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’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

8 days / 7 nights
20 - 21
Advanced Open Water - Minimum 30 dives
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 coastguard 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

08:00am

Hurghada

Hurghada International Airport: HRG

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