Red Sea Itineraries

North Reefs & Wrecks

• SS Thistlegorm wreck
• Abu Nuhas wreck collection (Giannis D, Carnatic)
• Dunraven wreck
• Ras Mohammed National Park
• Shark & Yolanda Reef

The North Reefs & Wrecks itinerary explores the most famous dive sites of the Northern Red Sea and is widely considered one of the world’s great wreck diving regions. This route combines historic shipwrecks with vibrant reef systems and dramatic wall diving.

The highlight for many divers is the legendary SS Thistlegorm, one of the most iconic wreck dives anywhere in the world. The cargo holds still contain wartime motorcycles, trucks, and equipment, making it an unforgettable underwater time capsule. Other classic wreck dives may include Dunraven, Giannis D, Carnatic, and Ulysses, each offering a different perspective on Red Sea maritime history.

Between wreck dives, the itinerary visits reef systems such as Ras Mohammed National Park, where strong currents attract dense schools of snapper, barracuda, and batfish. Sites like Shark Reef and Yolanda Reef are particularly active during summer months.

This itinerary is ideal for divers who want a mix of world-class wreck diving and colorful reef systems, and it is suitable for a wide range of experience levels. Up to five dives per day are offered, depending on season, conditions and night dive availability.

North, Tiran & Dahab

• SS Thistlegorm wreck
• Abu Nuhas wreck collection (Giannis D, Carnatic)
• Dunraven wreck
• Ras Mohammed National Park
• Shark & Yolanda Reef
• Dahab Blue Hole
• The Canyon
• Tiran Strait reefs
• Gabr El Bent

The North, Tiran & Dahab itinerary explores the most famous dive sites of the Northern Red Sea which is widely considered one of the world’s great wreck diving regions. This route combines historic shipwrecks with vibrant reef systems and dramatic wall diving. The itinerary then goes deep in the Gulf of Aqaba, as well as diving the famous blue hole and canyon, passing by the magical dive site of Gabr El Bint.

The highlight for many divers is the legendary SS Thistlegorm, one of the most iconic wreck dives anywhere in the world. The cargo holds still contain wartime motorcycles, trucks, and equipment, making it an unforgettable underwater time capsule. Between wreck dives, the itinerary visits reef systems such as Ras Mohammed National Park, where strong currents attract dense schools of snapper, barracuda, and batfish. Sites like Shark Reef and Yolanda Reef are particularly active during summer months.

The Straits of Tiran is known for its crystal-clear waters, diverse marine life and beautiful dive sites. It is home to several dive sites including Jackson Reef, Woodhouse Reef, Thomas Reef and Gordon Reef which are known for their vibrant marine life and impressive coral formations, made up of a variety of hard and soft corals including brain coral, stag-horn coral and gorgonian sea fans.

Wrapping up the week, the Blue Hole in Dahab is a stunning natural sinkhole on the edge of the Red Sea, where crystal-clear turquoise waters plunge into deep, mysterious blue — creating a surreal underwater world teeming with coral, marine life, and adventure. The Canyon in Dahab is a dramatic underwater fissure/diving site that takes you from shallow coral gardens through a tunnel-like chasm and drops down to deeper, mood‑shifting depths. Gabr El Bint means “The Grave of the Girl.” Highlights include steep walls carved by earthquakes with overhangs and caves and a dense row of possibly the largest Gorgonian fan corals in the Red Sea. Marine life sightings include longhose hawkfish, trevallies hunting fusiliers and Red Sea Walkman.

This itinerary is ideal for divers who want a mix of world-class wreck diving and colorful reef systems, and it is suitable for a wide range of experience levels. Up to five dives per day are offered, depending on season, conditions and night dive availability.

Brothers – Daedalus – Elphinstone

• Big Brother and Little Brother Islands
• Numidia and Aida wrecks
• Daedalus Reef
• Elphinstone Reef
• Hammerhead and oceanic whitetip shark encounters

The Brothers, Daedalus, and Elphinstone itinerary, often referred to simply as B-D-E, focuses on three of the most famous offshore reefs in the Red Sea. These sites are known for dramatic drop-offs, deep walls, and strong pelagic activity.

The Brothers Islands rise from deep water and feature steep reef walls covered in soft corals and sea fans. The islands are also home to two historic wrecks, Numidia and Aida, both of which are now heavily encrusted with coral and marine life.

