Brothers, Daedalus & Elphinstone (8 Days / 7 Nights - 18 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 BrotherAida II wreck, Numidia wreck, Daedalus Reef and Elphinstone
Day 1
The Sea Serpent Glorious Miss Nouran liveaboard welcomes guests to board at either Hurghada or Port Ghalib from the late afternoon on Day 1. Following a warm welcome from the crew, a necessary vessel briefing, and dinner, the yacht remains secured for the night, setting off toward the first dive site in the early hours of Day 2.
Core Days
This demanding southern tour is the definitive deep-water safari, designed for experienced divers. It concentrates entirely on the 3 most spectacular and exposed pinnacles of the Red Sea: the Brother Islands, Daedalus Reef, and Elphinstone. The Sea Serpent Glorious Miss Nouran liveaboard is perfectly suited to access these remote locations, renowned for their incredible wall diving and high potential for large pelagic encounters.
The core diving begins at the Brother Islands: Big Brother and Little Brother. These 2 isolated sea mounts rise dramatically from the abyss, their vertical walls fully submerged and entirely blanketed in a breath-taking density of soft corals, massive black corals, and gorgonian fans. Big Brother is home to 2 celebrated shipwrecks: the Numidia, a cargo freighter, and the Aida II, an Egyptian supply vessel, both now serving as incredible artificial reefs. While surveying the walls, divers should vigilantly scan the deep blue for sightings of scalloped hammerheads, oceanic white-tip sharks, and seasonal manta rays.
Moving south, the expedition focuses on Daedalus Reef, a colossal offshore platform identifiable by its central lighthouse. Its sheer drop-offs are constantly washed by strong oceanic currents, which guarantee crystal-clear visibility and attract large biomass. Divers frequently encounter schools of massive jackfish and barracuda here, drawing in top predators like thresher sharks. The deep-water isolation of Daedalus further increases the chances of spotting rarer visitors like whale sharks.
The cruise usually concludes at Elphinstone. This exposed site is famous for its northern and southern plateaus, which are feeding grounds for pelagic species. Beyond the exhilarating search for white-tip sharks, the walls of Elphinstone are covered in immense coral growth, providing shelter for hawkbill turtles, Napoleon wrasse, and various macro life, including pipefish and rare frogfish. On the final full day the Sea Serpent Glorious Miss Nouran liveaboard begins its transit back to the port.
Day 8
Guests enjoy a final breakfast onboard as a farewell to fellow divers and crew before disembarking at the arrival port of Hurghada or Port Ghalib.
Daedalus & St. John's (8 Days / 7 Nights - 22 Dives)
Trip highlights: hammerhead sharks, shark action, 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: Daedalus Reef, St. John's, Habili Ali, Gota Kebir, Gota Soraya, Wadi Fury Shoal: Gimal, Abu Galawa, Sha'ab Sharm, Elphinstone
Day 1
The Sea Serpent Glorious Miss Nouran liveaboard voyage begins with boarding in Port Ghalib. Following a welcoming reception from the crew and a full vessel briefing, divers settle into their cabins and enjoy dinner. The yacht departs in the early hours of the morning on Day 2.
Core Days
This Red Sea dive safari expertly combines the thrilling offshore pelagic action of Daedalus Reef with the unique coral formations and diverse environments of the St. John’s reef system. Cruising aboard the Sea Serpent Glorious Miss Nouran liveaboard takes you deep into the most celebrated sites of the Egyptian south.
A major part of the expedition is dedicated to Daedalus Reef, an immense, isolated pinnacle identified by its prominent lighthouse. Its sheer vertical walls attract powerful oceanic currents, creating an essential environment for large marine species. Divers should focus on the open water for sightings of oceanic white-tip sharks, thresher sharks, and even schools of scalloped hammerheads. The drop-offs are richly textured with a profusion of gorgonian sea fans and brightly coloured soft corals, providing stunning backdrops for wide-angle photography.
The circuit then explores the renowned St. John's reef cluster, a series of sites celebrated for their close geographical proximity, allowing for maximum underwater time. Sites like Habili Ali, Gota Kebir, and Gota Soraya offer varied topography, ranging from challenging pinnacles to magnificent shallow hard coral gardens. These vibrant reefs are home to a massive range of smaller fauna, including colourful nudibranchs, lionfish, octopus, and frogfish. Furthermore, encounters with large residents like Napoleon wrasse and green turtles are common, while the surrounding waters often host cruising grey reef sharks and silver-tips.
