Brothers, Daedalus & Elphinstone (8 Days / 7 Nights - 16 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: Big Brother, Little Brother, Aida II wreck, Numidia wreck, Daedalus Reef and Elphinstone
Day 1
Your MV Odyssey liveaboard adventure begins upon boarding at Hurghada Marina or Port Ghalib. Following a warm welcome from the crew and tour leader, you will be shown to your cabin and given a comprehensive safety briefing. Enjoy your first dinner in the air-conditioned saloon before preparing for the exciting days of diving ahead.
Core Days
The renowned Brother Islands are twin pinnacles that rise up from the deep, acting as a magnet for a high concentration of marine life and providing exceptional drift dives. These submerged walls are richly decorated with a kaleidoscope of sponges, soft and black corals, and immense gorgonian sea fans. Pelagic encounters are a key draw here, with frequent sightings of hammerhead, grey reef, and silvertip sharks, alongside schooling tuna, trevallies, and snapper.
A major feature of Big Brother is the chance to dive 2 captivating wrecks, a classic Red Sea experience on the MV Odyssey. Both the Aida II, an Egyptian supply vessel, and the impressive cargo ship Numidia rest near the island, now completely enveloped by vibrant hard and soft corals. These historical sites offer a compelling blend of wreck history and burgeoning reef ecology.
Continuing the offshore exploration, the MV Odyssey travels to Daedalus Reef, identifiable by its iconic lighthouse. The deep blue attracts significant pelagic action; it is a key site for spotting hammerhead, oceanic whitetip, and thresher sharks, with manta rays making appearances during the summer months. The healthy reef plateau also teems with large schools of surgeonfish, fusiliers, and colourful reef fish.
The diving concludes at a final legendary stop on this MV Odyssey liveaboard itinerary: Elphinstone Reef. Famous for its thrilling north-to-south drift dives along dramatic vertical walls, Elphinstone is particularly noted for the regular presence of oceanic whitetip sharks, and it is another superb location to spot seasonal hammerheads, completing your immersion into the Red Sea’s most famous deep-sea sites.
Day 8
After a final breakfast on board the MV Odyssey, check-out and disembarkation will commence at either Hurghada Marina or Port Ghalib.
Daedalus, Rocky & Zabargad (8 Days / 7 Nights - 16 Dives)
Trip highlights: hammerhead sharks, shark action, dolphins, manta rays, turtles, schooling fish & big pelagics
Diving environment: advanced divers, caverns, drift diving, healthy reefs, very popular, wall diving
Dive sites and activities: Daedalus Reef, Zabargad and Rocky Islands, Elphinstone
Day 1
This dive expedition on the Odyssey liveaboard commences upon boarding at Port Ghalib. You will receive a welcoming reception from the crew and a detailed safety and itinerary orientation, allowing you to settle in and enjoy dinner before the overnight transit to the southern reefs begins.
Core Days
This exceptional MV Odyssey dive safari ventures deep into the Southern Red Sea's remote pinnacles for maximum offshore action. Its primary destination is Daedalus Reef, where strong, nutrient-rich upwellings guarantee incredible pelagic encounters. Divers frequently log sightings of hammerhead, thresher, and oceanic whitetip sharks. The exposed sheer walls are spectacularly adorned with flourishing soft corals and enormous gorgonian fans, providing a dramatic backdrop for schools of surgeonfish and trevallies.
The route takes the Odyssey next to Rocky Island, a small, exposed pinnacle demanding strong current diving expertise. The intense water movement sustains exceptionally healthy ecosystems, resulting in black coral trees and vibrant sponges covering the walls. These deep-blue drift dives often feature cruising grey reef sharks and silvertips, alongside resident turtles and dolphins.
Adjacent to Rocky Island lies Zabargad Island, a unique dive site offering diverse topography, from deep vertical drop-offs to sheltered, colourful shallow coral gardens. This protected location boasts superb visibility, making it excellent for observing dense populations of soldierfish and snapper schooling against the vibrant reef structure.
