Dune Longara Itinerary
Best of Egypt 14N (HRG-RMF)15 days / 14 nights
About Dune Longara
- Exciting Red Sea itineraries departing from Safaga and Port Ghalib
- Routes visit Ras Mohammed, the Brothers, Daedalus, Elphinstone and St John’s
- Spacious air-conditioned ensuite cabins on three passenger decks
- Complimentary nitrox is available for appropriately certified divers
Dune Longara is a modern 30-guest liveaboard exploring the full breadth of Egypt’s Red Sea, from the wrecks and coral gardens of the north to the shark-rich offshore reefs and remote southern islands. Fully air-conditioned ensuite cabins, several sociable lounges and a jacuzzi provide plenty of comfort between dives, while complimentary nitrox helps certified divers make the most of this liveaboard’s exciting itineraries. Operating itineraries to Ras Mohammed, the Brothers Islands, Daedalus, Elphinstone, St John’s and the deep south, Dune Longara is particularly appealing to experienced divers seeking varied diving without sacrificing space and relaxation onboard.
Itinerary details
Length of trip 15 days / 14 nights
Number of dives 37
Experience Advanced Open Water - Minimum 50 dives
Insurance Required
Highlights
- Circular itinerary offering the very best of the Egypt
- Drift the current swept Straits of Tiran
- Plunge into Dahab’s Blue Hole
- Discover the walls of Sinai and the wreck-ridden Strait of Gubal
- Explore the most famous wreck in the Red Sea, the SS Thistlegorm
- Discover the wrecks of Abu Nuhas
- Experience the current swept pinnacles of Brothers Islands National Park
- Dive Daedalus Reef, the furthest offshore reef in the Egyptian Red Sea
- Circular route to Rocky, Zabargad, and St Johns Reef
Day 1: Arrival
Our team will welcome you at the airport. You will be transferred by bus to the marina. Your cabin will then be assigned, and you will have the opportunity to explore the boat.
Day 2: Departure from Hurghada
After breakfast, a welcome briefing will be presented by the guide, covering the week's itinerary, onboard safety instructions, etc. Your diving documents and insurance will be checked before leaving the marina. The captain will head to the first diving site, just 30 minutes from departure, where the briefing for the "refresher" dive will take place. After lunch, you will perform the second dive of the day in the Hurghada area before continuing your journey northward to reach El Gouna, where you will spend the night at a site sheltered from the waves.
Day 3: Tiran
On this third day of the cruise, you will have the opportunity to explore the island of Tiran. Located near the tip of Sinai, this island offers three unique dives at three different sites. The first dive site, Thomas Reef, features a rich drop-off and a plateau to the west, where you may be lucky enough to spot sharks. You will then dive at Jackson Reef, followed by a dive at Gordon Reef. Afterward, you will head towards Ras Abou Gallum.
Day 4: Ras Abou Gallum
Early in the morning, you will perform your first dive at Ras Abou Gallum. Three dives are offered in this protected area, teeming with life. The first dive will be on a drop-off, followed by two more dives in magnificent coral gardens.
Day 5: Dahab
On the fifth day of the cruise, you will have the opportunity to explore the internationally renowned diving and snorkelling site, the Blue Hole in Dahab. Afterward, you will dive at a site known as the Canyon, followed by a third dive at the Island, a stunning coral garden that is sure to amaze you.
Day 6: Ras Mohamed and Thistlegorm
At dawn, the boat will head towards Ras Mohamed Marine Park where you will dive twice on the breathtaking drop-offs, surrounded by thousands of colourful fish. After lunch, the boat will travel northwest. The third dive of the day will take place at the legendary wreck of the SS Thistlegorm, discovered by Cousteau in the 1950s.
Day 7: Thistlegorm and Gubal
Today, you will dive at least twice on the wreck of the SS Thistlegorm. Then, you will sail for two hours across the Strait of Gubal to reach the small island of Gubal, where you will make the third dive of the day.
Day 8: Abu Nuhas and Hurghada
In the morning, you will conduct your first two dives on wrecks. After lunch, the captain and his crew will take you further south towards Hurghada, where you will perform the third dive of the day. Depending on demand, your guide may organise a night dive. The boat will moor behind a reef for the night to stay sheltered from the waves. This schedule may be modified by your guide depending on weather conditions.
Day 9: Brothers
Having arrived at the site the previous evening, you will carry out three dives throughout the day on the stunning drop-offs of the Brothers islands. Due to new regulations aimed at protecting the marine ecosystem, cruise boats are now only allowed to spend one day at the Brothers islands. Therefore, the boat will then sail overnight to Daedalus, arriving in the early morning.
Day 10: Daedalus
Three dives are offered at the Daedalus site, a potential meeting place with hammerhead sharks. A visit to the lighthouse may be organised by your guide, depending on agreements with the local keepers.
Day 11: Rocky and Zabargad
You will perform three dives around Rocky and Zabargad islands. The navigation time between sites varies from 30 to 45 minutes. Dive sites are carefully selected by your guide based on the weather and the number of boats at each site.
Day 12: St. John’s
Early in the morning, the captain and his crew will take you to the dive sites at St. John's. Three dives are planned for the day. The navigation times between sites in the St. John's area varies between 30 minutes and 1 hour and 30 minutes. Dive sites are carefully chosen by your guide based on the weather conditions and the number of boats present.
Day 13: Fury Shoals and Sheleneyat
Today, we begin our journey northward. En route, we will stop at Sataya (Dolphin House) located in the Fury Shoals area, where you may have the opportunity to swim with dolphins. We will then continue north to the Sheleneyat site in the Wadi Gemal area, where the third dive of the day will take place at twilight or night.
Day 14: Elphinstone Reef
In the early morning, you will arrive in the Marsa Alam area, at the legendary Elphinstone Reef. You will conduct two dives there, before sailing for another two hours to reach Port Ghalib Marina in the early afternoon. You can use the rear platform to rinse your gear. Your guide will also offer various non-diving activities to keep you entertained on Friday afternoon.
Day 15: Departure
Depart from the boat after breakfast or earlier depending on your transfer time to the airport or hotel.
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
03:00pm
Safaga
Hurghada International Airport: HRG
Return
10:00am
Port Ghalib
Marsa Alam International Airport: RMF
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