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The Red Sea's Golden Triangle in 8 days: unforgettable dives at Brothers, Daedalus, and Elphinstone

Main features
Boat type: yacht
Number of cabins: 13
Maximum capacity: 26 travelers

Cabins

Double cabin - Lower deck
Capacity: 2 Berths maximum
This double cabin is designed to comfortably accommodate up to two people. It has two single beds, offering a pleasant place to rest after a day of sailing or sightseeing.
Located on the interior deck, it guarantees a calm and intimate atmosphere, ideal for enjoying a peaceful stay. The cabin is carefully designed to optimize space and offer all the essential amenities for a relaxing trip.
Double cabin - Main deck
Capacity: 2 Berths maximum
Spacious and elegant, this double cabin located on the main deck offers optimal comfort for two people. It is equipped with a double bed, ideal for a relaxing stay on board.
Thanks to its privileged location, it offers easy access to the ship's common areas while providing a peaceful atmosphere. Carefully furnished, it guarantees a welcoming and warm environment to fully enjoy your cruise.
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NB : The pictures, information, and visuals presented are not contractually binding. The itinerary and program indicated may be modified without notice due to weather conditions or for technical reasons (captain's decision). Sailing times may vary depending on sea conditions and weather.

Itinerary

Itinerary
Hurghada
You will be welcomed aboard the boat in the afternoon or evening, departing from Hurghada or Port... more+ Ghalib. Settle into your cabins, meet the crew, and attend a general briefing on the cruise itinerary. Enjoy a convivial dinner and spend the night aboard. 
Optional services: Introductory dive, PADI Open Water Diver, more+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Hurghada Little Brother
Early in the morning, the boat leaves the marina to reach the first reef. You will do your "fins... more+ on" dive, which is ideal for familiarizing yourself with your equipment and the local conditions. After this leisurely dive, we will set sail for Small Brother, the first major stop on the Golden Triangle. 
Included activities: Diving at the northern plateau of Small Brothers, Diving at Gota Abu Ramada – coral garden and abundant marine life, more+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Little Brother Big Brother
Wake up at the foot of Small Brother for a morning dive on its northern plateau, renowned for its... more+ gray and hammerhead sharks. Then a short sail to Big Brother, where you will explore two legendary shipwrecks: Numidia and Aida II. At the end of the afternoon, you can climb up to the British lighthouse, built in 1883, to admire a superb sunset.
Night sail to Daedalus. 
Included activities: Diving at the Numidia shipwreck – a historical experience and abundant marine life, more+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Big Brother Daedalus
At dawn, you dive on the northern drop-off of Daedalus, famous for its encounters with schools of... more+ hammerhead sharks. Possible visit to the lighthouse (built in 1931). In the afternoon, explore the drop-offs, faults, and black corals of the reef. Night at anchor in Daedalus. 
Included activities: Diving north of Daedalus – encounter with large pelagic fish, Diving south of Daedalus – gentle reefs and majestic rays, more+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Daedalus Elphinstone
Another morning dive at Daedalus to maximize our chances of seeing pelagic fish. Final exploration... more+ of the reef, then sail north to the legendary Elphinstone Reef. Relax, soak up the sun, and watch the sea during the crossing. 
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Elphinstone
Morning dive on the northern plateau of Elphinstone, known for its hammerhead sharks, vertiginous... more+ drop-offs, and multicolored soft corals. Exploration of the eastern or western drop-offs depending on the current, frequent sightings of barracudas and pelagic fish. Depending on conditions, several dives on or around Elphinstone. 
Included activities: Diving on the southern plateau of Elphinstone – exceptional colors and encounters, Diving at Elphinstone's northern plateau – spectacular marine life and encounters with sharks, more+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Elphinstone Hurghada
Last dive or snorkeling in the morning, depending on conditions. Then, we'll head to Hurghada.... more+ Arrival in the late afternoon, relaxing evening on board, last night at the dock. 
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Hurghada
After breakfast, disembarkation and transfer from Hurghada or Port Ghalib. End of your Golden... more+ Triangle diving cruise. 
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner

included

The price includes
Shared airport/boat transfers to and from the airport
Government taxes
Tourist Environmental Tax
Nitrox Package
Water, cola, coffee, tea, juice from cans, unlimited
Minimum of 16 dives (including night dives), with 12 L DIN aluminum tanks / stirrup and weights provided
Activities included in the program
Meals included in the program
The price does not include
Prepaid SIM card
Visa for Egypt : 35 € / people
Diving equipment rental if needed
Alcoholic beverages
Recommended crew tips : 70 €
Tips for instructors are optional and at your discretion
Cargo insurance : 8 €
Private guide – max. 4 people (advance booking required) : 470 €
Activities not included in the program
Meals not included in the program
Filovent cancellation cover more+
Filovent comprehensive cover more+
Additional information
Our rates may be subject to change during the year depending on increases in fuel prices and/or government taxes
Minimum level required: Level 2, Advanced or equivalent + 50 logged dives
Diving itineraries and sites may change depending on the season and conditions. The team and captain always choose the best sites available, in accordance with safety standards
Languages spoken on board: English and French
Optional services
Flights not included in the programme are available on request
Activities and excursions upon request more+

Activities

Diving at the northern plateau of Small Brothers
Level: intermediate/advanced • Depth: 40 m • Photography: macro/wide angle
We will descend to 35–40 meters above the northern plateau of Small Brothers. This is where you will have the best chance of seeing gray sharks and hammerhead sharks. You may... more+ even encounter a manta ray or sunfish (mola-mola), offering rare and spectacular encounters.
After exploring the plateau and the deep zone, we will follow the current to reach the western drop-off. This area is teeming with life: multicolored alcyonarians, majestic gorgonians, and a particularly diverse fauna consisting of groupers, barracudas, and many other tropical species.
Small Brothers is also renowned for its exceptional diversity of sharks. Here you can see gray reef sharks, whitetip reef sharks, silky sharks, hammerhead sharks, thresher sharks and, often near the surface, the unmissable oceanic whitetip shark, one of the most eagerly awaited by divers. 
included
Diving at Gota Abu Ramada – coral garden and abundant marine life
Level: easy • Depth: 15 m • Photo: macro/wide angle Gota Abu Ramada is an exceptional dive site in the Red Sea, offering coral reefs located between 5 and 15 meters deep. This site is distinguished by its magnificent coral garden and remarkable... more+ visibility, ideal for observation and underwater photography.
The marine biodiversity here is very rich: eagle rays, sea turtles, barracudas, and groupers swim among the corals, creating a lively and colorful setting for divers of all levels. 
included
Diving at the Numidia shipwreck – a historical experience and abundant marine life
Discover the wreck of the Numidia, a 130-meter, 6,400-ton ship that has been stranded on the northern tip of Big Brother since it sank in July 1901. The liner was on its maiden voyage from Glasgow, carrying railway equipment bound for India. Today, the wreck... more+ lies on its side, almost vertical, between 10 and 80 meters deep, offering a fascinating spectacle for divers.
As soon as you enter the water, let yourself drift with the current along the reef faces. As you descend, you will discover a wreck covered with multicolored alcyonarians and teeming with life, especially in the hold where marine fauna abounds.
For thrill seekers and those who love impressive sights, don't forget to look up "into the blue" in the morning, when gray sharks and hammerhead sharks patrol their domain. These unique and memorable encounters make every dive on the Numidia an unforgettable experience. 
included
Diving north of Daedalus – encounter with large pelagic fish
Level: intermediate/advanced • Depth: up to 100 m • Photography: macro/wide angle The north side of Daedalus offers vertiginous vertical walls and is a favorite passageway for large pelagic fish. Here, experienced divers can encounter hammerhead sharks,... more+ oceanic whitetip sharks, and sometimes whale sharks. Moderate to strong currents promote exceptional marine biodiversity, guaranteeing spectacular and memorable dives. 
included
Diving south of Daedalus – gentle reefs and majestic rays
Level: intermediate/advanced • Depth: variable • Photography: macro/wide angle The southern part of Daedalus features gentler coral formations and less steep reefs, while still offering a wealth of marine life. This site is home to many species of reef... more+ sharks and offers the chance to see manta rays and large eagle rays. Every dive here is an immersion in a colorful and lively underwater world. 
