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Dune Silky Liveaboard, Egypt

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This newly constructed liveaboard boasts a sturdy steel hull and is designed to offer an unparalleled diving experience. The upper deck cabins feature a unique outdoor relaxation area, complete with a bar and a spacious indoor lounge, ensuring comfort and luxury. Nitrox is provided free of charge to all divers, enabling them to explore some of Egypt's most captivating dive sites, including renowned Marine Parks and the historic northern wrecks.

Boat Interior
The liveaboard accommodates guests in 13 cabins, with 9 on the lower deck equipped with convertible beds for twin or double occupancy, ideal for families thanks to the availability of communicating cabins. The upper deck houses 4 additional staterooms, alongside a shaded relaxation area with a bar, and an indoor lounge fitted with a flat-screen TV, sound system, and video game console. Two of these upper deck cabins offer sea views, allowing guests to enjoy the stunning Red Sea landscapes.

Dive Deck
Facilitated with 2 zodiacs for access to remote dive sites, the boat caters to divers with EANx certification by offering free Nitrox, enhancing their diving adventure.

Safety
The liveaboard is equipped with comprehensive safety equipment, including fire fighting gear, life vests, emergency rafts, an oxygen therapy kit, and an external automated defibrillator, ensuring a safe diving environment.

Itinerary
Divers are invited to explore the "Golden Triangle" of the Egypt, featuring the mesmerizing Marine Parks of Brothers, Daedalus, and Elphinstone. This area promises an unforgettable diving experience with its wrecks, coral walls, and gardens, and the chance to encounter hammerhead sharks and a kaleidoscope of fish. The southern sites like St. Johns and Fury Shoals also feature prominently, offering dives through caves and caverns and opportunities to swim with dolphins. The itineraries cater to divers of all levels, including novices.

When to Go
The Red Sea's water temperatures range from 21-23°C in the winter to 26-30°C in the summer, set against a backdrop of a hot and humid climate. Peak diving seasons run from March to May and September to November, presenting ideal conditions for divers to explore the rich underwater landscapes and marine biodiversity of Egypt

Cabins

Standard Cabin
Main Deck

Standard Cabin

2 Guests
Balcony Cabin
Upper Deck

Balcony Cabin

2 Guests
Seaview Cabin
Upper Deck

Seaview Cabin

2 Guests
Boat plan
Boat deck plan

Boat Specification

Year built / Renovation
2020
Number of cabins
13
Groups or charters
Yes
Gear rental
Surcharge
Wi-Fi
No
Nitrox
Free
Fleet/Managing company
Dune World
Length and width
44 m / 9.5 m
Capacity
26
Tenders
2 x 7.5 m
Material
Steel
Languages crew speak
English
Tech diving friendly
Yes
Handicapped Friendly
No
Compressors
Coltri

Dive Facilities

  • Compressors
  • Tenders for Diving
  • Tech Diving
  • Dive Deck

Boat navigation & safety

Full safety

Food & Drinks

  • Western Food
  • Local Food
  • Dietary Restrictions
  • Buffet Style
  • Alcoholic Beverages and Spirits
  • Hot & Cold Soft Drinks
  • Snacks All Day

Onboard Facilities

  • Audio & Video Entertainment
  • Air Conditioned Saloon
  • Sun Deck
  • Sun Loungers
  • Indoor Saloon
  • Bar

Dune Silky Reviews

4.8
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4.8
One of the Best Premium Liveaboard Experiences in the Red Sea
Pros: 1) Exceptionally smooth and reliable operation, thanks to the highly experienced dive guides and attentive boat crew. 2) The operator is French, and they take food seriously. So, every meal literally felt like a three-course fine dining experience, ranging from authentic French dishes (even foie gras!) to traditional Egyptian and classic American cuisine. 3) Cabins are spacious and comfortable, even when shared. After every morning dive, you’ll be greeted with playful and creative towel art in your room (made me crack up). Cons (not really cons, but good to know): 1) Internet/WiFi is limited, especially the farther south you go. Starlink works only in the briefing room on the upper deck. It’s worth buying a prepaid SIM card at the airport for more reliable connection in your cabin, though service still drops in remote areas like Brothers Island or near the Sudanese border (Zabargad). 2) Since the operator is French, most guests are French-speaking. This isn’t a problem, as dive briefings and instructions are always provided in both French and English. But be aware that the main social language onboard tends to be French. 3) Outside of peak season (when groups exceed 24 divers), there are usually only two dive guides, which means about 9–11 divers per guide. If you’re already comfortable diving without close supervision from guides or divemasters, this won’t be an issue. However, if it’s your first time in such a setup (since many other dive destinations operate at a smaller ratio of around 6 divers per guide), just be mindful. Pay close attention during dive briefings and make sure to stick with your buddy throughout the dives and you should be fine. All in all, I’d absolutely choose Dune Silky (formerly Alia) again for a true Red Sea liveaboard experience. it’s one of the few that genuinely lets you circumnavigate Red Sea from the far North through the central B/D/E all the way to the Southern tip near the Sudanese border.
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2025-08-19by P. Jennifer 

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Dune Silky Liveaboard Itineraries

North - Ras Mohammed (7 nights) (Safaga-Safaga)

7 nights nights, ±20 dives,
Requirements: Minimum 20 dives, OWD or equivalent

Included

  • Accommodation on board
  • Diving (2-3 dives per day; 2 dives on the last day)
  • 12 l tanks and weights
  • Dive guide
  • Nitrox
  • Full board
  • Scheduled group transfer airport - boat - airport
  • Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)

Obligatory surcharges

  • Environmental tax - 50-100 EUR per person (to be paid in advance)
  • Service fees - 50-100 EUR per person (to be paid in advance)

Extra cost

  • International flights
  • Visa
  • Private transfer
  • Equipment rental
  • 15l tanks rental
  • Diving courses
  • Private dive guide
  • Supervision by a diving instructor for OWD and Cmas** beyond 20m
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Crew gratuities
  • Travel insurance

Program

Hammerheads, silky and oceanic whitetip sharks
Famous shipwrecks
Beautiful reefs and corals
Thousands of colourful fishes

Day 1:
Meet & greet at the airport. Group transfer to the port. Onboarding, meeting the crew & briefing.

Days 2-6:
Departing & check dive. Safari according to the planned route.

Day 7:
2 dives on the last day. Return to the port.

Day 8:
Check-out from the yacht, group transfer to the airport.

Routes can be affected by adverse weather conditions and unforeseen events, force majeure or other similar reasons.

 
 
Dive sites you’ll see

The Mixed South (7 nights) (Port Ghalib-Port Ghalib)

7 nights nights, ±18 dives,
Port Ghalib
Marsa Alam International Airport (RMF)
Port Ghalib
Marsa Alam International Airport (RMF)
Requirements: Minimum 50 dives, AOWD or equivalent

Included

  • Accommodation on board
  • Diving (2-3 dives per day; 2 dives on the last day)
  • 12 l tanks and weights
  • Dive guide
  • Nitrox
  • Full board
  • Scheduled group transfer airport - boat - airport
  • Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)

Obligatory surcharges

  • Environmental tax - 50-100 EUR per person (to be paid in advance)
  • Service fees - 50-100 EUR per person (to be paid in advance)

Extra cost

  • International flights
  • Visa
  • Private transfer
  • Equipment rental
  • 15l tanks rental
  • Diving courses
  • Private dive guide
  • Supervision by a diving instructor for OWD and Cmas** beyond 20m
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Crew gratuities
  • Travel insurance

Program

Multi-colored reefs and its surprising coral structures
Lagoon in which many dolphins come to rest
A large population of turtles
Big pelagics

Day 1:
Meet & greet at the airport. Group transfer to the port. Onboarding, meeting the crew & briefing.

