For scuba divers seeking to explore the renowned reefs and iconic wrecks of the Egyptian Red Sea, the journey is as significant as the destination. The All Star Ghani liveaboard represents a thoughtfully designed platform for such exploration, blending operational expertise with a commitment to guest comfort on a comprehensively renovated vessel, all at affordable prices.
Having undergone a complete refurbishment in 2025, this large 37-metre wooden-hull motor yacht combines classic maritime character with modern amenities. Operated by an international company with extensive liveaboard management experience, All Star Ghani benefits from proven standards in safety and service, delivered in a setting that accommodates a maximum of 24 guests for a more personal atmosphere.
The All Star Ghani liveaboard is configured for diver convenience. The spacious, purpose-built dive deck features dedicated rinse tanks, camera tables, and direct access to 2 Zodiac tenders, facilitating efficient transfers to dive sites. Most diving is conducted from these tenders, allowing for flexible site selection while the Ghani remains anchored in optimal locations. Nitrox is available via a membrane system for qualified divers.
Onboard, guest cabins are bright and well-appointed, each with private en-suite facilities, individual climate control, and convenient power outlets. Options include upper deck cabins with sea views and a forward suite with a double bed. Between dives, communal areas offer varied spaces for relaxation: unwind in the air-conditioned saloon with TV and movie library, socialise in the shaded upper deck lounge with its bar, or bask in the Egyptian sun on the open sun deck. Culinary offerings add to the tour, with the onboard chef preparing a varied mix of international and local Egyptian dishes served in the saloon’s dining area.
The onboard team is central to the experience. A professional, multilingual crew ensures smooth operations and a welcoming environment, while passionate and well-trained dive guides leverage their knowledge of local conditions and seasons. Their focus is on planning dives that consider experience levels and prevailing conditions, always balancing a friendly atmosphere with a steadfast commitment to safety. Ghani liveaboard cruises operate year-round, departing on Mondays, and offer a minimum of 18 dives per week. The route determines specific opportunities, which may include night dives.
The All Star Ghani liveaboard is a modernised, mid-sized vessel built on a foundation of operational expertise. It is designed for divers who value a professional yet personal service framework, comfortable amenities, and budget-friendly prices. It represents a reliable choice for experiencing the diverse underwater landscapes for which the Red Sea is justifiably famous. Explore its scheduled departures and detailed itineraries to find your next liveaboard diving safari onboard the All Star Ghani.
Brothers, Daedalus & Elphinstone (8 Days / 7 Nights - 17 Dives)
Trip highlights: hammerhead sharks, shark action, manta rays, schooling fish & big pelagics
Diving environment: advanced divers, caverns, drift diving, healthy reefs, very popular, wall diving
Dive sites and activities: SmalI Brother, Big Brother, Daedalus Reef, Elphinstone, Marsa Shoona, Hurghada: Gota Abu Ramada, Small Giftun
Day 1
Designed for experienced divers seeking a focused exploration of the Red Sea's most iconic offshore reefs, the All Star Ghani liveaboard delivers a purpose-built diving safari to the remote marine parks of Brothers, Daedalus, and Elphinstone. This is a trip for those drawn to pelagic encounters and dramatic submerged seascapes, travelling aboard a vessel equipped for extended liveaboard comfort. Prepare for a week dedicated to the depth and diversity of Egypt's legendary southern reaches.
Your expedition begins in Port Ghalib, where the All Star Ghani liveaboard awaits. After a warm welcome from the crew, you'll be shown to your cabin and given a comprehensive boat and safety briefing. Enjoy your first dinner on board as an opportunity to meet your fellow divers and dive guides. The vessel will remain in port overnight, departing in the early hours to maximise your first day of diving.
Core Days
This route is centred on the famed oceanic pinnacles of the Brothers Islands. These isolated beacons rise from the abyss, their sheer walls draped in vibrant soft corals, sponges, and gorgonians, creating a backdrop for consistent shark encounters. At Small Brother and Big Brother, it is common to observe grey reef, whitetip, and silvertip sharks patrolling the current-swept drop-offs. Big Brother also hosts the historic wreck of the Numidia, its intact structure now a colossal artificial reef starting at a shallow depth, adorned with a rich filter-feeding community. The conditions here are dynamic, offering dives defined by exhilarating drift along walls teeming with life.
