Route Description - North-Strait of Tiran-Brother Islands
Experience the ultimate Red Sea adventure as you explore some of Egypt’s most iconic dive sites. Discover the world-famous SS Thistlegorm, a historic WWII wreck filled with tanks, trucks, and motorcycles. Drift through the vibrant reefs of the Strait of Tiran—Gordon, Thomas, Woodhouse, and Jackson—each bursting with colorful corals, reef fish, and thrilling encounters with sharks and pelagics. Finally, dive the legendary Brother Islands, home to lush coral walls, rare thresher and hammerhead sharks, and the spectacular wrecks of the Numidia and AIDA. This liveaboard promises a breathtaking blend of history, marine beauty, and adrenaline-filled dives.
SS Thistlegorm
Located 40 km from Sharm El Sheikh on the west coast of the Sinai Peninsula, the SS Thistlegorm is the most famous wreck dive in the Red Sea. This 125 m British freighter, launched in 1940, sank in 1941 after being bombed during World War II. Divers can still explore its cargo of wartime supplies, including trucks, motorbikes, and ammunition, now encrusted with marine life and history.
Brother Islands
The Brother Islands—Big Brother and Little Brother—rank among the world’s top dive sites. Rising from the open sea 60 km off the Egyptian coast, they feature vibrant coral walls teeming with marine life. Sharks such as hammerheads, threshers, and reef sharks are common. Big Brother also hosts two historic wrecks, the Numidia and the Aida, both beautifully covered in corals. Due to strong currents, this site is best for experienced divers.
Ras Mohammed
Ras Mohammed National Park offers spectacular dives at sites like Shark and Yolanda Reef. The reefs stand on a plateau that drops steeply to over 200 m, covered with colorful corals and abundant fish. At Yolanda Reef, divers can see the remains of a Cypriot freighter that sank in 1980, its scattered cargo of bathtubs and toilets now a famous underwater landmark.
Abu Nuhas
Known as the “Ship Graveyard,” Abu Nuhas Reef is home to four notable wrecks, including the Giannis D and the Carnatic. These wrecks, lying at depths around 27 m, are adorned with corals and attract a variety of marine life. The tilted interior of Giannis D offers a unique and slightly disorienting dive experience.
Straits of Tiran
Located off the Sinai Peninsula, the Straits of Tiran feature four reefs—Gordon, Thomas, Woodhouse, and Jackson—each offering distinctive underwater scenery. These sites are known for their vibrant coral gardens, colorful reef fish, and occasional encounters with sharks and tuna. Thomas Reef is famed for its soft coral displays, while Jackson Reef’s strong currents attract large schools of barracuda and jacks.