Dune Silky Itinerary
Elba Trip - 10N11 days / 10 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 11 days / 10 nights
Number of dives 23
Experience Advanced Open Water - Minimum 50 dives
Insurance Required
Highlights
- Explore the tunnels and small caves of St Johns
- Dive Daedalus Reef, the furthest offshore reef in the Egyptian Red Sea
- Search the overhangs of Rocky Island for rare black coral
- Dive the slender coral towers of Zabargad Island
- Explore the Elba dive sites - Gota Kabrit, Habili Shalal and the Ohrob
Day 1:
Welcome at the airport, transfer by bus from the airport to the marina, installation in the cabins, and discovery of the boat.
Day 2:
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
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 dives there before sailing for another two hours to arrive at the Port Ghalib marina in the early afternoon. You can use the rear platform to rinse your equipment. Your guide will also offer various non-diving activities to keep you occupied on Friday afternoon.
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 dives there before sailing for another two hours to arrive at the Port Ghalib marina in the early afternoon. You can use the rear platform to rinse your equipment. Your guide will also offer various non-diving activities to keep you occupied on Friday afternoon.
Day 11:
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.
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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