You conclude your offshore safari by visiting the legendary Elphinstone Reef. Famous for its exhilarating drift dives along dramatic vertical walls, Elphinstone provides regular sightings of the highly sought-after oceanic whitetip sharks and seasonal hammerheads, ensuring a memorable finale to your deep south exploration on the Odyssey liveaboard.
Day 8
Following a final breakfast on board, disembarkation will commence at Port Ghalib.
Fury Shoals (8 Days / 7 Nights - 16 Dives)
Trip highlights: dolphins, manta rays, dugongs/manatees, turtles, schooling fish & big pelagics
Diving environment: advanced divers, caverns, drift diving, healthy reefs, very popular, wall diving
Dive sites and activities: Fury Shoals: Sha'ab Claudio, Malahi, Abu Galawa Soraya, Sataya; Marsa Alam, Hamata
Day 1
This MV Odyssey liveaboard adventure begins upon boarding at Port Ghalib. Following a warm welcome from the crew, you will be shown to your cabin before the tour leader conducts a full safety and dive briefing. Enjoy your first dinner in the comfortable saloon and prepare your gear for the following morning's first descent.
Core Days
This MV Odyssey tour plunges into the Fury Shoals, an immense and famously well-protected coral ecosystem lying in the Red Sea's deep south, easily accessible from the coastal region of Marsa Alam and Hamata. This area is held in high regard by certified divers for its calm, crystal-clear conditions and stunning reef health.
A standout experience is the exploration of Sha'ab Claudio, renowned for its spectacular, sun-dappled cavern system. Divers can navigate a series of intricate swim-throughs carved into monumental hard coral blocks, observing the teeming reef fish life sheltered within the light shafts. A short distance away, Malahi offers an equally captivating dive, presenting a colourful maze of stone pillars and coral mazes that frequently host friendly, curious green and hawksbill turtles.
The MV Odyssey continues its southward exploration to Abu Galawa Soraya, where a vibrant coral garden frames the shallow, atmospheric wreck of a small sailing boat. This site is particularly beautiful, with the wreck completely overgrown and often enveloped by dense, photogenic clouds of glassfish. For a unique and memorable surface activity, the MV Odyssey liveaboard moors at Sataya. Locally termed 'Dolphin House', this vast, horseshoe-shaped reef is the permanent home of a spinner dolphin pod, offering exceptional opportunities for respectful snorkelling encounters. The vast scale and diversity of the dive sites in the Fury Shoals cement this MV Odyssey itinerary as a premier Red Sea diving choice.
Day 8
After a final breakfast on board, check-out and disembarkation will commence at Port Ghalib or Hurghada Marina, concluding your MV Odyssey liveaboard experience.
Red Sea North & Wrecks (8 Days / 7 Nights - 16 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: Shaab El Erg, Ras Mohamed: Shark Reef, Yolanda Reef; Thsitlegorm, Rosalie Moeller, Abu Nuhas: Giannis D, Carnatic, Kimon M, Chrisoula K
Day 1
This Red Sea adventure on the Odyssey liveaboard commences upon boarding at Hurghada Marina. Once greeted by the experienced crew and tour leader, you will settle into your cabin before receiving an essential safety and dive briefing. Take this first evening to relax over dinner in the comfortable saloon, setting the tone for the deep historical dives that await.
Core Days
This tour is specifically designed for scuba divers seeking the Northern Red Sea's ultimate wreck and reef pairing. We delve first into the 'graveyard of ships' at Abu Nuhas, where 4 celebrated wrecks - the Giannis D, Carnatic, Chrisoula K, and Kimon M - have become stunning artificial reefs. These accessible submerged vessels, resting on a sloping seabed, are colonised by vibrant soft and hard corals, providing superb penetration opportunities and sheltering spectacular marine life, including vast schools of glassfish within the interiors.
