Each of our safaris is a carefully crafted journey to the best dive sites in the Red Sea. We offer both classic routes and custom Red Sea itineraries, featuring famous wrecks, vibrant reefs, and remote locations where you might be the only divers around. From the Northern classics to the Deep South — choose the route that suits your diving spirit.
The Straits of Tiran diving safari combines the most iconic wreck dives of the northern Red Sea with the legendary reef systems of Tiran, creating one of the most exciting liveaboard routes in Egypt. This itinerary is perfectly designed for certified divers seeking a balance between historic shipwreck exploration, adrenaline-filled drift dives, and vibrant marine life.
During this Straits of Tiran liveaboard diving experience, divers explore world-famous sites such as the SS Thistlegorm and the Abu Nuhas wrecks before heading north to the Straits of Tiran. Here, steep coral walls, strong currents, and frequent pelagic encounters define the diving. With sheltered night dive locations, crystal-clear lagoons, and the comfort of a modern yacht, this liveaboard trip to Straits of Tiran delivers an ideal mix of adventure, safety, and unforgettable Red Sea diving.
The Brothers Daedalus Elphinstone diving safari is one of the most legendary liveaboard itineraries in the Red Sea and a true bucket-list experience for advanced and adventure-seeking divers. This iconic itinerary combines remote offshore reefs, dramatic deep walls, and strong currents with some of the most thrilling shark encounters in the region. Throughout this liveaboard trip to Brothers Daedalus Elphinstone, aka (BDE), divers can expect close encounters with grey reef sharks, oceanic whitetip sharks, and seasonal hammerhead schools. The route also offers pristine coral formations, rich pelagic action, and historic wrecks, making it one of the most diverse Brothers Daedalus Elphinstone dive sites itineraries available in the Red Sea. Designed for experienced divers, the Scuba Diving in Brothers Daedalus Elphinstone delivers high-adrenaline dives, world-class visibility, and unforgettable underwater scenery—perfect for those who crave challenge, exploration, and raw ocean encounters.
The Daedalus Rocky Zabargad Diving Safari is an extraordinary Red Sea liveaboard adventure designed for experienced divers seeking remote reefs, strong currents, and legendary pelagic encounters. This itinerary combines dramatic offshore reefs, untouched coral systems, and some of the richest marine biodiversity in the Red Sea. From deep walls and pristine plateaus to dolphin encounters and shark-filled drop-offs, this safari delivers a true expedition-style diving experience.
Daedalus Reef is one of the most famous offshore dive sites in the Red Sea and a highlight of any Daedalus Rocky Zabargad liveaboard diving experience. Rising dramatically from the deep blue, this isolated reef is renowned for its steep walls, powerful currents, and exceptional visibility. Divers regularly encounter large schools of scalloped hammerhead sharks, along with grey reef sharks, thresher sharks, and occasional oceanic whitetips. The reef is also covered in healthy hard corals, sea fans, and vibrant reef fish, making every dive both thrilling and visually spectacular.
Rocky Island offers some of the most dramatic wall diving in the southern Red Sea and is a key stop on the Daedalus Rocky Zabargad Safari. Its vertical drop-offs are blanketed with soft corals, gorgonians, and black coral bushes. The strong currents attract pelagic species such as grey reef sharks, silvertips, barracudas, and tuna, while the reef itself hosts moray eels, nudibranchs, and schooling snapper. This site is ideal for advanced drift diving and wide-angle photography. It is also one of the only places in the Red Sea where you can spot the Scalloped Parrotfish!
Zabargad Island adds variety and balance to the Daedalus Rocky Zabargad Trip with its calmer conditions and diverse underwater landscapes. Known for its coral gardens, sloping reefs, and swim-through caves, Zabargad is home to turtles, eagle rays, napoleon wrasse, and large schools of reef fish. The island’s unique topography and crystal-clear waters make it an excellent location for relaxed exploration dives and macro life spotting between adrenaline-filled offshore dives.
The Brothers Island & Safaga Diving Safari is a perfectly balanced Red Sea liveaboard itinerary that combines adrenaline-filled offshore diving with colorful reefs and historic wrecks. This route is ideal for certified divers seeking dramatic walls, shark encounters, and diverse marine life, while also enjoying relaxed dives on vibrant coral gardens and world-famous wreck sites.
The Brothers Islands are among the most legendary dive destinations in the Red Sea and a highlight of any Brothers Island liveaboard experience. Rising from deep blue water, Big Brother and Little Brother are known for their sheer walls, strong currents, and excellent visibility. Divers regularly encounter oceanic whitetip sharks, hammerheads, grey reef sharks, and occasionally thresher sharks. The reefs are also rich in soft corals, gorgonians, and large schools of jacks, barracudas, and fusiliers, making every dive thrilling and dynamic.