Day 2:
After breakfast, a welcome briefing (organization of the week, safety instructions on board...) will be presented to you by the guide. Your diving documents and insurance will be checked before leaving the marina. The captain will sail to the first dive site 30 minutes from departure.
The briefing of the check-dive dive will be presented to you by the guide. The second dive will be done during the afternoon. In the early evening, after dinner, the boat will start its journey towards Daedalus. About 7 hours of navigation will be required. Depending on the weather this program can be modified.

Day 3:
At sunrise, you will start your day of diving on the Daedalus falls. Your guide will suggest three dives. This reef offers you ten different dives. You will make 2 dives north of the reef for perhaps the chance to observe hammerhead sharks. In the afternoon, you will dive west of the reef where the coral diversity is impressive. This slope also offers perfect light in the afternoon. Between dives, you will have the opportunity to visit the Daedalus lighthouse. In the early evening, after dinner, the boat will continue its journey all night south to arrive in the early morning under the Tropic of Cancer at Rocky Island and Zabargad.

Day 4:
You will make three dives around the Rocky and Zabargad islands. The navigation times between the sites vary from 30 to 45 minutes between the islands. The dive sites are carefully chosen by your guide depending on the weather and the number of boats on the sites.

Day 5:
In the early morning, the captain and his crew will take you to the Saint John's sites. Three dives will be offered to you. Navigation times between sites vary between 30 minutes and 1 hour 30 minutes in the Saint John's area. The dive sites are carefully chosen by your guide depending on the weather and the number of boats on the sites.

Day 6:
That day, we will start the ascent to the north. On the way, we will stop at Sataya (Dolphin house) located in the Fury Shoals area, where you may have the opportunity to swim with the dolphins. We will then continue our ascent to the Sheleneyat site in the Wadi Gemal area, where the third dive of the day will take place at dusk or at night.

Day 7:
In the early morning, you will arrive in the Marsa Alam area, on the mythical Elphinstone Reef. You will make 2 dives there, before sailing another two hours to arrive in the early afternoon at the Port Ghalib marina. You can use the platform to rinse your equipment. Your guide will also suggest various extra diving activities to keep you busy on Friday afternoon.

Day 8:
Check-out from the yacht, group transfer to the airport.

 

Routes can be affected by adverse weather conditions and unforeseen events, force majeure or other similar reasons (Please note that night dives are not allowed in Marine Parks)

 
 

Departure
  • Customers will be welcomed by a Dune correspondent using a Dune sign to be recognized. It is usually outside the arrival hall, after luggage collection and custom clearance. You have the possibility of getting airport assistance with visa issuance for an extra fee.  
  • For the liveaboards with departures and arrivals at Marsa Alam and/or Hurghada airport, customers will be transferred by bus to reach the marinas where they will board Dune boat or chartered boats by Dune.
  • For the long journeys starting from Hurghada airport (Ras Ghaleb 200 km - Marsa Alam 250km, Hamata 450km), customers might have to wait for other participants in order to gather several transfers. Water and snack will be provided in that case
Return
  • Departure from the boat will be after breakfast or according to your flight and transfer schedules to the airport or hotel
Dive sites you’ll see

North - Straits of Tiran (7 nights) (Safaga-Safaga)

7 nights nights, ±20 dives,
Requirements: Minimum 20 dives, OWD or equivalent

Included

  • Accommodation on board
  • Diving (2-3 dives per day; 2 dives on the last day)
  • 12 l tanks and weights
  • Dive guide
  • Nitrox
  • Full board
  • Scheduled group transfer airport - boat - airport
  • Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)

Obligatory surcharges

  • Environmental tax - 50-100 EUR per person (to be paid in advance)
  • Service fees - 50-100 EUR per person (to be paid in advance)

Extra cost

  • International flights
  • Visa
  • Private transfer
  • Equipment rental
  • 15l tanks rental
  • Diving courses
  • Private dive guide
  • Supervision by a diving instructor for OWD and Cmas** beyond 20m
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Crew gratuities
  • Travel insurance

Program

Hammerheads, silky and oceanic whitetip sharks
Famous shipwrecks
Beautiful reefs and corals
Thousands of colourful fishes

Day 1:
Meet & greet at the airport. Group transfer to the port. Onboarding, meeting the crew & briefing.

Days 2-6:
Departing & check dive. Safari according to the planned route.

Day 7:
2 dives on the last day. Return to the port.

Day 8:
Check-out from the yacht, group transfer to the airport.

Routes can be affected by adverse weather conditions and unforeseen events, force majeure or other similar reasons.

 
 
Dive sites you’ll see

Golden Triangle / BDE (7 nights) (Port Ghalib-Port Ghalib)

7 nights nights, ±18 dives,
Port Ghalib
Marsa Alam International Airport (RMF)
Port Ghalib
Marsa Alam International Airport (RMF)
Requirements: Minimum 50 dives, AOWD or equivalent

Included

  • Accommodation on board
  • Diving (2-3 dives per day; 2 dives on the last day)
  • 12 l tanks and weights
  • Dive guide
  • Nitrox
  • Full board
  • Scheduled group transfer airport - boat - airport
  • Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)

Obligatory surcharges

  • Environmental tax - 50-100 EUR per person (to be paid in advance)
  • Service fees - 50-100 EUR per person (to be paid in advance)

Extra cost

  • International flights
  • Visa
  • Private transfer
  • Equipment rental
  • 15l tanks rental
  • Diving courses
  • Private dive guide
  • Supervision by a diving instructor for OWD and Cmas** beyond 20m
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Crew gratuities
  • Travel insurance

Program

Gorgonian sea fans, black corals
Wreck diving
Schools of hammerhead sharks are very often seen
Islands are made of volcanic rocks

Day 1:
Meet & greet at the airport. Group transfer to the port. Onboarding, meeting the crew & briefing.

Day 2:
After breakfast, your guide will tell you everything you need to know about your programme of the week, safety recommendations and, more generally, your life on the boat. Your diving certifications, logbook, and insurance will be checked before leaving the marina. The boat will then sail to the first dive site, 30 minutes away from the marina. Your guide will give you a detailed briefing about your first dive. The second dive will be done in the afternoon. After dinner, the boat will head towards the Brothers Islands for a six hour long trip. This program may be subject to change according to weather conditions and the marina you will depart from.

Day 3:
Arrived the day before on site, you will do three daytime dives on the stunning drop-offs of the Brothers Islands. Due to new regulations aimed at protecting the marine ecosystem, safari boats are only allowed to spend one day on the Brothers' site. You will then sail all night long to reach Daedalus at the break of dawn.

