Odyssey Itinerary
Brothers, Daedalus and Elphinstone (RMF)8 days / 7 nights
About Odyssey
- Luxury, comfort and and world-class facilities without the price tag
- Easy diving from the spacious dive deck and two dive tenders
- A lavish sun deck complete with Jacuzzi for the ultimate luxury experience
- Fun and friendly team with over 25 years of experience in the Red Sea
The Odyssey is the original luxury liveaboard of the well-reputed Seafari Fleet – expect superb comfort, superior service and world-class facilities on board. Five-star in every aspect but price, the Odyssey lavishes guests with every indulgence needed between dives, including modern accommodation and luxury comforts including a Jacuzzi. And, with a spacious dive deck, two zodiacs and nitrox, your exploration of the Red Sea’s iconic sites is sure to be unforgettable.
Itinerary details
Highlights
- Circular itinerary offering the very best of the central Red Sea
- Experience the current swept pinnacles of Brothers Islands National Park
- Explore the wrecks of the Aida II and Numidia, both found at Brothers
- Dive Daedalus Reef, the furthest offshore reef in the Egyptian Red Sea
- Search for the oceanic whitetips and hammerheads of Elphinstone
- Night dives offered outside of marine parks
You will be welcomed by staff as you exit the airport. A bus will transfer you to the boat. Once onboard, you will be assigned your accommodation, receive a boat briefing, and select any rental equipment. The boat will spend the night in port.
Day 2:
We shall weigh anchor towards our first coral reef for a check dive. At the end of the afternoon, we shall set sail in the direction of the Brothers Islands.
Day 3:
We will wake up at Small Brother, where we will conduct an early morning dive.
After exploring the beautiful walls of Small Brother, we shall cross the kilometer of the sea that separates it from Big Brother. Here, we can admire 2 beautiful wrecks.
A land visit is also offered for those who wish to visit the lighthouse. It's a military lighthouse built in 1883. Accessed by over 140 stairs, this lighthouse is a great spot to watch the sunset. After dinner, we shall begin the 8-hour navigation to Daedalus.
Days 4-5:
Meet the hammerhead sharks of Daedalus. Another lighthouse, built in 1931, is located on the reef and can also be visited.
Day 6:
To achieve our triangle, we will head west-east to navigate until the mythical Elphinstone Reef.
Day 7:
Enjoy 1 or 2 relaxed morning dives local to the port of return, allowing you to cruise into harbour in the early afternoon.
Day 8:
Check out after breakfast.
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
05:00pm
Port Ghalib
Marsa Alam International Airport: RMF
Return
09:00am
Port Ghalib
Marsa Alam International Airport: RMF
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