SS Glorious Miss Nouran · Egypt · 7N
Embark on an exhilarating 7-night liveaboard journey through the renowned Red Sea dive sites of Brothers, Daedalus, and Elphinstone. This itinerary promises thrilling encounters with diverse marine life, from schooling hammerheads to oceanic whitetip sharks and mantas. Explore vibrant coral walls and deep-water pinnacles that characterize these iconic Egyptian dive locations. The trip combines remote offshore diving with opportunities to discover some of the most stunning underwater landscapes in the Red Sea.
Arrive at Port Ghalib, check in after 5 PM, and settle into your cabin. The evening includes dinner onboard, followed by an overnight stay at the port, preparing for the diving adventure ahead.
The day begins with two dives in the Marsa Alam area, offering a gentle introduction to the Red Sea's vibrant reefs. Known for its extensive coral gardens and abundant reef fish, this region provides excellent warm-up dives. Following the Marsa Alam dives, the vessel will commence its overnight journey to the remote Big Brother Island, setting the stage for offshore diving.
Spend the entire day diving around Big Brother Island, an isolated pinnacle known for its dramatic walls and strong currents. The area often features vibrant soft corals and a profusion of pelagic life. Commonly sighted marine life includes grey reef sharks, hammerheads, and oceanic whitetip sharks, making it a thrilling destination for experienced divers.
Today focuses on diving the incredible sites around Small Brother Island, renowned for its diverse marine ecosystem. This smaller island features stunning coral reefs, steep drop-offs, and two accessible wrecks, the Aida II and Numidia, which add an extra dimension to the dives. The strong currents often attract a variety of sharks, including whitetips and grey reef sharks, as well as large schools of fish.
Dive sites: Small Brother Island wreck (Aida II), Small Brother Island wreck (Numidia)
Explore the remote Daedalus Reef, an expansive circular reef system featuring a lighthouse and pristine hard coral formations. This offshore pinnacle is famous for its consistently strong currents that attract large pelagic species. Divers often encounter schooling hammerhead sharks, oceanic whitetip sharks, and various tuna species patrolling the reef's deep walls.
The day is dedicated to diving Elphinstone Reef, one of the most iconic and renowned dive sites in the Red Sea. This elongated reef is known for its stunning walls, impressive drop-offs, and vibrant soft coral gardens. Strong currents typically bring in pelagic visitors, including oceanic whitetip sharks and occasional hammerheads, while the reef itself teems with a rich diversity of marine life.
Enjoy the final two to three dives of the trip in the Marsa Alam area, which offers beautiful reefs and a chance for relaxed diving. The area is characterized by sheltered bays and vibrant coral formations, often featuring garden eels, clownfish, and various reef inhabitants. After the dives, the boat will make its way back to Port Ghalib for the last overnight stay, reflecting on the week's encounters.
After a final breakfast onboard, guests will check out and transfer from the vessel. Disembarkation is typically by noon, concluding the diving expedition.