Sunlight Itinerary
St. Johns (RMF)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.
Itinerary details
Highlights
- Circular route visiting the rarely dived southern sites of St Johns
- See healthy coral reefs, tunnels and caves at St Johns
- Visit Sataya Reef (Dolphin House) where 100+ spinner dolphins live
- Explore the caves canyons and passages of Sha'ab Claudio
- Search for the oceanic whitetips and hammerheads of Elphinstone
- Explore the beautiful coral reefs and diverse marine life at Abu Dabbab
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 St John's.
Up to 4 dives per day at St John's, sailing to Fury Shoals.
Day 5:
Morning dive at Shaab Satayah, followed by snorkelling session with wild dolphins at Satayah West. Continuing our journey with dives at Claudia and Malahi. Sailing overnight to Elphinstone.
Day 6:
Two dives at Elphinstone, followed by third dive and night dive at Abu Dabbab and Shouna.
Day 7:
Last two dives at Marsa Shouna before returning to Port Ghalib. Free group transfer to Hurghada will be organised at approximately 14:00.
Day 8:
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
Port Ghalib
Marsa Alam International Airport: RMF
Return
08:00am
Port Ghalib
Marsa Alam International Airport: RMF
Current availability and prices: https://www.zubludiving.com/itineraries/sunlight/itn-2308290327341-st-johns-rmf-