Dune Silky Itinerary
North Tiran8 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 Open Water - Minimum 20 dives
Insurance Required
Highlights
- Tour the best of wrecks, reefs and national parks in the northern Red Sea
- In between wreck dives, enjoy the reefs north of Hurghada
- Spot dolphins among the wrecks of Abu Nuhas
- Experience the current swept straits of Tiran
- Visit Jackson, Gordon and Thomas reefs
- Log dives on Shark and Yolanda reefs in Ras Mohammed National Park
- Explore the most famous wreck in the Red Sea, the SS Thistlegorm
Day 1: Arrival
Our friendly staff will welcome 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: Departure from Safaga or Hurghada
After breakfast, your guide will tell you everything you need to know about your programme 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. 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: Abu Nuhas
Arrived the day before on site, you will do your first-two wreck dives in the morning. After lunch you will sail north for two hours before reaching the site where 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 programme may be subject to change according to weather conditions.
Day 4: Tiran
On this fourth day of the cruise, you will have the opportunity to explore the island of Tiran. Located near the tip of Sinai, this island offers three unique dives at three different sites. The first diving site, Thomas Reef, famous for his canyon and his plateau to the west, where you may be lucky enough to spot sharks. You will then dive at Jackson Reef, followed by a dive at Gordon Reef.
Day 5: Ras Mohamed National Park
At sunrise, the captain and his crew will take you to to the southern tip of the Sinai peninsula where you will dive the wonderful Yolanda Reef in Ras Muhammad National Park.
Day 6: SS Thistlegorm
Dive into history and beauty at Thistlegorm and Abu Nuhas, two legendary Red Sea sites. Thistlegorm, a WWII shipwreck, reveals fascinating artifacts and vibrant marine life. Abu Nuhas, the "Shipwreck Graveyard," offers stunning dives on multiple wrecks, each teeming with fish and coral, blending adventure with underwater exploration.
Day 7: Safaga or Hurghada
The last two dives of the week will be conducted in Hurghada or Safaga, depending on the return marina. Stunning drop- offs await to make a grand finale of your week. The boat is scheduled to return in the afternoon. You will have the opportunity to rinse your equipment on the rear platform of the boat or take a stroll in Safaga/Hurghada. Depending on your flight schedule, other activities may be offered to fully enjoy your Friday afternoon.
Day 8: Departure
Depart from the boat after breakfast, or earlier, depending on your transfer time 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
Hurghada or Safaga
Hurghada International Airport: HRG
Return
10:00am
Hurghada or Safaga
Hurghada International Airport: HRG
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20
Mar
2027
North Tiran
8 days / 7 nights
•
15 dives
from $1,558 /guest
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20Mar 27
North Tiran
8D / 7N
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15 dives
from $1,558 /guest
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