Safaga offers a contrasting but equally rewarding experience on the Brothers Island & Safaga Safari. It is one of the most underrated dive regions of the Red Sea, in our opinion. The area is famous for its varied dive sites, including vibrant coral reefs, sloping gardens, and historic wrecks such as the Salem Express. Divers can expect encounters with turtles, eagle rays, moray eels, and schooling reef fish, alongside impressive coral formations. Sites like Panorama Reef and Middle Reef provide relaxed yet visually stunning dives, perfect for wide-angle photography and extended bottom times.
The North Wrecks & Safaga Diving Safari is a perfectly balanced Red Sea liveaboard itinerary that combines world-famous shipwrecks in the Northern Red Sea with the dramatic reefs and pelagic encounters of Safaga. This route offers an exceptional mix of history, vibrant coral ecosystems, and diverse marine life, making it ideal for both recreational and experienced divers. From legendary wreck dives to breathtaking walls and colorful reef systems, the North Wrecks & Safaga Diving Safari delivers a rich and unforgettable liveaboard diving experience.
The Northern Red Sea is renowned for its iconic shipwrecks, crystal-clear waters, and thriving coral reefs. This region offers a fascinating blend of underwater history and marine biodiversity, making it a highlight of the North Wrecks & Safaga liveaboard diving experience.
Divers explore legendary wrecks such as those of Abu Nuhas, often referred to as the “Ship Graveyard of the Red Sea,” where massive steel structures are now covered in hard and soft corals. These sites are home to schools of glassfish, lionfish, moray eels, nudibranchs, and hunting trevallies. Nearby reefs around Gubal Island and Giftun feature coral gardens, pinnacles, and sandy slopes inhabited by turtles, stingrays, barracudas, and playful pods of dolphins, offering excellent wide-angle and macro opportunities.
Safaga is one of the Red Sea’s most diverse and impressive diving regions, known for its deep walls, strong currents, and encounters with larger marine species. The Safaga section of the North Wrecks & Safaga Safari adds excitement and contrast to the itinerary.
Sites such as Panorama Reef and Abu Kafan feature dramatic vertical drop-offs, plateaus, and vibrant coral growth. Divers can expect sightings of grey reef sharks, white-tip reef sharks, tuna, and large schools of snapper and fusiliers. A major highlight is the Salem Express, one of the most famous wreck dives in the Red Sea. This historically significant site offers a powerful and emotional diving experience, now transformed into an artificial reef teeming with reef fish, batfish, and soft corals.
The Rocky Zabargad St John’s Diving Safari is a true expedition-style Red Sea liveaboard that takes divers deep into the southern reefs, combining remote offshore islands with vast coral systems and legendary pelagic encounters. This itinerary blends the dramatic walls of Rocky Island, the vibrant coral landscapes of Zabargad, the maze-like reefs of St John’s, the lagoons of Fury Shoals, and the iconic shark encounters of Elphinstone. Designed for adventurous divers, the Rocky Zabargad St John’s Diving Safari offers exceptional biodiversity, varied underwater topography, and unforgettable long-range diving experiences.
Rocky Island is one of the most thrilling offshore dive sites in the southern Red Sea and a highlight of any Rocky Safari. Rising sharply from deep blue water, this small rocky outcrop features steep walls, strong currents, and outstanding visibility. These conditions attract large pelagic species, including grey reef sharks, silvertip sharks, barracudas, and hunting tuna. The walls are covered with sea fans, black corals, and colorful soft corals, while reef crevices hide moray eels, nudibranchs, and schooling snapper. Diving Rocky Island is fast-paced, dynamic, and ideal for wide-angle photography.
Zabargad Island adds balance and diversity to the Zabargad Safari portion of the itinerary. Known for its sloping reefs, coral gardens, and swim-throughs, Zabargad offers slightly calmer conditions while still delivering rich marine life. Divers can expect encounters with turtles, eagle rays, napoleon wrasse, and large schools of reef fish moving across the reef slopes. The varied underwater terrain makes Zabargad ideal for relaxed exploration dives, macro photography, and extended bottom times between more adrenaline-filled offshore dives.
St John’s is one of the most extensive and visually stunning reef systems in the Red Sea and the heart of the St John’s Safari experience. This remote area is famous for its coral labyrinths, pinnacles, and swim-through caves, offering endless variety across multiple dives. Sites such as Big Gota, Small Gota, and Umm Khararim are home to pristine hard and soft corals, schooling anthias, reef sharks, rays, and occasional dolphins. The complexity of the reef structure makes St John’s ideal for both wide-angle scenery and macro life spotting.
