Route Description - North & Safaga
8 Days 7 Nights
Red Sea Northern–Southern Wreck & Reef Safari
This week-long diving safari explores the best of the Red Sea between Hurghada and Safaga, reaching as far north as the Gubal Islands and Rosalie Moeller wreck, and as far south as Panorama Reef and the Salem Express. It’s a carefully crafted itinerary offering a spectacular mix of world-class wrecks and pristine reefs.
Divers visit the legendary Abu Nuhas reef, known as the “Ships’ Graveyard,” where four iconic wrecks lie side by side. The oldest, the Carnatic, sank in 1869 and remains beautifully intact, draped in corals and ideal for photography. The safari also includes a dive on the Rosalie Moeller, a British WWII coal ship that sank in 1941, now resting at depth and offering a haunting and rewarding dive.
Further south, the Salem Express wreck, one of the Red Sea’s largest accessible wrecks, offers an evocative and reflective experience. Though tragic in origin, it has become a vibrant artificial reef, home to soft and hard corals and schooling reef fish.
Reef lovers will appreciate the diversity of sites around Safaga. Panorama Reef, often compared to Elphinstone, features sweeping coral gardens, drop-offs, and frequent pelagic sightings. The area’s relatively low diver traffic ensures healthy marine life and vivid reefs.
Sample Itinerary
Day 1 – Guests arrive and check in on board after 17:00. Dinner is served, and the night is spent in the marina.
Day 2 – The vessel departs around 08:00–09:00. Two check dives are scheduled, with the possibility of a night dive.
Days 3–6 – Up to 3–4 dives per day, including night dives where permitted. Wrecks and reef sites are explored throughout this period.
Day 7 – Two final dives are offered. The final night is spent on board in port.
Day 8 – Disembarkation after breakfast and transfer to the airport.
This itinerary is typically based on 7 nights on board, though in some cases it may include 6 nights on board and 1 night in a 4-star hotel. The final dive takes place on the penultimate day, with a recommended 24-hour surface interval before flying.