The pinnacle of wreck diving on the MV Odyssey is the legendary SS Thistlegorm. This massive WWII artefact rests perfectly preserved on the seabed at 32 metres. Divers descend to explore its immense holds, which contain a historical inventory of military vehicles, motorcycles, and munitions, offering an immersion into wartime history few other sites can match. We also seek out the Rosalie Moeller, providing a demanding, yet stirring, deep dive on a coal carrier torpedoed just two days after the Thistlegorm.
Shifting focus to pelagic action, the Odyssey visits the nutrient-rich walls of Ras Mohamed National Park. Here, the current-swept pinnacles of Shark Reef and Yolanda Reef showcase magnificent biodiversity and robust coral gardens, offering excellent potential for sightings of large schooling fish and seasonal sharks. We integrate a stop at Shaab El Erg, a sprawling reef system known for its healthy corals and potential for friendly dolphin encounters, complementing the historic dives with vibrant reef ecology.
Day 8
After a final breakfast and bidding farewell to the dedicated crew, disembarkation will take place at Hurghada Marina, marking the conclusion of your expert-led Odyssey liveaboard trip.
Red Sea North, Tiran & Brothers (8 Days / 7 Nights - 16 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, Ras Mohamed: Shark Reef, Yolanda Reef; Thistlegorm, Big Brother: Aida Wreck, Numidia Wreck, Little Brother, Safaga: Panorama Reef, Abu Kifan
Day 1
This comprehensive Red Sea diving adventure on the Odyssey liveaboard begins upon boarding at Hurghada Marina. Once welcomed by the professional team, you will receive a thorough boat and safety orientation. Settle into your assigned quarters and enjoy dinner in the saloon before the ship sets sail toward the initial dive location.
Core Days
This spectacular MV Odyssey cruise spans the breadth of the Red Sea's best dive sites, from world-class wrecks to remote offshore pinnacles. We dedicate time to the legendary Brother Islands, where the deep-sea mounds of Big Brother and Little Brother serve as magnets for pelagic activity. Divers enjoy exhilarating drift dives along walls saturated with soft corals, gorgonian fans, and sponges, consistently attracting grey reef sharks, silvertips, and huge schools of tuna and jackfish. Big Brother also hosts 2 famous sunken vessels: the Numidia and the Aida II wrecks, both spectacular historical sites completely transformed by dense coral growth.
Moving north, the focus shifts to the Red Sea's premier wreck experiences. The SS Thistlegorm remains a mandatory dive, resting upright at 32 metres. This monumental British WWII freighter offers an immersive historical dive, allowing exploration of its remarkably preserved cargo of military vehicles, motorcycles, and equipment.
The exploration continues within the Ras Mohamed, where the coupling of Shark Reef and Yolanda Reef provides world-class wall diving. Strong currents here feed exceptional concentrations of schooling fish, offering potential seasonal sightings of larger pelagics like scalloped hammerheads. We also incorporate the northern reef systems of Shaab El Erg, famous for its intricate coral formations and reliable encounters with wild dolphins.
To round out the trip, the Odyssey liveaboard visits the high-calibre sites near Safaga. These include the dramatic drop-offs of Panorama Reef and the robust, healthy plateau of Abu Kifan, ensuring a diverse logbook that captures the best of the Red Sea’s northern and central dive regions.
Day 8
After enjoying a final breakfast on board the Odyssey, check-out and disembarkation will commence at Hurghada Marina or Port Ghalib.
Red Sea North, Wrecks & Tiran Straits (8 Days / 7 Nights - 16 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, Sharm El Sheikh, Gubal Strait and Strait of Tiran, including Shaab El Erg, Ras Mohamed: Shark Reef, Yolanda Reef; Thsitlegorm, Rosalie Moeller, Abu Nuhas: Giannis D, Carnatic, Kimon M, Chrisoula K, Jackson, Tomas, Woodhouse and Gordon Reefs
Day 1
This ultimate Red Sea wreck and reef diving safari on the Odyssey liveaboard begins upon boarding at Hurghada Marina. After a personal welcome from the crew, you will complete the safety briefing and settle into your cabin. Enjoy a relaxed dinner in the saloon before the ship departs for your first overnight steam towards the northern wrecks.
