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Red Sea Explorer

Red Sea Explorer Itinerary

Brothers, Daedalus and Elphinstone

8 days / 7 nights

About Red Sea Explorer

  • Lavish Red Sea dive liveaboard with plenty of space and style
  • Book the luxurious royal suite for an exclusive experience
  • Impressive dive deck, roomy dive platform, and two zodiacs
  • Run by Extra Divers, with 25 years of experience in the Red Sea

Red Sea Explorer is a five-star dive safari liveaboard delivering week-long voyages to the best dive destinations in the Egyptian Red Sea. Run by Extra Divers, an experienced outfit who have been operating in the region for 25-years, this lavish liveaboard guarantees maximum quality and comfort, whether above the water or below. And, with a variety of cabin options, including an enormous royal suite, guests can select the level of luxury they desire.

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Itinerary details

Length of trip 8 days / 7 nights
Number of dives 18
Experience Advanced Open Water - Minimum 50 dives
Insurance Required

Highlights

  • Circular itinerary offering the very best of the central Red Sea
  • Experience the current swept pinnacles of Brothers Islands National Park
  • Dive Daedalus Reef, the furthest offshore reef in the Egyptian Red Sea
  • Search for the oceanic whitetips and hammerheads of Elphinstone
  • Explore the wrecks of the Aida II and Numidia, both found at Big Brothers 
Day 1:
Upon arrival at Marsa Alam Airport, guests are welcomed by our friendly staff and taken to the port. Boarding begins around 3:00 PM. You will be greeted by our cruise director and the crew, stow your scuba gear and luggage, and familiarise yourself with the ship. In addition, you will receive a boat briefing.

Day 2: Local dives (2-3 dives)

Day 3: Elphinstone (3-4 dives)
The reef is known for its two plateaus on the north and south sides, offering good chances of encountering hammerhead sharks. A frequent visitor among the dive boats is the inquisitive oceanic whitetip shark (Longimanus). Magnificent coral growth, Napoleon wrasse, and turtles make the trip to Elphinstone Reef the perfect end to the tour.

Day 4: Daedalus (3-4 dives)
This large reef lies south of the Brothers and impresses with its pristine hard corals and the popular "Clowfish" city. However, Daedalus is most famous for its legendary schools of hammerhead sharks, which guarantee unique dives.

Days 5-6: Brothers (3-4 dives)
Sharks, wrecks, and drop-offs – there's almost nothing you can't find here. The famous thresher shark cleaning station at Little Brother, grey reef sharks, hammerheads, and oceanic whitetip sharks guarantee unforgettable dives. The spectacular drop-offs are teeming with soft corals, as are the two wrecks, Numidia and Aida, at Big Brother.

Day 7:
The ship is back on the penultimate day of the safari around noon. The last night is spent on board; the ship is anchored at the pier. So you can go ashore, stroll or enjoy a drink in one of the surrounding bars.

Day 8: 
Check-out is around 9:00 AM on the last day, followed by transport to the airport.

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

09:00am

Port Ghalib

Marsa Alam International Airport: RMF

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12

Nov

2026

Brothers, Daedalus and Elphinstone

8 days / 7 nights
•
18 dives
from $1,558 /guest

4 spaces left

12Nov 26

Brothers, Daedalus and Elphinstone

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18 dives
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Mar

2027

Brothers, Daedalus and Elphinstone

8 days / 7 nights
•
18 dives
from $1,558 /guest

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25Mar 27

Brothers, Daedalus and Elphinstone

8D / 7N
•
18 dives
from $1,558 /guest
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15

Apr

2027

Brothers, Daedalus and Elphinstone

8 days / 7 nights
•
18 dives
from $1,558 /guest

Sold out

15Apr 27

Brothers, Daedalus and Elphinstone

8D / 7N
•
18 dives
from $1,558 /guest
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