The trip may also include dives in the area around Wadi Gimal and the Fury Shoals, adding variety with unique features like the small wreck at Abu Galawa or the complex swim-throughs of Sha'ab Claudio. These coastal sections provide calmer conditions ideal for relaxing dives and searching for the area’s elusive dugongs. On the final full day the Sea Serpent Glorious Miss Nouran liveaboard begins its overnight return to port.
Day 8
On the final morning, guests enjoy one last breakfast onboard as a farewell before disembarking in Port Ghalib.
Daedalus, Fury Shoals & Elphinstone (8 Days / 7 Nights - 19 Dives)
Trip highlights: hammerhead sharks, shark action, 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: Wadi Fury Shoal: Gimal, Abu Galawa, Sha'ab Sharm, Daedalus Reef, Elphinstone
Day 1
The Sea Serpent Glorious Miss Nouran liveaboard welcomes divers aboard at Port Ghalib. After a crew welcome and a full vessel briefing, guests settle into their cabins and enjoy dinner. The yacht departs in the early morning hours of Day 2.
Core Days
This comprehensive southern tour is tailor-made for experienced divers, balancing the excitement of deep offshore diving at Daedalus and Elphinstone with the magnificent coral exploration of the Fury Shoals. The Sea Serpent Glorious Miss Nouran liveaboard is ideally positioned to access this challenging yet incredibly rewarding section of the Red Sea.
The dive expedition focuses on the immense, exposed Daedalus Reef, a favourite site for large pelagic encounters. Its vertical walls plunge into the deep blue, creating conditions where divers frequently encounter schooling hammerhead sharks, thresher sharks, and the majestic oceanic white-tip shark. The sheer drop-offs are richly decorated with vibrant, cascading soft corals and large gorgonian fans, making the site as beautiful as it is thrilling.
The route incorporates the vast Fury Shoals, an extensive system celebrated for the excellent health and variety of its hard coral gardens. Sites here offer diverse diving: explore the maze-like structures and swim-throughs of Sha’ab Claudio, or find calm, shallow conditions near Wadi Gimal. Another key stop is the famous Elphinstone. This exposed site, known for its sheer walls, provides further opportunity to spot large marine life, including cruising manta rays and various schools of jackfish and tuna.
Within the Fury Shoals, sites like Abu Galawa provide excellent photographic opportunities, featuring a small wreck densely covered in life and surrounded by schools of glassfish. The entire area is rich with resident marine species, including dolphins, numerous turtles and the elusive dugong in the shallower regions around Marsa Alam. The Sea Serpent Glorious Miss Nouran liveaboard begins its return transit to port on the last full day.
Day 8
On the final morning, guests enjoy a last breakfast onboard as a farewell before disembarking at Port Ghalib.
Daedalus, Rocky & Zabargad (8 Days / 7 Nights - 17 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, Rocky Island and Elphinstone
Day 1
The Sea Serpent Glorious Miss Nouran liveaboard voyage starts with check-in at Port Ghalib. Following a cordial welcome from the crew, a necessary vessel orientation, and dinner, the yacht remains secured overnight and departs in the early hours of Day 2.
Core Days
This itinerary is the premier deep-south safari, specifically for scuba divers that demand intense pelagic encounters and remote exploration. The Sea Serpent Glorious Miss Nouran liveaboard focuses on the exposed marine park pinnacles of Daedalus Reef, Rocky Island, and Zabargad, promising high-voltage drift diving and spectacular biodiversity.
Our time at Daedalus Reef centres on the massive, isolated nature of this site. Identifiable by its central lighthouse, its vertical walls are continually swept by powerful currents that draw in large open-water predators. Divers should keep vigilance in the blue for the possibility of spotting oceanic white-tip sharks, schooling scalloped hammerheads, and seasonal thresher sharks. The walls themselves are a striking mosaic of huge gorgonian sea fans and brightly coloured soft corals, making for fantastic photographic opportunities.
