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Blue Melody

Blue Melody Itinerary

Daedalus and St Johns (RMF)

8 days / 7 nights

About Blue Melody

  • Generous sun deck providing the ultimate retreat for sun lovers
  • Luxurious lounges with rich wooden interiors and comfortable seating
  • Browse through movies and series in communal areas or make use of personal entertainment systems in your cabin
  • Blue Melody offers nitrox to certified divers and is tec and rebreather friendly

Explore the Egyptian Red Sea on the comfortable and well-respected Blue Melody liveaboard. Operated by Blue O Two, this vessel boasts a wealth of experience and expertise, plus specialist dive facilities, delivering continuously high standards of service to dedicated and passionate divers. Hire a private guide to help get the perfect shots and then refine them in the camera room or push the limits with speciality courses and tech-ready facilities.

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Itinerary details

Length of trip 8 days / 7 nights
Number of dives 18
Experience Open Water - Minimum 30 dives
Insurance Required

Highlights

  • Circular trip combining two of Egypt’s iconic offshore reefs
  • Dive Daedalus Reef, the furthest offshore reef in the Egyptian Red Sea
  • Chance of spotting oceanic whitetip and hammerhead sharks
  • See some of Egypt's healthiest coral reefs at St Johns
  • Explore the tunnels and small caves of Gota Kebir
  • Meet the resident dolphins of Fury Shoals’ pristine reefs
  • Night dives offered outside of marine parks
Day 1: 
Visit a dive site local to Port Ghalib for a check dive before heading south for your afternoon dive on the way to St. Johns.

Day 2: 
A day spent diving at St. Johns.

Day 3: 
Morning in St. Johns before traveling north to dive in the area of Cave Reef before continuing towards Fury Shoal.

Day 4: 
A relaxing day of beautiful reef diving in Fury Shoal.

Day 6: 
Visit the famous Daedalus reef and hope to encounter some large pelagics.

Day 7: 
After an early morning dive at Elphinstone, enjoy a relaxed dive local to Port Ghalib, allowing you to cruise 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: 
Check out after breakfast at around 09.00.

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

Port Ghalib

Marsa Alam International Airport: RMF

Return

10:00am

Port Ghalib

Marsa Alam International Airport: RMF

    What's included
    • Meals and snacks
    • Water, tea and coffee
    • Soft drinks
    • Towels and toiletries
    • Tanks and weights
    • Night dives
    • Transfers
    • Internet (if signals available)
    To be paid in advance or onboard
    • Dive and travel insurance
    • Local fees and taxes - US$200 per trip, paid onboard
    • 14% GST applicable to all onboard payments
    • Fuel surcharge (when applicable)
    To be booked in advance or paid onboard
    • Single supplement - 80%
    • Alcoholic drinks
    • Tonic & soda water
    • Gratuities - US$25 per guest, per day
    • Equipment rental - US$210 per trip
    • 15l tanks - US$60 per trip
    • Nitrox - US$90 per trip
    • Dive computer - US$60 per trip
    • Technical gear
    • Diving courses
    • Visa meet and greet - US$79 per item, paid in advance
    Payment policy
    • More than 18 months: 5% of the total invoice amount (or deposit amount paid, whichever is greater)
    • 12 to 18 months: 15% of the total invoice amount (or deposit amount paid, whichever is greater)
    • 2 to 12 months: 30% of the total invoice amount (or deposit amount paid, whichever is greater)
    • Less than 2 months: 100% of the total invoice amount
    Special offers or promotions - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
    Group bookings - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
    Contact the ZuBlu travel team if you have any questions about payment terms and cancellation.
    Cancellation policy
    5% deposit - required to secure reservation.
    10% - 18 months prior to departure.
    15%  - 12 months prior to departure.
    70% balance - due 2 months prior to departure.
    Bookings received less than 2 months before departure require payment in full to secure reservation.

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