Discover the most beautiful sites of the southern Egyptian Red Sea.

If you are a thrill seeker, come aboard one of our boats for an exceptional itinerary. From Port Ghalib, you will sail to the famous Daedalus reef where you will start your stay to meet the pelagics. You will continue your adventure towards the Rocky and Zabargad islands, where a feeling of the end of the world awaits you. Moreover, Zabargad is known to shelter an important population of turtles which come to lay their eggs there! Then you will head towards the St John's area, with its multicolored reefs and its surprising coral structures. On the way up, you will pass by Sataya, the largest reef in Egypt, with a lagoon where many dolphins come to rest during the day. Finally, you will end your stay on the exceptional site of Elphinstone, teeming with life and swept by the currents...

You will have understood, that this itinerary gathers all that you can dream of in the Red Sea.

Day 1: Arrival Day

Our friendly staff welcomes you at the airport. 45 min bus transfer from the airport to the marina. You will, then, be attributed to a cabin and discover the boat.

Day 2: Gota Sharm

After breakfast, your guide will tell you everything you need to know about your program of the week, safety recommendations, and more generally, your life on the boat. Your diving certifications, logbook, and insurance will be checked before leaving the marina. The boat will then sail to the first dive site, 30 minutes away from the marina.

Your guide will give you a detailed briefing about your first dive.

After lunch, you will sail for about two hours heading south to reach the dive site called “Gota Sharm” where you will do your second dive.

After dinner, the boat will sail all night long, crossing the Tropic of Cancer on its way, to reach the Saint John's reef area at the break of dawn.

Day 3: Saint John's Reef 

Saint John's Reef : 3 dives will be organized and, upon request, a night dive may be added. The sailing time between the dive sites varies from 30 min to 1h30. The dive sites are carefully selected by your guide according to the weather forecast and the number of boats already moored on the site.

For a quiet and peaceful night, you will spend the night moored behind a big reef.

Day 4: Saint John's

At sunrise, the captain and his crew will take you to another fantastic dive site of Saint John's Reef for another great day of diving. Upon request, a night dive may be added.  

Day 5: Saint John's & Fury Shoals

You will do two-morning dives before sailing up north. 4 hours later you will reach “Sataya” (Dolphin House) in the Fury Shoals area. According to your time of arrival and the light, you will have the opportunity to go snorkeling with dolphins. The third dive of the day will take place in daylight, at dusk, or at night. The boat will be moored on Sataya Reef for the night.

Day 6: Fury Shoals & Sheleneyat

You will do two dives on two beautiful reefs of the Fury Shoals area. After lunch, the boat will head north for a 6-hour sail to reach the site called “Shelinyiat”. The third dive of the day will either take place in daylight, at dusk, or at night according to your time of arrival.

After dinner, the captain and his crew will organize a surprise Egyptian event.

Day 7: Marsa Alam

The boat will sail for 45 min before you reach your first dive site of the day. After breakfast, you will sail north for two hours to reach the Marsa Ghalib area where you will do your last dive. After the dive, you will have the possibility to rinse all your diving gear on the diving deck at the rear of the boat before sailing for 30 min to the marina. The estimated time of arrival is 2:00 PM (your guide will tell you all about the leisure activities you can book in the Marsa Alam area to spend an entertaining Friday afternoon).

Day 8: Departure 

Departure from the boat will be after breakfast or according to your flight and transfer schedules to the airport or hotel.

(*) the itinerary description provided by the boat operator.

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.

Dune Touch Event

The Dune Touch Event is an exclusive onboard evening event included in the Dune Liveaboard program, which offers guests a unique cultural experience on board.

Guests are invited to bring a small snack or culinary specialty from their home country to be shared with other passengers. Drinks are provided, and the event is designed to encourage cultural exchange, creating a gourmet gathering in a relaxed and festive setting.

Gala attire is recommended. Guests are advised to check the regulations of their country regarding any food items that may not be permitted in their luggage.