Core Days
The core diving days focus on the rich history submerged around the Gubal Strait. We begin at Abu Nuhas, the 'ship graveyard', where the 4 accessible wrecks - the Giannis D, Carnatic, Kimon M, and Chrisoula K - lie beautifully colonised by corals. These wrecks provide excellent opportunities for recreational penetration, allowing divers to swim alongside glittering shoals of glassfish deep within the holds. The MV Odyssey ensures ample time to explore these historical habitats.
The historical centrepiece of this tour is undoubtedly the SS Thistlegorm. This iconic WWII freighter is perfectly preserved, its cargo bays still packed with a stunning array of military hardware, including motorcycles and trucks, offering a profound experience. Complementing this, the Rosalie Moeller, a coal carrier sunk just days later, presents a deeper, atmospheric contrast, showcasing the diversity of wreck diving available. We also include dives at Shaab El Erg, known for its healthy corals and possibility of encountering dolphins.
Moving east toward the Sinai Peninsula and Sharm El Sheikh, we experience the powerful marine action of Ras Mohamed National Park. Here, the nutrient-rich walls of Shark Reef and Yolanda Reef are magnets for schooling fish, tuna, and seasonal sightings of larger pelagics. To conclude the Odyssey's northern circuit, we navigate the Strait of Tiran, diving the four renowned sentinel reefs: Jackson, Thomas, Woodhouse, and Gordon Reefs. These current-swept pinnacles are famous for drawing in large schools of barracuda and a variety of shark species patrolling the blue.
Day 8
After a final breakfast on board the Odyssey liveaboard, disembarkation takes place at Hurghada Marina.
Red Sea North, Wrecks, Tiran & Dahab (8 Days / 7 Nights - 16 Dives)
Trip highlights: turtles, schooling fish & big pelagics
Diving environment: advanced divers, beginner divers, drift diving, very popular, wall diving, wreck diving
Dive sites and activities: Shaab El Erg, Dunraven, Thistlegorm, Dahab: Blue Hole, The Canyon, Gabr El Bent; Gubal Strait, Strait of Tiran: Jackson Reef, Ras Umm Sid, Ras Mohamed: Shark Reef, Yolanda Reef; Abu Nuhas: Giannis D, Carnatic; Carless Reef, Police Station, Erg Somaya
Day 1
This extensive diving safari in the Sinai Peninsula with the Odyssey liveaboard begins upon boarding at Hurghada Marina or Port Ghalib. You will receive a personal welcome from the crew, be assigned your quarters, and participate in a detailed safety and dive briefing. Enjoy a relaxing first dinner in the saloon as the boat prepares to transit to the initial dive zones overnight.
Core Days
This safari is expertly designed for divers seeking the northern Red Sea's full spectrum of deep wreck history and vibrant reef systems, starting with the legendary sites of the Gubal Strait. At Abu Nuhas, known as the 'ship graveyard', you will descend on the wrecks of the Giannis D and the Carnatic, among others, observing how these vessels have been utterly colonised by coral, providing shelter to huge shoals of glassfish. We also explore the nearby Dunraven, an evocative 19th-century steamer resting on a sloping reef.
The historical centrepiece of this MV Odyssey trip is the iconic SS Thistlegorm. This massive British WWII freighter is perfectly preserved on the seabed, allowing for deep, immersive dives into its cargo bays, where military vehicles, motorcycles, and equipment remain stacked as they were in 1941. We integrate visits to high-calibre Hurghada sites like Shaab El Erg, famed for its potential dolphin encounters, and the exceptional pinnacle formation of Carless Reef.