The expedition travels further south to the remote twin sites of Rocky Island and Zabargad Island. Rocky Island is a small, highly exposed pinnacle, constantly subject to deep currents that fuel a lively reef. Here, grey reef sharks and silvertip sharks are frequent visitors along the drop-offs. Zabargad Island, a larger formation, offers more varied sites, including a 70-metre wreck that is now enveloped in soft corals, providing a contrast to the sheer walls. The inclusion of Elphinstone Reef, with its legendary sheer walls, ensures a complete experience of the Red Sea's best offshore diving before the return leg.
These sites are also rewarding for divers interested in resident fauna; Napoleon wrasse and green turtles are commonly observed, alongside various macro subjects like pygmy seahorses, delicate nudibranchs, and camouflaged frogfish hiding among the extensive hard and soft corals. The final full diving day typically includes 2 or 3 scheduled dives before the Sea Serpent Glorious Miss Nouran liveaboard begins its transit back to the port.
Day 8
On the final morning, guests enjoy one last breakfast onboard as a farewell before disembarking in Port Ghalib.
Daedalus, Rocky, Zabargad & St. John's (8 Days / 7 Nights - 19 Dives)
Trip highlights: hammerhead sharks, 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: St. John's: Habili Ali, Gota Kebir, Gota Soraya, Fury Shoals, Zabargad, Rocky Island, Elphinstone
Day 1
The Sea Serpent Glorious Miss Nouran liveaboard welcomes guests to board at Port Ghalib. Following a comprehensive crew welcome and safety orientation, divers settle into their cabins and enjoy dinner. The yacht secures for the night and departs in the early hours of the morning on Day 2.
Core Days
The Sea Serpent Glorious Miss Nouran liveaboard grants access to the Red Sea's most remote and challenging offshore marine park pinnacles: Daedalus Reef, Rocky Island, Zabargad, and the expansive St. John’s reef system. This combination ensures maximum exposure to spectacular biodiversity and pelagic action.
The expedition focuses initially on the isolated Daedalus Reef, a massive offshore platform known for its superb visibility and constant deep currents. Divers concentrate on the outer blue water for sightings of oceanic white-tip sharks and thresher sharks, and occasionally encounter schools of scalloped hammerheads. The vertical walls of the reef are densely coated in vibrant soft corals and huge gorgonian fans.
Further south, the trip explores the remote twin islands of Rocky and Zabargad. Rocky Island is small and highly exposed, with powerful currents creating a lively environment where grey reef sharks and silvertip sharks are frequently observed in the water column. Zabargad Island provides unique variety, including a 70-metre historical shipwreck resting near the shallows, attracting large schools of fusiliers, snappers, and emperors among its diverse coral sites.
The final section of the circuit is dedicated to the spectacular St. John's reefs. Sites like Habili Ali and Gota Kebir feature sheer drop-offs, complex pinnacles, and coral tunnels that are a highlight for photographers. This system is renowned for its exceptional hard coral growth, providing shelter for resident Napoleon wrasse and numerous sea turtles. The entire area is a breeding ground for various smaller fauna, including lionfish and nudibranchs. The final full diving day includes 2 or 3 scheduled descents before the Sea Serpent Glorious Miss Nouran liveaboard makes its overnight run back to Port Ghalib.
Day 8
Guests enjoy one last breakfast onboard as a farewell before disembarking.
Fury Shoals & Elphinstone (8 Days / 7 Nights - 21 Dives)
Trip highlights: hammerhead sharks, shark action, 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: Shaab Sataya, Shaab Abu Galawa Saghira, Elphinstone
Day 1
The Sea Serpent Glorious Miss Nouran liveaboard welcomes divers aboard at Port Ghalib. Following a cordial crew welcome, a mandatory vessel briefing, and dinner, the yacht remains secured overnight and departs in the early morning hours of Day 2.
Core Days
This southern route is ideal for certified divers, expertly blending the exhilarating pelagic action of Elphinstone with the extensive, pristine reef systems of the Fury Shoals. The Sea Serpent Glorious Miss Nouran liveaboard positions guests perfectly to dive the best of the deep south.
The itinerary features dives at the renowned Elphinstone Reef, an exposed pinnacle known for its dramatic sheer walls. The powerful currents that sweep this reef often attract significant open-water life, including scalloped hammerheads and grey reef sharks, particularly during the morning descents. The drop-offs themselves are magnificently covered in lush soft corals and gorgonian fans, creating a stunning visual experience.
