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Route Description - Brothers/Daedalus/Elphinstone

The Brothers, Daedalus and Elphinstone itinerary explores three of the Red Sea’s most celebrated offshore dive destinations, renowned for dramatic walls, pristine coral reefs and thrilling shark encounters. Discover the historic Numidia and Aida wrecks at Big Brother, encounter schooling hammerheads and reef sharks at Daedalus, and explore Elphinstone’s colourful walls, where oceanic whitetips, manta rays and other pelagic species may appear. With additional dives at Marsa Shoana and Sha’ab Maksour, this route offers an exciting blend of big-animal encounters and vibrant reef life.

Big Brother (The Brothers)
The Brothers, also known as El Akhawein, are two small islands located approximately 67 km offshore from Al Qusayr in the Red Sea. Big Brother is home to a historic lighthouse built by the British in 1883, as well as two famous wrecks, the Numidia and Aida. Beneath the surface, steep walls plunge into the blue, while shallow swim-throughs along the western side offer exciting exploration. The reef is covered in hard and soft corals, including impressive gorgonian fans, and supports vast schools of anthias and a rich variety of marine life. Encounters may include hawksbill turtles, grey reef sharks, thresher sharks and seasonal oceanic whitetip sharks from October or November, with occasional hammerhead sightings.

Little Brother (The Brothers)
Located approximately 1 km south of Big Brother, Little Brother is renowned for its deep walls, northern plateau and abundant marine life. Currents can range from calm to strong and may change unexpectedly, adding excitement to each dive. The northern plateau offers an aquarium-like experience, with opportunities to encounter hawksbill turtles, grey reef sharks, thresher sharks and hammerhead sharks. The southeastern side is home to the famous Gorgonian Forest, where longnose hawkfish can sometimes be spotted resting among the large sea fans.

Daedalus Reef
Located approximately 80 km offshore from Marsa Alam, Daedalus Reef, also known as Abu El Kizan, is a large offshore reef renowned for its pelagic encounters. A historic lighthouse, built by the British in 1861, stands on an artificial island at its centre. More predictable currents provide opportunities to encounter schooling hammerhead sharks, thresher sharks, grey reef sharks and whitetip reef sharks. Manta rays are regularly sighted between March and October, while whale sharks occasionally pass through during summer. The reef features colourful broccoli corals, pristine hard coral formations, glass sweeper-filled overhangs and vibrant soft corals. Highlights include Anemone City, a section of reef wall covered in magnificent anemones, and a nearby wall adorned with elephant ear coral.

Elphinstone Reef
Located approximately 6 km offshore from Marsa Alam, Elphinstone is a famous cigar-shaped reef featuring long plateaux to the north and south, surrounded by steep walls covered in colourful hard and soft corals. Currents can vary from gentle to strong, creating opportunities for exciting pelagic encounters. Seasonal sightings include oceanic whitetip sharks, while hammerhead sharks, grey reef sharks, silky sharks and manta rays are occasionally encountered. Barracuda gather in the blue, while cornetfish hunt anthias around divers.

Marsa Shoana (Marsa Alam)
A popular local dive site and frequent first stop on itineraries, Marsa Shoana features a white sandy seabed bordered by a gently sloping reef dotted with coral formations of various sizes. Its diverse habitats support a wide range of marine life, including green turtles, rays, dolphins and the occasional dugong, making it an excellent introduction to the underwater world of Marsa Alam.

Sha'ab Maksour (Sataya)
Sha'ab Maksour is a large reef with broad northern and southern plateaux bordered by steep walls. Its healthy hard coral formations include Porites, dome and mountain corals, alongside impressive table corals in the shallows. Divers can encounter schools of snapper, dogtooth tuna and hawksbill turtles, while macro enthusiasts may spot unusual species such as the Nembrotha megalocera.

Booking Conditions / Additional Costs / Marine Park Fees

Your reservation request is obligation free and you can cancel anytime within the first 72 hours. During this time, you can easily find matching flights and get answers from our reservations team to any further questions you may have.

After you have confirmed and paid for your reservation, the following cancellation policy applies:

Individuals: If a cancellation is made:
91 days or more prior to departure, 20% is forfeited.
90 days or less prior to departure, 100% is forfeited.
Groups (half yacht or more): If an entire charter is cancelled:
More than nine (9) months prior to departure, the $1,500 deposit is forfeited.
Nine (9) months to 181 days prior to departure, the $5,000 deposit is forfeited.
180 - 91 days prior to departure, 40% of the group charter rate is forfeited.
90 days or less prior to departure, 100% of the charter rate is forfeited and no refund is available.

Groups (half yacht or more): If the number of passengers is reduced from the original group reservation:
More than nine (9) months prior to departure, the reservation may be reduced down to one paying passenger which will result in loss of complimentary space(s).
Nine (9) months to 181 days prior to departure, 20% of the charter rate per passenger cancelled is forfeited, and there is a reduction/loss of free space(s).
180 - 91 days prior to departure, 40% of the charter rate per passenger cancelled is forfeited and there is a reduction/loss of free space(s).
90 days or less prior to departure, 100% of the charter rate per person is forfeited and there is a reduction/loss of free space(s).

Please note: Marine park fees, surcharges etc can change and we cannot be held liable for differences in on-board surcharges. These will be confirmed at the time of booking