Red Sea Explorer Itinerary
Deep South and Elba Reef12 days / 11 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 12 days / 11 nights
Number of dives 28
Experience Advanced Open Water - Minimum 50 dives
Insurance Required
Highlights
- Circular itinerary combining iconic southern and Elba Reef sites
- Search the overhangs of Rocky Island for rare black coral
- Dive the slender coral towers of Zabargad Island
- See some of Egypt's healthiest coral reefs at St Johns
- Meet the resident dolphins of Fury Shoals’ pristine reef
- Explore the Elba dive sites—Gota Kabrit, Habili Shalal and the Ohrob
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.
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.
Days 2-11:
This itinerary combines two of the most beautiful areas in the Central & Southern Egyptian Red Sea:
– Daedalus Reef: Marine Park with sheer reef walls, gorgeous coral formations & marine life, and the chance for pelagic action, especially hammerhead sharks.
– Rocky Island: Marine Park with sheer reef walls with beautiful deep cracks to explore and the chance for pelagic action, including sharks, mantas and dolphins.
– Elba Reef: Beautiful plateaus on the north and south sides that extend over a considerable length in the north, sloping down to a depth of around 45 meters.
– Rocky Island: Marine Park with sheer reef walls with beautiful deep cracks to explore and the chance for pelagic action, including sharks, mantas and dolphins.
– Elba Reef: Beautiful plateaus on the north and south sides that extend over a considerable length in the north, sloping down to a depth of around 45 meters.
Day 12:
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
Current availability and prices: https://www.zubludiving.com/itineraries/red-sea-explorer/itn-2505230218081-deep-south-and-elba-reef