Brothers - Daedalus (Hurghada - Hurghada)

Aphrodite · Egypt · 8 Days / 7 Nights

Duration
8 Days / 7 Nights
Embarkation
Hurghada
Disembarkation
Hurghada
Dives
Approximately 19 dives in total

About this route

This advanced-level itinerary explores the world-renowned offshore pinnacles of the Brothers Islands and Daedalus Reef in the Egyptian Red Sea. The trip is tailored for experienced divers, requiring a minimum of 50 logged dives, due to strong currents and potentially rough seas. Highlights include encounters with pelagic species like hammerhead, grey, and silvertip sharks, as well as exploring the famous wrecks of the Numidia and Aida at Big Brother island. The walls of these remote reefs are covered in a dense profusion of colorful soft corals and marine life. Max guests on this trip: 23.

Day-by-day plan

  1. Day 1: Embarkation in Hurghada

    Hurghada

    Upon arrival in Hurghada, you will be transferred to the marina to board the vessel. After a welcome briefing and cabin allocation, dinner is served on board as the boat remains moored in the harbor for the night.

    Good to know: The vessel will set sail early on the morning of Day 2.

  2. Day 2: Check Dive and Transit South

    Southern Red Sea

    The boat departs early for the 6-hour journey south. The trip's first dive is a check dive at a sheltered local site, such as Gota Abu Ramada, before continuing the navigation towards the Brother Islands.

    Dive sites: Gota Abu Ramada

    Good to know: The main crossing to the Brother Islands may occur overnight.

  3. Day 3: Diving the Brother Islands

    Brother Islands

    A full day is spent exploring the two undersea mountains of Big Brother and Little Brother, known for strong currents and healthy coral. Dives will target famous sites like the wrecks of the Numidia and Aida II on Big Brother, with opportunities to look for sharks in the blue.

    Dive sites: Big Brother, Little Brother, Numidia Wreck, Aida II Wreck

    Good to know: Diving in the Brother Islands is often challenging and best suited for experienced divers.

  4. Day 4: Journey to Daedalus Reef

    Daedalus Reef

    The vessel undertakes a long crossing of approximately 6-8 hours to reach the remote Daedalus Reef. This large, circular reef is identified by its iconic lighthouse and is a prime location for drift diving along its sheer walls and seeking out schools of hammerhead sharks.

    Dive sites: Daedalus Reef

  5. Day 5: Full Day at Daedalus

    Daedalus Reef

    This day is dedicated to thoroughly exploring the different aspects of Daedalus. Multiple drift dives allow for patrolling the deep walls and northern plateau, maximizing the chances of encounters with hammerheads and other pelagic species.

    Dive sites: Daedalus Reef

    Good to know: Sightings of schooling hammerheads are most common in the summer months.

  6. Day 6: Sailing North to Elphinstone

    Elphinstone Reef

    The boat travels north to the legendary Elphinstone Reef, a long, slender reef famous for its dramatic drop-offs. Dives here are typically drift dives along walls covered in vibrant soft corals, with a high probability of seeing Oceanic Whitetip sharks.

    Dive sites: Elphinstone Reef

  7. Day 7: Final Dives and Return to Port

    Hurghada

    The morning is for two final dives, often at a local reef near the coast as the boat makes its way back towards port. During the afternoon, the vessel will return to the marina in Hurghada for the final evening on board.

    Good to know: Dive sites for this day are dependent on weather conditions and itinerary scheduling.

  8. Day 8: Disembarkation

    Hurghada

    Following the last breakfast on board, guests will check out and disembark the vessel around 10:00 AM. Transfers will be provided to the airport or a local hotel.

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