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Sunlight Itinerary

Daedalus and St. John's

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 Advanced Open Water - Minimum 30 dives
Insurance Required

Highlights

  • Abu Dabbab is a chain of six reefs located near the coast in the Marsa Alam
  • Breathtaking swim-throughs and caverns at Fury Shoals
  • Encounter glassfish schools, lionfish, and other unique marine creatures
  • Daedalus Reef is a remote and breathtaking diving destination
  • Sataya is a vast horseshoe-shaped reef
Day 1
Boarding for the Daedalus & St John’s liveaboard begins at 18:00 at 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. Guests settle into their cabins, prepare equipment, and enjoy a relaxed evening onboard.

Day 2
The Daedalus & St John’s itinerary officially begins with a morning departure after receiving port clearance and Coast Guard permission. A full boat, safety, and dive briefing is conducted, followed by 1–2 check dives at a sheltered reef. These dives allow guests to fine-tune buoyancy and equipment before heading offshore. Overnight sailing toward Daedalus Reef.

Day 3
Spend the day diving Daedalus Reef as part of the Daedalus & St John’s Trip, with up to three exhilarating dives along dramatic walls and plateaus. Expect strong currents, deep blue drop-offs, and thrilling encounters with pelagic species. The day is focused on drift diving and wide-angle scenery in one of the Red Sea’s most iconic locations.

Day 4
After early dives at Daedalus, the yacht begins its journey south toward St John’s Reefs. Depending on conditions, additional dives may be conducted en route. This transition day combines offshore excitement with relaxed cruising, continuing the immersive Daedalus & St John’s Safari experience.

Day 5
A full day dedicated to exploring the St John’s Reef system, with up to four dives showcasing coral tunnels, pinnacles, and pristine reef landscapes. Each dive reveals different formations and marine life, making this one of the most varied days of the Daedalus & St John’s liveaboard diving tour.

Day 6
Further exploration of St John’s continues with multiple dives at different sites within the reef system. Expect colorful coral gardens, schooling reef fish, turtles, rays, and the occasional shark cruising past the drop-offs. Night diving may be offered, revealing a completely different side of the reef after dark.

Day 7
Enjoy the final dives of the Daedalus & St John’s Tour at selected southern reef sites before beginning the return journey to Port Ghalib. After the last dives, the yacht sails north, and a free group transfer to Hurghada is organized in the afternoon, usually around 14:00.

Day 8
Check-out is completed before 09:00, marking the end of your unforgettable Daedalus & St John’s liveaboard adventure in the southern Red Sea.

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-2610200133171-daedalus-and-st-john-s