Dune Longara Itinerary
Fury Shoals8 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 TBC
Experience No experience required
Insurance Required
Highlights
- Liveaboard safari for the whole family to explore the waters of Fury Shoal
- Visit Sataya Reef (Dolphin House), where 100+ spinner dolphins live
- Have the opportunity to live a childhood dream: swim with wild dolphins
- Activities include swimming with dolphins, snorkeling, and scuba diving
- Enjoy enriching presentations on the flora and fauna of the Red Sea
- Certified divers will have multiple opportunities to dive
Day 1:
Our friendly staff welcomes you at the airport. Bus transfer from the airport to the marina. You will, then, be attributed a cabin and discover the boat.
Our friendly staff welcomes you at the airport. Bus transfer from the airport to the marina. You will, then, be attributed a cabin and discover the boat.
Day 2:
After breakfast, your guide will tell you everything you need to know about your program of the week, safety recommendations, and, more generally, your life on the boat. Your diving certifications, logbook, and insurance will be checked for certified divers before leaving the marina. The captain will make his way to the first snorkelling site. It will also be possible to dive on this site for certified divers. The briefing of the so-called "check dive" will be presented to you by the guide. After lunch, you will sail south to the second snorkeling/diving site of the day. Before dinner, for those who wish, you can attend a presentation on the fauna and flora of the Red Sea. In the early evening, after dinner, the boat will continue south to reach the Sataya area overnight.
After breakfast, your guide will tell you everything you need to know about your program of the week, safety recommendations, and, more generally, your life on the boat. Your diving certifications, logbook, and insurance will be checked for certified divers before leaving the marina. The captain will make his way to the first snorkelling site. It will also be possible to dive on this site for certified divers. The briefing of the so-called "check dive" will be presented to you by the guide. After lunch, you will sail south to the second snorkeling/diving site of the day. Before dinner, for those who wish, you can attend a presentation on the fauna and flora of the Red Sea. In the early evening, after dinner, the boat will continue south to reach the Sataya area overnight.
Day 3:
In the morning the guide will tell you everything you need to know on “how to behave in the company of dolphins” for a respectful encounter with them. A first snorkelling trip with the dolphins will be organized. For certified divers who wish, a dive can be offered to you outside the Sataya lagoon. Introductory scuba dives can be offered to those who aren’t yet certified. All you need to do is notify them early enough in the day so that they can adapt their program accordingly. Your guide will suggest several activities throughout the day, including diving, snorkelling along the reef, swimming, and snorkelling with dolphins.
In the morning the guide will tell you everything you need to know on “how to behave in the company of dolphins” for a respectful encounter with them. A first snorkelling trip with the dolphins will be organized. For certified divers who wish, a dive can be offered to you outside the Sataya lagoon. Introductory scuba dives can be offered to those who aren’t yet certified. All you need to do is notify them early enough in the day so that they can adapt their program accordingly. Your guide will suggest several activities throughout the day, including diving, snorkelling along the reef, swimming, and snorkelling with dolphins.
Day 4:
After having enjoyed another moment of bliss with the dolphins in the morning, the captain and his crew will move the boat to one of the most beautiful sites of the Fury Shoals. You will go on a snorkelling trip along the reef to observe the incredible biodiversity of the Red Sea. For certified divers, you will have the opportunity to immerse yourself in a magnificent coral garden. Depending on your wishes, a second dive can be organized in the afternoon on another Fury Shoals site or a second excursion with the dolphins inside the lagoon of Sataya.
After having enjoyed another moment of bliss with the dolphins in the morning, the captain and his crew will move the boat to one of the most beautiful sites of the Fury Shoals. You will go on a snorkelling trip along the reef to observe the incredible biodiversity of the Red Sea. For certified divers, you will have the opportunity to immerse yourself in a magnificent coral garden. Depending on your wishes, a second dive can be organized in the afternoon on another Fury Shoals site or a second excursion with the dolphins inside the lagoon of Sataya.
Day 5:
Today you can choose what you want to do. Swim with dolphins, immerse yourself in one of the Fury Shoals sites, take a hike along the edge of a reef, and observe the magnificent colors of the Red Sea, or make an intro dive—your guide will happily adapt the program according to your wishes.
Today you can choose what you want to do. Swim with dolphins, immerse yourself in one of the Fury Shoals sites, take a hike along the edge of a reef, and observe the magnificent colors of the Red Sea, or make an intro dive—your guide will happily adapt the program according to your wishes.
Day 6:
After breakfast, a dolphin excursion and a dive for certified divers will be organized. You will then sail approximately 5 to 6 hours north to reach the site of Sheleneyat. You can take a snorkelling hike along the reef. After dinner, time to party.
After breakfast, a dolphin excursion and a dive for certified divers will be organized. You will then sail approximately 5 to 6 hours north to reach the site of Sheleneyat. You can take a snorkelling hike along the reef. After dinner, time to party.
Day 7:
At the break of dawn, the boat will sail to the Marsa Alam area, where you will go diving or snorkelling on the two sites selected by your guide. You will arrive at the marina early in the afternoon. Your guide will tell you all about the leisure activities you can book in the Marsa Alam area to spend an entertaining Friday afternoon.
At the break of dawn, the boat will sail to the Marsa Alam area, where you will go diving or snorkelling on the two sites selected by your guide. You will arrive at the marina early in the afternoon. Your guide will tell you all about the leisure activities you can book in the Marsa Alam area to spend an entertaining Friday afternoon.
Day 8:
Departure from the boat will be after breakfast or according to your flight and transfer schedules to the airport or hotel.
Departure from 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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