Red Sea Explorer Itinerary
North and Brothers (HRG)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.
Itinerary details
Length of trip 8 days / 7 nights
Number of dives 18
Experience Advanced Open Water - Minimum 50 dives
Insurance Required
Highlights
- Circular trip joining the iconic northern sites with the Brothers Islands
- Explore the most famous wreck in the Red Sea, the SS Thistlegorm
- Discover the wreck-ridden Strait of Gubal
- Possible dives on the Giannis D, Rosalie Moeller, and Chrisoula K
- Spot dolphins among the wrecks of Abu Nuhas
- Experience the current swept pinnacles of Brothers Islands National Park
- Discover the wrecks of the Aida II and Numidia at the Brothers Islands
- Night dives offered outside of marine parks
Day 1:
Upon arrival at Hurghada 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.
Upon arrival at Hurghada 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.
Days 2-6:
SS Thistlegorm:
One of the most famous and popular wrecks in the Red Sea is undoubtedly the SS Thistlegorm. Rediscovered by Jacques Cousteau in 1956, the wreck offers unique dives with diverse marine life and spectacular cargo holds containing relics from World War II. Among other things, divers can discover trucks and motorcycles. Also worth seeing are the stern with its machine guns and the locomotive on the seabed next to the wreck. Keep your hands off any unexploded ordnance!
SS Thistlegorm:
One of the most famous and popular wrecks in the Red Sea is undoubtedly the SS Thistlegorm. Rediscovered by Jacques Cousteau in 1956, the wreck offers unique dives with diverse marine life and spectacular cargo holds containing relics from World War II. Among other things, divers can discover trucks and motorcycles. Also worth seeing are the stern with its machine guns and the locomotive on the seabed next to the wreck. Keep your hands off any unexploded ordnance!
Abu Nuhas:
The Abu Nuhas ship graveyard in the Strait of Gubal contains four wrecks lying at moderate depths. The Giannis D, Carnatic, Chrisoula K, and Kimon M are richly covered with colourful corals, forming artificial reefs for numerous fish, shrimp, octopuses, and moray eels. Interesting dives are guaranteed here, as each wreck is unique.
The Abu Nuhas ship graveyard in the Strait of Gubal contains four wrecks lying at moderate depths. The Giannis D, Carnatic, Chrisoula K, and Kimon M are richly covered with colourful corals, forming artificial reefs for numerous fish, shrimp, octopuses, and moray eels. Interesting dives are guaranteed here, as each wreck is unique.
Brothers:
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.
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.
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.
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
Hurghada
Hurghada International Airport: HRG
Return
09:00am
Hurghada
Hurghada International Airport: HRG
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