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Golden Triangle: Head to Brothers, Daedalus, and Elphinstone for 6 days of underwater adventure in the Red Sea

Main characteristics
Type of boat: yacht
Number of cabins: 16
Maximum capacity: 25 travelers

Cabins

Standard cabin - Lower deck
Capacity: 2 Beds maximum
A spacious cabin located on the lower deck, featuring two separate beds that can be converted into a double bed, plenty of storage space, and a bathroom with a large shower stall separate from the toilet.
Manta Ray Cabin - Main Deck
Capacity: 2 Beds maximum
This cabin is located on the middle deck (near the restaurant). It is very bright, with a large picture window offering a breathtaking view of the ocean! More spacious than standard cabins, it features two 90-cm beds separated by a large nightstand and convertible into a double bed, a bathroom with a separate shower, a central sink, and a toilet on the opposite side.
Cabin - Sundeck Deck
Capacity: 2 Beds maximum
Cabs located on the port and starboard sides of the upper deck. They open directly to the outside. Equipped with two 90-cm beds that can be converted into a double bed, offering plenty of storage space.
Whale Shark VIP Cabin - Upper Deck
Capacity: 2 Beds maximum
The boat’s largest cabin, often referred to as the “VIP” cabin, is bright and spacious, featuring a work area. Located on the top deck, it opens onto the jacuzzi terrace on one side and your private terrace on the other. Come evening, as you lie in your king-size bed, you can gaze at the stars… The cabin features a 180 cm king-size bed, a panoramic view of the sea, a large shower with a separate toilet, and a minibar.
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NB: The photos, information and visuals presented are not contractually binding. The indicated itinerary and program may be modified without prior notice, depending on the weather conditions or for technical reasons (decision of the captain). Sailing times may vary depending on sea and weather conditions.

Sailing itineraries

Hurghada Siyul Kebir Marsa Shouna
Day 1, two options:
1/ Departure on Sunday morning from Hurghada, heading to Siyul Kebir, an island... see+ with a long reef interspersed with coral heads. At depths ranging from 5 to 30 meters, you can easily get back in the water and admire this underwater aquarium!
2/ Departure from Port Ghalib heading to the Abu Dabab coral garden. These are magnificent, vast coral gardens at depths ranging from 0 to 15 meters—a great way to ease back into diving! For the second dive, you’ll head to Marsa Shouna to encounter the large green sea turtles of the Red Sea. 
Included activities: Diving in Marsa Shouna, see+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Marsa Shouna Big Brother Little Brother
After a night at sea, you’ll arrive at the famous Brothers Islands to enjoy your three dives of... see+ the day. At Big Brother, you’ll head to the north and east plateaus to encounter gray sharks, hammerhead sharks, and thresher sharks—which are more shy but truly stunning to see. You’ll also be able to dive on the two wrecks located on Big Brother: the Aida and the Numidia. On Small Brother, strong currents attract marine life and create a colorful drop-off teeming with wildlife. Sharks are also very common on Small Brother, including longimanus sharks on the return dive—keep your eyes peeled.

 
Included activities: Diving and visiting the iconic Numidia shipwreck, Diving on Small Brother Island, see+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Little Brother Daedalus
The boat will head to Daedalus, where it will stay for 1 or 2 days depending on conditions and... see+ preferences. At the northern point, you’ll wait in the open water for an encounter with the school of hammerhead sharks that have made this drop-off their home. There’s also a chance to see manta rays. The eastern side is equally stunning, teeming with all the rich marine life of the Red Sea. 
Included activities: Diving at Daedalus, see+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Daedalus Elphinstone
The fifth day will take you to the Elphinstone site. The southern and northern plateaus are... see+ magnificent between 15 and 40 m, very colorful, and their topography makes them unique dives. The southern point is home to the famous Elphinstone "Arch" between 45 and 60 m. The northern point has a break at 42 m. You are sure to encounter its inhabitants: hammerhead sharks and gray sharks! Be careful, however, as the currents can be very strong and unpredictable at Elphinstone. 
Included activities: Diving at Elphinstone, see+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Elphinstone Ghalib Port
Depending on the cruise's return port, you will either head to the Police Station reefs if... see+ returning to Hurghada, or to the Marsa Shoona site if returning to Port Ghalib. 
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner

