Route Description - 10 days: Daedalus-Elba Reef-Fury Shoals-Brother Islands-North-Strait of Tiran
A spectacular Red Sea expedition combining remote reefs, big-fish encounters and world-famous wrecks. Explore the dramatic walls of Daedalus and Elba Reef, dive the colourful reefs and dolphin-rich waters of Fury Shoals, and experience the legendary Brother Islands with their sharks, deep walls and historic wrecks. The route continues north to Abu Nuhas and the iconic Thistlegorm before finishing with the vibrant reefs of the Strait of Tiran. This itinerary is best suited to experienced divers due to strong currents and challenging conditions.
SS Thistlegorm
Iconic WWII wreck lying at 30m, packed with military cargo including tanks, trucks, motorcycles and a locomotive. Barracudas, tuna, snappers and reef fish surround the wreck.
Brother Islands
Remote offshore islands famous for dramatic walls, colourful corals and pelagic encounters. Hammerheads, thresher sharks, grey reef sharks and other reef sharks are regularly seen.
Daedalus Reef
Steep walls and vibrant plateaus support abundant reef life, schooling fish and turtles. Hammerheads and thresher sharks are among the major attractions.
Fury Shoals
A collection of pristine reefs with colourful hard and soft corals and abundant Red Sea marine life. Reef sharks, barracudas, giant trevallies and dogtooth tuna may be encountered.
Elba Reef
Remote triangular reef featuring colourful plateaus, large coral fans and the rarely visited SS Isola di Levanzo wreck. Reef fish and sharks add to the attraction.
Abu Nuhas / Carnatic
Historic 19th-century wreck lying on its side at 20–27m, with well-preserved bow and stern covered in corals. The open structure offers interesting exploration.
Abu Nuhas / Chrisoula
Shallow wreck lying between 5 and 25m, making it accessible for wreck divers. The ship sits at a slight angle and is heavily damaged around the middle section.
Abu Nuhas / Ghiannis
Distinctive wreck lying on its side with an impressive engine room and intact sections to explore. Crocodile fish, scorpionfish, parrotfish and groupers inhabit the wreck.
Shaab Mahmud with Dunraven
Sheltered lagoon and colourful reef offering encounters with hawksbill turtles, mackerel and barracudas. The nearby reef passage provides an attractive drift dive.
Dunraven
Historic 19th-century wreck lying inverted at 15–29.5m. The largely empty hull forms a fascinating cavern covered in marine life.
Ras Mohammed with Jolanda & Shark Reef
Iconic Red Sea dive featuring steep walls, vibrant corals and the remains of the Jolanda wreck. Shark Reef and Anemone City offer abundant fish and pelagic encounters.
Jolanda
The scattered remains of the wreck lie across a coral-covered plateau, with toilets, bathtubs, containers and other cargo now incorporated into the reef.
Jackson Reef
Famous for its colourful coral gardens, the remains of the Lara wreck and occasional hammerhead sharks. Eagle rays, turtles, Napoleon wrasse and schooling fish add to the spectacle.
Woodhouse Reef
The longest reef in the Strait of Tiran, featuring a dramatic canyon, plateau and strong currents. Hammerheads, grey reef sharks, whitetips and eagle rays may be seen.
Thomas Reef
A spectacular wall dive with steep drop-offs, gorgonian fields, black corals and a dramatic canyon. Strong currents make it best suited to experienced divers.
Gordon Reef
Known for its shallow plateaus, coral gardens and the Loullia wreck. The Sharkpool offers opportunities to encounter hammerheads and whitetip reef sharks.
Laguna Reef North & South
Colourful coral lagoons offering varied reef diving and abundant marine life. The northern section is also home to the wreck of the Kormoran, a former phosphate carrier.
Numidia
A historic 150m wreck resting against the northern reef of Big Brother. After sinking in 1901, the wreck became heavily encrusted with corals, creating a spectacular site for experienced wreck divers.
Aida
An impressive wreck standing upright on the sloping reef of Big Brother, from 25m down to 57m. Largely intact and increasingly covered in corals, it makes for a spectacular dive.