Brothers & Elphinstone (8 Days / 7 Nights - 19 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, Numidia, Aida, Elphinstone, Abu Dabbab, Small Giftun, Sha'ab Shona, Shaab Ras Disha, Abu Kafan
Day 1
Your diving week begins with late afternoon embarkation at Hurghada Marina (or Port Ghalib, depending on the trip schedule). Once onboard the Seawolf Dominator, you will receive a warm welcome, a comprehensive safety briefing, and then settle into your cabin before joining your fellow guests for dinner. The vessel departs in the early hours of the following morning.
Core Days
The core of this safari is dedicated to diving at the remote, legendary Brother Islands. These isolated oceanic mounts offer breathtaking drift dives along vertical walls, which are draped in brilliant soft corals and gorgonian fans. At Big Brother and Little Brother, divers should watch the blue for large pelagic fish, including schools of snapper and trevallies, which in turn attract scalloped hammerheads and the distinctive oceanic whitetip shark. Big Brother is also the resting place of 2 famous historical wrecks: the Numidia and the Aida II. These structures are beautifully colonised by decades of marine growth, creating stunning backdrops for photography.
The dive tour continues to the globally celebrated Elphinstone Reef, an exposed pinnacle known for its deep drop-offs and high chances of encountering ocean-going sharks and massive manta rays. We also explore other exhilarating wall dives like Abu Kafan and Shaab Ras Disha, renowned for their strong currents and frequent sightings of grey reef sharks and large schools of jackfish patrolling the periphery.
In contrast, the later part of the trip explores the diverse coastal reefs accessible by the Seawolf Dominator. Dive sites such as Small Giftun, Sha'ab Shona, and Abu Dabbab provide calmer conditions and excellent visibility. These locations showcase pristine hard coral gardens, where you can look for resident green sea turtles, dugongs, immense Napoleon wrasse, and an array of smaller creatures like frogfish, lionfish, and delicate nudibranchs. The Seawolf Dominator provides optimal access to this rich spectrum of Red Sea diving.
Day 8
After a final farewell breakfast, you will disembark the vessel and be transferred from the port.
Brothers & St. John's (8 Days / 7 Nights - 18 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: Big Brother, Little Brother, Numidia, Aida, Elphinstone, St. John's: Sataya Gota Kebira, Sataya Gota Soghayr, Habili Gaffar, Dangerous Reef, Habili Ali; Fury Shoals: Sataya, Malahi, Abu Diab, Shaab Maksour, Shaab Claudio, Abu Galawa
Day 1
Board at Port Ghalib and settle into your cabin. Unpack dive gear and get it set up on the dive deck. The Seawolf Dominator liveaboard is designed for smooth operations, so everything has its place. Once all guests are onboard, the cruise director runs a full boat briefing in the spacious, air-conditioned saloon. Dinner is served that evening, and the Seawolf Dominator slips its lines early the next morning, heading east into the deep Red Sea.
Core Days
The Brothers deliver big-animal diving at its finest. Big Brother and Little Brother rise from deep water, their walls dropping into the blue where hammerhead schools patrol and grey reef sharks work the current. The wrecks of the Numidia and Aida rest against Big Brother's slopes, now encrusted with soft corals and packed with glassfish, batfish, and the occasional turtle. Currents can run hard here, which only adds to the excitement. Drift along the wall, watch the pelagics cruise by, and keep an eye on your depth. Elphinstone, further south, shares a similar pedigree: oceanic whitetips are the main draw, bold and inquisitive, with mantas appearing during the warmer months. Reef fish thicken the water - surgeonfish, fusiliers, trevallies –- and the sheer walls are draped in gorgonians and black corals.
The crossing to St. John's feels like reaching a different world. The reefs here are among the most pristine in the entire Red Sea: hard corals in phenomenal condition, dramatic drop-offs, pinnacles, canyons, and tunnels carved through the limestone. Sataya Gota Kebira and Sataya Gota Soghayr are the twin peaks of the St. John's complex, offering walls that plunge into crystal visibility. Habili Gaffar and Dangerous Reef are exposed to open water, attracting reef sharks and the occasional manta. Habili Ali delivers classic St. John's terrain: swim-throughs, overhangs, and abundant marine life: barracuda formations, Napoleon wrasse, turtles, and sometimes dolphins hunting in the blue. The reefs are healthy and colourful, and the sense of remoteness is tangible.