Day 4:
Arrived early in the morning, you will do three daytime dives on the amazing drop-off of Daedalus, home of the hammerhead shark. A visit to the lighthouse will be organised by the guide with the authorisation of the keepers.

Day 5:
According to the weather forecast and customers' requests, you will do two or three more dives on Daedalus before sailing towards the coast. It will take about seven hours to reach the site of Abu Dabbab where you will spend the night. According to your time of arrival, a night dive may be organized.

Day 6:
According to the weather forecast, you will do two or three dives on the stunning drop-offs of Elphinstone. Then the boat will sail back to Abu Dabbab to spend the night in a protected area. If a night dive has not been organized the day before, then we will organize it this day.

Day 7:
According to the weather forecast and your flight schedules, you will do one or two more dives in the morning. After the last dive, you will have the possibility to rinse all your diving gear on the diving deck at the rear of the boat before sailing for 2 hours to Port Ghalib. This program is based on a departure from Port Ghalib, it can be modified without prior notice by the captain and/or the guide according to the weather conditions.

Day 8:
Check-out from the yacht, group transfer to the airport.

 

Routes can be affected by adverse weather conditions and unforeseen events, force majeure, or other similar reasons (Please note that night dives are not allowed in Marine Parks)


Departure
  • Customers will be welcomed by a Dune correspondent using a Dune sign to be recognized. It is usually outside the arrival hall, after luggage collection and custom clearance. You have the possibility of getting airport assistance with visa issuance for an extra fee.  
  • For the liveaboards with departures and arrivals at Marsa Alam and/or Hurghada airport, customers will be transferred by bus to reach the marinas where they will board Dune boat or chartered boats by Dune.
  • For the long journeys starting from Hurghada airport (Ras Ghaleb 200 km - Marsa Alam 250km, Hamata 450km), customers might have to wait for other participants in order to gather several transfers. Water and snack will be provided in that case
Return
  • Departure from the boat will be after breakfast or according to your flight and transfer schedules to the airport or hotel

North - Brother Islands (7 nights) (Port Ghalib-Safaga)

7 nights nights, ±20 dives,
Port Ghalib
Marsa Alam International Airport (RMF)
Requirements: Minimum 20 dives, OWD or equivalent

Included

  • Accommodation on board
  • Diving (2-3 dives per day; 2 dives on the last day)
  • 12 l tanks and weights
  • Dive guide
  • Nitrox
  • Full board
  • Scheduled group transfer airport - boat - airport
  • Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)

Obligatory surcharges

  • Environmental tax - 50-100 EUR per person (to be paid in advance)
  • Service fees - 50-100 EUR per person (to be paid in advance)

Extra cost

  • International flights
  • Visa
  • Private transfer
  • Equipment rental
  • 15l tanks rental
  • Diving courses
  • Private dive guide
  • Supervision by a diving instructor for OWD and Cmas** beyond 20m
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Crew gratuities
  • Travel insurance

Program

Hammerheads, silky and oceanic whitetip sharks
Famous shipwrecks
Beautiful reefs and corals
Thousands of colourful fishes

Day 1:
Meet & greet at the airport. Group transfer to the port. Onboarding, meeting the crew & briefing.

Days 2-6:
Departing & check dive. Safari according to the planned route.

Day 7:
2 dives on the last day. Return to the port.

Day 8:
Check-out from the yacht, group transfer to the airport.

Routes can be affected by adverse weather conditions and unforeseen events, force majeure or other similar reasons.

 
 
Dive sites you’ll see

Fury Shoals & Dolphins (7 nights) (Port Ghalib-Port Ghalib)

7 nights nights, ±18 dives,
Port Ghalib
Marsa Alam International Airport (RMF)
Port Ghalib
Marsa Alam International Airport (RMF)
Requirements: Minimum 20 dives, OWD or equivalent

Included

  • Accommodation on board
  • Diving (2-3 dives per day; 2 dives on the last day)
  • 12 l tanks and weights
  • Dive guide
  • Nitrox
  • Full board
  • Scheduled group transfer airport - boat - airport
  • Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)

Obligatory surcharges

  • Environmental tax - 50-100 EUR per person (to be paid in advance)
  • Service fees - 50-100 EUR per person (to be paid in advance)

Extra cost

  • International flights
  • Visa
  • Private transfer
  • Equipment rental
  • 15l tanks rental
  • Diving courses
  • Private dive guide
  • Supervision by a diving instructor for OWD and Cmas** beyond 20m
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Crew gratuities
  • Travel insurance

Program

Hundreds of spinner dolphins
Discovery of diving from 8 years old
Swimming with the dolphins
Activities on the boat

Day 1:
Meet & greet at the airport. Group transfer to the port. Onboarding, meeting the crew & briefing.

Day 2:
After breakfast, your guide will tell you everything you need to know about your program of the week, safety recommendations, and, more generally, your life on the boat. Your diving certifications, logbook and insurance will be checked for certified divers before leaving the marina. The captain will make his way to the first snorkeling site. It will also be possible to dive on this site for certified divers. The briefing of the so-called "check dive" will be presented to you by the guide. After lunch, you will sail south to the second snorkeling / diving site of the day. Before dinner, for those who wish, you can attend a presentation on the fauna and flora of the Red Sea. In the early evening, after dinner, the boat will continue south to reach the Sataya area overnight.

Day 3:
In the morning the guide will tell you everything you need to know on “how to behave in the company of dolphins” for a respectful encounter with them. A first snorkeling trip with the dolphins will be organized. For certified divers who wish, a dive can be offered to you, outside the Sataya lagoon, where diving is prohibited. You are not certified divers and you want to discover the underwater world in scuba diving ? Your guide can offer you an introduction to scuba diving. All you need to do is notify them early enough in the day so that they can adapt their program accordingly. Your guide will suggest several activities throughout the day. Diving, snorkeling along the reef, swimming, snorkeling with dolphins ... the choice is yours. At night, a splendid starry landscape will occupy your evening after dinner.

Day 4:
After having enjoyed another moment of bliss with the dolphins in the morning, the captain and his crew will move the boat to one of the most beautiful sites of the Fury Shoals. You will go on a snorkeling trip along the reef to observe the incredible biodiversity of the Red Sea. For certified divers, you will have the opportunity to immerse yourself in a magnificent coral garden. Depending on your wishes, a second dive can be organized in the afternoon on another Fury Shoals site, or a second excursion with the dolphins inside the lagoon of Sataya. Did you take photos during the day ? A large screen awaits you in the lounge to present your photos to the whole group, your guide will be happy to comment on them after dinner.

Day 5:
Feel free to choose what you want to do : swim with dolphins, immerse yourself in one of the Fury Shoals sites, take a snorkeling hike along a reef and observe the magnificent colors of the Red Sea, make an intro dive... Your guide will adapt the program according to your wishes.

Day 6:
After breakfast, a dolphin excursion and a dive for certified divers will be organized. You will then sail approximately 5 to 6 hours north to reach the site of Sheleneyat. You can take a snorkeling hike along the reef. After dinner, time to party !

