Name: Explore the Red Sea
Start: 2021-08-27T00:00:00.000Z
End: 2021-09-03T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Hurghada, Egypt

Blue Planet Scuba

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155 reviews

Aug 27 - Sep 3, 2021

Group size: 20 - 20

Explore the Red Sea

Hurghada, Egypt

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Blue Planet Scuba

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155 reviews

Aug 27 - Sep 3, 2021

Group size: 20 - 20

7 nights onboard the M/Y Blue Adventurer + up to 20 dives

Join Blue Planet for some incredible diving in the Red Sea! Our “Northern Wrecks & Reefs” itinerary will have us exploring the iconic wrecks and stunning reefs across the northern Red Sea. And for those who want to visit Egypt’s historical sites, we’ll head to Alexandria, Cairo and other famous sites for a few days after.

Red Sea

Beneath the crystal blue surface of the Red Sea lies a rich and diverse ecosystem just waiting to be explored. Located between Africa and Asia, the warm tropical waters are home to more than 1100 species of fish, 200 species of hard and soft corals and 44 species of shark. This rich diversity is in part due to the expanse of coral reef that extends along its coastline.

The Red Sea is a unique marine paradise that offers some of the most spectacular diving in the world. With miles of beautiful coral reef, numerous wrecks and a vast array of marine life: from brightly colored nudibranchs and tropical fish, to large pelagics such as oceanic white tips and hammerheads, there really is something for everyone!

The Diving

Minimum dive certification/experience: PADI Open Water Diver required. PADI Enriched Air/Nitrox Diver and Advanced Open Water Diver certifications strongly recommended (can be completed on trip). A minimum of 20 dives required to dive the Thistlegorm wreck.

Our itinerary, Northern Wrecks & Reefs, visits plenty of wrecks including the world-famous Thistlegorm, Dunraven, Giannis D, Carnatic and potentially even more. There is also some fantastic reef diving including the Ras Mohamed marine park, Danaba (Shag Rock), Sha'ab El Erg (famous for dolphin encounters) and the Island of Gobal.

Check out the itinerary for a description of the different sites we'll visit, but keep in mind that nothing is guaranteed. All dive sites are subject to weather conditions and the final route taken is at the absolute discretion of the captain and dive guides.

M/Y Blue Adventurer

Part of the Blue o Two fleet, this liveaboard is everything you would expect from a 5-star diving vessel. There are eight comfortably appointed twin cabins, two double cabins and two single cabins providing accommodation for 22 guests. All cabins benefit from en suite facilities, air conditioning and in-cabin entertainment. The vessel boasts a large communal dining and saloon area with an entertainment system, shaded deck area and two sun decks; there is always space to relax and enjoy the beauty of the Red Sea.

Travel

We will embark and disembark in Hurghada, so you should plan to fly into the Hurghada International Airport. Please contact the shop before booking flights to confirm details.

We are still sorting out the arrangements for the land-based tour. Contact the shop for more info

Upon cancellation of a reservation for any reason, the refund of the deposit and payments made or due will be contingent upon Blue Planet reselling the participant's reservation. Any refund may also be subject to a $200 cancellation fee and payment of any non-refundable fees imposed by the tour company, dive operator or any other contractor associated with the trip.

Dive accident insurance is required for all divers on this trip. We strongly recommend travel insurance to protect your vacation investment. Contact us if you need more information.

Classic Twin Cabin, double occupancy

Located on the lower deck of the vessel, each cabin includes two twin beds, private full bathroom, television and air-conditioning.

$1,605

Deposit:$750

Past Trip

Classic Double Cabin, double occupancy

Located on the upper deck of the vessel, each cabin includes one double bed, private full bathroom, television and air-conditioning. Perfect for couples.

$1,605

Deposit:$750

Past Trip

Classic Single Cabin, single occupancy

Located on the mid deck of the vessel, each cabin includes one twin bed, private full bathroom, television and air-conditioning.

$1,735

Deposit:$750

Past Trip

Land tour (double occ.) - DEPOSIT

$700

Land tour (double occ.) - FINAL

$875

Land tour (single occ.) - DEPOSIT

$700

Land tour (single occ.) - FINAL

$1,520

Land tour Cairo only - DEPOSIT

$350

Land tour Cairo only - FINAL

$649

Cairo only (single occ.) - DEPOSIT

$350

Cairo only (single occ.) - FINAL

$690

Cairo Only Single Upgrade

$295

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Land Tour Single Upgrade

$645

Friday
Friday
Board M/Y Blue Adventurer
Fly into the Hurghada Airport (HRG) on or before Friday. If you arrive on Thursday, you can overnight at the Hurghada Marriott Beach Resort (within walking distance of the yacht).

We'll board the boat Friday afternoon between 4 PM-6 PM. At 6 PM. The boat will remain in port overnight and depart from the marina the following morning at approximately 8 AM.
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Saturday
Saturday
Time to dive
Start the week with a check out dive before heading north for an afternoon and night dive.
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Sunday-Wednesday
Sunday-Wednesday
Reefs & Wrecks
Spend four days cruising the northern Red Sea. Normally you will have the opportunity to make three day dives and a night dive each day. The exact itinerary and order of dive sites will vary depending on the conditions but you can expect to visit plenty of wrecks including Thistlegorm, Dunraven, Giannis D, Carnatic and potentially even more. There is also some fantastic reef diving including the Ras Mohamed marine park, Danaba (Shag Rock), Sha'ab El Erg (famous for dolphin encounters) and the Island of Gobal.