The majority of the core diving days are dedicated to the vast, unspoiled Fury Shoals reef system. We explore the massive horseshoe-shaped reef of Shaab Sataya, which is justly famous for being a playground for spinner dolphins in its sheltered lagoon and for its extensive hard coral gardens. Other dive locations in the Fury Shoals, such as Shaab Abu Galawa Saghira, showcase awesome hard coral gardens with numerous table corals and pinnacles. Look for large resident fish, including the magnificent giant Napoleon wrasse patrolling the reef edges, alongside schools of snapper, angelfish, and brightly coloured wrasses.
These sites offer consistently high visibility and a wealth of smaller life, providing fantastic opportunities for photographers focusing on reef ecology. The final full diving day typically includes 2 or 3 scheduled dives before the Sea Serpent Glorious Miss Nouran liveaboard begins its overnight transit back to Port Ghalib.
Day 8
On the final morning, guests enjoy one last breakfast onboard as a farewell to their fellow divers and crew before disembarking.
Fury Shoals & St. John's (8 Days / 7 Nights - 21 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: St. John's, Habili Ali, Gota Kebir, Gota Soraya, Wadi Fury Shoal: Gimal, Abu Galawa, Sha'ab Sharm, Elphinstone
Day 1
The Sea Serpent Glorious Miss Nouran liveaboard welcomes guests to board at Port Ghalib. Following a cordial crew welcome, a necessary vessel briefing, and dinner in the saloon, the yacht remains secured overnight and departs in the early hours of the morning on Day 2.
Core Days
This comprehensive deep-south dive safari blends the spectacular coral gardens and unique topography of St. John’s with the immense, pristine reef system of the Fury Shoals. The Sea Serpent Glorious Miss Nouran liveaboard provides access to the deep south's most biodiverse and exciting locations.
The expedition focuses intensely on the St. John's reef cluster, renowned for its tight grouping of sites, which allows for maximum time underwater. Locations like Habili Ali and Gota Soraya feature impressive drop-offs and towering pinnacles, providing opportunities to look into the blue for silvertip, grey reef, and whitetip sharks, as well as cruising manta rays. The topography here is unique, with tunnels and swim-throughs at sites like Gota Kebir, all richly decorated with huge gorgonian fans and a dense covering of colourful soft corals.
Moving to the expansive Fury Shoals, the diving shifts focus to intricate hard coral structures and calm lagoons. Sites like Sha'ab Sharm offer vast coral gardens, where divers frequently encounter large schools of fish, including snappers and trevally, along with resident green and hawkbill turtles. Other spots within the Fury Shoals, such as Abu Galawa, feature interesting wrecks combined with rich coral habitats. The entire area is a photographer's delight, home to numerous small marine creatures including nudibranchs, frogfish, and lionfish. While the itinerary focuses on these large southern systems, the walls of Elphinstone are often included to provide a final opportunity for thrilling encounters with pelagic life.
The final full diving day typically includes 2 or 3 scheduled dives before the Sea Serpent Glorious Miss Nouran liveaboard begins its overnight transit back to Port Ghalib.
Day 8
On the final morning you can enjoy a last breakfast on board as a farewell to your fellow guests and crew. After disembarking, be transferred to the airport.
Red Sea North, Tiran & 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: Big Brother (Aida II, Numidia), Little Brother, Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas wrecks (Giannis D, Carnatic, Kimon M, Chrisoula K), Rosalie Moeller, Hurghada reefs
Day 1
The Sea Serpent Glorious Miss Nouran liveaboard welcomes guests for boarding at Hurghada Marina. Following a cordial welcome from the crew, a necessary vessel briefing, and dinner in the saloon, the yacht remains secured overnight and departs in the early hours of the morning on Day 2.
Core Days
This comprehensive dive route blends the Red Sea's famous wrecks with the exhilarating, current-swept walls of the Brother Islands and the Straits of Tiran. The Sea Serpent Glorious Miss Nouran liveaboard is perfectly equipped for this demanding circuit.
The expedition focuses intensely on the isolated, deep-sea mounts of the Brother Islands (Big Brother and Little Brother). These are prime drift-diving locations where the sheer walls are dramatically draped in massive gorgonian sea fans, soft corals, and black coral trees. The strong, nutrient-rich currents attract numerous pelagic species; divers should scan the blue water vigilantly for schools of tuna and trevally, which draw in larger predators like scalloped hammerhead sharks, grey reef sharks, and the majestic oceanic white-tip shark. Big Brother is also home to 2 accessible wrecks, the Numidia and the Aida II, which provide fantastic artificial reef habitats.
