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Sunlight Itinerary

Coastal Route

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 20 - 21
Experience Open Water - Minimum 10 dives
Insurance Required

Highlights

  • Spot barracudas, moray eels, octopuses, and crocodile fish at Marsa Shouna
  • The Salem Express - one of the most famous dive sites in the Red Sea
  • Tobia Arbaa - the beautiful dive site near Soma Bay
  • Elphinstone Reef is one of the world’s most exciting diving destinations
Day 1
Boarding for your Diving Safari Red Sea begins at 18:00. For departures from Port Ghalib, a free group transfer from Hurghada is available in the evening (usually around 20:00). Private transfers from Hurghada and Marsa Alam airports can be arranged upon request. After check-in, you will meet the crew, settle into your cabin, and prepare for your Coastal Lagoons Tour adventure.

Day 2
The Coastal Lagoons liveaboard departs in the morning after port clearance and coastguard approval. A detailed boat, safety, and dive briefing is followed by a check dive to ensure comfort and weighting. Enjoy 1–2 relaxed dives along the Red Sea coastline before sailing toward the first lagoon systems, officially starting your coastal lagoons diving safari.

Days 3-6
These days form the heart of the Diving Safari Red Sea experience, with up to four dives per day at carefully selected sites between Hurghada, Safaga, and Marsa Alam. The route includes vibrant coral reefs, sloping gardens, and sheltered coastal lagoons rich in marine biodiversity.

Dives may take place over seagrass meadows where green turtles feed, sandy plateaus known for macro life, and reef walls frequented by pelagic visitors. The coastal lagoons liveaboard concept allows flexible routing depending on sea conditions and wildlife sightings, maximising the chance of memorable encounters — including dugongs in their natural habitat. Each evening, the yacht repositions to the next highlight of the Coastal Lagoons Tour, offering a balanced mix of scenic diving and relaxed cruising.

Day 7
Enjoy the final two dives of your Diving Safari Red Sea before returning to the marina. In case of arrival in Port Ghalib, a free group transfer to Hurghada will be organised at approximately 14:00. The afternoon is free to relax onboard and celebrate the completion of your coastal lagoons diving safari.

Day 8
Check-out is completed before 09:00, marking the end of your Red Sea Diving Safari experience.

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

Hurghada

Hurghada International Airport: HRG

Current availability and prices: https://www.zubludiving.com/itineraries/sunlight/itn-2610200126081-coastal-route