Sunlight Itinerary
North and Tiran 8N9 days / 8 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 hitting the best of the northern dive destinations
- Discover the wrecks of Abu Nuhas, including Giannis D, Carnatic, Chrisoula K, and Kimon M
- Log dives on Shark and Yolanda reefs in Ras Mohammed National Park
- Dive the current swept straits of Tiran
- Explore the most famous wreck in the Red Sea, the SS Thistlegorm
- Discover the wreck-ridden Strait of Gubal
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 3:
We begin the day diving around the wrecks of Abu Nuhas — one of the most famous wreck graveyards in the Red Sea. With four historic shipwrecks lying close together (Giannis D, Carnatic, Chrisoula K, and Kimon M), it's a paradise for wreck enthusiasts. After two morning dives here, the yacht may move to Beacon Rock, where we enjoy an afternoon wreck dive and, if conditions allow, a night dive on the reef.
Day 4:
We begin the morning with a dive at Ras Mohamed National Park, exploring world-renowned sites such as Shark & Yolanda Reef or Anemone City. After this early dive, the yacht sets course toward the Tiran straits, where we spend the rest of the day diving on its spectacular reefs like Jackson or Thomas. We complete our second, third and night dives here.
Day 5-7:
We start the morning with another dive on one of the reefs of Tiran, followed by a return journey toward Ras Mohamed, where we dive at a different site to experience more of what this stunning marine park has to offer. In the afternoon, we arrive at the legendary wreck of the SS Thistlegorm, where we complete our third dive of the day exploring the deck and cargo holds. As the sun sets, we prepare for a night dive on the same wreck.
Day 8:
Our final diving day begins with a morning dive at Gubal, offering a chance to explore more of the area’s rich coral life or revisit a favorite site. After breakfast, we head back toward Hurghada, stopping for one last dive at Shaab El Erg, also known as Dolphin House. This is a relaxed and scenic dive among pinnacles and coral gardens, and if we’re lucky, we might encounter a pod of dolphins. 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 9:
Check-out deadline is 09:00. Airport and hotel transfers are arranged based on individual guest plans, concluding the safari with a smooth departure.
Transfer details
Departure
07:00pm
Hurghada
Hurghada International Airport: HRG
Return
09:00am
Hurghada
Hurghada International Airport: HRG
Current availability and prices: https://www.zubludiving.com/itineraries/sunlight/itn-2509090119301-north-and-tiran-8n