The Fury Shoals Safari introduces divers to a unique mix of shallow lagoons, coral gardens, and vibrant reef systems. This region is known for its sheltered conditions and exceptional coral health. At sites like Shaab Satayah, divers and snorkelers often encounter large pods of wild spinner dolphins, while reefs such as Claudia and Malahi feature dramatic coral formations and swim-through tunnels. Marine life includes turtles, giant moray eels, reef sharks, and dense schools of reef fish, making Fury Shoals both relaxing and visually spectacular.
Elphinstone Reef is one of the Red Sea’s most legendary dive sites and the grand finale of the Elphinstone Safari. This narrow offshore reef is famous for its deep walls, strong currents, and consistent shark encounters. Divers frequently spot oceanic whitetip sharks, hammerheads, and grey reef sharks along the reef’s northern and southern plateaus. Covered in soft corals, sea fans, and gorgonians, Elphinstone offers dramatic scenery and adrenaline-filled dives that perfectly conclude the Rocky Zabargad St John’s Tour.
Elba Reef Diving Safari is a unique 12-day expedition to Egypt’s southernmost reefs on the Sudanese border. Discover pristine dive sites, dramatic walls, and rare wrecks, including a seaplane at Ohrob Reef, a fishing trawler, and the Italian cargo ship Levanzo at Elba Reef. With no crowds and untouched marine life, this is the ultimate diving adventure!
The South Red Sea diving safari “Ultimate South” is a premium 10-day liveaboard adventure designed for experienced divers seeking Egypt’s most remote and legendary dive sites. This itinerary explores deep offshore reefs, dramatic walls, and pristine coral systems rarely reached by standard routes. From shark-filled drop-offs to untouched reef gardens and thrilling night dives, this South Red Sea liveaboard delivers maximum diving, exceptional biodiversity, and true expedition-style exploration in the southern Red Sea.
This Red Sea itinerary is designed for those who want to experience the best of southern Egypt’s reefs in one trip. It combines the remote, dramatic walls of Daedalus, the untouched reefs of St. John's, and the vibrant coral formations of Fury Shoals. Expect thrilling drift dives and shark encounters, as well as breathtaking underwater landscapes with caves, canyons, and coral labyrinths. Fury Shoals is a highlight for marine life enthusiasts, offering the chance to snorkel among dozens of wild dolphins. With such a variety of dive sites, this route is perfect for both adrenaline seekers and those who prefer relaxed dives surrounded by rich marine biodiversity. To top it all off, the journey concludes with Elphinstone, one of the most legendary reefs in the region.
The Daedalus+Fury Shoals route combines thrilling pelagic encounters with breathtaking coral landscapes. Daedalus Reef, a remote offshore site, is renowned for its dramatic drop-offs, strong currents, and frequent hammerhead shark sightings. In the southern part of the route, Fury Shoals offers a maze of pristine reefs, swim-throughs, and shallow lagoons teeming with marine life. A highlight of the journey is Sataya Reef, also known as Dolphin House, where we can encounter large pods of playful spinner dolphins. This route is perfect for those looking to experience the best of the Red Sea’s diverse underwater world.
Daedalus Mania is the perfect route for those who seek encounters with pelagic predators. Three days at Daedalus Reef offer a great chance to see hammerhead sharks and oceanic whitetips in the blue. Next, Elphinstone Reef awaits with its dramatic walls and surprise predator appearances. The trip ends at Marsa Shouna, home to green turtles and, if lucky, a dugong. A top choice for deep dives and thrilling marine life encounters.
Unlike other Red Sea itineraries that only briefly visit St. John's, this route is dedicated to fully exploring this remote and pristine diving paradise. With more time on St. John's, divers have the rare opportunity to visit a wider variety of its stunning reefs, uncovering hidden caves, coral gardens, and unique formations teeming with life.
The journey also includes a special stop at Sataya Reef for an unforgettable snorkeling experience with wild dolphins. At Elphinstone, divers can enjoy exhilarating wall dives and possible encounters with oceanic whitetip and hammerhead sharks.
With its focus on untouched nature, diverse underwater landscapes, and thrilling marine life encounters, this itinerary is the best choice for those who want to fully immerse themselves in the wonders of St. John's.
The "Hurghada's Very Best" route is designed for those who think they’ve seen everything this region has to offer. This trip will reveal a completely new side of Hurghada, combining hidden gems with fresh perspectives on classic dive sites. We’ll explore undiscovered reefs, dive in rarely visited spots, and rediscover well-known locations from a new angle.
Perfect for both experienced divers and those looking for something different, this itinerary offers unique drift dives, relaxed explorations of vibrant reefs, and exciting night dives. If you're seeking new experiences and want to see Hurghada in a whole new light, this is your chance!
The Safaga route is perfect for those who enjoy relaxed diving without long overnight navigations. Expect stunning coral reefs teeming with marine life, daily night dives, and the opportunity to explore the legendary wreck of the Salem Express. With mild currents, excellent visibility, and diverse underwater landscapes, this itinerary is ideal for both experienced divers and those who prefer slow-paced, scenic dives.
