Dune Longara Itinerary

Elba Cruise - 11N

Welcome at the airport, transfer by bus from the airport to the marina, installation in the cabins, and discovery of the boat.

After breakfast, a welcome briefing will be presented by the guide. A check of your diving documents and insurance will be conducted. The captain will then set course for the first dive site, approximately 30 minutes from departure. The 'Check Dive' briefing will be given by the guide. The second dive will take place in the afternoon. Depending on your departure marina and weather conditions, this program may be subject to change.

Day 3: Daedalus 

On this day, you will have the opportunity to explore the Daedalus site with three dives, where you may encounter the thrilling spectacle of hammerhead sharks. This remote reef is known for its deep drop-offs, vibrant coral walls, and diverse marine life, making it an ideal location for exciting and memorable dives. Each dive presents a unique chance to spot these majestic predators as they glide through the deep blue waters, alongside other fascinating marine species.

Day 4: Rocky and Zabargad
You will undertake three dives around the Rocky and Zabargad Islands. The navigation times between the sites vary from 30 to 45 minutes between the islands. The dive sites are carefully selected by your guide based on the weather and the number of boats at the sites.

Days 5-6: Elba
On the first day at Elba, you will arrive at the Shaab Kabrit reef to begin with two dives on the Isola Di Levanzo wreck, followed by a third dive on the reef itself. Continuing within the Elba Nature Reserve, the captain will navigate to Gota Kabrit, where you will dive after a 1-hour and 30-minute journey. The adventure continues with a second dive at the Habili Shalal site, and finally, a last dive at the Ohrob site, located 2 hours and 30 minutes away. Please note that this program is subject to change based on weather conditions.

Day 7: Abu Fendira
After spending two days on the Elba Reef, you will head north to the Abu Fendira area, near Saint John's. Three dives will be carried out at Abu Fendira.

Day 8: St. Johns
In the early morning, the captain and his crew will take you to the Saint John's sites. Three dives will be offered. Navigation times between the sites vary between 30 minutes and 1 hour and 30 minutes in the Saint John's area. Dive sites are carefully selected by your guide based on the weather and the number of boats at the sites

Day 9: Sataya
We continue our journey northward. On the way, we will stop at Sataya, located in the Fury Shoals area, where you may have the opportunity to swim with dolphins. Three dives will be conducted in the area.

Day 10: Elphinstone Reef
In the early morning, you will arrive in the Marsa Alam area, at the legendary Elphinstone Reef. You will do 2 or 3 dives on this site, or a night dive can be arranged depending of what you want to do.

Day 11:
In the morning, you will undertake two dives in the Port Ghalib area, including a search for the green turtles of Shouna. Return to the marina, and you will have the option to stay overnight on the boat on Tuesday evening.

The boat departure will be after breakfast or depending on your flight and transfer times 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.