Red Sea Liveaboard Itinerary – Deep South Route

Red Sea Liveaboard Itinerary – Deep South Route

(Port Ghalib Start & End)

Day 1 – Arrival & Boarding

Arrival at Marsa Alam or Hurghada Airport

Transfer to your liveaboard yacht at Port Ghalib Marina

Welcome briefing, safety orientation & equipment setup

Dinner on board

Overnight at Port Ghalib

Day 2 – Marsa Shouna & Abu Dabab 6

Dive 1: Check dive at Marsa Shouna – calm waters & easy reef dive to get comfortable

Dive 2: Abu Dabab 6 – stunning reef wall & marine life

Optional Night Dive: At Abu Dabab 6, if time and conditions allow

Overnight sail to Daedalus Reef

Day 3 – Daedalus Reef (Day 1)

Dive 1: North Plateau – chance for schooling hammerheads and early-morning action

Dive 2: Eastern wall – manta rays, barracuda, and big pelagics

Dive 3: Southern plateau drift – coral gardens, napoleon wrasse & reef sharks

Overnight mooring at Daedalus

Day 4 – Daedalus Reef (Day 2)

Dive 1: Early morning dive on the north side – more shark potential

Dive 2: West wall – large schools of fish, healthy coral slopes

Dive 3: East wall – anthias clouds & colorful hard corals

Evening sail to Saint John’s Reef

Day 5 – Saint John’s Caves & Reefs

Dive 1: Saint John’s Caves – swim-throughs & light tunnels in shallow coral gardens

Dive 2: Habili Ali – deep pinnacles, sharks, and strong currents

Dive 3: Gota Kebir or Dangerous Reef – vibrant marine life, beautiful reef walls

Optional Night Dive: Nearby safe reef depending on location

Overnight sail to Fury Shoals

Day 6 – Fury Shoals & Sataya Dolphin Reef

Dive 1: Sha’ab Claudia – incredible caverns and light-filled caves

Snorkeling Excursion: Sataya Lagoon – swim with wild spinner dolphins

Dive 2: Sha’ab Malahi or Maksour – maze-like reef or vertical drop-offs

Night Dive: Sha’ab Claudia – experience night cave diving

Overnight sail to Elphinstone

Day 7 – Elphinstone & Abu Dabab 2

Dive 1: Early morning at Elphinstone Reef – oceanic whitetips, hammerhead chance

Dive 2: Abu Dabab 2 – relaxed final dive in coral gardens with turtles and macro life

Return to Port Ghalib Marina

Farewell dinner on board

Day 8 – Disembarkation

Light breakfast on board

Check-out by 9:00 AM

Transfer to Marsa Alam or Hurghada Airport or extended stay at hotel

🐠 Trip Highlights

Dive iconic sites in the Deep South of the Red Sea

Explore the light-filled caves of Claudia & Saint John’s Caves

Snorkel with wild spinner dolphins in Sataya Lagoon

Drift dives at Daedalus – hammerheads, mantas & more

Elphinstone Reef – one of Egypt’s legendary dive spots

Optional night cave dive at Claudia Reef

✅ Included

Up to 19 dives (including 2 optional night dives, weather & location permitting)

Nitrox available for certified divers

Certified dive guides & pre-dive briefings

3 freshly prepared meals daily + snacks & refreshments

Hot and soft drinks included throughout the trip

Relaxed onboard vibe with plenty of time to unwind between dives