Red Sea North & Tiran Straits (8 Days / 7 Nights - 20 Dives)
Trip highlights: turtles, schooling fish & big pelagics
Diving environment: advanced divers, beginner divers, cage diving, caverns, drift diving, healthy reefs, off the beaten track, very popular, wall diving, wreck diving
Dive sites and activities: Temple or Ras Katy, Ras Mohamed National Park: Ras Ghazlani, Marsa Bareika, Ras Za'atar, Jackfish Alley, Eel Garden, Shark Observatory, Anemone City, Shark Reef, Yolanda Reef, The Quay; Dunraven, SS Thistlegorm Wreck, Shag Rock, Kingston Wreck, Sha'ab Ali, Sha'ab Mahmoud, Straits of Tiran: Jackson, Thomas, Woodhouse and Gordon Reef
Day 1
After your airport or hotel pick up, you will be transferred to the New Marina at Sharm El Sheikh (El Wataneya) and embark Snefro Spirit at around 6 pm. You will be welcomed on board and assigned to your cabin to unpack your scuba equipment and get ready for the diving week ahead. As soon as all guests are on board, a boat briefing will be conducted inside the air-conditioned lounge, along with the necessary administrative work for the port authorities. You can get to know your fellow guests over dinner on this first evening of your diving trip. The liveaboard will leave port early on the next morning.
Days 2-7
This 'Sinai Classic' dive safari is a popular option for those wanting to dive the very best of the north and wrecks region around the Sinai Peninsula. Ras Mohamed National Park is renowned for its breath-taking walls rich in gorgonian fans and soft corals that are frequented by large schools of snapper, tuna and trevallies. Turtles, crocodilefish, blue-spotted sting rays, scorpionfish and lionfish are always around in this scuba diving paradise.
The world famous Thistlegorm was a World War II ship, bombed by the Nazis while delivering a cargo of ammunition and war materials. With its cargo machinery and equipment all neatly stowed in its open holds, this wreck would be a highlight of a diving tour anywhere in the world. You will also dive the famous reefs of the Strait of Tiran: Jackson, Woodhouse, Thomas & Gordon. These magnificent formations, rising from the depths, are often frequented by large pelagics due to the abundance of currents.
You can expect 4 dives per day on each full diving day, with 3 dives provided on the penultimate day, before the boat cruises back to port.
Delicious meals will appeal to every diver's appetite and taste, involving international and Italian cuisine, plus many incredible Arabic delicacies. Meals are served buffet style in the dedicated dining section of the air-conditioned lounge on the main deck. A pre-breakfast, breakfast, lunch and afternoon snacks will each be followed by dives. Dinner is after the night dive. Biscuits, bread/toast, candy bars, cakes and fruit are available throughout the day. Tea, coffee, soft drinks and drinking water will keep you hydrated.
Day 8
Awaken at the port of El Wataneya and check out after breakfast. You may disembark any time from early morning until 12 noon before being transferred either to the airport or your local hotel in Sharm El Sheikh.
Red Sea North & Wrecks (4 Days / 3 Nights - 11 Dives)
Trip highlights: dolphins, turtles, schooling fish & big pelagics
Diving environment: advanced divers, beginner divers, cage diving, caverns, drift diving, healthy reefs, off the beaten track, very popular, wall diving, wreck diving
Dive sites and activities: Temple, Ras Katy, Ras Mohamed: Jackfish Alley, Shark and Yolanda Reef, Alternatives, HMS Thistlegorm, Sha’ab Mahmoud, Dunraven, Ras Zatar, Ras Ghazlani or Ras Um Sid
Day 1
After your airport or hotel pick up, you will be transferred to the New Marina at Sharm El Sheikh (El Wataneya) and embark Snefro Spirit at around 6 pm. You will be welcomed on board and assigned to your cabin to unpack your scuba equipment and get ready for the diving week ahead. As soon as all guests are on board, a boat briefing will be conducted inside the air-conditioned lounge, along with the necessary administrative work for the port authorities. You can get to know your fellow guests over dinner on this first evening of your diving trip. The liveaboard will leave port early on the next morning.
