Discovery II Itinerary
Rocky, Zabargad, St. John’s, Elphinstone8 days / 7 nights
About Discovery II
- Multiple sun decks with comfy 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
Recently refitted with passionate divers in mind, Discovery II is a first-class liveaboard offering unforgettable voyages throughout the Egyptian Red Sea. Comfortable, modern facilities, high standards of service, and a variety of world-class itineraries, make the Discovery II an unbeatable choice. And, with superb tec and photography facilities, divers of all types are sure to have the trip of a lifetime.
Itinerary details
Length of trip 8 days / 7 nights
Number of dives 18
Experience Advanced Open Water - Minimum 10 dives
Insurance Required
Highlights
- Circular route to Rocky, Zabargad, and St Johns Reef
- Search the overhangs of Rocky Island for rare black coral
- Dive the slender coral towers of Zabargad Island
- See healthy coral reefs, tunnels and caves at St Johns
- Meet the resident dolphins of Fury Shoals’ pristine reef
- Search for the oceanic whitetips and hammerheads of Elphinstone
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 (2 dives only)
- Abu Dabbab
- Sha’ab Sharm west or Habili Ghadir
Day 3
- Daedalus
- Daedalus
- Daedalus
Day 4
- Rocky Island
- Rocky Island
- Zabargad Island
Day 5
- Sha’ab Sataya South, or Sha’ab Maksour.
- Dolphin House (if possible)
- Sha’ab Malahi or Sha’ab Claudia
- Sha’ab Shelinat
- Dahra Wady Gemal (night dive)
Day 6
- Sha’ab Sharm East
- Sha’ab 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-ii/itn-2603120553531-rocky-zabargad-st-john-s-elphinstone