Day 7:
At the break of dawn, the boat will sail to the Marsa Alam area where you will go diving or snorkeling on the two sites selected by your guide. You will arrive at the marina early in the afternoon. Your guide will tell you all about the leisure activities you can book in the Marsa Alam area to spend an entertaining Friday afternoon.

Day 8:
Check-out from the yacht, group transfer to the airport.

 

Routes can be affected by adverse weather conditions and unforeseen events, force majeure or other similar reasons (Please note that night dives are not allowed in Marine Parks)

 
 
 

Departure
  • Customers will be welcomed by a Dune correspondent using a Dune sign to be recognized. It is usually outside the arrival hall, after luggage collection and custom clearance. You have the possibility of getting airport assistance with visa issuance for an extra fee.  
  • For the liveaboards with departures and arrivals at Marsa Alam and/or Hurghada airport, customers will be transferred by bus to reach the marinas where they will board Dune boat or chartered boats by Dune.
  • For the long journeys starting from Hurghada airport (Ras Ghaleb 200 km - Marsa Alam 250km, Hamata 450km), customers might have to wait for other participants in order to gather several transfers. Water and snack will be provided in that case
Return
  • Departure from the boat will be after breakfast or according to your flight and transfer schedules to the airport or hotel
Dive sites you’ll see

Best of Egypt (14 nights) (Safaga-Port Ghalib)

14 nights nights, ±37 dives,
Port Ghalib
Marsa Alam International Airport (RMF)
Requirements: Minimum 50 dives, AOWD or equivalent

Included

  • Accommodation on board
  • Diving (2-3 dives per day; 2 dives on the last day)
  • 12 l tanks and weights
  • Dive guide
  • Nitrox
  • Full board
  • Scheduled group transfer airport - boat - airport
  • Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)

Obligatory surcharges

  • Environmental tax - 50-100 EUR per person (to be paid in advance)
  • Service fees - 50-100 EUR per person (to be paid in advance)

Extra cost

  • International flights
  • Visa
  • Private transfer
  • Equipment rental
  • 15l tanks rental
  • Diving courses
  • Private dive guide
  • Supervision by a diving instructor for OWD and Cmas** beyond 20m
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Crew gratuities
  • Travel insurance

Program

All the wonders of the Red Sea in a 2-week cruise
From the Northern wrecks, to the Tiran and Ras Mohamed nature reserves
Famous Blue Hole of Dahab
Big pelagics of the South

Day 1:
Meet & greet at the airport. Group transfer to the port. Onboarding, meeting the crew & briefing.

Day 2:
After breakfast, a welcome briefing (week organization, safety instructions on board, etc.) will be presented by the guide. A check of your diving documents and insurance will be carried out before leaving the marina. The captain will set sail towards the first diving site 30 minutes after departure, during which the "refresher" dive briefing will be conducted.
After lunch, you will make the second dive of the day in the Hurghada area, before continuing your navigation to the north to arrive in the El Gouna area where you will spend the night in a sheltered site from the waves.

Day 3:
For the third day of the cruise, you will have the opportunity to explore the island of Tiran. This island, near the tip of Sinai, offers three unique dives on three different sites. The first diving site, Thomas reef, will allow you to explore a rich drop-off and a plateau to the west, where you may have the chance to encounter sharks. You will then dive at Jackson reef, followed by a dive at Gordon. You will then head towards Ras Abu Gallum.

Day 4:
In the early morning, you will make your first dive at Ras Abu Gallum. Three dives will be offered in this protected area, which is teeming with life. The first dive on a drop-off, the other two on magnificent coral gardens.

Day 5:
For the fifth day of the cruise, you will have the chance to discover the Blue Hole of Dahab, a diving and snorkeling site of international renown. You will then have the opportunity to immerse yourself in the diving site called the Canyon, then, as a third dive, the Island, a sublime coral garden that will amaze you.

Day 6:
At dawn, the boat will sail to the Ras Mohammed marine park where you will dive twice on dizzying drop-offs surrounded by thousands of colorful fish. After lunch, the boat will head northwest. The third dive will take place on the legendary wreck of the SS Thistlegorm, discovered by Cousteau in the 1950s.

Day 7:
On this day, you will dive at least twice on the wreck of the SS Thistlegorm. Then you will sail for two hours to cross the Gubal strait to reach the small island of Gubal where you will make the third dive.

Day 8:
In the morning, you will make two first dives on wrecks. After lunch, the captain and his crew will take you further south towards Hurghada, where you will make the third dive of the day.
Depending on demand, your guide can organize a night dive. The boat will anchor behind a reef for the night to remain sheltered from the waves. This program may be modified by your guide depending on weather conditions.

Day 9:
Having arrived the day before on site, you will make three dives during the day on the magnificent drop-offs of the Brothers. Due to a new regulation aimed at protecting the marine ecosystem, cruise ships are no longer allowed to spend more than one day on the Brothers islands. The boat will then sail all night to Daedalus, to arrive in the early morning.

Day 10:
Three dives will be offered at the Daedalus site, a potential meeting place with hammerhead sharks. A visit to the lighthouse may be organized by your guide depending on agreements with the guardians on site.

Day 11:
You will make 3 dives around Rocky and Zabargad islands. The navigation time between sites varies from 30 to 45 minutes. Dive sites are carefully chosen by your guide according to weather and the number of boats at the sites.

Day 12:
In the early morning, the captain and his crew will take you to the St. John's sites. Three dives will be offered. Navigation times between sites vary from 30 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes in the St. John's area. Dive sites are carefully chosen by your guide depending on weather and the number of boats at the sites.

Day 13:
This day we will start the journey back north. On the way, we will stop at Sataya (Dolphin House) located in the Fury Shoals area, where you may have the opportunity to swim with dolphins. We will then continue our journey to the Sheleneyat site in the Wadi Gemal area, where the third dive of the day will take place at dusk or at night.

Day 14:
In the early morning, you will arrive in the Marsa Alam area, on the legendary Elphinstone reef. You will make 2 dives, before sailing for another two hours to arrive in Port Ghalib marina in the early afternoon. You can use the rear platform to rinse your equipment. Your guide will also offer various non-diving activities to keep you busy on Friday afternoon.

Day 15:
Check-out from the yacht, group transfer to the airport.

Routes can be affected by adverse weather conditions and unforeseen events, force majeure or other similar reasons (Please note that night dives are not allowed in Marine Parks)


Departure
  • Customers will be welcomed by a Dune correspondent using a Dune sign to be recognized. It is usually outside the arrival hall, after luggage collection and custom clearance. You have the possibility of getting airport assistance with visa issuance for an extra fee.  
  • For the liveaboards with departures and arrivals at Marsa Alam and/or Hurghada airport, customers will be transferred by bus to reach the marinas where they will board Dune boat or chartered boats by Dune.
  • For the long journeys starting from Hurghada airport (Ras Ghaleb 200 km - Marsa Alam 250km, Hamata 450km), customers might have to wait for other participants in order to gather several transfers. Water and snack will be provided in that case
Return
  • Departure from the boat will be after breakfast or according to your flight and transfer schedules to the airport or hotel

Golden Triangle / BDE (7 nights) (Port Ghalib-Safaga)

7 nights nights, ±18 dives,
Port Ghalib
Marsa Alam International Airport (RMF)
Requirements: Minimum 50 dives, AOWD or equivalent

Included

  • Accommodation on board
  • Diving (2-3 dives per day; 2 dives on the last day)
  • 12 l tanks and weights
  • Dive guide
  • Nitrox
  • Full board
  • Scheduled group transfer airport - boat - airport
  • Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)

Obligatory surcharges

  • Environmental tax - 50-100 EUR per person (to be paid in advance)
  • Service fees - 50-100 EUR per person (to be paid in advance)

Extra cost

  • International flights
  • Visa
  • Private transfer
  • Equipment rental
  • 15l tanks rental
  • Diving courses
  • Private dive guide
  • Supervision by a diving instructor for OWD and Cmas** beyond 20m
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Crew gratuities
  • Travel insurance

Program

Gorgonian sea fans, black corals
Wreck diving
Schools of hammerhead sharks are very often seen
Islands are made of volcanic rocks

Day 1:
Meet & greet at the airport. Group transfer to the port. Onboarding, meeting the crew & briefing.

