Route Description - The Golden Route (Dahab & More)
The Golden Route Dive Safari combines the best of Egypt’s Red Sea diving, starting and ending in vibrant Sharm El Sheikh. Explore the world-famous reefs of Ras Mohamed National Park and the Straits of Tiran, then venture north along the quieter Golden Coast to discover the impressive Million Hope wreck in Nabq and pristine reefs near Dahab. With the legendary SS Thistlegorm also featured, this route offers an exciting mix of iconic wrecks, spectacular reefs and peaceful off-the-beaten-path diving.
Day 1: All Aboard in Sharm El Sheikh
Check in during the evening in Sharm El Sheikh, settle into your cabin and meet the crew. After a welcome briefing and dinner onboard, the boat departs overnight towards Ras Mohamed National Park.
Day 2: Ras Mohamed National Park
Enjoy a full day of diving at iconic sites including Shark Reef and Yolanda Reef. Strong currents and nutrient-rich waters create dramatic drop-offs, vibrant coral gardens and encounters with reef sharks, barracudas, tunas, jacks and rays.
Day 3: Straits of Tiran
Explore the famous reefs of Jackson, Gordon, Thomas and Woodhouse, known for steep walls, healthy corals and drift dives. Large schools of fish, sharks, barracudas, jacks, turtles and eagle rays are among the highlights.
Day 4: Ras Abu Galum
Cruise north to remote Ras Abu Galum, a protected area accessible only by boat or camel. Pristine reefs and an untouched atmosphere make this a memorable adventure both underwater and above the surface.
Day 5: The Islands & Gabr el Bint
Discover The Islands, a shallow maze of coral formations ideal for macro lovers and photographers. Continue to Gabr el Bint, considered one of Dahab’s finest dive sites, with steep walls, huge gorgonian fans and sandy alleys.
Day 6: The Bells to Blue Hole Drift
Experience one of the Red Sea’s most iconic dives, descending through the narrow chimney of The Bells before drifting along the vertical reef wall towards the Blue Hole. Turtles, nudibranchs and rays may be encountered, with larger pelagic species possible in the blue.
Day 7: Million Hope Wreck, Nabq
Begin the journey south with a dive at the Million Hope wreck near Nabq. Explore the historic wreck before continuing towards Sharm El Sheikh.
Day 8: Sharm El Sheikh Disembarkation
After breakfast, check out and disembark, bringing the Golden Route liveaboard adventure to an end.