Red Sea Explorer Itinerary
Daedalus, Zabargad and Rocky Island8 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.
Itinerary details
Length of trip 8 days / 7 nights
Number of dives 18
Experience Advanced Open Water - Minimum 50 dives
Insurance Required
Highlights
- Circular route to the southern sites of Daedalus, Rocky, and Zabargad
- Search the overhangs of Rocky Island for rare black coral
- Chance of spotting oceanic whitetips and hammerheads
- Dive into the slender coral towers of Zabargad Island
- Dive Daedalus Reef, the furthest offshore reef in the Egyptian Red Sea
- Meet the resident dolphins of Fury Shoals’ pristine reefs
- Ideal for deep and tech diving due to deep hidden treasures
Day 1:
Arrival at the airport and transfer to the vessel prior to departure.
Arrival at the airport and transfer to the vessel prior to departure.
Days 2-7:
This itinerary combines two of the most beautiful areas in the Central & Southern Egyptian Red Sea:
Daedalus:
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.
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.
Zabargad:
The area around the approximately 3.5 km long island of Zabargad offers interesting dive sites. An unnamed wreck, 70 m long, lies between 1 and 24 metres deep on the sandy bottom; at low tide, the mast protrudes above the water. It is possible to explore the bridge and the engine room. A hard coral garden on the west side and a colourful, overgrown plateau in the south offer a wealth of marine life.
The area around the approximately 3.5 km long island of Zabargad offers interesting dive sites. An unnamed wreck, 70 m long, lies between 1 and 24 metres deep on the sandy bottom; at low tide, the mast protrudes above the water. It is possible to explore the bridge and the engine room. A hard coral garden on the west side and a colourful, overgrown plateau in the south offer a wealth of marine life.
Rocky Island:
Rocky Island is a tiny island near Zabargad. This legendary dive site is surrounded by a large fringing reef that seems to drop steeply into infinity. The reef teems with life and boasts a magnificent growth of gorgonians, soft corals, and sea fans. With a bit of luck, you might also spot large pelagic fish such as grey reef sharks, whitetip reef sharks, and dolphins.
Rocky Island is a tiny island near Zabargad. This legendary dive site is surrounded by a large fringing reef that seems to drop steeply into infinity. The reef teems with life and boasts a magnificent growth of gorgonians, soft corals, and sea fans. With a bit of luck, you might also spot large pelagic fish such as grey reef sharks, whitetip reef sharks, and dolphins.
Elphinstone: (upon request at the end of the tour)
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 a highlight of the tour.
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 a highlight of the tour.
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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Nov
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18 dives
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8 days / 7 nights
•
18 dives
from $1,558 /guest
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8D / 7N
•
18 dives
from $1,558 /guest
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