Day 2:
After breakfast, your guide will tell you everything you need to know about your programme of the week, safety recommendations and, more generally, your life on the boat. Your diving certifications, logbook, and insurance will be checked before leaving the marina. The boat will then sail to the first dive site, 30 minutes away from the marina. Your guide will give you a detailed briefing about your first dive. The second dive will be done in the afternoon. After dinner, the boat will head towards the Brothers Islands for a six hour long trip. This program may be subject to change according to weather conditions and the marina you will depart from.

Day 3:
Arrived the day before on site, you will do three daytime dives on the stunning drop-offs of the Brothers Islands. Due to new regulations aimed at protecting the marine ecosystem, safari boats are only allowed to spend one day on the Brothers' site. You will then sail all night long to reach Daedalus at the break of dawn.

Day 4:
Arrived early in the morning, you will do three daytime dives on the amazing drop-off of Daedalus, home of the hammerhead shark. A visit to the lighthouse will be organised by the guide with the authorisation of the keepers.

Day 5:
According to the weather forecast and customers' requests, you will do two or three more dives on Daedalus before sailing towards the coast. It will take about seven hours to reach the site of Abu Dabbab where you will spend the night. According to your time of arrival, a night dive may be organized.

Day 6:
According to the weather forecast, you will do two or three dives on the stunning drop-offs of Elphinstone. Then the boat will sail back to Abu Dabbab to spend the night in a protected area. If a night dive has not been organized the day before, then we will organize it this day.

Day 7:
According to the weather forecast and your flight schedules, you will do one or two more dives in the morning. After the last dive, you will have the possibility to rinse all your diving gear on the diving deck at the rear of the boat before sailing for 2 hours to Port Ghalib. This program is based on a departure from Port Ghalib, it can be modified without prior notice by the captain and/or the guide according to the weather conditions.

Day 8:
Check-out from the yacht, group transfer to the airport.

 

Routes can be affected by adverse weather conditions and unforeseen events, force majeure, or other similar reasons (Please note that night dives are not allowed in Marine Parks)


Departure
  • Customers will be welcomed by a Dune correspondent using a Dune sign to be recognized. It is usually outside the arrival hall, after luggage collection and custom clearance. You have the possibility of getting airport assistance with visa issuance for an extra fee.  
  • For the liveaboards with departures and arrivals at Marsa Alam and/or Hurghada airport, customers will be transferred by bus to reach the marinas where they will board Dune boat or chartered boats by Dune.
  • For the long journeys starting from Hurghada airport (Ras Ghaleb 200 km - Marsa Alam 250km, Hamata 450km), customers might have to wait for other participants in order to gather several transfers. Water and snack will be provided in that case
Return
  • Departure from the boat will be after breakfast or according to your flight and transfer schedules to the airport or hotel

St John's Reef (7 nights) (Port Ghalib-Port Ghalib)

7 nights nights, ±18 dives,
Port Ghalib
Marsa Alam International Airport (RMF)
Port Ghalib
Marsa Alam International Airport (RMF)
Requirements: Minimum 50 dives, AOWD or equivalent

Included

  • Accommodation on board
  • Diving (2-3 dives per day; 2 dives on the last day)
  • 12 l tanks and weights
  • Dive guide
  • Nitrox
  • Full board
  • Scheduled group transfer airport - boat - airport
  • Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)

Obligatory surcharges

  • Environmental tax - 50-100 EUR per person (to be paid in advance)
  • Service fees - 50-100 EUR per person (to be paid in advance)

Extra cost

  • International flights
  • Visa
  • Private transfer
  • Equipment rental
  • 15l tanks rental
  • Diving courses
  • Private dive guide
  • Supervision by a diving instructor for OWD and Cmas** beyond 20m
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Crew gratuities
  • Travel insurance

Program

Pristine drop-offs covered with hard and soft corals
Gardens of gorgonian sea fans
Visibility of 50+meters
Suits for photographer or video makers

Day 1:
Meet & greet at the airport. Group transfer to the port. Onboarding, meeting the crew & briefing.

Day 2:
After breakfast, your guide will tell you everything you need to know about your program of the week, safety recommendations, and, more generally, your life on the boat. Your diving certifications, logbook and insurance will be checked before leaving the marina. The boat will then sail to the first dive site, 30 minutes away from the marina.
Your guide will give you a detailed briefing about your first dive.
After lunch, you will sail for about two hours heading south to reach the dive site called “Gota Sharm” where you will do your second dive.
After dinner, the boat will sail all night long, crossing the Tropic of Cancer on its way, to reach the Saint John's reef area at the break of dawn.

Day 3:
Saint John's Reef : 3 dives will be organized. The sailing time between the dive sites varies from 30 min to 1h30. The dive sites are carefully selected by your guide according to the weather forecast and the number of boats already moored on the site. For a quiet and peaceful night, you will spend the night moored behind a big reef.

Day 4:
At sunrise, the captain and his crew will take you to another fantastic dive site of Saint John's reef for another great day of diving.

Day 5:
One last dive on Saint John's before sailing up north. Halfway between the Saint John's area and the Fury Shoals, we will stop for a mythical dive: the caves of Um Kararim. Then we will reach Sataya (Dolphin House) in the Fury Shoals area. According to your time of arrival and the light, you will have the opportunity to go snorkeling with dolphins. The third dive of the day will either take place at dusk or at night. The boat will be moored on Sataya reef for the night.

Day 6:
If the snorkeling session with the dolphins has not been organized the day before, we will organize it this morning. Then we will go diving on two beautiful reefs of the Fury Shoals area. After lunch, the boat will head north for a 5 hour sail to reach the site called “Sheleneyat”. The third dive of the day will either take place at dusk or at night according to your time of arrival. After dinner, the captain and his crew will organize a surprise Egyptian event.

Day 7:
The boat will sail for 45 min before you reach your first dive site of the day. After breakfast, you will sail north for two hours to reach the Marsa Alam area where you will do your last dive. After the dive, you will have the possibility to rinse all your diving gear on the diving deck at the rear of the boat before sailing for 30 min to the marina. The estimated time of arrival is 2:00 PM (your guide will tell you all about the leisure activities you can book in the Marsa Alam area to spend an entertaining Friday afternoon).

