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Blue Horizon

Blue Horizon Itinerary

Brothers, Safaga and Elphinstone (HRG)

8 days / 7 nights

About Blue Horizon

  • Awarded 2015's Liveaboard of The Year by DIVER magazine
  • Excellent amenities for divers, modern camera facilities, and tec and rebreather support 
  • Luxurious details include a chic, modern lounge and on-deck Jacuzzi
  • Surprisingly spacious accommodations with plenty of room to spread out

My Blue Horizon liveaboard is a spacious and luxurious modern motor yacht, cruising the best diving destinations in Egypt's Red Sea. This liveaboard offers high-end excursions with lush details including generous deluxe cabins and an on-deck Jacuzzi - plus some of the region's most personal and passionate service. Choose from a wide variety of itineraries ideal for coral reef, current, wreck, and shark enthusiasts. And divers can enjoy tempting facilities including high-quality rental equipment, nitrox, amenities for personal gear and camera equipment, and support for tec and rebreather divers.

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Itinerary details

Length of trip 8 days / 7 nights
Number of dives Up to 19
Experience Open Water - Minimum 30 dives
Insurance Required

Highlights

  • Circular itinerary offering the best of Brothers, Safaga and Elphinstone
  • Experience the current-swept pinnacles of Brothers Islands National Park
  • Explore the wrecks of the Aida II and Numidia, both found at Brothers 
  • Discover the chilling wreck of the Salem Express
  • Dive the famous finger-shaped reefs of Abu Kafan
  • Search for the oceanic whitetips and hammerheads of Elphinstone
Day 1:
Embarkation at 18:00 followed by dinner and briefings.

Day 2:
Three dives at sites close to the embarkation port (a morning check dive, practice zodiac dive and a sunset or night dive) before heading out to the first marine park. 

Days 3-6:
Normally you will have the opportunity for three dives per day; A sunset or night dive may also be offered where permitted but is not guaranteed (night dives are not allowed in the marine parks). A typical diving day is scheduled as follows:
• Light Breakfast, followed by a briefing & Dive 1
• Full Breakfast, relaxation period, briefing & Dive 2
• Lunch, relaxation period, briefing & Dive 3
• Snack, relaxation period, briefing & Dive 4*
• Dinner

The Brother Islands
Big Brother, 60 km from Egypt’s coast, offers a thrilling mix of coral mountains and famous wreck dives, including the Numidia and Aida. Small Brother’s compact size hosts diverse marine life and seasonal shark sightings.

Safaga
Safaga’s varied dives include the iconic ‘Salem Express’ wreck and stunning reefs like Abu Kafan and Panorama. Enjoy critter-filled shallows at Torbia Arbaa for a perfect dive.

Elphinstone
A Red Sea legend, this finger-shaped reef, with north and south plateaus covered in hard and soft corals is both unpredictable and exciting. This is a truly awesome reef where grey reef sharks and Napoleon wrasses are regularly spotted in the summer and oceanic whitetip sharks often congregate in vast numbers during late autumn. 

Day 7: 
Two morning dives* local to the disembarkation area before cruising into harbour in the early afternoon. Take advantage of an evening onshore to purchase souvenirs and enjoy Egypt's famous hospitality before your journey home the next day. 

Day 8: 
Breakfast on board followed by disembarkation between 09:00 and 10:00.

Sample itineraries are for guidance only. Actual itineraries may differ slightly due to factors such as weather, wildlife, logistics, and local regulations.

Transfer details

Departure

06:00pm

Hurghada

Hurghada International Airport: HRG

Return

10:00am

Hurghada

Hurghada International Airport: HRG

Current availability and prices: https://www.zubludiving.com/itineraries/blue-horizon/itn-2405140740131-brothers-safaga-and-elphinstone-hrg-