Dune Longara Itinerary
North Ras Mohhamed (Safaga)8 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 trip exploring the reefs and wrecks around the northern Red Sea
- Explore the most famous wreck in the Red Sea, the SS Thistlegorm
- Discover the walls of Sinai and the wreck-ridden Strait of Gubal
- Log dives on Shark and Yolanda reefs in Ras Mohammed National Park
- Night dives available on request
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 before leaving the marina. The boat will then sail to the first dive site, 30 minutes away from the marina.
Your guide will give you a detailed briefing about your first dive. After lunch you will do your second dive in the area of Hurghada. You will then keep sailing north to reach the El Gouna area, where you will spend a quiet and peaceful night moored behind a big reef.
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 before leaving the marina. The boat will then sail to the first dive site, 30 minutes away from the marina.
Your guide will give you a detailed briefing about your first dive. After lunch you will do your second dive in the area of Hurghada. You will then keep sailing north to reach the El Gouna area, where you will spend a quiet and peaceful night moored behind a big reef.
Day 3:
Having arrived the day before on-site, you will do your first two wreck dives in the morning. After lunch you will do the third dive of the day. Upon request, a night dive may be added. For a quiet and peaceful night, you will spend the night away from the waves, moored behind a big reef. This program may be subject to change according to weather conditions.
Having arrived the day before on-site, you will do your first two wreck dives in the morning. After lunch you will do the third dive of the day. Upon request, a night dive may be added. For a quiet and peaceful night, you will spend the night away from the waves, moored behind a big reef. This program may be subject to change according to weather conditions.
Day 4:
You will do your first dive of the day in the early morning. After breakfast you will sail for two hours to cross the Gubal Strait and reach the eastern shores of the Sinai. Two other dives will be proposed in this area. Upon request (and according to the site and weather), a night dive may be added.
You will do your first dive of the day in the early morning. After breakfast you will sail for two hours to cross the Gubal Strait and reach the eastern shores of the Sinai. Two other dives will be proposed in this area. Upon request (and according to the site and weather), a night dive may be added.
Day 5:
On that day you will do a minimum of two dives on the world-renowned wreck of the SS Thistlegorm, discovered by Cousteau in the 50s. You will then sail to the eastern side of the Sinai Peninsula to reach the Shaab Mahmud dive site. One more dive will be proposed in this area. Upon request (and according to the site and weather), a night dive may be added. You will spend the night away from the waves, moored behind the Shaab Mahmud reef.
On that day you will do a minimum of two dives on the world-renowned wreck of the SS Thistlegorm, discovered by Cousteau in the 50s. You will then sail to the eastern side of the Sinai Peninsula to reach the Shaab Mahmud dive site. One more dive will be proposed in this area. Upon request (and according to the site and weather), a night dive may be added. You will spend the night away from the waves, moored behind the Shaab Mahmud reef.
Day 6:
At the break of dawn, the boat will sail to the Ras Muhammad Marine Park, where you will dive twice on the dizzying drop-offs among thousands of colourful fishes. After lunch, the boat will start heading south. The third dive will either be done on a beautiful coral garden or on a shipwreck. Upon request (and according to the site and weather), a night dive may be added. This program may be subject to change according to weather conditions.
At the break of dawn, the boat will sail to the Ras Muhammad Marine Park, where you will dive twice on the dizzying drop-offs among thousands of colourful fishes. After lunch, the boat will start heading south. The third dive will either be done on a beautiful coral garden or on a shipwreck. Upon request (and according to the site and weather), a night dive may be added. This program may be subject to change according to weather conditions.
Day 7:
The last two dives of the week will take place in the Hurghada or Safaga area (according to the marina of return). Stunning drop-offs await you to end the week properly. After the last dive, you will have the possibility to rinse all your diving gear on the diving deck at the rear of the boat before sailing for less than an hour to the marina. The estimated time of arrival is 2:00 PM (your guide will tell you all about the leisure activities you can book in the Safaga or Hurghada area to spend an entertaining Friday afternoon).
The last two dives of the week will take place in the Hurghada or Safaga area (according to the marina of return). Stunning drop-offs await you to end the week properly. After the last dive, you will have the possibility to rinse all your diving gear on the diving deck at the rear of the boat before sailing for less than an hour to the marina. The estimated time of arrival is 2:00 PM (your guide will tell you all about the leisure activities you can book in the Safaga or Hurghada 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
Safaga
Hurghada International Airport: HRG
Return
10:00am
Safaga
Hurghada International Airport: HRG
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