Day 8:
Check-out from the yacht, group transfer to the airport.

 

Routes can be affected by adverse weather conditions and unforeseen events, force majeure or other similar reasons (Please note that night dives are not allowed in Marine Parks)

 

Departure
  • Customers will be welcomed by a Dune correspondent using a Dune sign to be recognized. It is usually outside the arrival hall, after luggage collection and custom clearance. You have the possibility of getting airport assistance with visa issuance for an extra fee.  
  • For the liveaboards with departures and arrivals at Marsa Alam and/or Hurghada airport, customers will be transferred by bus to reach the marinas where they will board Dune boat or chartered boats by Dune.
  • For the long journeys starting from Hurghada airport (Ras Ghaleb 200 km - Marsa Alam 250km, Hamata 450km), customers might have to wait for other participants in order to gather several transfers. Water and snack will be provided in that case
Return
  • Departure from the boat will be after breakfast or according to your flight and transfer schedules to the airport or hotel
Dive sites you’ll see

North - Brother Islands (7 nights) (Safaga-Port Ghalib)

7 nights nights, ±20 dives,
Port Ghalib
Marsa Alam International Airport (RMF)
Requirements: Minimum 20 dives, OWD or equivalent

Included

  • Accommodation on board
  • Diving (2-3 dives per day; 2 dives on the last day)
  • 12 l tanks and weights
  • Dive guide
  • Nitrox
  • Full board
  • Scheduled group transfer airport - boat - airport
  • Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)

Obligatory surcharges

  • Environmental tax - 50-100 EUR per person (to be paid in advance)
  • Service fees - 50-100 EUR per person (to be paid in advance)

Extra cost

  • International flights
  • Visa
  • Private transfer
  • Equipment rental
  • 15l tanks rental
  • Diving courses
  • Private dive guide
  • Supervision by a diving instructor for OWD and Cmas** beyond 20m
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Crew gratuities
  • Travel insurance

Program

Hammerheads, silky and oceanic whitetip sharks
Famous shipwrecks
Beautiful reefs and corals
Thousands of colourful fishes

Day 1:
Meet & greet at the airport. Group transfer to the port. Onboarding, meeting the crew & briefing.

Days 2-6:
Departing & check dive. Safari according to the planned route.

Day 7:
2 dives on the last day. Return to the port.

Day 8:
Check-out from the yacht, group transfer to the airport.

Routes can be affected by adverse weather conditions and unforeseen events, force majeure or other similar reasons.

 
 
Dive sites you’ll see

Golden Triangle / BDE (7 nights) (Safaga-Port Ghalib)

7 nights nights, ±18 dives,
Port Ghalib
Marsa Alam International Airport (RMF)
Requirements: Minimum 50 dives, AOWD or equivalent

Included

  • Accommodation on board
  • Diving (2-3 dives per day; 2 dives on the last day)
  • 12 l tanks and weights
  • Dive guide
  • Nitrox
  • Full board
  • Scheduled group transfer airport - boat - airport
  • Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)

Obligatory surcharges

  • Environmental tax - 50-100 EUR per person (to be paid in advance)
  • Service fees - 50-100 EUR per person (to be paid in advance)

Extra cost

  • International flights
  • Visa
  • Private transfer
  • Equipment rental
  • 15l tanks rental
  • Diving courses
  • Private dive guide
  • Supervision by a diving instructor for OWD and Cmas** beyond 20m
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Crew gratuities
  • Travel insurance

Program

Gorgonian sea fans, black corals
Wreck diving
Schools of hammerhead sharks are very often seen
Islands are made of volcanic rocks

Day 1:
Meet & greet at the airport. Group transfer to the port. Onboarding, meeting the crew & briefing.

Day 2:
After breakfast, your guide will tell you everything you need to know about your programme of the week, safety recommendations and, more generally, your life on the boat. Your diving certifications, logbook, and insurance will be checked before leaving the marina. The boat will then sail to the first dive site, 30 minutes away from the marina. Your guide will give you a detailed briefing about your first dive. The second dive will be done in the afternoon. After dinner, the boat will head towards the Brothers Islands for a six hour long trip. This program may be subject to change according to weather conditions and the marina you will depart from.

Day 3:
Arrived the day before on site, you will do three daytime dives on the stunning drop-offs of the Brothers Islands. Due to new regulations aimed at protecting the marine ecosystem, safari boats are only allowed to spend one day on the Brothers' site. You will then sail all night long to reach Daedalus at the break of dawn.

Day 4:
Arrived early in the morning, you will do three daytime dives on the amazing drop-off of Daedalus, home of the hammerhead shark. A visit to the lighthouse will be organised by the guide with the authorisation of the keepers.

Day 5:
According to the weather forecast and customers' requests, you will do two or three more dives on Daedalus before sailing towards the coast. It will take about seven hours to reach the site of Abu Dabbab where you will spend the night. According to your time of arrival, a night dive may be organized.

Day 6:
According to the weather forecast, you will do two or three dives on the stunning drop-offs of Elphinstone. Then the boat will sail back to Abu Dabbab to spend the night in a protected area. If a night dive has not been organized the day before, then we will organize it this day.

Day 7:
According to the weather forecast and your flight schedules, you will do one or two more dives in the morning. After the last dive, you will have the possibility to rinse all your diving gear on the diving deck at the rear of the boat before sailing for 2 hours to Port Ghalib. This program is based on a departure from Port Ghalib, it can be modified without prior notice by the captain and/or the guide according to the weather conditions.

Day 8:
Check-out from the yacht, group transfer to the airport.

 

Routes can be affected by adverse weather conditions and unforeseen events, force majeure, or other similar reasons (Please note that night dives are not allowed in Marine Parks)


Departure
  • Customers will be welcomed by a Dune correspondent using a Dune sign to be recognized. It is usually outside the arrival hall, after luggage collection and custom clearance. You have the possibility of getting airport assistance with visa issuance for an extra fee.  
  • For the liveaboards with departures and arrivals at Marsa Alam and/or Hurghada airport, customers will be transferred by bus to reach the marinas where they will board Dune boat or chartered boats by Dune.
  • For the long journeys starting from Hurghada airport (Ras Ghaleb 200 km - Marsa Alam 250km, Hamata 450km), customers might have to wait for other participants in order to gather several transfers. Water and snack will be provided in that case
Return
  • Departure from the boat will be after breakfast or according to your flight and transfer schedules to the airport or hotel

Elba (10 nights) (Port Ghalib-Port Ghalib)

10 nights nights, ±22 dives,
Port Ghalib
Marsa Alam International Airport (RMF)
Port Ghalib
Marsa Alam International Airport (RMF)
Requirements: Minimum 50 dives, AOWD or equivalent

Included

  • Accommodation on board
  • Diving (2-3 dives per day; 2 dives on the last day)
  • 12 l tanks and weights
  • Dive guide
  • Nitrox
  • Full board
  • Scheduled group transfer airport - boat - airport
  • Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)

Obligatory surcharges

  • Environmental tax - 50-100 EUR per person (to be paid in advance)
  • Service fees - 50-100 EUR per person (to be paid in advance)

Extra cost

  • International flights
  • Visa
  • Private transfer
  • Equipment rental
  • 15l tanks rental
  • Diving courses
  • Private dive guide
  • Supervision by a diving instructor for OWD and Cmas** beyond 20m
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Crew gratuities
  • Travel insurance

Program

Potential encounters with hammerhead sharks.
Amazing marine diversity of Elba Nature Reserve
Dolphins and green turtles
Vibrant coral gardens

Day 1:
Meet & greet at the airport. Group transfer to the port. Onboarding, meeting the crew & briefing.