The exploration continues at Ras Mohamed, where the current-swept pinnacles of Shark Reef and Yolanda Reef display magnificent, mature coral formations and attract large pelagic species. Moving from the Sinai Peninsula, the MV Odyssey navigates the Strait of Tiran. Here, powerful currents feed the Jackson Reef, a crucial stop for viewing schooling jacks, barracuda, and cruising reef sharks. You may also dive Ras Umm Sid, near Sharm El Sheikh, celebrated for its spectacular wall gardens.
Finally, this comprehensive route takes experienced divers to the unique coastal sites near Dahab. Here, you can access the famous, deep vertical descent of the Blue Hole and the stunning geological formation known as The Canyon. Reef sites like Gabr El Bent offer pristine coral life and abundant macro subjects, concluding the varied environments encountered on this ambitious Odyssey liveaboard trip.
Day 8
After a final breakfast on board the Odyssey, check-out and disembarkation will proceed at Hurghada Marina.
Red Sea of Egypt (11 Days / 10 Nights - 28 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, Dunraven, Ras Mohamed, Straits of Tiran, Dahab: Blue Hole, Gabr El Bent, Thsitlegorm, Abu Nuhas: Giannis D, Carless Reef, Big Brother, Little Brother, Daedalus Reef, Elphinstone, Marsa Shouna, Safaga: Abu Kefan, Panorama Reef, Police Station, Erg Somaya
Day 1
This epic Red Sea diving expedition on the Odyssey liveaboard begins upon boarding at Hurghada Marina or Port Ghalib. After a reception from the professional crew, receive a detailed boat and safety briefing, then enjoy dinner in the saloon as the vessel prepares to sail towards the first dive sites.
Core Days
This grand safari offers a comprehensive traverse of Egypt's most famous dive sites, commencing with the historic wrecks and reefs of the North. We dedicate dives to the SS Thistlegorm, a military freighter resting upright with its preserved World War II cargo. Close by, the ship graveyard of Abu Nuhas features multiple wrecks, notably the Giannis D, resting on a coral-laden slope and attracting large populations of glassfish. Northern reef systems like Shaab El Erg, Carless Reef, Erg Somaya, and Police Station provide contrasting reef dives in the Hurghada area with abundant fish life and flourishing corals.
Moving to the Sinai Peninsula, the MV Odyssey navigates the current-swept Straits of Tiran, where reef structures like Jackson Reef attract significant pelagic activity. The national park of Ras Mohamed offers spectacular diving over its nutrient-rich pinnacles. For a change of pace, theOdyssey facilitates access to the unique shore diving spots near Dahab, including the captivating vertical drop of the Blue Hole, the geological structure of The Canyon, and the pristine reef of Gabr El Bent.
Pushing into the deep south, the Odyssey visits the famed offshore marine parks. The Brother Islands (Big and Little Brother) offer thrilling drift dives over walls encrusted with black and soft corals, providing regular encounters with grey reef and oceanic whitetip sharks. Big Brother includes the wreck dives of the Numidia and Aida II. The itinerary includes Daedalus Reef, an isolated pinnacle known for its potential schooling hammerheads.
You conclude this deep-south segment at Elphinstone, celebrated for its dramatic walls and reputation as a seasonal hotspot for oceanic whitetips, plus the vibrant reefs of Safaga, including Abu Kefan and Panorama Reef, and the shallow coral gardens of Marsa Shouna.
Day 11
Following a final breakfast on board, check-out and disembarkation will take place at Hurghada Marina or Port Ghalib, concluding your extensive Red Sea experience on the Odyssey liveaboard.
Rocky, Zabargad & St. John's (8 Days / 7 Nights - 16 Dives)
Trip highlights: shark action, dolphins, manta rays, dugongs/manatees, turtles, great macro life/ marine diversity, schooling fish & big pelagics
Diving environment: advanced divers, caverns, drift diving, healthy reefs, very popular, wall diving
Dive sites and activities: Rocky, Zabargad, St. John's Reefs: Habili Gafar, Habili Ali, Erg um Aruk, Elphinstone
Day 1
This Red Sea diving adventure on the Odyssey liveaboard begins upon boarding at Port Ghalib. After meeting the expert crew and tour leader, you will be shown to your cabin and given a comprehensive boat safety and dive briefing. Enjoy your first dinner in the saloon as the vessel begins its overnight steam towards the remote southern dive sites.