Further south, Daedalus Reef is a massive offshore reef marked by a lighthouse and surrounded by deep water. The exposed location often attracts schooling fish and large pelagic species, including hammerhead sharks.

The itinerary typically concludes at Elphinstone Reef, a long ridge extending into open water. The reef’s dramatic walls and strong currents make it one of the most exciting dive sites in the Red Sea, with frequent sightings of oceanic whitetip sharks and other pelagic visitors.

This itinerary is best suited to experienced divers comfortable with current diving and deeper dive profiles. Up to four dives per day are offered, depending on the season and conditions. No night dives are allowed in these marine parks.

St. John’s

• St. John’s reef network
• Habili Ali
• Habili Gafaar
• coral tunnels and swim-throughs
• remote southern Red Sea reefs

Located near the Egyptian-Sudanese border, St. John’s is the southernmost group of reefs in Egypt’s Red Sea and one of the most remote diving regions accessible by liveaboard. The area consists of an expansive network of reefs, pinnacles, and underwater cave formations that create varied dive profiles throughout the week. Because of its remote location, the area sees very little boat traffic compared to northern dive regions.

Divers enjoy swim-through systems and coral formations that support dense reef fish populations. Pelagic sightings can include hammerhead sharks, manta rays, barracuda, jacks, turtles, threshers, and grey reef sharks.

Two standout sites in the region are Habili Ali and Habili Gafaar, known for their abundant soft corals, black coral formations, and large schools of pelagic fish.

St. John’s is ideal for divers who enjoy coral-rich reef diving, caves, and moderate current drift dives in a remote setting. Up to five dives per day are offered, depending on season, conditions and night dive availability.

Daedalus – Zabargad – Rocky Island

• Daedalus Reef
• Rocky Island coral walls
• Zabargad Island reefs
• hammerhead shark encounters
• large pelagic fish activity

The Daedalus, Zabargad, and Rocky Island itinerary explores some of the southern Red Sea’s most scenic and remote reef systems.

Daedalus Reef, also known as Abu El Kizan, sits far offshore and is famous for its coral-covered slopes and large schools of pelagic fish. Hammerhead sharks are often spotted along the reef’s deeper edges.

Further south lie Zabargad Island and Rocky Island, two reef systems known for dramatic underwater landscapes and rich coral growth. Rocky Island features steep drop-offs covered in forests of soft corals and sea fans. Zabargad Island itself has a fascinating history, having once been used as a precious stone mining site in ancient times. Today, the surrounding reefs offer colorful coral formations and diverse marine life.

This itinerary is ideal for all levels of divers who enjoy remote diving, strong pelagic potential, and spectacular reef scenery. Up to five dives per day are offered, depending on season, conditions and night dive availability. No night dives are allowed in the Daedalus marine park.

Fury Shoals

• Fury Shoal reef system
• Fury Shoal Garden
• coral pinnacles and reef plateaus
• swim-through formations
• pristine southern reef systems

North & Brothers

• SS Thistlegorm wreck
• Abu Nuhas wreck collection (Giannis D, Carnatic)
• Dunraven wreck
• Ras Mohammed National Park
• Shark & Yolanda Reef
• Salem Express
• Big Brother and Little Brother Islands
• Numidia and Aida wrecks

The North & Brothers itinerary is a perfect combination of wrecks and reefs. It starts with the best northern wrecks, including the mighty Thistlegorm and then explores the world class Brothers Islands with over a dozen dive sites to choose from.

The highlight for many divers is the legendary SS Thistlegorm, one of the most iconic wreck dives anywhere in the world. The cargo holds still contain wartime motorcycles, trucks, and equipment, making it an unforgettable underwater time capsule. Other classic wreck dives may include Dunraven, Giannis D, and Carnatic, each offering a different perspective on Red Sea maritime history.

Between wreck dives, the itinerary visits reef systems such as Ras Mohammed National Park, where strong currents attract dense schools of snapper, barracuda, and batfish. Sites like Shark Reef and Yolanda Reef are particularly active during summer months.

The Brothers Islands rise from deep water and feature steep reef walls covered in soft corals and sea fans. The islands are also home to two historic wrecks, Numidia and Aida, both of which are now heavily encrusted with coral and marine life.

This itinerary is best suited to experienced divers comfortable with current diving and deeper dive profiles. Up to five dives per day are offered, depending on season, conditions and night dive availability. No night dives are allowed in the Brothers marine park.