Vita Xplorer · Egypt · 7 nights
This Egyptian Red Sea liveaboard journey explores a trio of iconic dive sites: Daedalus, Zabargad, and Elphinstone Reef. Divers can expect breathtaking wall dives, vibrant coral gardens, and the opportunity to encounter a wide variety of pelagic species. The itinerary is designed for experienced divers, offering thrilling drift dives and diverse underwater landscapes. Guests will experience the remote beauty of these world-class dive locations.
Guests are welcomed aboard the Vita Xplorer in Port Ghalib, with check-in available from 5 pm. After settling into cabins and attending a welcome briefing, the vessel will prepare for departure.
Today's dives focus on Daedalus Reef, situated approximately 100 miles south of the Brothers Islands. This large offshore reef features dramatic drop-offs and a lighthouse at its northern end. The area is known for strong currents that attract pelagic species, vibrant soft corals, and abundant reef fish, making it a spectacular wall diving experience.
Continuing at Daedalus Reef, today's dives explore the northern plateau, which drops to significant depths. This area often features schooling pelagic fish and sharks, particularly hammerheads. The diverse topography includes extensive coral gardens and potential coral formations that drop off at around 8 meters, creating interesting underwater landscapes.
The vessel moves to Zabargad, a unique diving destination just 5 kilometers southeast of Rocky Island. The diving here centers around a convenient plateau that offers excellent views, with currents often shifting from prevailing northeast to southern. Divers can explore three main zones: the south, east, and north shores, each offering distinct underwater topography.
Today's itinerary focuses on Rocky Island, known for its pristine corals and diverse marine life. This small island, located near Zabargad, offers a unique diving experience with three distinct diving zones. Strong currents often bring pelagic action, while the reef supports a healthy ecosystem of tropical fish and large marine species.
Diving at Elphinstone Reef's northern plateau, which descends to 25 meters, offers encounters with schooling hammerheads and other pelagic species. The east and west walls boast impressive coral gardens and formations, making for scenic drift dives. This area is renowned for its thrilling opportunities to spot large marine life.
The final diving day focuses on Elphinstone's southern plateau, which drops to 55 meters. This deeper section is known for frequent sightings of oceanic whitetip sharks and occasionally thresher sharks. The wall dives here feature stunning natural arches and soft corals, providing a dramatic end to the week's diving.
Guests will enjoy breakfast on board before disembarkation in Port Ghalib by 10 am, concluding this Red Sea diving adventure.