Sunlight Itinerary
The Ultimate South12 days / 11 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
- Visit the very best of the Red Sea’s southern dive sites
- Experience the current swept pinnacles of Brothers Islands National Park
- Dive Daedalus Reef, the furthest offshore reef in the Egyptian Red Sea
- Search the overhangs of Rocky Island for rare black coral
- Dive the slender coral towers of Zabargad Island
- Visit the rarely dived southern sites of 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
- Night dives possible outside of marine parks
Boarding begins at 18:00. Free group transfer from Hurghada to Port Ghalib is available in the evening, usually around 20:00. 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, sailing overnight to Daedalus Reef.
Days 4-5:
Up to 3 dives per day at Daedalus Reef, sailing overnight to Rocky island.
Day 6:
3 dives at Rocky and Zabargad islands, night dive at St John's.
Days 7-8:
3-4 dives per day at St John's reef system and moving north to Fury Shoals,
Day 9:
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.
Two dives at Elphinstone, followed by third dive and night dive at Abu Dabbab and Shouna.
Day 11:
Last two dives at Marsa Shouna before returning to Port Ghalib. Free group transfer to Hurghada will be organised at approximately 14:00.
Day 12:
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
Port Ghalib
Marsa Alam International Airport: RMF
Return
09:00am
Port Ghalib
Marsa Alam International Airport: RMF
Current availability and prices: https://www.zubludiving.com/itineraries/sunlight/itn-2412170344461-the-ultimate-south