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Sea Serpent Contessa

Sea Serpent Contessa Itinerary

Brothers, Daedalus and Elphinstone (HRG - RMF)

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 Advanced Open Water - Minimum 30 dives
Insurance Required

Highlights

  • One-way itinerary packed with classic Red Sea diving
  • Experience the current swept pinnacles of Brothers Islands National Park
  • Explore the wreck of the Aida II found on the wall of Big Brother
  • Dive Daedalus Reef, the furthest offshore reef in the Egyptian Red Sea
  • Search for the oceanic whitetips and hammerheads of Elphinstone
  • Night dives offered outside of marine park
Day 1: Arrival, check-in, boat briefing, dinner. First night on board in the New Marina.

Day 2: Departure in the morning, 3 dives, including a night dive in the Hurghada area. Travel to the Brothers.

Day 3: Three dives at the Big Brother. Sleeping overnight at Brothers. Note: Night dives are prohibited at all marine park islands!

Day 4: Three dives at Small Brothers. Sailing to Daedalus Reef after the third dive.

Day 5: Three dives at Daedalus Reef. Sailing to Elphinstone after the third dive.

Day 6: Two dives in Elphinstone. Possible night dive near the coast of Marsa Alam (if weather and time permit).

Day 7: Two to three local dives. Head to Port Ghalib and spend the last night on board.

Day 8: Check out after breakfast, and before 12:00 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

Port Ghalib

Marsa Alam International Airport: RMF

    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 week 
    • Equipment rental - €200 to €280 per week 
    • Dive computer - €45 per week 
    • 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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19

Dec

2026

Brothers, Daedalus and Elphinstone (HRG - RMF)

8 days / 7 nights
•
18 dives
from $1,602 /guest

Sold out

19Dec 26

Brothers, Daedalus and Elphinstone (HRG - RMF)

8D / 7N
•
18 dives
from $1,602 /guest
Sold out

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