St. John's is the southernmost group of islands and reefs in Egypt's Red Sea, and very close to the border with Sudan. The remote location means that no day-trip boats go there, and only a few liveaboards do. The sea conditions are excellent, with great visibility all year round and slightly warmer sea temperatures than further north. Most of the dive sites here are 'gotas' or 'habilis.' A gota is a reef system that breaks the surface, and habilis are submerged reefs that have peaks that are slightly deeper and not easy to spot from the boat. Most St. John's dive sites are quite shallow compared to some other areas of the Red Sea. Average dive depths of 20 meters are normal, and the average maximum depth is around 30 meters. St. John's Caves is extremely popular because it's so photogenic, but it is actually very shallow.

Sample Itinerary

Day 1:

• Arrival and check-in onboard after 5:00 PM, dinner, and a night spent onboard in the Marina in Port Ghalib.

Day 2-3:

• We offer 3-4 dives daily, including a night dive if possible. When crossing, only 2 dives a day can be scheduled.

Day 4:

• On the final day of diving, with 1-2 scheduled dives, sail back to the harbor.

Day 5:

• Check out after breakfast and transfer to the airport.

Marine Life Highlight: Explore the pristine reefs of St. John’s, home to vibrant coral gardens, reef sharks, turtles, and schools of tropical fish. Around Port Ghalib, enjoy easy access to colorful house reefs with clownfish, moray eels, rays, and occasional dolphins, perfect for both snorkeling and diving.

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.

(*) The itinerary description is provided by the boat operator. Sample itineraries and maps are for illustrative purposes only, and the exact route and sites visited may change based on local regulations, guest experience, weather, and logistics at the Captain’s discretion.