Dune Silky Itinerary
Mixed South8 days / 7 nights
About Dune Silky
- Exciting itineraries diving Brothers, Daedalus, Elphinstone, and St Johns
- Brand new diver-friendly facilities and equipment, newly constructed in 2020
- Three to four dives per day, exploring reefs, wrecks, and walls
- Spacious and modern interiors loaded with contemporary design elements
Built in 2020, Dune Silky liveaboard, formerly known as Alia, offers some of the most modern and contemporary interiors of any safari boat in the Red Sea. You'll feel perfectly relaxed in stylish surroundings, complete with all the comforts of home. And, you'll be well looked after underwater, with an expert crew guiding up to four dives a day in Egypt’s central and southern Red Sea, with plenty of time to relax in between. You'll explore kaleidoscopic coral reefs, sombre shipwrecks, and plummeting walls, joined by an incredible variety of tropical species. Back on deck, expect world-class service, delicious dining and drinks, wireless internet and an entertainment console.
Itinerary details
Length of trip 8 days / 7 nights
Number of dives 15
Experience Advanced Open Water - Minimum 50 dives
Insurance Required
Highlights
- Visit the very best of the Red Sea’s southern dive sites
- Dive Daedalus Reef, the furthest offshore reef in the Egyptian Red Sea
- Search the overhangs of Rocky Island for rare black coral
- Dive into the slender coral towers of Zabargad Island
- See some of Egypt's healthiest coral reefs at 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
- Chance of spotting oceanic whitetip and hammerhead sharks
- Night dives arranged on request
Day 1: Arrival day
Reception at the airport, transfer by bus from the airport to the marina, installation in the cabins and discovery of the boat.
Reception at the airport, transfer by bus from the airport to the marina, installation in the cabins and discovery of the boat.
Day 2: Departure from the marina
After breakfast, a welcome briefing (organisation 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. The second dive will be done during the afternoon. In the early evening, after dinner, the boat will begin its journey towards Daedalus. About 7 hours of navigation will be necessary.
After breakfast, a welcome briefing (organisation 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. The second dive will be done during the afternoon. In the early evening, after dinner, the boat will begin its journey towards Daedalus. About 7 hours of navigation will be necessary.
Day 3: Daedalus
At sunrise, you will start your day of diving on the Daedalus wall. Your guide will offer you three dives. This reef offers you about ten different dives. You will do 2 dives to the north of the reef to perhaps have the chance to observe hammerhead sharks. In the afternoon, you will dive to the west of the reef where the coral diversity is impressive. This side also offers perfect light in the afternoon. Between dives, you will have the opportunity to visit Daedalus Lighthouse. In the early 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 at Rocky Island and Zabargad.
At sunrise, you will start your day of diving on the Daedalus wall. Your guide will offer you three dives. This reef offers you about ten different dives. You will do 2 dives to the north of the reef to perhaps have the chance to observe hammerhead sharks. In the afternoon, you will dive to the west of the reef where the coral diversity is impressive. This side also offers perfect light in the afternoon. Between dives, you will have the opportunity to visit Daedalus Lighthouse. In the early 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 at Rocky Island and Zabargad.
Day 4: Rocky and Zabargad
You will do three dives around Rocky and Zabargad islands. Sailing times between sites vary from 30 to 45 minutes between islands. Dive sites are carefully chosen by your guide based on the weather and the number of boats at the sites.
You will do three dives around Rocky and Zabargad islands. Sailing times between sites vary from 30 to 45 minutes between islands. Dive sites are carefully chosen by your guide based on the weather and the number of boats at the sites.
Day 5: St. John’s
In the early morning, the captain and his crew will take you to the sights of Saint 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.
In the early morning, the captain and his crew will take you to the sights of Saint 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.
Day 6: Fury Shoals and Sheleneyat
That day we will begin the ascent to the north. On the way, 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 our ascent to the site of Sheleneyat in the Wadi Gemal area, where the third dive of the day will take place at dusk or at night.
That day we will begin the ascent to the north. On the way, 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 our ascent to the site of Sheleneyat in the Wadi Gemal area, where the third dive of the day will take place at dusk or at night.
Day 7: Elphinstone Reef
In the early morning, you will arrive in the Marsa Alam area, on the mythical Elphinstone Reef. You will do 2 dives there, before sailing another two hours to arrive in the early afternoon at the marina of Port Ghalib. You can take advantage of the rear platform to rinse your equipment. Your guide will also suggest various extra diving activities to keep you busy on Friday afternoon.
In the early morning, you will arrive in the Marsa Alam area, on the mythical Elphinstone Reef. You will do 2 dives there, before sailing another two hours to arrive in the early afternoon at the marina of Port Ghalib. You can take advantage of the rear platform to rinse your equipment. Your guide will also suggest various extra diving activities to keep you busy on Friday afternoon.
Day 8: Departure
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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