Days 2-8:
Departing & check dive. Safari according to the planned route.

Day 9:
2 dives on the last day. Return to the port.

Day 10:
Check-out from the yacht, group transfer to the airport.

Day 11:
Check-out from the yacht, group transfer to the airport.

Routes can be affected by adverse weather conditions and unforeseen events, force majeure or other similar reasons (Please note that night dives are not allowed in Marine Parks)

Elba (11 nights) (Port Ghalib-Port Ghalib)

11 nights nights, ±26 dives,
Port Ghalib
Marsa Alam International Airport (RMF)
Port Ghalib
Marsa Alam International Airport (RMF)
Requirements: Minimum 50 dives, AOWD or equivalent

Included

  • Accommodation on board
  • Diving (2-3 dives per day; 2 dives on the last day)
  • 12 l tanks and weights
  • Dive guide
  • Nitrox
  • Full board
  • Scheduled group transfer airport - boat - airport
  • Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)

Obligatory surcharges

  • Environmental tax - 50-100 EUR per person (to be paid in advance)
  • Service fees - 50-100 EUR per person (to be paid in advance)

Extra cost

  • International flights
  • Visa
  • Private transfer
  • Equipment rental
  • 15l tanks rental
  • Diving courses
  • Private dive guide
  • Supervision by a diving instructor for OWD and Cmas** beyond 20m
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Crew gratuities
  • Travel insurance

Program

Potential encounters with hammerhead sharks.
Amazing marine diversity of Elba Nature Reserve
Dolphins and green turtles
Vibrant coral gardens

Day 1:
Meet & greet at the airport. Group transfer to the port. Onboarding, meeting the crew & briefing.

Day 2:
Check dive. After breakfast, a welcome briefing will be presented by the guide. A check of your diving documents and insurance will be conducted. The captain will then set course for the first dive site, approximately 30 minutes from departure. The 'reorientation' dive briefing will be given by the guide. The second dive will take place in the afternoon. Depending on your departure marina and weather conditions, this program may be subject to change.

Day 3:
On this day, three dives will be offered at the Daedalus site, a potential meeting place with hammerhead sharks.

Day 4:
You will undertake three dives around the Rocky and Zabargad Islands. The navigation times between the sites vary from 30 to 45 minutes between the islands. The dive sites are carefully selected by your guide based on the weather and the number of boats at the sites.

Day 5:
For the first day on Elba, you will arrive at the Shaab Kabrit reef to conduct two dives on the Isola Di Levanzo wreck. A third dive will be carried out on the reef.

Day 6:
Continuing within the Elba Nature Reserve, the captain will take you to Gota Kabrit. After a 1-hour and 30-minute journey, a second dive will be conducted at the Habili Shalal site. Finally, a last dive will be offered at the Ohrob site, a 2- hour and 30-minute navigation away. This program is subject to change based on weather conditions.

Day 7:
After spending two days on the Elba Reef, you will head north to the Abu Fendira area, near Saint John's. Three dives will be carried out at Abu Fendira.

Day 8:
In the early morning, the captain and his crew will take you to the Saint John's sites. Three dives will be offered. Navigation times between the sites vary between 30 minutes and 1 hour and 30 minutes in the Saint John's area. Dive sites are carefully selected by your guide based on the weather and the number of boats at the sites.

Day 9:
We continue our journey northward. On the way, we will stop at Sataya, located in the Fury Shoals area, where you may have the opportunity to swim with dolphins. Three dives will be conducted in the area.

Day 10:
In the early morning, you will arrive in the Marsa Alam area, at the legendary Elphinstone Reef. You will do 2 dives there before sailing for another two hours to arrive at the Port Ghalib marina in the early afternoon. You can use the rear platform to rinse your equipment. Your guide will also offer various non-diving activities to keep you occupied on Friday afternoon.

Day 11:
In the morning, you will undertake two dives in the Port Ghalib area, including a search for the green turtles of Shouna. Return to the marina, and you will have the option to stay overnight on the boat on Tuesday evening.

Day 12:
Check-out from the yacht, group transfer to the airport.

Routes can be affected by adverse weather conditions and unforeseen events, force majeure or other similar reasons (Please note that night dives are not allowed in Marine Parks)

North - Brother Islands (7 nights) (Safaga-Safaga)

7 nights nights, ±20 dives,
Requirements: Minimum 20 dives, OWD or equivalent

Included

  • Accommodation on board
  • Diving (2-3 dives per day; 2 dives on the last day)
  • 12 l tanks and weights
  • Dive guide
  • Nitrox
  • Full board
  • Scheduled group transfer airport - boat - airport
  • Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)

Obligatory surcharges

  • Environmental tax - 50-100 EUR per person (to be paid in advance)
  • Service fees - 50-100 EUR per person (to be paid in advance)

Extra cost

  • International flights
  • Visa
  • Private transfer
  • Equipment rental
  • 15l tanks rental
  • Diving courses
  • Private dive guide
  • Supervision by a diving instructor for OWD and Cmas** beyond 20m
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Crew gratuities
  • Travel insurance

Program

Hammerheads, silky and oceanic whitetip sharks
Famous shipwrecks
Beautiful reefs and corals
Thousands of colourful fishes

Day 1:
Meet & greet at the airport. Group transfer to the port. Onboarding, meeting the crew & briefing.

Days 2-6:
Departing & check dive. Safari according to the planned route.

Day 7:
2 dives on the last day. Return to the port.

Day 8:
Check-out from the yacht, group transfer to the airport.

Routes can be affected by adverse weather conditions and unforeseen events, force majeure or other similar reasons.

 
 
Dive sites you’ll see

St John's Reef (7 nights) (Port Ghalib-Safaga)

7 nights nights, ±18 dives,
Port Ghalib
Marsa Alam International Airport (RMF)
Requirements: Minimum 50 dives, AOWD or equivalent

Included

  • Accommodation on board
  • Diving (2-3 dives per day; 2 dives on the last day)
  • 12 l tanks and weights
  • Dive guide
  • Nitrox
  • Full board
  • Scheduled group transfer airport - boat - airport
  • Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)

Obligatory surcharges

  • Environmental tax - 50-100 EUR per person (to be paid in advance)
  • Service fees - 50-100 EUR per person (to be paid in advance)

Extra cost

  • International flights
  • Visa
  • Private transfer
  • Equipment rental
  • 15l tanks rental
  • Diving courses
  • Private dive guide
  • Supervision by a diving instructor for OWD and Cmas** beyond 20m
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Crew gratuities
  • Travel insurance

Program

Pristine drop-offs covered with hard and soft corals
Gardens of gorgonian sea fans
Visibility of 50+meters
Suits for photographer or video makers

Day 1:
Meet & greet at the airport. Group transfer to the port. Onboarding, meeting the crew & briefing.

