One Week Adventure
Experience the best of the Red Sea with our carefully crafted one-week liveaboard diving safaris. Choose from three incredible routes.
North Safari
Itinerary / Schedule
This tour takes you to the famous wrecks in the north of the Red Sea, where fans of old sunken ships are guaranteed to get their money's worth.
First, the tour goes to Shaab El Erg, then the wrecks of Abu Nuhas are on the agenda, including the Carnatic, Chrisoula K., and Ghiannis D.
The next wreck speaks for itself: the Thistlegorm, one of the most famous wrecks in the entire Red Sea. The freighter, which sank in 1941, with its motorcycles, trucks, and the locomotive lying apart, captivates every diver.
If weather and current conditions permit, it may be possible to dive the Rosalie Moller on the way back – a wreck that sank on the same night as the Thistlegorm and lies in the Strait of Gubal.
After arrival in Hurghada, transfer to the ship in Hurghada, dinner and departure the following morning.
Included:
- ✓ Nitrox
- ✓ Full board meals
- ✓ Non-alcoholic beverages
- ✓ Airport transfer to the boat on arrival and departure included
Not included:
- − Reef taxes and marine fees: €200–250
- − Upper deck room: additional €100 per person
- − Single cabin: additional €400
Rental Equipment (per person / per week):
If you require any equipment, please let us know so we can have it available.
Dive Sites
SS Thistlegorm
The SS Thistlegorm is probably the most famous wreck in the Red Sea.
The British cargo ship was on its way to transport all kinds of military equipment for British troops in North Africa. On October 6, 1941, the Thistlegorm was attacked by a German bomber.
The wreck lies upright on the seabed at a depth of 32 meters. Its cargo is particularly impressive: tanks, trucks, motorcycles, weapons, railway cars, and two locomotives.
Abu Nuhas
The Abu Nuhas reef is famous for its wrecks. There are four wrecks here in total, which today attract divers from all over the world.
One example is the Greek cargo ship Giannis D, which ran aground on the reef on April 19, 1984, and sank shortly afterwards. Today, it lies at a maximum depth of 27 meters and is heavily overgrown with hard and soft corals.
The wreck of the Giannis D is broken in the middle, with the stern being the better preserved part. Numerous entrances and exits make it relatively easy to enter the wreck.
As the wreck lies at an angle of about 45°, a special optical effect is created: you appear to be swimming up a staircase, even though you are actually diving down.
Another well-known wreck is the Carnatic, a steamship that ran aground in September 1869 and sank the following day.
Ras Mohammed Marine Park
The Ras Mohammed Marine Park offers fantastic diving sites such as Shark Reef and Yolanda Reef.
Both reefs are located on a plateau at a depth of 10–20 meters, whose edges drop steeply to over 200 meters.
Here you will find beautiful hard and soft corals and an enormous variety of fish. With a little luck, sharks can also be spotted during early morning dives.
At Yolanda Reef lie the remains of the cargo of the Cypriot freighter Yolanda, which ran aground in 1980: sanitary ceramics such as toilets, bathtubs, and washbasins – today a popular photo motif.
Gotta Abu Nugar South
Part of the Abu Nugar area – sandy bottom with scattered coral heads.
Ideal for observing small fish and coral branches. Thanks to the sandy bottom, you can kneel here without damaging the coral.
South Safari
Itinerary / Schedule
Day 1: Arrival & Check-in
Arrival: Check-in on the boat in the port of Hurghada
Program: Welcome by the crew, settling into cabins and safety briefing
Overnight stay: The boat will remain in the harbor or a nearby bay for the first night.
Day 2: Hurghada & drive south
Diving: First dive (check dive) near Hurghada
Continuing the journey: The boat begins its journey southwards
Goal: Overnight crossing to Elphinstone Reef
Day 3: Elphinstone Reef
Diving: 3 to 4 dives at the famous Elphinstone Reef
Highlights: Steep walls, beautiful corals and the chance to see sharks (hammerhead sharks or oceanic whitetip sharks)
Evening: Trip to Daedalus Reef
Day 4: Daedalus Reef (Part 1)
Diving: 3 dives at Daedalus Reef
Highlights: Great chance of seeing hammerhead sharks, visit to the famous lighthouse and impressive hard corals
Day 5: Daedalus Reef (Part 2)
Diving: 3 more dives on different sides of Daedalus Reef
Focus: Enjoy the schools of fish and the tranquility of the open sea
Evening: Drive towards Sataya (Fury Shoals)
Day 6: Sataya Reef – Dolphin Reef
Activity: Snorkeling with dolphins in the Sataya Lagoon
Diving: 2 to 3 dives at the beautiful coral gardens of the Fury Shoals
Experience: A relaxing day focusing on dolphins and colorful reefs
Day 7: Marsa Alam & Hafen
Morning: 1 to 2 dives near Marsa Alam (e.g. Marsa Shona or Abu Dabbab)
Afternoon: Arrival in the port of Marsa Alam (Port Ghalib) (approx. 3:00 pm)
Evening: Farewell dinner on board
Day 8: Departure
Breakfast: Last breakfast together on board
10:00 AM: Check-out and transfer to Marsa Alam or Hurghada airport or to your hotel
Included:
- ✓ Nitrox
- ✓ Full board meals
- ✓ Non-alcoholic beverages
- ✓ Airport transfer to the boat on arrival and departure included
Not included:
- − Reef taxes and marine fees: €250
- − Upper deck room: additional €100 per person
- − Single cabin: additional €400
Rental Equipment (per person / per week):
If you require any equipment, please let us know so we can have it available.