Included

The price includes
12-ounce aluminum block and sinkers
Nitrox BASE training (1st level) offered (excluding certification fees)
The provision of bathrobes and towels
Nitrox inflation
The visa issued by our local representative is mandatory (except if arriving via Cairo, where you will purchase it yourself at the airport)
Toiletries (shower gel and shampoo, hair dryer)
A minimum of 14 dives offered during the week, depending on weather conditions
Non-alcoholic beverages (except Nespresso)
The environmental tax
Government taxes and national parks
Round-trip airport/boat transfer for group bookings (groups of 10 and charters) provided that all participants are on the same flights
Round-trip airport/boat transfer for individual bookings
The activities included in the program
Meals included in the program
The price does not include
Prepaid SIM card
Supervision: €8 to €12 per diver per dive (in a group, French-speaking instructors)
Cancellation insurance
Coffin insurance (optional) : 7 € / person
DAN insurance with more extensive coverage (optional) : 25 € / person
The nitrox computer : 40 € / person
Charter of diving equipment (wetsuit, regulator, and buoyancy compensator) : 130 € / person
Charter of a 15-liter block (to be requested one week in advance) : 40 € / person
The price of the FFESSM license (€48) in the case of training at this school if the student is not licensed for the year
Other courses (except Nitrox BASE)
FFESSM, SSI, or PADI certification fees (between €30 and €75 depending on the school)
Draft beer (€3), Nespresso (€2.50), and other alcoholic beverages from the bar (on board the ship) – using the equipment with your own capsules is not permitted
Crew gratuity (a box will be provided at the end of the week, at your discretion, for the crew and instructors)
Any other additional transfers
Meals not included in the program
Filovent cancellation insurance (4.5% of the cruise price) see+
Filovent comprehensive insurance (4.8% to 5.5% of the cruise price) see+
Further information
It is mandatory to be N2 certified or ADV with DEEP DIVER specialty experience for this circuit - Strong currents possible
Each diver with a minimum N2 or equivalent certification must be equipped with a decompression parachute (per diver, not per dive team). A few parachutes are available on board to borrow in case of forgetfulness or breakage
In the event of damage to the vessel, we would be required to rent a replacement vessel, without compensation
Shared cabin accommodation: If you are traveling alone, we will find you a cabin partner, preferably of the same gender, though we cannot guarantee that your partner will be of the same gender unless prior agreement is reached via email. Please contact us
The itinerary may be modified without compensation in the event of weather conditions that prevent safe travel to certain sites, or in the event of a ban imposed by the Egyptian government or army
The cruise is guaranteed to depart with a minimum of 12 people
Prices are indicative and subject to change without notice in the event of an increase in certification costs and/or consumables (lime/O2, etc.)
All divers, without exception, must have scuba diving insurance coverage. In the event that decompression treatment is required, the hospital charges $500 per hour for use of the hyperbaric chamber (so it is advisable to have insurance)
Optional services
Flights not included in the program are available on request

Activities

Diving in Marsa Shouna
Included
Diving and visiting the iconic Numidia shipwreck
Included
Diving on Small Brother Island
Included
Diving at the site of the Aida shipwreck
Included
Diving at Daedalus
Included
Diving at Elphinstone
Included

Recommended activities

Day Trip to the Pyramids and Saqqara (Lunch Included)
Set off on an unforgettable day exploring the treasures of ancient Egypt with a visit to the Giza Plateau, home to the famous pyramids of Cheops, Khafre, and Menkaure, as well as the majestic Sphinx, an iconic symbol of Pharaonic civilization.

The tour... see+ continues to Saqqara, one of the oldest archaeological sites in Egypt, famous for the step pyramid of Pharaoh Djoser, the first pyramid ever built. Lunch is included during the day, allowing you to take a break before continuing your immersion in Egyptian history. 
Not included $150 / pers.
Day trip to the Pyramids and the Grand Museum (lunch included)
Discover the highlights of ancient Egypt on a day trip to the Giza Plateau, where you can admire the famous pyramids of Cheops, Khafre, and Menkaure, true marvels of Pharaonic architecture.

The tour continues at the Grand Museum, which houses an... see+ exceptional collection tracing the history of ancient Egypt through unique objects and major archaeological treasures. Lunch is included during the day, offering a break before continuing this cultural immersion into the heart of Egypt's heritage. 
Not included $200 / pers.
Tour of the Grand Museum, the Citadel, Coptic Cairo, and Khan El-Khalili Bazaar (lunch included)
Enjoy a full day exploring the historical and cultural riches of Cairo. The tour begins at the Grand Museum, which displays exceptional treasures tracing the fascinating history of ancient Egypt.

You will then discover the Citadel and its iconic monuments... see+ from the Islamic era, before immersing yourself in Coptic Cairo with its unique churches and historical sites. The day ends with a stroll through the Khan El-Khalili bazaar, famous for its crafts and authentic atmosphere. Lunch is included for a pleasant break during this cultural immersion. 
Not included $171 / pers.

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