Day 2:
After breakfast, your guide will tell you everything you need to know about your program of the week, safety recommendations, and, more generally, your life on the boat. Your diving certifications, logbook and insurance will be checked before leaving the marina. The boat will then sail to the first dive site, 30 minutes away from the marina.
Your guide will give you a detailed briefing about your first dive.
After lunch, you will sail for about two hours heading south to reach the dive site called “Gota Sharm” where you will do your second dive.
After dinner, the boat will sail all night long, crossing the Tropic of Cancer on its way, to reach the Saint John's reef area at the break of dawn.

Day 3:
Saint John's Reef : 3 dives will be organized. The sailing time between the dive sites varies from 30 min to 1h30. The dive sites are carefully selected by your guide according to the weather forecast and the number of boats already moored on the site. For a quiet and peaceful night, you will spend the night moored behind a big reef.

Day 4:
At sunrise, the captain and his crew will take you to another fantastic dive site of Saint John's reef for another great day of diving.

Day 5:
One last dive on Saint John's before sailing up north. Halfway between the Saint John's area and the Fury Shoals, we will stop for a mythical dive: the caves of Um Kararim. Then we will reach Sataya (Dolphin House) in the Fury Shoals area. According to your time of arrival and the light, you will have the opportunity to go snorkeling with dolphins. The third dive of the day will either take place at dusk or at night. The boat will be moored on Sataya reef for the night.

Day 6:
If the snorkeling session with the dolphins has not been organized the day before, we will organize it this morning. Then we will go diving on two beautiful reefs of the Fury Shoals area. After lunch, the boat will head north for a 5 hour sail to reach the site called “Sheleneyat”. The third dive of the day will either take place at dusk or at night according to your time of arrival. After dinner, the captain and his crew will organize a surprise Egyptian event.

Day 7:
The boat will sail for 45 min before you reach your first dive site of the day. After breakfast, you will sail north for two hours to reach the Marsa Alam area where you will do your last dive. After the dive, you will have the possibility to rinse all your diving gear on the diving deck at the rear of the boat before sailing for 30 min to the marina. The estimated time of arrival is 2:00 PM (your guide will tell you all about the leisure activities you can book in the Marsa Alam area to spend an entertaining Friday afternoon).

Day 8:
Check-out from the yacht, group transfer to the airport.

 

Routes can be affected by adverse weather conditions and unforeseen events, force majeure or other similar reasons (Please note that night dives are not allowed in Marine Parks)

 

Departure
  • Customers will be welcomed by a Dune correspondent using a Dune sign to be recognized. It is usually outside the arrival hall, after luggage collection and custom clearance. You have the possibility of getting airport assistance with visa issuance for an extra fee.  
  • For the liveaboards with departures and arrivals at Marsa Alam and/or Hurghada airport, customers will be transferred by bus to reach the marinas where they will board Dune boat or chartered boats by Dune.
  • For the long journeys starting from Hurghada airport (Ras Ghaleb 200 km - Marsa Alam 250km, Hamata 450km), customers might have to wait for other participants in order to gather several transfers. Water and snack will be provided in that case
Return
  • Departure from the boat will be after breakfast or according to your flight and transfer schedules to the airport or hotel
Dive sites you’ll see

Golden Triangle / BDE (7 nights) (Safaga-Safaga)

7 nights nights, ±18 dives,
Requirements: Minimum 50 dives, AOWD or equivalent

Included

  • Accommodation on board
  • Diving (2-3 dives per day; 2 dives on the last day)
  • 12 l tanks and weights
  • Dive guide
  • Nitrox
  • Full board
  • Scheduled group transfer airport - boat - airport
  • Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)

Obligatory surcharges

  • Environmental tax - 50-100 EUR per person (to be paid in advance)
  • Service fees - 50-100 EUR per person (to be paid in advance)

Extra cost

  • International flights
  • Visa
  • Private transfer
  • Equipment rental
  • 15l tanks rental
  • Diving courses
  • Private dive guide
  • Supervision by a diving instructor for OWD and Cmas** beyond 20m
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Crew gratuities
  • Travel insurance

Program

Gorgonian sea fans, black corals
Wreck diving
Schools of hammerhead sharks are very often seen
Islands are made of volcanic rocks

Day 1:
Meet & greet at the airport. Group transfer to the port. Onboarding, meeting the crew & briefing.

Day 2:
After breakfast, your guide will tell you everything you need to know about your programme of the week, safety recommendations and, more generally, your life on the boat. Your diving certifications, logbook, and insurance will be checked before leaving the marina. The boat will then sail to the first dive site, 30 minutes away from the marina. Your guide will give you a detailed briefing about your first dive. The second dive will be done in the afternoon. After dinner, the boat will head towards the Brothers Islands for a six hour long trip. This program may be subject to change according to weather conditions and the marina you will depart from.

Day 3:
Arrived the day before on site, you will do three daytime dives on the stunning drop-offs of the Brothers Islands. Due to new regulations aimed at protecting the marine ecosystem, safari boats are only allowed to spend one day on the Brothers' site. You will then sail all night long to reach Daedalus at the break of dawn.

Day 4:
Arrived early in the morning, you will do three daytime dives on the amazing drop-off of Daedalus, home of the hammerhead shark. A visit to the lighthouse will be organised by the guide with the authorisation of the keepers.

Day 5:
According to the weather forecast and customers' requests, you will do two or three more dives on Daedalus before sailing towards the coast. It will take about seven hours to reach the site of Abu Dabbab where you will spend the night. According to your time of arrival, a night dive may be organized.

Day 6:
According to the weather forecast, you will do two or three dives on the stunning drop-offs of Elphinstone. Then the boat will sail back to Abu Dabbab to spend the night in a protected area. If a night dive has not been organized the day before, then we will organize it this day.

Day 7:
According to the weather forecast and your flight schedules, you will do one or two more dives in the morning. After the last dive, you will have the possibility to rinse all your diving gear on the diving deck at the rear of the boat before sailing for 2 hours to Port Ghalib. This program is based on a departure from Port Ghalib, it can be modified without prior notice by the captain and/or the guide according to the weather conditions.

Day 8:
Check-out from the yacht, group transfer to the airport.

 

Routes can be affected by adverse weather conditions and unforeseen events, force majeure, or other similar reasons (Please note that night dives are not allowed in Marine Parks)


Departure
  • Customers will be welcomed by a Dune correspondent using a Dune sign to be recognized. It is usually outside the arrival hall, after luggage collection and custom clearance. You have the possibility of getting airport assistance with visa issuance for an extra fee.  
  • For the liveaboards with departures and arrivals at Marsa Alam and/or Hurghada airport, customers will be transferred by bus to reach the marinas where they will board Dune boat or chartered boats by Dune.
  • For the long journeys starting from Hurghada airport (Ras Ghaleb 200 km - Marsa Alam 250km, Hamata 450km), customers might have to wait for other participants in order to gather several transfers. Water and snack will be provided in that case
Return
  • Departure from the boat will be after breakfast or according to your flight and transfer schedules to the airport or hotel