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Sunshine Itinerary

Hurghada's Very Best

8 days / 7 nights

About Sunshine

  • Exciting eight-day scuba safaris and custom charters
  • Possible encounters with oceanic whitetip sharks, hammerheads and more
  • Exploration of Egypt’s best diving areas with a fun, social ambience
  • Budget-friendly travel and accommodation with a focus on adventure

Sunshine liveaboard’s spacious deck plan, comfortable cabins, diverse itineraries, and fantastic service make it a top pick among budget-friendly boats touring Egypt’s Red Sea. This vessel is known for its lively group ambience and fun social gatherings, ideal for guests who enjoy getting to know the crew and fellow divers. Cruise Egypt’s north, famous for colourful coral reefs and eerie shipwrecks, or head south to sites known for high-speed drifts and big fish action. Sunshine’s voyages also include opportunities to add on to your liveaboard itinerary with resort stays at partner property Sadko Diving Centre in Hurghada, CMAS diving courses, and day boats to some of the central Red Sea’s top sites.

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Itinerary details

Length of trip 8 days / 7 nights
Number of dives 20 - 21
Experience Open Water - Minimum 30 dives
Insurance Required

Highlights

  • Circular itinerary combining iconic shipwrecks and vibrant coral reefs
  • Enjoy iconic sites such as Umm Gamar and Shaab El Erg
  • Explore the chilling wreck of the Abu Nuhas
  • Panorama Reef, a superb drop-off covered in brown soft coral 
  • Night dives are possible outside of marine parks. 
Day 1:
Boarding for your Hurghada liveaboard begins at 18:00 at the marina. After settling into your cabin, you will meet the crew and prepare for your upcoming Hurghada Safari adventure. Guests may enjoy dinner onboard or explore one of the nearby restaurants in town. This relaxed first evening allows time to assemble and test dive equipment with assistance from our team. The yacht remains docked overnight.

Day 2:
The Hurghada Safari officially begins in the morning after clearance and coast guard approval. A full boat, safety, and dive briefing are conducted before your check dive. Depending on sea conditions, we typically start near Shaab El Erg—one of the classic Hurghada dive sites—offering an easy and relaxed check dive. The journey then continues toward Abu Nuhas, home to famous wrecks and vibrant reef life. This marks the exciting start of your curated Hurghada itinerary, blending iconic spots with lesser-visited spots.

Days 3-6:
These days focus on exploring the best Hurghada dive sites, combining well-known classics with hidden gems rarely visited by day boats. Enjoy up to three dives per day across iconic sites such as Umm Gamar, Shaab El Erg, Abu Nuhas wrecks, Carless Reef, Small Giftun, and others, depending on conditions. This is the heart of your Hurghada liveaboard experience—offering drift dives, scenic reef explorations, and unforgettable night dives. Each day of this Hurghada Tour reveals new underwater landscapes and rich marine biodiversity, from reef fish and moray eels to turtles, rays, and occasional pelagic visitors!

Day 7:
The final diving day of your Hurghada Trip begins with a morning dive at Umm Gamar, known for its coral formations and abundant marine life. After breakfast, we head toward Shaab El Erg "Dolphin House" for a relaxed and scenic dive among coral gardens and pinnacles. Encounters with dolphins are possible, making this a memorable conclusion to your Hurghada Safari. After lunch, the yacht returns to the Marina, arriving around 14:00. Guests may check out in the afternoon or enjoy one final night onboard, packing and relaxing in comfort after completing their safari.

Day 8:
Check-out deadline is 09:00. Airport and hotel transfers are arranged based on individual guest plans, bringing your Hurghada Diving Safari to a smooth close.

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

Current availability and prices: https://www.zubludiving.com/itineraries/sunshine/itn-2602240140501-hurghada-s-very-best