Sea Serpent Serena Itinerary
North, Tiran and Dahab8 days / 7 nights
About Sea Serpent Serena
- Dive the best reefs and wrecks in the northern Red Sea, such as the Thistlegorm
- Brand new, modern and luxurious liveaboard without a hefty price tag
- Fantastic dive facilities including a spacious dive deck and two tenders
- Complimentary nitrox to certified divers
Brand new for 2020, the stylish Serena joins the well-reputed Sea Serpent Fleet - renowned for their affordable-luxury liveaboards. From this bright, modern vessel, you’ll explore the spectacular reefs and wrecks of the northern Red Sea, such as the Abu Nuhas ship cemetery and the legendary Thistlegorm. And, with superb dive facilities including a large dive deck, two tenders and nitrox included, Serena and the experienced team guarantee hassle-free diving on every affordable trip.
Itinerary details
8 days /
7 nights
18
Advanced Open Water - Minimum 30 dives
Required
Highlights
- Tour the best of wrecks, reefs and national parks in the northern Red Sea
- Explore the 19th-century wreck of the Dunraven
- Log dives on Shark and Yolanda reefs in Ras Mohammed National Park
- Dive the current swept straits of Tiran and plunge into Dahab’s Blue Hole
- Explore the SS Thistlegorm wreck, during the day and at night
- Discover the wrecks of Abu Nuhas
- Night dives may be possible when outside of marine parks
Day 1: Arrival and check in. First night spent onboard in the New Marina Hurghada.
Day 2: Departure around 8 am, check dive near Hurghada, cross to Sinai, 2nd & night dive at Sha'ab Mahmoud (Dunraven).
Day 3: 1st dive at Ras Mohamed, then sailing to Tiran, 2nd & 3rd dive at Tiran reefs. Night dive at Gabr el Bint (Dahab).
Day 4: 1st dive at Blue Hole, 2nd Canyon, 3rd Gabr el Bint (Dahab). Night dive at Gordon (Tiran).
Day 5: 1st dive at Thomas reef (Tiran), 2nd Anemone city (Ras Mohamed), 3rd & night at Thistlegorm.
Day 6: 1st dive at the Thistlegorm, 2nd & 3rd dive at Abu Nuhas reef, night dive close to Hurghada.
Day 7: Last 2 dives in Hurghada area (Umm Gamar, Carless Reef). Last night spent onboard in the New Marina Hurghada.
Day 8: Check out after breakfast, until noon 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 Airport: HRG
Return
10:00am
Hurghada
Hurghada Airport: HRG
What's included
What's included
- Meals and snacks
- Water, tea and coffee
- Soft drinks
- Towels and toiletries
- Tanks and weights
- Nitrox
- Night dives
- Airport transfers
- Fuel surcharge
- Port fees
- Environmental tax
What's not included
To be paid in advance or onboard
- Dive and travel insurance
Optional Extras
To be booked in advance or paid onboard
- Single supplement - 80%
- Alcoholic drinks
- Equipment rental - €200 per trip
- Gratuities - €100 per person
Diving environments
Payment & cancellation terms
Payment policy
- Between 90 and 65 days before arrival date: 10% of the safari price.
- Between 64 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.
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.
75% balance - due 3 weeks prior to departure.
Bookings received less than 3 weeks before departure require payment in full to secure reservation.