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Sunlight Itinerary

North and Safaga 7N

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 19 - 21
Experience Open Water - Minimum 30 dives
Insurance Required

Highlights

  • Circular itinerary combining iconic shipwrecks and vibrant coral reefs
  • Discover the wrecks of Abu Nuhas, including Giannis D, Carnatic, Chrisoula K, and Kimon M
  • Encounter bottlenose dolphins at Sha'ab Sheer
  • Discover the wreck-ridden Strait of Gubal
  • Walls and wrecks in Sinai and abundant marine life around Safaga 
  • Explore the chilling wreck of the Salem Express
  • Panorama Reef, a superb drop-off covered in brown soft coral 
  • Night dives possible outside of marine parks 
Day 1:
Guests are welcome to check in on board starting from 18:00. After settling into your cabin, you can enjoy a relaxing evening — either with dinner on the yacht or by heading out to explore one of the local restaurants in town. This is also the perfect time to assemble and test your diving equipment with the support of our crew. The yacht remains docked in the marina overnight.

Day 2:
In the morning, we welcome any guests who stayed in a hotel overnight and finalize the preparations for departure. After receiving clearance from the Coast Guard, the yacht sets sail. A full safety and dive briefing is conducted before your first check dive. Depending on conditions, we typically begin our route toward Shaab El Erg, allowing for a relaxed check dive before heading further north to Abu Nuhas.

Days 3-4:
We continue our journey with dives at Abu Nuhas, Gubal island, Siyul and Giftun before heading south to Safaga region.

Days 5-6:
Exploring all the best wrecks and reefs of Safaga - Salem Express, Panorama, Middle Reef and others - up to 4 dives a day!

Day 7:
Last 2 dives of the week before heading home. After the dives, we enjoy lunch onboard and sail back to Hurghada, arriving at the marina around 14:00. Guests may check-out in the afternoon or spend one final night on board, relaxing and packing in comfort.

Day 8:
Check-out deadline is 09:00. Airport and hotel transfers are arranged based on individual guest plans, concluding the safari with a smooth departure.

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

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13

Feb

2027

North and Safaga 7N

8 days / 7 nights
•
19 - 21 dives
from $835 /guest

Available

13Feb 27

North and Safaga 7N

8D / 7N
•
19 - 21 dives
from $835 /guest
Available

Current availability and prices: https://www.zubludiving.com/itineraries/sunlight/itn-2507010149141-north-and-safaga-7n