This itinerary connects Hurghada and Port Ghalib, showcasing the best dive sites of the region – from Hurghada’s famous reefs to the pristine bays of Marsa Alam. In addition to classic dive sites, the route includes hidden coastal lagoons, where divers have the chance to encounter green sea turtles and, most notably, dugongs.
Our captains are familiar with secluded locations, where the probability of spotting dugongs is significantly higher. The journey along the coastline offers a variety of underwater landscapes – from vertical walls and coral gardens to sandy plateaus covered in seagrass, a favorite feeding ground for these elusive creatures.
The Coastal Route is a rare blend of thrilling diving and unforgettable marine wildlife encounters in their natural habitat.
The North + Dahab route combines legendary wrecks and stunning coral reefs. Divers will explore the famous SS Thistlegorm and the shipwrecks of Abu Nuhas, now thriving artificial reefs. The journey includes Ras Mohammed National Park, known for its dramatic walls and rich marine life. In Dahab, highlights include the Blue Hole, a deep sinkhole with crystal-clear waters, and The Canyon, a mesmerizing underwater crevice. Depending on conditions, dives in the Tiran Straits may also be included. This itinerary offers an exciting mix of history, adventure, and breathtaking underwater landscapes.
The Fury Shoals route offers some of the most diverse and unspoiled diving in the Red Sea. This area is known for its stunning coral formations, intricate reef structures, and the chance to encounter dolphins, turtles, and reef sharks in their natural habitat. The dives here range from gentle coral gardens to dramatic drop-offs and exciting swim-throughs, providing something for every level of diver. The warm, crystal-clear waters and minimal crowds make for a truly immersive experience, where you can explore vibrant marine ecosystems without disturbance. Whether you’re gliding through tunnels, drifting along colorful walls, or watching playful dolphins, Fury Shoals delivers an unforgettable adventure beneath the waves.
Highlights:
Exclusive Red Sea Solar Eclipse Tour aboard the MV Sunlight liveaboard.
Positioned in the path of totality for the Southern Red Sea solar eclipse on 2 August 2027.
Up to 6 minutes of totality during this once-in-a-lifetime event.
Dive the best of the South Red Sea: Fury Shoals, St. John’s, Zabargad & Rocky Island.
Comfortable solar eclipse cruise with sundeck viewing, air-conditioned cabins, and expert crew.
Multilingual dive guides (English, German, Russian) and ISO-certified eclipse glasses provided.
Red Sea Solar Eclipse Overview
On 2 August 2027, the skies over Egypt will host one of the longest total solar eclipses of the century. The Southern Red Sea lies inside the path of totality, giving divers and travelers a rare chance to witness over five minutes of darkness at midday. While Hurghada is outside the eclipse zone, this liveaboard adventure sails south to guarantee a front-row seat. Combining spectacular diving with a rare celestial show, this is among the most unforgettable total solar eclipse tours worldwide.
Solar Eclipse Cruise – MV Sunlight Liveaboard
The MV Sunlight is a spacious and comfortable vessel designed for Red Sea diving safaris.
Length: 34 m | Beam: 7.25 m
Guest capacity: up to 20 divers
Cabins: 10 cabins with A/C and ensuite bathrooms
Facilities: large dive deck, indoor salon with entertainment, sundeck for relaxation and eclipse viewing, dining area with full-board service
Extras: nitrox available, camera rinse stations, RIBs for dive transfers
With a professional crew and multilingual guides, the Sunlight is the perfect base for this special solar eclipse cruise.
Included
7 nights onboard the MV Sunlight (standard twin cabin, A/C, ensuite)
Full board: 3 meals daily + snacks, water, tea & coffee
12L tanks, weights, weight belts
Eclipse day logistics & ISO-certified eclipse glasses
Marine park & port fees (except noted surcharges)
Transfers between Hurghada airport/hotel and the boat
Professional dive guides (EN/DE/RU)
Excluded
Flights (international/domestic)
Egypt entry visa
Diving equipment rental, 15L tanks, nitrox
Alcoholic beverages & soft drinks
Crew gratuities
Travel & diving insurance (mandatory)
Pricing & Dates
Tour dates: 31 July – 7 August 2027 (Solar Eclipse on 2 Aug)
Price: €900 + fees (standard cabin, per person twin share)
Upgrades (suites, nitrox, 15L tanks) available on request
Limited availability – early booking recommended
Booking policy: 40% deposit required to secure a cabin. Balance due 90 days before departure.
Secure Your Cabin Today
This Red Sea Solar Eclipse Tour is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to combine world-class diving with one of the longest total solar eclipses of the century. Spaces on the MV Sunlight liveaboard are limited and demand is high — secure your berth now to guarantee your place on this unforgettable journey.