Fury Shoals adds yet more variety. Sataya is famous for its resident spinner dolphin population, an ideal spot for a surface interval snorkel, watching the pods play in the shallows. Malahi offers maze-like coral formations and friendly turtles cruising the gardens. Abu Diab and Shaab Maksour are wall dives with excellent coral cover and plenty of reef fish. Shaab Claudio is a classic, with its signature swim-throughs and enormous porites corals that have grown for centuries. Abu Galawa Soraya features a fantastic coral garden and the wreck of a private sailing boat, now smothered in glassfish and surrounded by shoals of snapper. Across the whole route, expect up to four dives per day, with night dives where conditions and itinerary allow. The Seawolf Dominator's guides know these sites intimately, briefing each dive with precision on currents, entry points, and the marine life to look for.
The boat returns to Port Ghalib on the afternoon of the penultimate day, leaving time to log dives, pack gear, and enjoy a final evening on board.
Day 8
Enjoy breakfast before disembarking. Transfers are arranged to Port Ghalib Airport or a local hotel, depending on your onward plans.
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: Big Brother, Little Brother, Daedalus Reef, Elphinstone, Abu Dabbab, Shaab Shona
Day 1
Your Red Sea diving adventure begins with late afternoon embarkation at Port Ghalib (or Hurghada). Once welcomed aboard the Seawolf Dominator, you will receive a full safety briefing, settle into your cabin, and enjoy dinner with your fellow divers. The vessel will depart in the early hours of the following morning.
Core Days
This safari focuses on three of the Red Sea's most legendary and remote dive sites: the Brother Islands, Daedalus Reef, and Elphinstone. Diving from the Seawolf Dominator liveaboard allows for prime access to these isolated locations, often leading to spectacular encounters.
The Brother Islands, Big Brother and Little Brother, rise from the ocean floor, featuring massive, current-swept walls covered in dense soft corals and spectacular gorgonian fans. These conditions are ideal for viewing pelagic life. Look out into the blue for large schools of snapper and trevallies, which attract predators such as oceanic whitetip sharks, as well as possible sightings of scalloped hammerheads and even thresher sharks. Big Brother also offers the opportunity to explore 2 famous historical wrecks, the Numidia and the Aida II.
Further south, Daedalus Reef stands as a colossal submerged pinnacle, home to an impressive Anemone City thriving with colourful clownfish. Daedalus is internationally renowned for its consistent aggregation of large marine life. Divers regularly encounter schools of scalloped hammerheads, alongside possible sightings of manta rays and rare whale sharks, particularly during the summer months.
The itinerary concludes at the world-famous Elphinstone Reef, where steep walls descend into the abyss. Early morning dives here are the best time to spot oceanic whitetip sharks patrolling the exposed corners. We also ensure time for shallower, highly biodiverse coastal dives at sites like Abu Dabbab and Shaab Shona, where you can find turtles, moray eels, and macro life, offering a gentler contrast to the offshore action. The Seawolf Dominator is your reliable base for navigating this epic route.
Day 8
After enjoying a final breakfast on board, you will disembark at Port Ghalib (or Hurghada).
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: From Daedalus Reef, Zabargad and Rocky Islands, Elphinstone, Fury Shoals: Sha‘ab Claudio, Abu Galawa, Shelaniat, Gota Sharm, Abu Dabbab, Sataya Gota Soraya, Sha‘ab Malahi, Abu Diab, Sha‘ab Maksour
Day 1
Board at Port Ghalib and settle into your cabin. Unpack dive gear and set it up on the dive deck; the Seawolf Dominator liveaboard is built for efficient operations. Once all guests are aboard, the cruise director runs a full boat briefing in the spacious, air-conditioned saloon. Dinner is served that evening, and the Seawolf Dominator slips its lines early the next morning, heading south into the deep Red Sea.
Core Days
Daedalus Reef is the first major stop, a remote lighthouse-topped pinnacle more than 80 kilometres offshore. Its isolation and protected status keep the reefs in outstanding condition. Vertical walls drop into the blue, draped in soft corals, gorgonians, and colourful sponges. Strong currents sweep the reef, attracting schools of trevallies, tuna, and sharks. Hammerhead sharks gather here in numbers, particularly during the summer months, and oceanic whitetips, thresher sharks, and grey reef sharks are also regular visitors . Manta rays appear on occasion. The north point offers dramatic drift diving along the wall, while the south point is the spot to look for thresher sharks in the blue.
