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Rocky Island, Zabargad, Elphinstone: an eight-day diving cruise to the legendary sites of the Red Sea

Main characteristics
Type of boat: yacht
Number of cabins: 16
Maximum capacity: 32 travelers

Cabins

Suite - Upper deck
Capacity: 2 Beds maximum
Located on the upper deck, this bright suite offers superb panoramic views. It is equipped with a 140 cm bed and a baby cot, and has a private bathroom. Individually controlled air conditioning allows you to adjust the temperature to your liking, ensuring optimal comfort throughout your stay.
Double cabin - Lower deck
Capacity: 2 Beds maximum
Located on the lower deck, Standard cabins are equipped with two 100 cm beds and a private bathroom. They feature central air conditioning, complemented by individual controls in each cabin, allowing everyone to adjust the temperature to their liking.
Deluxe cabin - Upper deck
Capacity: 2 Beds maximum
Located on the upper deck, the deluxe cabins offer beautiful panoramic views. They feature a 100 cm bed and a 130 cm bed, as well as a private bathroom. Each cabin is equipped with individually controlled air conditioning for personalized comfort.
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

Sailing itineraries
Ghalib Port
Welcome at Port Ghalib by our local partner and boarding at the end of the day. Settle into your... see+ cabins, meet the crew, and attend a general briefing on the cruise, safety procedures, and dive organization. Prepare and stow your equipment. Overnight on board 
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Ghalib Port Abu Dabbab
The cruise begins gently on the reefs of Abu Dabab, ideal for getting back into the swing of... see+ things. The first dive takes place at Abu Dabab 2, a shallow site with magnificent coral gardens. The area is renowned for its stingrays, guitarfish, seahorses, and pufferfish, with excellent visibility and generally weak currents.
The second dive takes place at Abu Dabab 3, a natural extension of the previous site. The coral platforms are regularly visited by sea turtles, crocodile fish, napoleon fish, and stingrays. The intact coral formations are home to a rich biodiversity, ideal for underwater photography. Night navigation to the open sea. Night on the side of the boat. 
Included activities: Diving in Abu Dabab 2, Diving in Abu Dabab 3, see+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Abu Dabbab Daedalus
The day is devoted to exploring the legendary Daedalus Reef, an isolated jewel of the Red Sea,... see+ located in the open sea off Marsa Alam. This oceanic reef, barely above the surface, is renowned for its overlapping conditions and exceptional concentration of large pelagic fish.
Dives take place on the north side, characterized by vertiginous vertical walls descending to depths of over 100 meters. This area is a favorite passageway for large sharks: hammerheads, oceanic whitetips, and sometimes whale sharks. The moderate to strong currents promote impressive marine biodiversity.
The day continues on the west side of Daedalus, a drift diving area with dynamic currents, where pelagic life is particularly dense. Divers swim along walls covered with marine life, with the possibility of encountering schools of tuna, trevally, and other ocean fish. Dives are booked for experienced divers.
Sailing and overnight stay on the side of the boat near the reef. 
Included activities: Diving north of Daedalus – encounter with large pelagic fish, Diving west of Daedalus – centerboard diving and pelagic life, see+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Daedalus
This second day at Daedalus allows you to explore other aspects of the reef, which are just as... see+ spectacular but offer a different atmosphere.
The dives take place on the south side, where the coral formations are gentler and the reefs less steep, while still being extremely rich in marine life. This area is home to many species of reef sharks, with opportunities to see manta rays and large eagle rays.
The day continues on the east side of Daedalus, a more technical site with depths ranging from 20 to 40 meters and exceptional visibility, often exceeding 30 to 40 meters. Divers will discover spectacular soft corals and gorgonians, as well as dense populations of tropical fish swimming along the walls.
These dives offer a complete immersion in one of the most preserved and prestigious ecosystems in the Red Sea, with possible encounters with rare and migratory species. End of the day sailing to the next destination. Night on the side of the boat. 
Included activities: Diving south of Daedalus – gentle reefs and majestic rays, Diving east of Daedalus – technical site and spectacular corals, see+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Daedalus Rocky Islands
Discover the spectacular Rocky Islands, wild sites in the open sea. Dive along steep walls and... see+ plateaus exposed to currents, which attract large pelagic fish. You may encounter hammerhead sharks, silky sharks, manta rays, barracudas, and tuna. Technical dives booked for experienced divers.
Sailing south. 
Included activities: Diving at North Rocky Island, Diving at South Rocky Island, see+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Rocky Islands Zabargad
Dives around Zabargad, a historic island surrounded by preserved coral reefs. Depending on... see+ conditions, exploration of Fury Shoal sites such as Claudia or Hamam, renowned for their caves, tunnels, and colorful coral gardens. A more balanced day combining technical and more accessible dives. Sailing north. 
Included activities: Diving at South Maksour, Diving in Zabargad, see+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Zabargad Elphinstone
Dives on the legendary Elphinstone Reef, renowned for its dynamic currents and encounters with... see+ large pelagic fish.
Explore the northern and/or southern plateau, along drop-offs covered with gorgonians and with lee helm corals. Additional dives at Claudia and Hamam sites, famous for their tunnels, caves, coral gardens, and rich reef biodiversity. A varied final day to end the cruise on a high note. Return to Port Ghalib. 
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, see+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Elphinstone Ghalib Port
Arrival in Port Ghalib in the morning. Disembarkation after breakfast.
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner

Included

The price includes
Shared airport/boat transfers to and from the airport
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
Government taxes
Tourist Environmental Tax
The activities included in the program
Meals included in the program
The price does not include
Prepaid SIM card
Visa for Egypt : 35 € / person
Diving equipment charter if needed
Tips for instructors are optional and at your discretion
Cargo insurance : 8 € / person
Recommended crew tips : 70 € / person
Meals not included in the program
Further 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 sailing 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 program are available on request

Activities

Diving in Abu Dabab 2
Level: Easy • Depth: 20 m • Photo: Macro / Wide angle A shallow site, generally ranging between 5 and 15 meters, Abu Dabab 2 offers magnificent coral gardens bathed in light. The area is renowned for observing stingrays and guitarfish, swimming peacefully... see+ on the sandy bottom.
The site is also a favorite natural habitat for seahorses and pufferfish, making it particularly popular with underwater photography enthusiasts, both macro and wide angle. Thanks to excellent visibility and generally weak currents, this dive is accessible to all levels, offering a relaxing and observation-rich experience. 
Included
Diving in Abu Dabab 3
Level: Easy • Depth: 20 m • Photo: Macro / Wide angle A natural extension of Abu Dabab 2, Abu Dabab 3 is distinguished by vast coral platforms ranging from 10 to 25 meters, offering a varied and bright dive. The site is particularly renowned for sea... see+ turtle sightings, which are frequent in the area. The fauna is rich and diverse, with crocodile fish, stingrays, and Napoleon fish regularly spotted. The preserved coral formations are home to abundant biodiversity, ideal for exploration and underwater photography.
Accessible and progressive, this dive is perfect for recreational divers, while remaining highly appreciated by intermediate divers for the richness of its observations. 
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,... see+ oceanic whitetip sharks, and sometimes whale sharks. Moderate to strong currents promote exceptional marine biodiversity, guaranteeing spectacular and memorable dives. 
Included
Diving west of Daedalus – centerboard 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... see+ covered with diverse marine life. Each dive is punctuated by the movement of the currents and the impressive richness of the ecosystem. 
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... see+ 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... see+ is ideal for experienced divers who want to explore a rich ecosystem and enjoy impressive underwater panoramas. 
Included
Diving at North Rocky Island
Level: Advanced • Depth: 40 m • Photo: Macro / Wide angle An exceptional deep-sea dive site, Rocky Island North is characterized by steep walls plunging well beyond 100 meters. Strong currents attract a large pelagic fauna, making this site one of the... see+ most spectacular in the region.
The area is renowned for sightings of schools of hammerhead sharks, as well as silky sharks and oceanic whitetip sharks. Majestic painter parrotfish can also be found here.
The coral plateau, covered with giant gorgonians and multicolored corals, contrasts beautifully with the verticality of the drop-off. This is a challenging and technical dive, reserved for very experienced divers. 
Included
Diving at South Rocky Island
Level: Advanced • Depth: 40 m • Photo: Macro / Wide angle More sheltered than the north side, Rocky Island South nevertheless offers an equally spectacular dive. The vertical walls are richly decorated with soft corals and majestic gorgonians, creating an... see+ impressive backdrop.