The itinerary dedicates significant time to exploring the northern wreck corridor. This includes multiple descents on the iconic SS Thistlegorm, the famous WWII freighter that sank with its military cargo intact, offering a unique opportunity to fin past preserved motorbikes, trucks, and ammunition. Nearby, the Rosalie Moeller, a deeper vessel also sunk during the war, offers another memorable historical dive. Further south, the journey includes the Abu Nuhas reef, which holds a photogenic collection of 4 wrecks, including the Giannis D and Carnatic, all heavily encrusted with hard and soft corals.
To complete the experience, the cruise features the world-renowned Straits of Tiran. These 4 reefs - Jackson, Woodhouse, Thomas, and Gordon - are pivotal sites known for their powerful currents and rich pelagic gatherings, ensuring consistent sightings of large schools of reef fish before the final leg of the trip. The final full diving day typically includes 2 or 3 scheduled dives before the Sea Serpent Glorious Miss Nouran liveaboard makes its return to port.
Day 8
On the final morning, guests enjoy one last breakfast onboard as a farewell before disembarking.
Red Sea North, Wrecks & Tiran Straits (8 Days / 7 Nights - 21 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: Ras Mohamed, Straits of Tiran, Thistlegorm, Dunraven. Abu Nuhas wrecks (Giannis D, Carnatic, Kimon M, Chrisoula K), Rosalie Moeller, Hurghada reefs
Day 1
The Sea Serpent Glorious Miss Nouran liveaboard welcomes guests for boarding at Hurghada. Following a crew welcome, a mandatory vessel briefing, and dinner, the yacht remains secured overnight and departs on the morning of Day 2.
Core Days
This essential northern Red Sea diving itinerary combines the historical intrigue of the Red Sea's most famous wrecks with the powerful, rich reef systems of the Straits of Tiran and Ras Mohamed National Park. The Sea Serpent Glorious Miss Nouran liveaboard is perfectly equipped to navigate this popular circuit.
The expedition focuses on the major wartime sites, including multiple dives on the iconic SS Thistlegorm, a British freighter sunk during World War II. Divers here explore the massive, preserved cargo holds, encountering vehicles, motorbikes, and ammunition - a truly memorable historical experience. Nearby, the route includes the Rosalie Moeller, a deeper sister wreck, and the Dunraven, a Victorian steamer whose iron hull is now entirely colonised by dense coral life, attracting abundant reef species.
A significant portion of the trip is dedicated to exploring the 'ships' graveyard' of Abu Nuhas, a shallow, notorious reef that holds 4 distinct wrecks: the Giannis D, Carnatic, Kimon M, and Chrisoula K. These easily accessible wrecks are now thriving artificial reefs, richly adorned with soft and hard corals and providing exceptional subjects for underwater photography.
The voyage culminates with the spectacular reef diving of the Sinai Peninsula. The Straits of Tiran features 4 prominent reefs (Jackson, Thomas, Gordon, and Woodhouse) where deep, nutrient-dense currents attract large schools of pelagics, including cruising snapper and trevally. Furthermore, Ras Mohamed National Park is renowned for its sheer walls, which are covered in bright gorgonians and soft corals, providing habitat for species such as hawkbill turtles, blue-spotted stingrays, and various scorpionfish.
The final full diving day typically includes 2 or 3 scheduled descents before the Sea Serpent Glorious Miss Nouran liveaboard begins its return transit.
Day 8
Guests enjoy a final breakfast before disembarking in Hurghada.
[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].
Normally there will be 3-4 dives a day other than on the final full diving day where there will be 2 or 3 dives.
Each day you will enjoy a light pre-breakfast, a cooked breakfast lunch and dinner with snacks available throughout the day to ensure you never go hungry. Meals are buffet-style but with staff on hand for service. You can expect a range of international dishes plus a few Egyptian and Arabic specialties. Coffee and a light nibble usually precede dive 1. The cooked breakfast features eggs, cheese, sausages, breads, pancakes, fruit, juice, coffee and tea. Lunch and dinner can include warming soups. Salads, pasta, rice, fresh seafood and meat dishes, all followed by chef-prepared desserts. Snacks can include cookies, bread sticks, pizza and fresh sliced fruit.