Zabargad Island lies further south. This uninhabited island offers versatile diving: sheltered coral gardens on the southern side, and exposed walls with stronger currents on the outer edges. The highlight is the 75-metre wreck of a Russian Moma-class vessel, resting at 24 metres and now transformed into a thriving artificial reef teeming with glassfish, moray eels, and groupers. Turtles are common, and female green turtles visit the beaches to nest during summer. Rocky Island, just 6 kilometres southeast, is a legendary dive site. Its exposed location and small circumference create a very lively reef. Grey reef sharks and silvertip sharks patrol the drop-offs, with mantas and dolphins also possible. The walls are covered in vibrant soft corals, black coral trees, and massive sea fans, while crevices and ledges hide moray eels, scorpionfish, and nudibranchs . Currents can be strong here, advanced divers thrive on the drift action.
The return route north takes in Fury Shoals, offering a different character. Sataya Gota Soraya features a beautiful coral garden with large table corals, leather corals, and huge mountain corals. It is also a great spot for snorkelling with the resident spinner dolphin population between dives. Sha'ab Malahi is a maze of coral boulders and overhangs, perfect for exploring with a guide. Sha'ab Claudio offers excellent swim-throughs and large porites corals. Abu Galawa Soraya holds the wreck of a small sailing yacht sunk in 1980, now encrusted with soft and hard corals and home to glassfish, needlefish, and blue-spotted stingrays, an excellent night dive option. Gota Sharm delivers steep walls, plateaus, and cleaning stations where reef sharks, barracuda, and tuna gather. Abu Dabbab, closer to shore, offers a chance to dive with dugongs and giant green sea turtles, along with ghost pipefish, thorny seahorses, and the tiny hairy pygmy pipehorse.
The boat returns to Port Ghalib on the afternoon of the penultimate day, leaving time to log dives, pack gear, and enjoy a final evening on board.
Day 8
Enjoy breakfast before disembarking. Transfers are arranged to Port Ghalib Airport or a local hotel, depending on your onward plans.
Egypt Red Sea - Route Open (8 Days / 7 Nights - 21 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: Itinerary not yet decided. First booking of 2 customers will determine the route: Brothers, Daedalus Reef & Elphinstone; Brothers, North & Wrecks; Fury Shoals; or St. John's.
The Seawolf Dominator liveaboard operates this trip on a flexible model: the final route depends on the first 2 bookings received for each departure. This means your group can help shape the trip. 4 classic Red Sea routes are on offer, each with a distinct character:
Brothers, Daedalus & Elphinstone takes you to the offshore legends: vertical walls, schooling hammerheads, and the chance of oceanic whitetips at Daedalus.
Brothers, North & Wrecks combines the famous Brother Islands with the northern wrecks: the Thistlegorm, the Dunraven, and the carnage of the Kingston.
Fury Shoals offers shallower, reef-focused diving with pristine coral gardens and frequent dolphin and dugong sightings.
St. John's, in the deep south, delivers dramatic drop-offs, cave systems, and untouched reefs that see fewer divers.
Whichever route the Seawolf Dominator takes, the diving is world-class. The guides know each site intimately, from the best time to drop in on the Thistlegorm's locomotives to the cleaning stations where mantas gather at Elphinstone. The Seawolf Dominator liveaboard is built for comfort and efficiency: generous deck space, spacious cabins, and a dive deck that keeps kit organised.
Once the route is confirmed, you will receive detailed site briefings tailored to your chosen itinerary, so you can start picturing the dives ahead.
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: Elphinstone, Fury Shoals: Sha‘ab Claudio, Abu Galawa, Shelaniat, Gota Sharm, Abu Dabbab, Sataya Gota Soraya, Sha‘ab Malahi, Abu Diab, Sha‘ab Maksour, Sha‘ab Sharm, Habili Radir, Sataya Gota Kebira, Gota Eden/Gota Sial, Marsa Alam
Day 1
Your diving week begins with late afternoon embarkation at Port Ghalib (or Hurghada). Once you are settled into your cabin on the Seawolf Dominator liveaboard, you will receive a comprehensive boat briefing and enjoy dinner with your fellow divers before the vessel departs in the early hours of the morning.