Ras Mohamed - Shark & Yolanda Reefs

This is a world renowned dive site, situated at the tip of the Sinai. Two small ergs are joined by a vertical wall dropping into the abyss. At Shark Reef the current allows you to drift along the wall, rich with colourful corals. Moving towards Yolanda Reef you reach a plateau scattered with small ergs and coral outcrops. Continuing around the reef you will come upon the scattered remains of the wreck 'Yolanda' complete with its cargo of toilets and baths. The whole of this area is big fish territory so keep an eye on the blue.

SS Thistlegorm

Probably the most famous of the Red Sea wrecks. The 126.5m English Freighter was bombed by German aviation on 6th October 1941. Today she creates an artificial reef on a sandy bottom at 32m max depth. She is home to an enormous variety of marine life and is especially popular with large schooling fish.

Abu Nuhas

Also known as the 'Ships Graveyard', this reef is positioned dangerously close to the busy shipping lanes of the Gulf of Suez. This reef has claimed more ships than any other in the area. On the north side are four wrecks laying on a sandy seafloor at the bottom of a steep sloping reef layered with table corals. Wrecks here include the Ghiannis D, Carnatic, Tile and Lentil Wrecks. On the south side is a safe anchorage for liveaboards and two ergs, known as Yellow Fish Reef.

Gubal Island

At the gate of the Straits of Gubal is 'Bluff Point', which gets its name from the turbulence created by strong currents that beat the eastern wall of the island. The wreck of the 'Ulysses' lies on the reef 300m north of the lighthouse, starting at 5m and sloping to 25m. 'The Barge' wreck, south of the lighthouse, provides divers with a fun and unusual night dive. The wrecks skeleton creates protection for all types of night creatures.
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Thursday
Thursday
Last day of diving
Enjoy two relaxed morning dives close to Hurghada allowing you to cruise into harbour in the early afternoon. Take advantage of an evening onshore to purchase souvenirs and enjoy Egypt's famous hospitality before your journey home the next day.
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Friday
Friday
Time to go
Saturday morning checkout is from 9-10 AM. But that doesn't mean you have to go home! Extend your vacation and explore Egypt's history and topside adventures. Join us for an incredible tour!
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Friday

Board M/Y Blue Adventurer

Fly into the Hurghada Airport (HRG) on or before Friday. If you arrive on Thursday, you can overnight at the Hurghada Marriott Beach Resort (within walking distance of the yacht).

We'll board the boat Friday afternoon between 4 PM-6 PM. At 6 PM. The boat will remain in port overnight and depart from the marina the following morning at approximately 8 AM.

This was our fourth trip with Blue Planet and it was another great one! They do such a wonderful job of handling all the trip logistics and picking out excellent dive shops. The local St. Lucian dive crew was one of the best we've had!

By Alan W for St Lucia: Coral Spawning Magic on Sep 06, 2024

Had a great time diving with Blue Planet and Anse Chastanet dive crew. First time night diving and seeing 🐙!

By Jennifer R for St Lucia: Coral Spawning Magic on Sep 03, 2024

Another great trip with Blue Planet! BP worked with the Aggressor office and the boat staff to ensure our safety during Hurricane Beryl. All guests were safe and we had a great time inland. Anthony provided a clear outline of next steps and options.

By Andy M for July 4th on the Belize Aggressor III on Jul 08, 2024

This was my first livaboard experience, and the crew of the Aggressor III went above and beyond all expectations to ensure we had a great time in spite of having to put us ashore early on account of Hurricane Beryl. The diving was moderately challenging for me, forcing me to contend with some surface current, without seeming overwhelming. It forced me be more thoughtful and aware of what was happening, in order to anticipate the movement of the boat and get back aboard smoothly. After three days of excellent diving, including the Great Blue Hole, and other dive sites, during which I completed my Deep Specialty Certification, and encountered sharks for the first time, the captain was compelled to take us to shore by the Belizian government. There they set us up to shelter in a hotel in the Belizian highlands, along with two excellent crewmembers, Terrilyn and Ruth as well as a tour bus driver who proved the be especially knowledgeable about Mayan archeology. Our dive trip transformed into a jungle exploration trip! With the plan having been rendered irrelevant by present circumstances, the ship's crew members and the driver became not just staff taking care of us, but valuable team members for helping us navigate Belize. Ruth in particular proved excellent having grown up in the area where we sheltered. As the weather situation evolved, we set out into the jungle and went zip lining, explored the ecological richness of the Belizian wetlands and rivers, and admired Mayan ruins from afar. Adventures often do not go according to plan and the crew of the Aggressor III proved to be exceptional in their ability to adapt to uncertain and rapidly changing circumstances. In the course of doing so they provided us with what I would argue was a more rich experience than I suspect we'd have had if we'd only dove the whole time. Future liveaboard crews will have a difficult time exceeding the adaptability demonstrated by the Aggressor III's crew on this trip. I will miss them.

By Sarah F for July 4th on the Belize Aggressor III on Jul 08, 2024

This trip was nothing but amazing! From the dive sites, the crew, and the fellow travel mates. Everything was well executed and such a seamless process. Definitely looking forward to my next trip with Blue Planet.