Days 2-3
This short 3-night dive safari is a very popular option for those wanting to get a taste of diving around the Sinai Peninsula. Ras Mohamed National Park is famous for its breath-taking walls rich in soft corals and gorgonian fans, that are visited by huge schools of schools of snapper, trevallies and tuna. Turtles, blue-spotted sting rays, crocodilefish, scorpionfish and lionfish are always present. A real paradise for divers. The world famous SS Thistlegorm was a ship serving in World War II that was bombed by the Germans while on a mission to deliver a cargo of ammunition and war materials to the British troops. With its historical cargo of World War II machinery and equipment, all neatly stowed in its open holds, the wreck of the Thistlegorm would be a highlight of diving anywhere in the world.
Delicious meals will appeal to every diver's appetite and taste, involving international and Italian cuisine, plus many incredible Arabic delicacies. Meals are served buffet style in the dedicated dining section of the air-conditioned lounge on the main deck. A pre-breakfast, breakfast, lunch and afternoon snacks will each be followed by dives. Dinner is after the night dive. Biscuits, bread/toast, candy bars, cakes and fruit are available throughout the day. Tea, coffee, soft drinks and drinking water will keep you hydrated.
Day 4
After 3 more day dives, the liveaboard will return to El Wataneya in the afternoon and you will disembark at 4 pm before being transferred either to the airport or your local hotel in Sharm El Sheikh.
Red Sea North & Wrecks (8 Days / 7 Nights - 20 Dives)
Trip highlights: dolphins, turtles, schooling fish & big pelagics
Diving environment: advanced divers, beginner divers, cage diving, caverns, drift diving, healthy reefs, off the beaten track, very popular, wall diving, wreck diving
Dive sites and activities: Temple or Ras Katy, Ras Mohamed National Park: Ras Ghazlani, Marsa Bareika, Ras Za'atar, Jackfish Alley, Eel Garden, Shark Observatory, Anemone City, Shark Reef, Yolanda Reef, The Quay; Dunraven, SS Thistlegorm Wreck, Dunraven, Shag Rock, Kingston Wreck, Sha'ab Ali, Abu Nuhas wrecks: Giannis D, Carnatic, Chrisoula K and Kimon M; Gubal Barge, Rosalie Moller, Ulysses, Sha'ab Mahmoud
Day 1
After your airport or hotel pick up, you will be transferred to the New Marina at Sharm El Sheikh (El Wataneya) and embark Snefro Spirit early evening. You will be welcomed on board and assigned to your cabin to unpack your scuba equipment and get ready for the diving week ahead. As soon as all guests are on board, a boat briefing will be conducted inside the air-conditioned lounge, along with the necessary administrative work for the port authorities. You can get to know your fellow guests over dinner on this first evening of your diving trip. The liveaboard will leave port early on the next morning.
Days 2-7
This safari will take you to some of the most iconic wrecks that the Red Sea has to offer. The most famous wreck in the Red Sea, the SS Thistlegorm, will leave you in awe: it was sunk in 1941 after being bombed by the German Luftwaffe! With its historical cargo of World War II machinery and equipment, all neatly stowed in its open holds, the wreck of the Thistlegorm would be a highlight of diving anywhere in the world. The Rosalie Moeller, carrying a cargo of coal, suffered the same fate just 2 days later. 4 wrecks will be the highlights of diving at Abu Nuhas, all offering spectacular dives with plenty of marine life, making fantastic material for the underwater photographer. Ras Mohamed is renowned for its breath-taking walls rich in gorgonian fans and soft corals that are frequented by large schools of snapper, tuna and trevallies. Turtles, crocodilefish, blue-spotted sting rays, scorpionfish and lionfish are always around in this scuba diving paradise.