Core Days
The bulk of this safari is dedicated to exploring the sprawling, shallow reef systems of the Fury Shoals. This area is celebrated for its incredible clarity and variety of reef formations, providing some of the most vibrant and pristine diving in the Red Sea. Dive sites such as Sha'ab Claudio and Sha'ab Malahi are famous for their accessible reef tunnels, swim-throughs, and spectacular hard coral formations. Explore the healthy shallow plateaus of Abu Galawa and Shelaniat, looking for resident whitetip reef sharks and massive Napoleon wrasse. The offshore pinnacles of Sataya Gota Kebira and Gota Soraya are particularly exciting, often hosting playful pods of spinner dolphins.
We also explore deeper, exposed sites such as Sha'ab Maksour and Habili Radir, where sheer walls drop into the blue, attracting schools of reef fish and larger ocean predators. The coastal dive areas near Marsa Alam and Abu Dabbab provide additional opportunities to find calmer marine life, including green sea turtles and dugongs. Cruising on the Seawolf Dominator ensures you reach these diverse locations with maximum efficiency.
The highlight of the itinerary is often Elphinstone Reef, a celebrated isolated pinnacle known for its steep, current-swept walls. Morning dives here offer the best chance for rewarding encounters with transient pelagics, including oceanic whitetip sharks and various manta rays, making it a thrilling conclusion to the deep-south diving.
Day 8
After enjoying a final breakfast on board, you will disembark the Seawolf Dominator at Port Ghalib (or Hurghada).
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: From: St. John's: Sataya Gota Kebira, Sataya Gota Soghayr, Habili Gaffar, Dangerous Reef, Habili Ali; Elphinstone, Shaab Samadai (Dolphin Reef), Dahra Wadi Gimal, Umm Aruk, Foul Bay: Paradise Reef, Sernaka; Fury Shoals: Shaab Claudio, Shaab Maksour, Abu Galawa Soghayr, Abu Galawa Kebira; Gota Sharm, Shaab Marsa Alam, Abu Dabbab
Day 1
Your diving adventure begins with late afternoon embarkation at Port Ghalib. Once welcomed aboard the Seawolf Dominator, you will receive a comprehensive briefing, settle into your cabin, and enjoy dinner with your fellow guests before the vessel departs in the early morning.
Core Days
This dive route focuses entirely on the stunning and varied topography of the deep south. We begin at the legendary St. John's reef system, a cluster of sites celebrated for their exceptional health and variety. Sites like Habili Gaffar and Habili Ali are remote pinnacles that attract large schools of barracuda, snapper, and trevallies, with frequent sightings of grey reef sharks, silvertip sharks, and massive Napoleon wrasse. The reefs of Gota Kebira and Gota Soraya showcase spectacular hard coral formations, intricate tunnels, and swim-throughs, perfect for exploring smaller marine life such as nudibranchs and lionfish.
Moving north, the vast Fury Shoals offer some of the most protected and flourishing coral gardens in Egypt. Dive sites like Shaab Claudio and Shaab Maksour feature colourful, shallow bommies and plateaus teeming with reef fish. The region is also famous for its dolphin encounters, particularly at Shaab Samadai (Dolphin Reef), and the healthy bays of Dahra Wadi Gimal and Abu Dabbab, where dugongs, green turtles and stingrays are common. Offshore, even the dramatic wall of Elphinstone is included, offering the chance for early morning encounters with oceanic whitetip sharks and manta rays. The Seawolf Dominator effortlessly links these distinct areas, maximising your time beneath the surface.
Day 8
After enjoying a final breakfast on board, you will disembark the Seawolf Dominator at Port Ghalib.
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: From Ras Mohamed, Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas wrecks (Giannis D, Carnatic, Kimon M, Chrisoula K), Rosalie Moeller, Sha‘ab El Erg, Siyoul Kebira, Siyoul Soraya, Anrush - Sha‘ab Umm Usk, Sha‘ab Mahmoud, Dunraven Wreck, Bluff Point, Small Gubal Island, Umm Gammar, Carless Reef
Day 1
Your diving week begins with late afternoon embarkation at Hurghada Marina. Once you are welcomed aboard the Seawolf Dominator, you will receive a safety and boat briefing, settle into your cabin, and enjoy dinner with your fellow divers before the vessel departs in the early hours of the following morning.
