Shark Observatory
The vessel will navigate towards Temple or Ras Katy for an initial check dive, beginning a week-long exploration covering the Straits of Tiran, Ras Mohammed National Park, and the Gulf of Suez. The National Park is known for its extensive coral gardens, diverse fish populations, and strong currents that attract pelagic species. Divers can expect vibrant reef ecosystems, potentially encountering schooling barracuda, jacks, and various sharks. Continuing the exploration of Ras Mohammed National Park, today's dives will focus on sites such as Ras Za'atar, Jackfish Alley, Eel Garden, and Shark Observatory. These areas are characterized by vast coral structures and strong currents, providing a rich environment for schooling fish and larger pelagic marine life. The afternoon may include a check dive, allowing divers to adjust to the conditions.
Dive sites: Temple, Ras Katy, Ras Mohammed National Park, Strait of Tiran, Ras Za'atar, Jackfish Alley, Eel Garden, Shark Observatory
Today's itinerary includes dives at famous sites like the wrecks of Dunraven and Thistlegorm, along with Shaab Ali where dolphins are commonly sighted. The Dunraven, a Victorian steamship, offers an intriguing wreck dive, while the Thistlegorm, a renowned WWII cargo wreck, is home to a wealth of marine life. These sites are known for their vibrant ecosystems and potential encounters with diverse species.
Dive sites: Dunraven Wreck, Thistlegorm Wreck, Shaab Ali, Kingston Wreck
Exploration of the Strait of Tiran continues, with dives at some of its most prominent reefs: Jackson Reef, Thomas Reef, and Gordon Reef. These sites are famous for their healthy coral structures, steep walls, and strong currents that bring in nutrient-rich waters, attracting a wide array of marine species. Woodhouse Reef is also a potential dive, offering beautiful coral formations and drift diving opportunities. Today focuses on further dives around the most famous reefs in the Strait of Tiran, such as Jackson, Thomas, Woodhouse, and Gordon Reef. These reefs are renowned for their stunning coral gardens, dramatic drop-offs, and strong currents that make them ideal for drift diving. Divers can expect to see a rich variety of reef fish and potentially larger pelagic species attracted to the nutrient-rich waters.
Dive sites: Jackson Reef, Thomas Reef, Woodhouse Reef, Gordon Reef
Exploration of the Strait of Tiran continues, with dives at some of its most prominent reefs: Jackson Reef, Thomas Reef, and Gordon Reef. These sites are famous for their healthy coral structures, steep walls, and strong currents that bring in nutrient-rich waters, attracting a wide array of marine species. Woodhouse Reef is also a potential dive, offering beautiful coral formations and drift diving opportunities. Today focuses on further dives around the most famous reefs in the Strait of Tiran, such as Jackson, Thomas, Woodhouse, and Gordon Reef. These reefs are renowned for their stunning coral gardens, dramatic drop-offs, and strong currents that make them ideal for drift diving. Divers can expect to see a rich variety of reef fish and potentially larger pelagic species attracted to the nutrient-rich waters.
Dive sites: Jackson Reef, Thomas Reef, Woodhouse Reef, Gordon Reef
In the morning of the final diving day, the boat will return towards the Sharm area for some last dives at selected sites with superb walls and drift diving opportunities. This provides a chance for additional encounters with the vibrant marine life of the Red Sea. In the afternoon, the vessel will return to Sharm Marina.
After breakfast, guests prepare to leave the vessel in New Marina (El Wataneya) port, Egypt with disembarkation before 12:00 (noon). The crew assists with departure arrangements and onward airport transfers where applicable.