Dive Sites
Marsa Shuona
The northern outer area of Shouna is unique for its expansive sandy plateau with table corals of all shapes and sizes.
Blue spotted stingrays are frequently encountered here, as are seasonal guitarfish and other surprises.
Sataya (Dolphin Reef)
A huge reef with colorful steep walls on the north and northwest sides and a gorgonian wall between 17 and 22 meters.
The eastern plateau (18–32 m) is home to numerous fish species, napoleon fish, and micro-organisms.
Dolphins, sharks, and manta rays often patrol along the reef.
Abu Galawa Soraya
An isolated reef west of Fury Shoals, about 12 km from Wadi Lahmi.
Popular due to its shallow depth, excellent visibility, and weak currents – ideal for beginners.
Shaab Marsa Alam
A large, semicircular reef surrounded by sandy areas.
The northeastern area impresses with a coral garden rich in species.
With a little luck, reef sharks, blacktip sharks, or longimanus can be observed.
In the lagoon to the south, there is a small wreck at a depth of about 17 m.
Abu Dabbab
Known for its friendly green sea turtles and occasional guitar sharks.
The site also offers excellent macro subjects such as ghost pipefish, thorny seahorses, and pygmy pipefish.
Fury Shoals
A collection of several reefs along the southwestern coast of the Red Sea.
Untouched hard and soft corals, rich fish life, reef sharks (whitetip, gray reef sharks), and occasional oceanic whitetip sharks.
Barracudas, giant trevally, and dogtooth tuna are common here.
Shaab Maksur
A long reef with plateaus to the north and south and steep walls to the east and west.
Dolphins, barracudas, and reef sharks are often sighted on the northern plateau.
Daily Schedule
BDE – Brothers, Daedalus & Elphinstone
Itinerary / Schedule
Route: Hurghada → BDE → Hurghada
Experience an unforgettable diving safari in the Red Sea, starting and ending in Hurghada! This one-week program offers you six full days of diving at some of the most beautiful reefs in Egypt.
Day 1: Saturday – Arrival & Embarkation
2:00 PM: Check-in on board your safari boat in the port of Hurghada.
Welcome by the crew and the dive guide.
Time to settle in and move into the cabins.
Dinner on board and presentation of the week's program.
Overnight stay on board in the port of Hurghada.
Day 2: Sunday – Cast off! Check dive & night dive
Morning: The boat departs from Hurghada and sets course for the first dive sites.
Check dive: A first dive near Hurghada to check the equipment and familiarize oneself with the conditions.
Night dive: An exciting dive after nightfall, where you can discover the nocturnal underwater world.
Full board on board.
Day 3: Monday – The Brothers Islands: Magnificent reefs
Three dives at the famous Brothers Islands (Big Brother and Little Brother).
These islands are known for their spectacular, steeply sloping reefs, covered with vibrant soft corals and gorgonians. Keep an eye out for pelagic fish and shipwrecks!
Day 4: Tuesday – Daedalus Reef: Hammerhead sharks ahoy!
Three dives at the breathtaking Daedalus Reef.
Daedalus is a remote offshore reef island and offers a high chance of seeing schools of hammerhead sharks, especially in the early morning hours. Large fish such as tuna and barracuda can also be found here.
Day 5: Wednesday – Daedalus Reef: More Adventures
Three more dives at Daedalus Reef to fully explore the diversity of this impressive location and maximize your chances of seeing large fish.
Day 6: Thursday – Elphinstone Reef: Coral splendor
Three dives at the world-famous Elphinstone Reef.
Elphinstone is famous for its pristine coral gardens, its steep walls, and the chance to see oceanic whitetip and hammerhead sharks. A photographer's paradise!