included
Diving east of Daedalus – technical site and spectacular corals
Level: intermediate/advanced • Depth: 20–40 m • Photo: macro/wide angle
East Daedalus is a technical site where visibility often exceeds 30 to 40 meters. Soft corals and spectacular gorgonians mingle with dense populations of tropical fish. This site... more+ is ideal for experienced divers who want to explore a rich ecosystem and enjoy impressive underwater panoramas. 
included
Diving west of Daedalus – drift diving and pelagic life
Level: intermediate/advanced • Depth: variable • Photo: macro/wide angle West Daedalus is a dynamic drift zone, ideal for lovers of pelagic life. The currents favor the presence of schools of tuna, trevally, and other pelagic fish along the vertical walls... more+ covered with diverse marine life. Each dive is punctuated by the movement of the currents and the impressive richness of the ecosystem. 
included
Diving on the southern plateau of Elphinstone – exceptional colors and encounters
Level: intermediate/advanced • Depth: 40 m • Photo: macro/wide angle The southern plateau of Elphinstone is a spectacular and colorful site, extending from 20 to 40 meters deep. When descending onto the reef, it is not uncommon to come face to face with... more+ oceanic whitetip sharks, an impressive encounter for any experienced diver.
The plateau is covered with soft corals and anthias, while the west and east walls feature soft corals and magnificent gorgonians. Between 8 and 10 meters, a garden of hard corals is home to moray eels and stingrays and offers incredible underwater light effects, perfect for photography and exploration. 
included
Diving at Elphinstone's northern plateau – spectacular marine life and encounters with sharks
Level: intermediate/advanced • Depth: 40 m • Photography: macro/wide angle We will enter the water early in the morning. After jumping off the zodiac, we will descend along the reef to the plateau, at a depth of about 20 meters, where the marine life is... more+ already impressive.
We will then follow the plateau down to 40 meters. In the vicinity of the fault and in the current, it is common to see hammerhead sharks and gray sharks, offering fascinating encounters for experienced divers.
We will then ascend along the plateau towards the east or west drop-off, depending on the current. These drop-offs are rich in multicolored alcyonarians and whip corals, and it is advisable to look regularly "into the blue," as the silhouette of a shark can appear at any moment. Barracudas often swim above your head, adding to the magic of the site.
At the end of the dive, in the transition zone, take the time to explore the top of the reef. A large number of fish find refuge here among a wide variety of multicolored hard corals, offering a lively and colorful underwater spectacle. 
included
Introductory dive
A first dive is the ideal way to discover the underwater world for the first time. Accompanied by an instructor, you will learn the basics on the surface before setting off on a gentle dive to a depth of up to 6 meters. A fully supervised, safe experience... more+ accessible to all, allowing you to experience the magic of the Red Sea with no prior experience required. Must be booked before departure - payment on board. 
Not included 55 € / people
PADI Open Water Diver
The PADI Open Water Diver course teaches you the basics of scuba diving in complete safety and allows you to obtain your first international certification. Accompanied by a certified instructor, you will complete theory sessions, exercises in a protected... more+ environment, and several dives in the sea to become an autonomous diver to a depth of 18 meters. Must be booked before departure - payment on board. 
Not included 340 € / people
PADI Advanced Open Water
The PADI Advanced Open Water Diver course allows you to deepen your diving skills and gain confidence while exploring new specialties. You will complete five adventure dives, including deep diving and navigation diving, as well as three other dives of your... more+ choice depending on the conditions and possibilities of the site. This level opens the door to further exploration, down to a depth of 30 meters.
To be booked before departure - payment on board 
Not included 205 € / people
Rehabilitation diving
The refresher dive is designed for certified divers who haven't dived for a while and want to gently get back into the swing of things. Supervised by an instructor, this session allows you to review essential skills, adjust your equipment, and regain... more+ confidence before returning to the water in complete safety. It's the ideal refresher course to help you get the most out of your dives during your stay.
To be booked before departure - payment on board 
Not included 50 € / people

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