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Sunlight Itinerary

Brothers, Daedalus and Elphinstone (HRG)

8 days / 7 nights

About Sunlight

  • Exciting eight-day scuba safaris and custom charters
  • Possible encounters with oceanic whitetip sharks, and schooling hammerheads
  • Updated interiors and modern facilities having been restored in 2019
  • Explore Egypt’s top diving and snorkelling sites with a fun, social atmosphere

Sunlight liveaboard's modern and updated deck plan, comfortable cabins, diverse itineraries, and fantastic service make it a top pick for liveaboard divers looking for affordable safaris in Egypt’s Red Sea. This vessel is known for its fun, social atmosphere and lively evening gatherings, ideal for outgoing guests hoping to meet a new dive buddy or two. Sunlight’s itineraries also include opportunities to add to your liveaboard adventure with resort stays at partner property Sadko Diving Centre in Hurghada, CMAS scuba courses, and day trips to some of the central Red Sea’s very best sites. Private charters for up to 26 guests are also available, allowing you to plan a completely custom adventure.

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Itinerary details

Length of trip 8 days / 7 nights
Number of dives 17 - 18
Experience Advanced Open Water - Minimum 30 dives
Insurance Required

Highlights

  • Circular itinerary offering the very best of the central Red Sea
  • Experience the current swept pinnacles of Brothers Islands National Park
  • Discover the wrecks of the Aida II and Numidia at the Brothers Islands
  • Dive Daedalus Reef, the furthest offshore reef in the Egyptian Red Sea
  • Search for the oceanic whitetips and hammerheads of Elphinstone
  • Explore the beautiful coral reefs and diverse marine life at Abu Dabbab
Day 1:
Boarding begins at 18:00. Private transfers from Hurghada and Marsa Alam airports can also be arranged upon request.

Day 2:
Departure in the morning upon receiving port clearance and coast guard permission. Extensive boat, safety and dive briefing before arriving to check-dive spot. followed by 1-2 dives. Sailing overnight to Brothers islands.

Day 3:

3 dives at Brothers islands, sailing overnight to Daedalus Reef.

Days 4-5:

3 dives per day at Daedalus Reef, sailing overnight to Elphinstone.

Day 6:

2 dives at Elphinstone Reef. Third dive at Abu Dabbab or Marsa Shona. Sailing overnight to Hurghada.

Day 7:
Last 2 dives of the trip before returning to Marina.

Day 8:
Check-out before 9:00.

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

07:00pm

Hurghada

Hurghada International Airport: HRG

Return

09:00am

Hurghada

Hurghada International Airport: HRG

    What's included
    • Meals and snacks
    • Water, tea and coffee
    • Soft drinks
    • Towels and toiletries
    • Tanks and weights
    • Nitrox
    • Transfers
    • Internet
    To be paid in advance or onboard
    • Dive and travel insurance
    • Environmental tax - €160 per person, payable onboard
    • Service fee - €60 per person, payable onboard
    • Port fee - €50 per person, payable onboard
    To be booked in advance or paid onboard
    • Single supplement - 75%
    • Alcoholic drinks
    • Equipment rental
    • Diving courses
    • Private guide
    Payment policy
    • 30% of the full rate will be forfeited for cancellations made 91 days prior to the scheduled trip date
    • 50% of the full rate will be forfeited for cancellations made 41 days prior to the scheduled trip date
    • No refunds for cancellations made 40 days prior or less to the scheduled trip date
    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
    30% deposit - required to secure reservation.
    70% balance - due 15 days prior to departure.
    Bookings received less than 15 days before departure require payment in full to secure reservation.

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-10% discount

05

Dec

2026

Brothers, Daedalus and Elphinstone (HRG)

8 days / 7 nights
•
17 - 18 dives
from $1,002 /guest
from $902 /guest
Add guests

Limited availability

05Dec 26
-10% discount

Brothers, Daedalus and Elphinstone (HRG)

8D / 7N
•
17 - 18 dives
from $1,002 /guest
from $902 /guest
Add guests

Limited availability

20

Dec

2026

Brothers, Daedalus and Elphinstone (HRG)

8 days / 7 nights
•
17 - 18 dives
from $1,002 /guest
Add guests

Limited availability

20Dec 26

Brothers, Daedalus and Elphinstone (HRG)

8D / 7N
•
17 - 18 dives
from $1,002 /guest
Add guests

Limited availability

06

Mar

2027

Brothers, Daedalus and Elphinstone (HRG)

8 days / 7 nights
•
17 - 18 dives
from $1,002 /guest
Add guests

Available

06Mar 27

Brothers, Daedalus and Elphinstone (HRG)

8D / 7N
•
17 - 18 dives
from $1,002 /guest
Add guests

Available

13

Mar

2027

Brothers, Daedalus and Elphinstone (HRG)

8 days / 7 nights
•
17 - 18 dives
from $1,058 /guest
Add guests

Available

13Mar 27

Brothers, Daedalus and Elphinstone (HRG)

8D / 7N
•
17 - 18 dives
from $1,058 /guest
Add guests

Available

20

Mar

2027

Brothers, Daedalus and Elphinstone (HRG)

8 days / 7 nights
•
17 - 18 dives
from $1,058 /guest
Add guests

Available

20Mar 27

Brothers, Daedalus and Elphinstone (HRG)

8D / 7N
•
17 - 18 dives
from $1,058 /guest
Add guests

Available

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