SS Glorious Miss Nouran · Egypt · 8 Days / 7 Nights
This advanced-level itinerary travels from Hurghada to Port Ghalib, focusing on the legendary dive sites of the northern Red Sea. The trip highlights include the Brothers Islands, the Thistlegorm wreck, and the wreck graveyard of Abu Nuhas. Divers can expect dramatic wall dives, vibrant coral reefs, and encounters with a wide range of pelagic species, including various sharks and mantas. This route requires a minimum of 30 logged dives. Max guests on this trip: 26.
New Marina Hurghada
Guests arrive and check in aboard the vessel from 5 PM onwards. The first evening includes dinner and an overnight stay on the boat at the New Marina in Hurghada before the voyage begins.
Shaab El Erg & Abu Nuhas
The underwater journey commences with a verification dive at Shaab El Erg. Subsequently, the vessel proceeds to the vicinity of Abu Nuhas, an area famed for its numerous shipwrecks, for a further dive and a nocturnal descent.
Thistlegorm
This day is dedicated to exploring the world-famous SS Thistlegorm wreck. Divers will have the opportunity for two or three dives on this historic site before the liveaboard begins its journey to the Brothers Islands.
The Brothers Islands
The first of three days at the Brothers Islands Marine Park. These two remote pinnacles offer breathtaking wall dives along their perimeters, with chances to see a variety of pelagic life. Three dives are planned for the day.
The Brothers Islands
Additional dives persist at the Brothers Islands, offering three more opportunities to explore. Vibrant soft corals and expansive gorgonian fans decorate the underwater walls. Guests might additionally investigate the wreck sites of the Numidia and Aida II, found along the walls of Big Brother.
Dive sites: Aida II, Numidia
The Brothers Islands
A final day of diving at the Brothers Islands offers three more opportunities to explore this incredible site. The area is a hotspot for large species like tuna, jacks, and various sharks including hammerheads, grey reef, and oceanic whitetips.
Port Ghalib
On the last day of diving, the boat will conduct two local dives before returning to port. The final night of the trip is spent on board the vessel, docked in Port Ghalib.
Port Ghalib
After enjoying a final breakfast on board, guests will check out by noon at the latest. This is followed by transfers to the airport for departure.