7-Day Red Sea Liveaboard Itinerary – Southern Route

(Hurghada Start)

Day 1 – Arrival & Boarding

• Arrival at Hurghada International Airport

• Transfer to your liveaboard yacht at Hurghada Marina

• Welcome briefing, safety orientation, and equipment setup

• Dinner on board

• Overnight at Hurghada Marina

Day 2 – Check Dive, Salem Express & Optional Night Dive

• Dive 1: Hurghada local reef – tank/equipment check dive in calm waters

• Dive 2: Salem Express Wreck – one of the most famous and emotional wrecks in the Red Sea

• Optional Night Dive: If conditions and time allow, an easy local reef night dive

• Overnight at sea

Day 3 – The Brothers Islands (1 Day)

• Dive 1: Big Brother wall – dramatic drop-offs, possible oceanic whitetips

• Dive 2: Numidia Wreck – spectacular soft coral growth

• Dive 3: Little Brother – pristine walls, gray reef sharks, barracuda

• Overnight sail towards Daedalus Reef

Day 4 – Daedalus Reef (Day 1)

• Dive 1: North Plateau – chance to see schooling hammerheads

• Dive 2: East Wall – manta rays, trevallies, stunning corals

• Dive 3: South Plateau drift – napoleon wrasse, colorful reef life

• Overnight at Daedalus

Day 5 – Daedalus Reef (Day 2)

• Dive 1: Early morning north side – hammerhead action

• Dive 2: Western wall – large schools of tuna and barracuda

• Dive 3: Eastern reef – anthias clouds, pristine corals

• Overnight sail towards Elphinstone

Day 6 – Elphinstone & Abu Dabab

• Dive 1: Elphinstone north plateau – oceanic whitetips & possible hammerheads

• Dive 2: Elphinstone south plateau – colorful drift dive along the walls

• Dive 3: Elphinstone central reef – beautiful coral formations & pelagics

• Night Dive: Abu Dabab – sheltered reef, turtles & night creatures

• Farewell dinner on board

• Overnight sail back towards Hurghada

Day 7 – Disembarkation

• Light breakfast on board

• Return to Hurghada Marina

• Transfer to Hurghada Airport or to your hotel for an extended stay

Trip Highlights

• Optional night dive on the first diving day (conditions permitting)

• Salem Express – an iconic wreck dive

• Brothers Islands – steep walls, wrecks & big shark encounters

• Daedalus Reef (2 full days!) – famous for hammerheads and mantas

• Elphinstone – one of the Red Sea’s most legendary reefs

• Abu Dabab Night Dive – turtles, octopus, and reef life after dark

Included

• Up to 18 dives (including 2 night dives, depending on conditions)

• Nitrox available (for certified divers)

• Dive guides & pre-dive briefings

• 3 meals/day + snacks, water, and unlimited soft & cold drinks

• Fun onboard activities & relaxing atmosphere