You can expect 4 dives per day on each full diving day, with 3 dives provided on the penultimate day, before the boat cruises back to port.
Delicious meals will appeal to every diver's appetite and taste, involving international and Italian cuisine, plus many incredible Arabic delicacies. Meals are served buffet style in the dedicated dining section of the air-conditioned lounge on the main deck. A pre-breakfast, breakfast, lunch and afternoon snacks will each be followed by dives. Dinner is after the night dive. Biscuits, bread/toast, candy bars, cakes and fruit are available throughout the day. Tea, coffee, soft drinks and drinking water will keep you hydrated.
Day 8
Awaken at the port of El Wataneya and check out after breakfast. You may disembark any time during the morning before being transferred either to the airport or your local hotel in Sharm El Sheikh.
(8 Days / 7 Nights - Dives)
Diving environment: advanced divers, beginner divers, cage diving, caverns, drift diving, healthy reefs, off the beaten track, very popular, wall diving, wreck diving
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Red Sea North, Wrecks & Tiran Straits (5 Days / 4 Nights - 15 Dives)
Trip highlights: hammerhead sharks, turtles, schooling fish & big pelagics
Diving environment: advanced divers, beginner divers, cage diving, caverns, drift diving, healthy reefs, off the beaten track, very popular, wall diving, wreck diving
Dive sites and activities: Temple, Ras Mohamed: Jackfish Alley, Shark and Yolanda Reef; Alternatives, HMS Thistlegorm, Small Passage, Dunraven, Strait of Tiran: Jackson Reef, Woodhouse Reef, North and South Lagoon, Thomas Reef, Gordon Reef; Ras Nasrani, Ras Ghamila or Ras Um Sid
Day 1
After your airport or hotel pick up, you will be transferred to the New Marina at Sharm El Sheikh (El Wataneya) and embark Snefro Spirit early evening. You will be welcomed on board and assigned to your cabin to unpack your scuba equipment and get ready for the diving week ahead. As soon as all guests are on board, a boat briefing will be conducted inside the air-conditioned lounge, along with the necessary administrative work for the port authorities. You can get to know your fellow guests over dinner on this first evening of your diving trip. The liveaboard will leave port early on the next morning.
Days 2-4
This short 4-night dive safari is a very popular option for those wanting to get a taste of diving around the Sinai Peninsula. Ras Mohamed National Park is famous for its breath-taking walls rich in soft corals and gorgonian fans, that are visited by huge schools of schools of snapper, trevallies and tuna. Turtles, blue-spotted sting rays, crocodilefish, scorpionfish and lionfish are always present. A real paradise for divers. The world famous SS Thistlegorm was a ship serving in World War II that was bombed by the Germans while on a mission to deliver a cargo of ammunition and war materials to the British troops. With its historical cargo of World War II machinery and equipment, all neatly stowed in its open holds, the wreck of the Thistlegorm would be a highlight of diving anywhere in the world. You will also dive the 4 famous reefs of the Strait of Tiran. These magnificent formations, rising from the depths, are often frequented by large pelagics due to the abundance of currents.
Delicious meals will appeal to every diver's appetite and taste, involving international and Italian cuisine, plus many incredible Arabic delicacies. Meals are served buffet style in the dedicated dining section of the air-conditioned lounge on the main deck. A pre-breakfast, breakfast, lunch and afternoon snacks will each be followed by dives. Dinner is after the night dive. Biscuits, bread/toast, candy bars, cakes and fruit are available throughout the day. Tea, coffee, soft drinks and drinking water will keep you hydrated.
Day 5
After 3 more day dives, the liveaboard will return to El Wataneya in the afternoon and you will disembark before being transferred either to the airport or your local hotel in Sharm El Sheikh.
[Information is best estimate in ideal circumstances and subject to changes beyond our control. The itinerary is a guide only and may be adapted to best suit the weather, tides, currents, availability and other prevailing events. Price is for the cruise, not for an exact number of dives].