The cruise continues south to the solitary lighthouse outpost of Daedalus Reef and the elongated plateau of Elphinstone. These sites represent the Red Sea's premier pelagic theatres. Daedalus’s sheer walls and bustling plateau are known for seasonal sightings of scalloped hammerhead sharks, particularly during the cooler months, while oceanic whitetip sharks may patrol the blue. Elphinstone’s northern and southern tips act as magnets for large schools of barracuda, trevally, and snapper, with frequent encounters with grey reef sharks and, in summer months, the possibility of passing manta rays. Dives here require mindful current management and a keen eye on the open water.
The return trip north with All Star Ghani allows for contrasting dives along the mainland coast. Sites like Marsa Shoona offer sheltered, relaxed dives among thriving hard coral gardens and reef fish communities. A final dive at a site such as Gota Abu Ramada or Small Giftun near Hurghada provides a gentle, colourful conclusion, and a chance to spot macro life like nudibranchs and anthias flitting amongst the corals before the journey back to port.
Final Day
Day 8
Awaken to a final breakfast on board, then disembark the All Star Ghani liveaboard. Transfers to local airports or hotels can be arranged with the crew.
Note: Embarkation and disembarkation for this itinerary may utilise Port Ghalib, Hurghada marina, or Safaga. Please confirm your specific cruise date for exact port information.
Red Sea North & Wrecks (8 Days / 7 Nights - 21 Dives)
Trip highlights: dolphins, turtles, schooling fish & big pelagics
Diving environment: advanced divers, beginner divers, drift diving, very popular, wall diving, wreck diving
Dive sites and activities: Hurghada: Poseidon, Abu Nuhas: Giannis D, Carnatic, Chrisoula K; The Alternatives, Ras Mohamed: Yolanda, Shark Reef; SS Thistlegorm, Shag Rock, Gubal Barge, Gubal Island, Siyul Kebir, Shaab El Erg, Umm Gamar
Day 1
This scuba adventure begins in Hurghada, where you will board the All Star Ghani liveaboard. The crew will provide a welcome orientation, assist with your luggage, and conduct a comprehensive safety and vessel briefing. After settling into your cabin, join fellow divers for an evening meal in the saloon. The boat remains docked overnight, departing in the early hours to ensure a full first day of diving.
Core Days
For divers seeking a concentrated exploration of the Red Sea's most storied northern sites, the All Star Ghani liveaboard presents this classic itinerary. This route weaves between iconic shipwrecks, vibrant coral gardens, and thrilling drift dives, all within a practical cruising radius from Hurghada. It is a diving cruise designed for those who appreciate both rich maritime history and the dynamic reef ecosystems of Ras Mohammed and the Strait of Gubal.
The tour is anchored by 2 of the world's most celebrated wreck dives. The SS Thistlegorm, a WWII merchant vessel, rests on the seabed with its holds exposed, revealing a preserved cargo of military trucks, motorcycles, and locomotives. Penetration dives here offer a profound historical experience. Nearby, the reef at Abu Nuhas is a known ship graveyard. Wrecks like the Giannis D, Carnatic, and Chrisoula K lie at varying depths on the reef slope, their structures now heavily encrusted with soft corals and sponges, creating a haven for glassfish, lionfish, and resident moray eels.
The journey north to the Ras Mohammed National Park introduces a different pace. The renowned sites of Shark Reef and Yolanda Reef are classic drift dives where nutrient-rich currents attract abundant marine life. Divers can expect strong flows along walls covered in gorgonian fans and soft corals, with large schools of trevally, snapper, and fusiliers commonly sighted. Grey reef sharks and white tip reef sharks are frequently observed patrolling the drop-offs here. The site known as The Alternatives, a series of coral-covered plateaus and canyons, offers a more sheltered but equally fish-rich dive, often selected for a night dive to observe different nocturnal behaviours.
The liveaboard itinerary also explores the diverse reefs and wrecks closer to the Hurghada coastline. Sites like the Gubal Barge and the wrecks near Shag Rock provide interesting mid-depth explorations. For a change of scenery, the coral gardens of Small Giftun and the sheltered reefs of Shaab El Erg offer relaxed dives teeming with anthias, butterflyfish, and occasionally passing dolphins. The All Star Ghani schedule typically allows for up to 4 dives daily, including potential night dives, with the pace adjusted on the final diving day for the return sail to port.