Day 7: Friday – Return to Hurghada & final dives
Two dives in the vicinity of Hurghada, before the return trip to the port begins.
In the afternoon, the boat reaches the port of Hurghada again.
Farewell dinner on board.
Overnight stay on board in the port of Hurghada.
Day 8: Saturday – Departure
Approximately 10:00 AM: Check-out from the safari boat.
Transfer to the airport or to your hotel in Hurghada.
Included:
- ✓ Nitrox
- ✓ Full board meals
- ✓ Non-alcoholic beverages
- ✓ Airport transfer to the boat on arrival and departure included
Not included:
- − Reef taxes and marine fees: €250
- − Upper deck room: additional €100 per person
- − Single cabin: additional €400
Rental Equipment (per person / per week):
If you require any equipment, please let us know so we can have it available.
Dive Sites
Brother Islands
The Brother Islands are among the best diving spots in the world.
They are located about 60 km off the Egyptian coast and consist of Big Brother and Little Brother.
The walls are densely covered with sponges, anemones, and hard and soft corals.
Common shark species: hammerhead sharks, thresher sharks, gray reef sharks, silvertip sharks, and whitetip sharks.
The wreck of the Numidia (150 m, sunk in 1901) and the wreck of the AIDA (82 m, sunk in 1957) lie at Big Brother.
Strong currents make this safari suitable only for experienced divers.
Daedalus Reef
A large offshore reef with steep walls and a southern plateau (30–40 m).
Known for hammerhead sharks, reef sharks, and enormous schools of fish.
Anemon City, with its huge colonies of anemones, is particularly impressive.
Elphinstone
A long reef in the open sea with steep walls to the east and west and plateaus to the north and south.
Hammerhead sharks, gray reef sharks, and oceanic whitetip sharks are regularly sighted here.
Cancellation Policy
We ask all guests to carefully read the cancellation policy before confirming their booking.
The following conditions apply to the booking confirmation and the deposit:
- • Cancellation 90 days or more before the start of the trip: 20% of the total booking price will be charged.
- • Cancellation 21–34 days before the start of the trip: 50% of the total booking price will be charged.
- • Cancellation less than 14 days before the start of the trip or no-show: 75% of the total booking price will be charged.
- • No refund will be given for late cancellations or no-shows, regardless of the reason.
Cancellation method:
The cancellation must be made in writing via official email or through your booking account and must include the following information:
- • Booking number
- • Full name
- • Travel date
Important Information Before Your Trip
Travel Times
- • Program begins: Saturday at 12:00 PM
- • End of program: Saturday of the following week at 12:00 noon
Payments & Accepted Currencies
We accept payments in:
- • Euro
- • US Dollars
- • Egyptian Pound
- • British Pound
Credit and debit cards are accepted (3% surcharge).
Estimated Additional Costs Per Week
Included in the tour price:
- ✓ Airport reception upon arrival (Hurghada or Marsa Alam)
- ✓ Airport and port transfers
- ✓ Full board on board for 7 days
- ✓ Professional dive guide (English/German depending on the program)
- ✓ At least 16 dives per week (often more)
- ✓ 12-liter aluminum bottles & weights
- ✓ Non-alcoholic drinks all day
Not included in the price:
- − Visa for Egypt (25 USD)
- − Environmental tax (payable in cash)
- − Tips for the crew (voluntary – recommended minimum €80 per diver / week)
- − Diving equipment (except cylinders & weights)
Bottle Upgrades:
- • 15-liter aluminum bottle: €40 / week
- • 15-liter steel bottle: €50 / week
Before Boarding
Please prepare the following items and send them at least one week before the start of your trip:
- • Copy of passport (data page + photo) for you and your companions
- • Soft luggage (duffel bags) is recommended over hard-shell suitcases.
- • Light clothing (shorts, T-shirts, swimwear)
- • Shoes are not required on board
- • A light jacket is recommended from November to April.
- • Power supply: 220V – European sockets
- • Mobile and internet connection only on arrival and departure days
- • Earplugs for noise-sensitive guests
- • Waterproof bag for valuables
- • Books or magazines (can be left on board after the trip)
Required Documents On Board
- ✓ Original passport or ID card (must match the booking details)
- ✓ Dive Logbook
- ✓ Valid diving certification (Advanced or equivalent for certain dive sites)
- ✓ Booking voucher
When Taking Medication:
- • Valid medical certificate (not older than 12 months)
- • Medical certificate of fitness to dive
- • If no medical certificate is available, a declaration of personal responsibility must be signed.
At check-in, the registration form as well as the onboard and safety rules must be signed.