This site is a favorite passageway for manta rays, gray sharks, and oceanic whitetip sharks. The biodiversity here is remarkable, with regular sightings of Napoleon fish, schools of barracuda, humpback painter, and tuna.
Diving conditions remain challenging, with sometimes strong currents requiring excellent technical skills, at average depths of between 30 and 40 meters. 
Included
Diving at South Maksour
Level: Easy • Depth: 30 m • Photo: Macro / Wide angle Maksour South is a fragmented coral reef characterized by unique geological formations offering a varied and very aesthetic dive. The jagged relief, punctuated by cavities and overhangs, is home to... see+ abundant marine life.
Possible encounters include gray sharks, white point sharks, and eagle rays swimming around the reef. The sheltered areas are particularly rich in groupers, parrotfish, and nudibranchs, delighting underwater photography enthusiasts. An accessible and rich dive, ideal for combining exploration, observation, and photography in a preserved natural environment. 
Included
Diving in Zabargad
Level: Easy • Depth: 25 m • Photo: Macro / Wide angle A historic and iconic island in the Red Sea, Zabargad offers remarkably well-preserved coral reefs and a wide variety of dives. Dives range from 5 to 40 meters, allowing you to explore both shallow... see+ areas and more pronounced drop-offs.
Encounters with gray sharks, Napoleon fish, and sea turtles are frequent. The spectacular coral formations are home to a wide variety of reef fish, making this site a prime location for exploration and underwater photography. Diving conditions can be variable, requiring good experience and mastery of diving techniques, despite the accessible average depth. 
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... see+ oceanic whitetip sharks, an impressive encounter for any experienced diver.
The plateau is covered with corals with lee helm and anthias, while the west and east walls feature corals with lee helm 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... see+ 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 mast top, 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
Diving in Claudia
Level: Easy • Depth: 20 m • Photo: Macro / Wide angle Considered one of the most beautiful coral sites in Fury Shoal, Claudia stands out for its complex geological formations, combining caves, tunnels, and spectacular coral gardens. The varied terrain... see+ offers a fun and highly aesthetic dive.
The site is a prime location for observing reef sharks and eagle rays swimming along the drop-offs. The overhangs and cavities are home to a diverse marine fauna, with a large population of groupers and numerous reef fish.
Accessible and progressive, this dive is ideal for recreational divers, while remaining highly appreciated by intermediate divers for the richness of its landscapes and biodiversity. 
Included
Diving in Hamam
Level: Easy • Depth: 20 m • Photo: Macro / Wide angle Hamam is a varied coral reef, combining shallow areas and beautiful vertical walls, offering an accessible and very enjoyable dive. The site is particularly renowned for the observation of sea turtles... see+ and reef sharks, which are frequently present in the area.
The dense coral formations are home to a rich biodiversity, with butterflyfish, groupers, and schools of fusiliers, providing constant excitement during the dive. Thanks to its generally calm conditions and moderate depth, this dive is suitable for all levels and ideal for exploration and underwater photography. 
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 $155 / 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 $206 / 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 $176 / pers.

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