Core Days
This advanced deep south route focuses on 3 of the Red Sea’s most famous offshore marine parks: Rocky Island, Zabargad, and the St. John's reef system, ensuring maximum exposure to big fish and pelagic action.
Rocky Island is a current-swept spectacle that provides some of the region's most exhilarating drift dives. The walls are covered in black corals, large gorgonian fans, and sponges, thriving on the nutrient-rich flow. This environment consistently attracts apex predators, with frequent sightings of grey reef sharks, silvertips, and schooling jackfish. Nearby, Zabargad offers a contrasting dive profile, featuring dramatic walls, protected shallow coral gardens, and a chance to spot large schools of snapper and wrasse.
The MV Odyssey liveaboard then delves into the St. John’s Reefs, widely recognised as among the healthiest and most colourful in the entire Red Sea. Diving highlights here include the pinnacle of Habili Gafar, known for its dense fish population, and the underwater mountain of Habili Ali, famous for its potential encounters with reef sharks, Napoleon wrasse, and barracuda. The unique submerged coral reef of Erg um Aruk also provides excellent, sheltered diving among its pinnacles.
This superb Odyssey southern itinerary concludes with a visit to the legendary Elphinstone. This celebrated site is known for its thrilling drift dives along deep walls and is a primary spot for encountering oceanic whitetip sharks and seasonal hammerheads, providing a fittingly dramatic finish to your Red Sea scuba expedition.
Day 8
After a final breakfast on board, check-out and disembarkation will commence at Port Ghalib.
[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].
Onboard the Odyssey liveaboard, guests enjoy a variety of delicious and freshly prepared meals to keep them energised for scuba diving. Here’s what you can typically expect:
Breakfast - a mix of continental and hot options, such as:
- Fresh bread, pancakes, pastries, toast, and jams
- Eggs (fried, scrambled, or omelettes)
- Cheese, cold cuts, and yogurt
- Fresh fruit, cereals, and muesli
- Coffee, tea, and fruit juices
Lunch - a buffet-style meal with a selection of:
- Salads (vegetable, pasta, or seafood)
- Grilled or baked fish, chicken, or meat dishes
- Rice, pasta, or potatoes
- Local Egyptian specialities
- Freshly baked bread and dips (hummus, tahini, etc.)
- Desserts (fresh fruit, cakes, or traditional sweets)
Dinner - a hearty meal after a day of diving, often featuring:
- Soup or starter (such as lentil soup or seafood salad)
- Main dishes like grilled meats, fish, or vegetarian options
- Side dishes including vegetables, rice, or couscous
- A dessert (baklava, pudding, or fruit)
Snacks & Beverages, available 24 hours a day:
- Fresh fruit, cookies, or sandwiches between dives
- Unlimited tea, coffee, and water
- Soft drinks available (sometimes included, sometimes extra)
- Beer and wine may be available for purchase (depending on the boat’s policy)
The exact menu varies but the food is always plentiful, fresh, and caters to different tastes, including vegetarian options. If you have special dietary needs (vegan, gluten-free, allergies), it’s best to inform the crew in advance.
Diving in the Red Sea typically involves 3-4 dives per day, offering plenty of underwater exploration while maintaining a comfortable pace. Your day begins with an early morning dive at 7 am, followed by breakfast at 8 am. The second dive takes place at 10 am, after which you'll enjoy a well-earned lunch at noon. The afternoon dive at 2 pm allows you to discover more stunning reefs or wrecks, with a snack break at 4 pm. Once during the trip, you'll experience a night dive at 7 pm, followed by dinner at 8 pm, with time to relax and share stories with fellow divers. On the final day, the schedule is slightly lighter with just 2 dives before the boat returns to port, ensuring you have ample time to prepare for departure.
