Blue Melody Itinerary
Brothers, Safaga, and Elphinstone (HRG)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.
Itinerary details
Length of trip 8 days / 7 nights
Number of dives 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:
Arrive on board the vessel and check in at 16.00.
Arrive on board the vessel and check in at 16.00.
Day 2:
Start the week by visiting dive sites local to your departure port for three dives (a check dive, practice zodiac dive and night dive) before heading out to the marine parks.
Start the week by visiting dive sites local to your departure port for three dives (a check dive, practice zodiac dive and night dive) before heading out to the marine parks.
Days 3-6:
We normally plan to spend a day at one of the Brothers Islands, plus days around Elphinstone and the Safaga area. Normally you will have the opportunity to make three dives per day (night dives are not permitted in the marine parks).
We normally plan to spend a day at one of the Brothers Islands, plus days around Elphinstone and the Safaga area. Normally you will have the opportunity to make three dives per day (night dives are not permitted in the marine parks).
This itinerary takes in the offshore reef of Elphinstone, a 350-metre long and 20 to 40-metre wide standalone offshore reef with drop-offs descending to over 100-metres on each side. It also has a visit to the world-famous Brothers Islands in the Marine Park, where you can expect to see some big pelagics. Diving in Safaga will give you spectacular reefs in a typical Red Sea paradise and the opportunity to dive some wrecks.
Day 7:
Enjoy two relaxed morning dives local to the port of return, 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.
Enjoy two relaxed morning dives local to the port of return, 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.
Day 8:
Check out after breakfast at around 09.00 - 10.00.
Check out after breakfast at around 09.00 - 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
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