Route Description - MP North (Brothers/Daedalus/Elphinstone)
8 Days 7 Nights
This challenging liveaboard takes divers to some of the Red Sea's top dive sites, including the Brothers, Daedalus, and Elphinstone Reef, with optional dives around Port Ghalib, such as Shaab Abu Dabab. The Brothers Islands are renowned for their dramatic drop-offs, gorgonian fans, and abundant marine life. Big Brother features spectacular dive sites, including the wrecks of the Aida and Numidia. Little Brother offers even more for expert divers, with overhangs, vibrant corals, and diverse marine life, including turtles and schools of mackerel. Big fish like hammerheads, thresher sharks, and whitetips frequent the area. Daedalus Island offers incredible drift dives, and Elphinstone Reef is famous for its stunning reef tops and resident sharks. Depending on the itinerary, dive sites around Abu Dabab make a fitting end to the journey.
Day 1
Upon arrival in Hurghada or Marsa Alam, divers transfer to the boat for check-in, dinner, and the first night spent in the marina.
Day 2
The boat departs in the morning, with a familiarization of the vessel and a diving, safety, and equipment briefing. The first two dives take place at Small Giftun Island.
Day 3
The boat heads to the Brother Islands. Divers explore Big Brother with two dives and one dive at Small Brother before heading to Daedalus for dives at the north, south, and west sites.
Day 4
More diving at Daedalus with dives at the north, southwest, and south sites. The boat then travels to Elphinstone Reef for two dives at the north and south sites, followed by a night dive at Abu Dabab.
Day 5
Diving continues at Elphinstone Reef with another dive at the north and south sites. A night dive is scheduled at Abu Dabab.
Day 6
The final dives are at Marsa Shona, with two dives planned before returning to the port. For safety, divers should refrain from diving 24 hours before their flight home.
Day 7
Breakfast is served, and guests check out by 10 a.m. before transferring to the airport or hotel.
Day 8
Departure from the boat to continue travels.