Discovery I Itinerary
St. Johns, Fury Shoal, Elphinstone8 days / 7 nights
About Discovery I
- Sun decks with mattresses for socialising, relaxing and sunbathing
- Tec and photography facilities and complimentary nitrox 32%
- A superb variety of freshly-prepared Western-style cuisine
- Refitted in 2017, including a spacious dedicated dive deck
Designed with the discerning diver in mind, Discovery I liveaboard boasts the perfect blend of style and functionality. From the warm, tastefully decorated dining area to the cosy cabins, this vessel is sure to make you feel at home. And, with multiple sun decks, a large dive and swim deck, and specialty tec and photography facilities, it’s safe to say Discovery I has all bases well and truly covered. What more could you want from your liveaboard diving holiday?
Itinerary details
Length of trip 8 days / 7 nights
Number of dives 19
Experience Advanced Open Water - Minimum 10 dives
Insurance Required
Highlights
- Circular itinerary combining iconic central and southern sites
- Visit the rarely dived southern sites of St Johns
- Explore the tunnels and small caves of Gota Kebir
- Meet the resident dolphins of Fury Shoals’ pristine reef
- Search for the oceanic whitetips of Elphinstone
- Discover Wadi El Gamal National Park
Day 1: The check-in time is 16:00. Once on board, you will be assigned your accommodation, receive a boat briefing, and select any rental equipment. The boat will spend the night in port.
Day 2:
- Sha’ab Abu dabbab (one from 7 reefs)
- Sha’ab Sharm west or Habili Ghadir or Sha’ab Marsa Alam (depending on time and conditions)
Day 3:
- Habili Ali (St. Johns)
- Small Gotaa or Habili Gaafar(St. Johns)
- Um Aruk (St.Johns)
- Um Aruk (night dive)
Day 4:
- Habili Gaafer or Small Gotaa (St. Johns)
- St. Johns Caves (St. Johns)
- Paradise Reef
- Sha’ab Sataya South (night dive) (Fury Shoal)
Day 5:
- Sha’ab Maksour or Sha’ab Sataya South (Fury Shoal)
- Dolphin house if possible (Fury Shoal)
- Sha’ab Malahi Or Sha’ab Claudia (Fury Shoal)
- Sha’ab Shelinat (Wady Gemal)
- Sha’ab Eldahra (Wady Gemal) night dive
Day 6:
- Sha’ab Sharm East
- Habili Ghadir or Sha’ab Marsa Alam or Habili Marsa Alam
- Elphinstone NW
- Abu dabbab (night dive)
Day 7:
- Elphinstone
- Elphinstone or Marsa Shona
- Back to port Ghalib
Day 8: Check out after breakfast and no later than 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
04:00pm
Port Ghalib
Marsa Alam International Airport: RMF
Return
10:00am
Port Ghalib
Marsa Alam International Airport: RMF
Current availability and prices: https://www.zubludiving.com/itineraries/discovery-i/itn-2212050417591-st-johns-fury-shoal-elphinstone