Day 8
Awaken to your final morning on the Red Sea. After breakfast aboard the All Star Ghani liveaboard, you will disembark in Hurghada. The crew can assist in arranging transfers to the airport or local hotels.
Red Sea North, Wrecks & Brothers (8 Days / 7 Nights - 19 Dives)
Trip highlights: hammerhead sharks, shark action, dolphins, manta rays, turtles, schooling fish & big pelagics
Diving environment: advanced divers, beginner divers, caverns, drift diving, healthy reefs, very popular, wall diving, wreck diving
Dive sites and activities: Shaab El Erg, Abu Nuhas: Giannis D, Carnatic, Chrisoula K; Shag Rock: Kingston, SS Thistlegorm, The Alternatives, Ras Mohamed: Yolanda, Shark Reef; Dunraven, Small Brother, Big Brother, Hurghada: Small Giftun
Day 1
The cruise begins at the marina in Hurghada. The professional crew will welcome you aboard the All Star Ghani liveaboard, assist with your luggage, and provide a comprehensive boat orientation and safety briefing. Settle into your cabin before joining fellow guests for dinner in the saloon, an ideal opportunity to meet the dive team and discuss the week ahead. The vessel remains in port overnight, setting sail early the next morning for the first dive site.
Core Days
Embark on a comprehensive Red Sea safari that masterfully combines legendary wreck penetrations with iconic pelagic encounters. The All Star Ghani liveaboard offers a balanced tour, journeying from the historic shallows of the Strait of Gubal to the remote offshore pinnacles of the Brothers Islands. Designed for intermediate and experienced divers, this route provides a rich tapestry of submerged history and thriving marine ecosystems, all from the comfort of a dedicated dive vessel.
The initial phase explores the northern reefs and famed wrecks of the Strait of Gubal. The reef at Shaab El Erg offers a gentle introduction, often featuring encounters with resident bottlenose dolphins. The nearby cargo graveyard of Abu Nuhas presents a unique dive experience, with multiple wrecks like the Giannis D, Carnatic, and Chrisoula K resting on a sloping reef. These structures are richly encrusted with corals and home to prolific reef life, offering fascinating swim-throughs and photographic opportunities in generally calm conditions.
The liveaboard cruise then pivots to two of the Red Sea's most iconic sites. At Ras Mohammed National Park, the current-swept promontories of Shark Reef and Yolanda Reef deliver exhilarating drift dives along sheer walls. The area is a natural aggregation point for schooling fish, including trevallies and snapper, with grey reef sharks and white tips commonly patrolling the blue. Further north, the historical highlight is the wreck of the SS Thistlegorm. This World War II merchant vessel lies upright on the seabed, its holds revealing a poignant cargo of wartime machinery, demanding multiple dives to fully appreciate its scale and history.
The All Star Ghani diving adventure culminates with a journey to the remote Brothers Islands. These isolated pinnacles, Big Brother and Small Brother, rise from the deep, their walls draped in soft corals and dense fish life. These marine parks are renowned for consistent shark encounters, with grey reef, silvertip, and whitetip reef sharks commonly observed. The wreck of the Numidia on Big Brother's plateau provides a secondary dive highlight. The schedule typically allows for 3 dives daily at these offshore sites, with conditions dictating the specific dive plan to maximise safety and animal encounters.
Day 8
Following a final breakfast aboard the All Star Ghani liveaboard, you will disembark in Hurghada. The crew can assist in arranging onward transfers to the airport or local hotels.
Note: Embarkation and disembarkation ports may vary; please confirm details for your selected departure date.
Red Sea North, Wrecks & Tiran Straits (8 Days / 7 Nights - 20 Dives)
Trip highlights: hammerhead sharks, turtles, schooling fish & big pelagics
Diving environment: advanced divers, beginner divers, drift diving, very popular, wall diving, wreck diving
Dive sites and activities: Hurghada: Poseidon, Shaab El Erg; Dunraven, The Alternatives, Ras Mohamed: Yolanda, Shark Reef; Straits of Tiran: Gordon, Jackson, Thomas reefs; SS Thistlegorm, Gubal Barge, Gubal Island, Siyul Kebir
Day 1
This All Star Ghani liveaboard adventure begins in Hurghada, where you board the vessel in the afternoon, settle into your cabin, and receive a detailed briefing from the crew. Dinner on board provides an opportunity to meet fellow divers and review the week ahead, before the yacht prepares for an early departure to the northern Red Sea.
