Brothers - Daedalus - Elphinstone (Golden Triangle) (Port Ghalib - Hurghada)

AVO · Egypt · 7 nights

Duration
7 nights
Embarkation
Port Ghalib, Egypt
Disembarkation
Hurghada, Egypt
Dives
Approximately 18 dives in total

About this route

Embark on an exhilarating dive cruise through the Red Sea's renowned 'Golden Triangle' region. This journey explores the iconic dive sites of Brothers Islands, Daedalus, and Elphinstone Reef, celebrated for their dramatic drop-offs and thrilling encounters. Divers can anticipate exciting interactions with oceanic whitetip and hammerhead sharks, alongside a diverse array of other marine species. This trip caters to experienced divers seeking a truly adventurous underwater experience.

Regions on this route

The BrothersElphinstoneDaedalus

Highlights

Daedalus

Daedalus Reef is a large, isolated reef featuring a lighthouse and impressive sheer walls that drop hundreds of meters into the blue. Its remote location in the open Red Sea makes it a magnet for large pelagic fish and sharks, including schooling hammerheads and oceanic whitetips. Strong currents are common, providing thrilling drift dives.

  • Remote oceanic reef
  • Hammerhead schools
  • Oceanic whitetip sharks
  • Deep wall diving

Elphinstone

Elphinstone Reef is a legendary offshore reef in the Red Sea, famous for its deep, plunging walls and strong currents. It is a prime location for encountering pelagic species, particularly oceanic whitetip sharks and hammerheads. The reef's vibrant coral formations and abundant fish life make it a highly sought-after dive destination.

  • Sheer walls
  • Oceanic whitetip sharks
  • Hammerhead sharks
  • Strong drift diving

The Brothers

The Brothers Islands, Big Brother and Small Brother, are two world-renowned offshore pinnacles in the Red Sea. They are celebrated for their dramatic wall dives, often encountering strong currents that attract a rich diversity of marine life, including various shark species. Big Brother also features two fascinating wreck sites.

  • Big Brother Island
  • Small Brother Island
  • Dramatic wall dives
  • Pelagic encounters
  • Wreck exploration

Requirements

  • CertificationAdvanced Open Water
  • Minimum logged dives50
  • ExperienceThis cruise is designed for experienced divers seeking an unforgettable adventure beneath the waves.

Good to know

  • A minimum of 50 logged dives is required for this trip.
  • Guests must hold an Advanced Open Water certification.

Day-by-day plan

  1. Day 1: Embarkation – Port Ghalib

    Guests are welcomed aboard the AVO at Port Ghalib starting from 5:00 PM. After check-in and settling into cabins, there will be a crew introduction and a safety briefing as the vessel prepares for departure.

  2. Day 2: Small Giftun & El Minya Wreck

    Today's diving focuses on the Small Giftun reef and the historic El Minya Wreck. Small Giftun offers vibrant reef ecosystems with diverse coral formations and numerous reef fish, while the El Minya Wreck provides an opportunity to explore a fascinating historical site, often adorned with marine growth and attracting various species. Both sites contribute to a rich and varied underwater experience.

    Dive sites: Small Giftun, El Minya Wreck

  3. Day 3: Elphinstone & Marsa Shouna Reefs

    Dive two locations today: Elphinstone Reef and Marsa Shouna. Elphinstone is a legendary offshore reef known for its dramatic walls, strong currents, and potential for pelagic encounters. Marsa Shouna typically offers a more sheltered environment with sandy bottoms and seagrass beds, ideal for spotting unique macro life and juvenile reef fish.

    Dive sites: Elphinstone, Marsa Shouna

  4. Day 4: Daedalus Reef – Pelagic Action

    The day is dedicated to diving the remote and majestic Daedalus Reef, an iconic Red Sea site. Known for its strong currents, Daedalus features sheer walls that plunge into the deep, often attracting large pelagic species. Divers can anticipate encountering oceanic whitetip and hammerhead sharks, alongside other open-ocean visitors.

    Dive sites: Daedalus

  5. Day 5: Daedalus Reef – Advanced Diving

    Continuing the exploration of Daedalus Reef, divers will experience its impressive underwater topography and potential for thrilling encounters. The reef's isolated location in the Red Sea makes it a magnet for pelagic fish and sharks, particularly oceanic whitetips and various hammerhead species. The deep walls and strong currents provide an exhilarating environment for experienced divers.

    Dive sites: Daedalus

  6. Day 6: The Brothers Islands – World-Class Walls

    Today's dives are centered around The Brothers, two small islands (Big Brother and Small Brother) famous for their dramatic walls, strong currents, and rich marine life. These exposed reefs attract a high density of pelagic species, including various sharks. Wrecks on Big Brother also offer additional exploration opportunities, enhancing the diving experience.

    Dive sites: Big Brother, Small Brother

  7. Day 7: Gota Abu Ramada & Panorama Reef

    The final diving day takes us to Gota Abu Ramada and Panorama Reef. Gota Abu Ramada, often called the 'Aquarium', is a vibrant reef known for its extensive coral gardens and abundant fish life, offering relaxed dives. Panorama Reef features impressive wall dives and a large plateau, frequently visited by reef sharks and other pelagic species, providing diverse underwater scenery.

    Dive sites: Gota Abu Ramada, Panorama Reef

  8. Day 8: Disembarkation – Hurghada

    Enjoy breakfast onboard before disembarking in Hurghada. Guests will bid farewell to the crew as their Red Sea diving adventure concludes.

Upcoming departures

  • 2026-11-21 – 2026-11-28from 1,350 USDBook
  • 2027-11-20 – 2027-11-27from 1,838 USDBook

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