Saturday

• Arrival at Marsa Alam, boarding between 3:00 and 6:00 pm to carry out Port Authority Clearances.
• The yacht leaves early Sunday morning.

Sunday – Friday Afternoon; Red Sea; Eat, Sleep & Dive 

• The yacht returns Friday afternoon.

Saturday:

• Check out at 8:00 am

St. Johns/Daedalus

DAEDALUS: This large reef, also referred to as Abu El Kizan, is found 80 km offshore from Marsa Alam. A lighthouse which was built in 1861 by the British stands tall on the small artificial island in the center of the reef. Today it is manned by the Egyptian military. Currents tend to be much more predictable here, and divers have an excellent opportunity to spot large pelagic life such as schooling Hammerhead Sharks, and Thresher Sharks which are commonly seen in the north. Manta Rays can be found anywhere (from March - October), and Grey Reef Sharks and Whitetip Reef Sharks patrol the reef walls. Whale Sharks occasionally pass by in the summer months. Broccoli Corals in a range of candy colors grow out from the reef on all sides. There are pristine hard coral formations in the north and east especially, while overhangs are home to schools of Glass Sweepers. The south plateau is covered in yellow Litophyton Arboretum and Pulsing Xenia. The west has two spectacular sights... 'Anemone City' is a section of the reef wall that is covered in Magnificent Anemone. Further down to the southwest is another section of the wall which is covered in Elephant Ear Coral. In terms of topography, the very north of the reef is concave. Much different fish such as Wrasse, Parrot Fish, Rabbit Fish, and Unicorn Fish congregate on top of the reef in the clear, shallow water.

ELPHINSTONE: Elphinstone is a very famous, cigar-shaped reef that sits 6 km out to sea from Marsa Alam. There is a long plateau in the north and south of Elphinstone with the rest of the reef being a steep, colorful wall rich in hard and soft corals. Currents are variable and can be strong or not present at all. While shark sightings are not guaranteed, the Longimanus cruises in the shallows in the season, and every so often diver encounters Hammerhead Sharks, Grey Reef Sharks, Silky Sharks, and Manta Rays. Barracuda hang in the blue, and Cornet Fish use divers for cover while they hunt the Anthias.

MARSA SHOANA: (Local - Marsa Alam) Marsa Shoana is an awesome local dive site in Marsa Alam, and is normally the first port of call on our itineraries. A white sandy bottom meets a gentle, sloping reef with coral heads small, medium, and large dotted about. Divers will come across lots of different ecosystems here which, in turn, promise a wide variety of marine life both big and small. Green Turtles, various Rays, and even Dolphins and Dugongs surprise those enjoying the underwater realm.

SHA'AB MAKSOUR: (Sataya) Sha'ab Maksour is a large reef with a wide plateau in the north and south and a wall on either side. There is plenty to see here including schools of Snapper, Dogtooth Tuna, Hawksbill Turtles, and some of the healthiest hard corals your eyes have seen! These corals cover this reef with mounds of Porites, Dome, and Mountain Corals nestled in the shallower parts as well as untouched Table Corals jutting out perpendicularly. Some exciting macro life including the Nembrotha Megalocera has also been sighted here.

SHA'AB CLAUDE: (Sataya) Sha'ab Claude is a spectacular dive site with its swim-throughs, short tunnels, and cave-like chambers. At less than 49ft / 15m in depth, this may not be a deep dive site, but its beauty will astound you. Light scatters on the rubbly floor from cracks in the reef overhead. Cave Sweepers hide in the darkness catching the light of divers' torches.

MALAHI: (Sataya) Malahi in Arabic means 'fun' and this dive site epitomizes that! Great pinnacles are reminiscent of ancient Greek columns tower over divers creating corridors lined with hard coral and rock that wind this way and that. Akin to underwater maize, these corridors and swim-throughs have multiple branches that lead to the heart of the site. Schools of Snapper and Goat Fish can be found inside, as well as Wart Slugs and Nudibranchs.

SATAYA REEF: (Sataya) Sha’ab Sataya. Seven imposing stacks of coral named Dha’ab Hassan guard the entrance of the lagoon with depths ranging from 18m to 22m along the rim, lessoning to 12m as you approach the Sataya lagoon. The outer wall of the Sataya offers some excellent drift diving. You are dropped off by zodiac and the dive begins at the North-west edge, keeping the reef to the left. Large outcrops of soft coral cover the wall and white tips are sometimes spotted half asleep underneath table coral, slowly moving away as divers approach

ST JOHN'S CAVES: (St John's) The famous St John's Caves is a photographer and videographers' paradise. Sunlight streams through cracks in the reef of the passageways above and falls as dappled sunlight on the rubbly and sandy floor. While visiting its dive sites, Paradise Reef Elturfa, and Elorug Reef, watch for Bluespotted Rays gliding past and Porcupine Fish in the shadows. The many passageways are adorned with feathery Hydroids that glow red, orange, and yellow as they catch the light. George, the friendly Napoleon Wrasse commonly approaches divers beneath the boat and checks his reflection out in the domes of their cameras. Enjoy searching for the Juvenile Clown Coris, Bicolour Parrot Fish, Gold-Dotted Flatworms, and at nighttime, Spanish Dancers!

Sample itineraries and maps are for illustrative purposes only. The exact route and sites visited are subject to change based on local regulations, guest experience, weather, and logistics and are at the Captain’s discretion.

The last dive will be on the penultimate day of the trip. Divers are recommended to wait for 24 hours before flying after the last dive.

Sample itineraries and maps are for illustrative purposes only. The exact route and sites visited are subject to change based on local regulations, guest experience, weather, and logistics, and are at the Captain’s discretion.