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Sea Serpent Contessa

Sea Serpent Contessa Itinerary

North and Tiran

8 days / 7 nights

About Sea Serpent Contessa

  • Dive the best of the Red Sea in affordable and comfortable style
  • Explore world-famous Red Sea wrecks and reefs
  • An impressive dive deck with camera facilities and two speedy tenders
  • Rebreather support and free nitrox

The modern M/Y Contessa is a stylish liveaboard offering world-class dive safaris exploring the Red Sea’s best destinations. Affordable without compromising luxury, this dive vessel is the perfect choice for those seeking a five-star Red Sea experience without the heavy price tag. Ideal for recreational divers, tec divers and photographers alike, Contessa won’t disappoint thanks to its fantastic facilities, and easy, luxurious exploration of this legendary region.

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Itinerary details

Length of trip 8 days / 7 nights
Number of dives 18
Experience Open Water - Minimum 10 dives
Insurance Required

Highlights

  • Circular route of the best sites in the northern Red Sea, including Tiran
  • Thistlegorm, Giannis D, Dunraven, Rosalie Moeller, Carnatic, and more
  • Drift the current swept Straits of Tiran
  • Explore the SS Thistlegorm wreck, during the day and at night
  • Night dives offered outside of marine parks
Day 1: Arrival and check-in. First night spent onboard in the New Marina Hurghada.

Day 2: Departure around 8-10 am. Two check dives near Hurghada, i.e., Sha’ab el Erg/Dolphin Reef, possible night dive in Abu Nuhas.

Day 3: Two to three dives in Abu Nuhas and sailing to the Straits of Tiran.

Day 4: Three dives on the Straits of Tiran islands and back to Ras Mohamed.

Day 5: Two to three dives in Ras Mohamed, possible night dive Thistlegorm wreck.

Day 6: First dive at the Thistlegorm, 2nd dive at Shag Rock, and 3rd dive at Goubal Island.

Day 7: Last two dives in Hurghada area (Umm Gamar, Carless Reef). Last night spent onboard in the New Marina Hurghada.

Day 8: Check out after breakfast and by 10.00 at the latest.

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

Hurghada

Hurghada International Airport: HRG

Return

10:00am

Hurghada

Hurghada International Airport: HRG

    What's included
    •  Meals and snacks
    • Water, tea and coffee
    • Soft drinks 
    • Tanks and weights 
    • Towels and toiletries 
    • Nitrox 
    • Night dives (if possible)
    • National park & port fees
    • Local fees/taxes
    • Fuel surcharge
    • Transfers 
    • Internet 
    To be paid in advance or onboard
    • Dive and travel insurance
    • Governmental fee - €100 per person, paid in advance
    To be booked in advance or paid onboard
    • Single supplement - 80%
    • Alcoholic drinks
    • 15l tanks - €45 per trip
    • Equipment rental - €200 to €280 per trip
    • Dive computer - €45 per trip
    • Diving courses
    • Gratuities - €100 per trip
    Payment policy
    • More than 90 days before arrival date: 10% of the safari price
    • Between 90 and 40 days before arrival date: 25% of the safari price
    • Between 39 and 22 days before arrival date: 60% of the safari price
    • As of 21 days before arrival date: 100% of the safari price
    Special offers or promotions - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
    Group bookings - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
    Contact the ZuBlu travel team if you have any questions about payment terms and cancellation.
    Cancellation policy
    25% deposit - required to secure reservation.
    75% balance - due 3 weeks prior to departure.
    Bookings received less than 3 weeks before departure require payment in full to secure reservation.

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07

Nov

2026

North and Tiran

8 days / 7 nights
•
18 dives
from $1,713 /guest

Sold out

07Nov 26

North and Tiran

8D / 7N
•
18 dives
from $1,713 /guest
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Apr

2027

North and Tiran

8 days / 7 nights
•
18 dives
from $1,646 /guest
from $1,400 /guest
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24Apr 27
-USD246 off

North and Tiran

8D / 7N
•
18 dives
from $1,646 /guest
from $1,400 /guest
Add guests

Available

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