Core Days
This itinerary focuses on the Red Sea’s northern wrecks and reefs, combining historically significant dive sites with current-influenced coral systems. Early dives often take place close to Hurghada at sites such as Poseidon and Shaab El Erg, known for sloping reefs, coral bommies, and frequent encounters with schooling reef fish. As the route progresses north, dives at Dunraven and the Alternatives introduce divers to layered reef structures and dramatic drop-offs, offering a balance of wide-angle reef scenery and detailed macro life.
A major highlight of the All Star Ghani liveaboard itinerary is the SS Thistlegorm, widely regarded as one of the most important wreck dives in the world. Resting on a sandy seabed, the wreck’s well-preserved cargo of wartime vehicles and equipment provides multiple dive options for certified divers with appropriate experience. Additional wreck diving around the Gubal area, including the Gubal Barge and Siyul Kebir, adds variety, while dives at Gubal Island combine reef exploration with calmer conditions ideal for extended bottom times.
The route also includes Ras Mohamed National Park, where dives at Shark Reef and Yolanda showcase steep walls, strong currents, and dense fish life. Here, scuba divers can expect colourful soft corals, large schools of reef fish, and the chance to observe pelagic species passing through. Further north, the Straits of Tiran offer more exposed diving on Gordon, Jackson, and Thomas reefs. These sites are characterised by clear water, coral-covered plateaus, and nutrient-rich currents that attract an abundance of fish.
Day 8
Disembarkation starts after a final breakfast on the liveaboard. You can arrange with the All Star Ghani crew for onward transfers to hotels or the airport.
[Information is best estimate in ideal circumstances and subject to changes beyond our control. The itinerary is a guide only and may be adapted to best suit the weather, tides, currents, availability and other prevailing events. Price is for the cruise, not for an exact number of dives].
A successful liveaboard safari balances scuba diving activities with essential comfort and a reliable routine. Onboard the All Star Ghani, the days follow a purposeful rhythm designed to maximise your time in the Red Sea while ensuring you are well-fuelled, rested, and ready for each dive.
Understanding that diving demands energy, the culinary team on the All Star Ghani focuses on providing abundant, varied, and satisfying meals. 4 buffet-style meals are served daily in the air-conditioned main deck saloon, offering a practical and social dining setting. The cuisine is a balanced mix of familiar Western dishes, Mediterranean flavours, and authentic Egyptian specialities, providing plenty of choice to suit different appetites. The emphasis is on hearty, well-prepared food - think grilled meats and fresh seafood, crisp salads, pasta dishes, roasted vegetables, and homemade soups - ideal for refuelling after dives.
Between scheduled meals, fresh fruit and light snacks are available throughout the day, ensuring you never dive on an empty stomach with the All Star Ghani liveaboard. The beverage service is equally comprehensive: chilled soft drinks, bottled water, and fruit juices are always accessible, while a selection of hot teas, coffee, and herbal infusions is available at the bar. For those wishing to enjoy an evening drink, a range of beers, wine, and spirits is available for purchase onboard.
The crew is attentive to dietary needs, and guests following vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, or other specific diets are encouraged to advise the team in advance so the chef can accommodate them throughout the tour.
Each day typically begins with a light continental breakfast, featuring coffee, tea, pastries, and fruit, served before the first dive. This allows you to start exploring the reef early when conditions are often at their most calm.
Following Dive 1, a more substantial hot breakfast is served. The schedule then moves in a satisfying cycle of diving and dining: a morning Dive 2 is followed by a lunch buffet. After a suitable surface interval, the afternoon offers Dive 3. Later, a pre-dive snack provides an energy boost before the day's final dive - Dive 4, which is often a night dive when the itinerary permits.
The day concludes with the main dinner service in the saloon. This is a time to relax, share stories with fellow divers, and review the day's sightings. Evenings are yours to spend as you wish: perhaps enjoying a drink under the stars on the upper deck, transferring photos, or simply retiring to your air-conditioned cabin for a restful night's sleep as the vessel transits to the next spectacular site. This consistent, well-paced routine ensures you get the most from your All Star Ghani liveaboard diving safari, with every logistical detail managed by the professional crew, allowing you to focus entirely on the underwater adventure.
