Dune Longara Itinerary
St John's Reefs8 days / 7 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 8 days / 7 nights
Number of dives 15
Experience Open Water - Minimum 20 dives
Insurance Required
Highlights
- Circular itinerary to the healthy southern reefs of St John’s
- Explore the tunnels and small caves of Gota Kebir
- Enjoy the steep drop-offs and pelagic sightings of Sataya
- Meet the resident dolphins of Fury Shoals’ pristine reef
- Night dive available on request
Day 1:
Reception at the airport, transfer by bus from the airport to the marina, assignment of the cabins, and discovery of the boat.
Reception at the airport, transfer by bus from the airport to the marina, assignment of the cabins, and discovery of the boat.
Day 2:
Wake up, have breakfast, and then a welcome briefing (organization of the week, safety instructions on board, etc.) will be presented to you by the guide. A verification of your diving documents and your insurance will be carried out before leaving the marina. The captain will head to the first dive site 30 minutes from departure.
Wake up, have breakfast, and then a welcome briefing (organization of the week, safety instructions on board, etc.) will be presented to you by the guide. A verification of your diving documents and your insurance will be carried out before leaving the marina. The captain will head to the first dive site 30 minutes from departure.
The briefing of the so-called "rehabilitation" dive will be presented to you by the guide. After lunch you will sail for about two hours south to arrive at the Gota Sharm site, where you will do the second dive of the day. At the beginning of the evening, after dinner, the boat will continue its course all night towards the south to arrive in the early morning under the Tropic of Cancer in the area of Saint John's.
Day 3:
For this first day on St. John's, three dives will be offered. Sailing times between sites vary between 30 minutes and 1.5 hours in the Saint John's area. Dive sites are carefully chosen by your guide based on the weather and the number of boats at the sites. For a peaceful night, the boat will moor behind a reef sheltered from the waves.
For this first day on St. John's, three dives will be offered. Sailing times between sites vary between 30 minutes and 1.5 hours in the Saint John's area. Dive sites are carefully chosen by your guide based on the weather and the number of boats at the sites. For a peaceful night, the boat will moor behind a reef sheltered from the waves.
Day 4:
As the sun rises, the captain and his crew will take you on another day trip to three other sites in Saint John's.
As the sun rises, the captain and his crew will take you on another day trip to three other sites in Saint John's.
Day 5:
A last dive on Saint John's before starting the ascent to the north. On the road, we will stop halfway between the area of Saint John's and the Fury Shoals for a mythical dive: the caves of Um Kararim. We will finally arrive in the afternoon at Sataya (Dolphin House) located in the Fury Shoals area. Once there, depending on the light or the time of arrival on-site, you will have the opportunity to do a snorkelling session with the dolphins. The third dive of the day will take place during the day, at dusk or at night. The boat will remain moored in Sataya for the night.
A last dive on Saint John's before starting the ascent to the north. On the road, we will stop halfway between the area of Saint John's and the Fury Shoals for a mythical dive: the caves of Um Kararim. We will finally arrive in the afternoon at Sataya (Dolphin House) located in the Fury Shoals area. Once there, depending on the light or the time of arrival on-site, you will have the opportunity to do a snorkelling session with the dolphins. The third dive of the day will take place during the day, at dusk or at night. The boat will remain moored in Sataya for the night.
Day 6:
If the snorkelling session with the dolphins could not be organized the day before, we will organize it that morning. Your guides will then take you to discover two reefs in the Fury Shoals area. After lunch, the captain will travel about five hours north to arrive at the Sheleneyat site. This third dive will take place at dusk or at night, depending on our arrival time. After dinner, it's time for the festivities!
If the snorkelling session with the dolphins could not be organized the day before, we will organize it that morning. Your guides will then take you to discover two reefs in the Fury Shoals area. After lunch, the captain will travel about five hours north to arrive at the Sheleneyat site. This third dive will take place at dusk or at night, depending on our arrival time. After dinner, it's time for the festivities!
Day 7:
You will navigate for 45 minutes to reach the site where you will make your first dive. After breakfast, you will leave for two hours of navigation and arrive in the Marsa Alam area, where the last dive of the cruise will be offered to you. You will then have the opportunity to rinse your gear on the back platform of the boat before sailing back to Port Ghalib. The arrival is scheduled around 14.00. And therefore, some activities will be offered by your guide to occupy your afternoon if you wish. It is also entirely possible for you to stay on the boat.
You will navigate for 45 minutes to reach the site where you will make your first dive. After breakfast, you will leave for two hours of navigation and arrive in the Marsa Alam area, where the last dive of the cruise will be offered to you. You will then have the opportunity to rinse your gear on the back platform of the boat before sailing back to Port Ghalib. The arrival is scheduled around 14.00. And therefore, some activities will be offered by your guide to occupy your afternoon if you wish. It is also entirely possible for you to stay on the boat.
Day 8:
The departure of the boat will be after breakfast or according to your flight and transfer schedules to the airport or hotel.
The departure of the boat will be after breakfast or according to your flight and transfer schedules 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
Port Ghalib
Marsa Alam International Airport: RMF
Return
10:00am
Port Ghalib
Marsa Alam International Airport: RMF
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