Core Days
This diving safari begins with a deep dive into history, exploring a collection of military and cargo wrecks. The infamous Abu Nuhas reef, known for claiming many ships, provides access to 4 significant wrecks, including the Giannis D, Carnatic, Kimon M, and Chrisoula K. These shallow wrecks are now covered in beautiful, photogenic hard and soft corals, attracting vast schools of glassfish. The itinerary continues to the 2 most famous WWII wrecks in the area: the Rosalie Moeller and the globally renowned SS Thistlegorm. Diving the Thistlegorm offers an unforgettable experience, allowing you to explore holds still packed with its wartime cargo of motorcycles, trucks, and ammunition. Other accessible historical sites, such as the Dunraven wreck near Bluff Point, round out the northern wreck circuit.
The Seawolf Dominator liveaboard balances these historical sites with pristine natural dive locations. You will explore the dramatic, current-swept walls of Ras Mohamed National Park, where sites like Sha'ab Mahmoud and Anrush - Sha'ab Umm Usk feature breathtaking drop-offs. These walls are richly decorated with huge gorgonian sea fans and brightly coloured soft corals. Keep an eye out for schooling snapper, tuna, and trevallies in the blue.
Closer to the mainland, reefs such as Siyoul Kebira, Siyoul Soraya, and Sha'ab El Erg provide excellent visibility and calmer conditions, ideal for observing resident green turtles, blue-spotted stingrays, and various macro life, including crocodilefish and lionfish. The well-appointed Seawolf Dominator provides comfortable cruising between these exceptional northern Red Sea diving locations.
Day 8
After a final breakfast on board, you will disembark the Seawolf Dominator liveaboard and be transferred from Hurghada.
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: Sha'ab El Erg, Siyoul Kebira Siyoul Soraya Abu Nuhas, Gubal Island, Thistlegorm, Big Brother Island, Little Brother Island, Sha‘ab Shear, Salem Express, Panorama Reef, Ras Abu Soma, Small Giftun Island. Cruises that use Port Ghalib will also visit Elphinstone.
Day 1
Your diving week begins with evening embarkation at Hurghada Marina (or Port Ghalib). Once welcomed aboard the Seawolf Dominator liveaboard, you will receive a safety briefing, settle into your cabin, and enjoy dinner before the vessel departs in the early hours of the morning.
Core Days
The safari is expertly structured to showcase both the historical and biological highlights of the Red Sea region. We begin by exploring the Northern Red Sea's famous wreck circuit. The infamous Abu Nuhas reef holds 4 significant cargo wrecks, which are now heavily colonised by soft and hard corals, providing rich habitat for reef fish and excellent photographic opportunities. Further north, you will dive the world-renowned SS Thistlegorm, a pristine WWII military wreck with its cargo still visible, and the wreck of the Salem Express in the Safaga area.
The itinerary then progresses to the isolated Brother Islands: Big Brother and Little Brother. These exposed pinnacles are known for their vertical walls adorned with spectacular gorgonian sea fans and black corals. The strong currents here attract large pelagic species, including scalloped hammerheads, grey reef sharks, silvertip sharks, and the distinctive oceanic whitetip shark. Big Brother also features 2 historical wrecks, the Aida II and the Numidia, which are encrusted with marine life. Cruises departing from Port Ghalib will also include the legendary Elphinstone, celebrated for its walls and consistent big-animal sightings.
Throughout the dive cruise, you will also explore vibrant near-shore reefs such as Sha'ab El Erg, Siyoul Kebira, Siyoul Soraya, and Small Giftun Island, which offer calmer conditions for spotting green turtles, moray eels, and diverse macro subjects. The Seawolf Dominator provides an ideal base for exploring this wide range of dive environments.
Day 8
After enjoying a final breakfast on board, you will disembark the Seawolf Dominator at Hurghada Marina (or Port Ghalib).
Red Sea North, Wrecks & Safaga (8 Days / 7 Nights - 21 Dives)
Trip highlights: dolphins, 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: From Thistlegorm, Rosalie Moeller, Abu Nuhas wrecks (Giannis D, Carnatic, Chrisoula K), Sha‘ab El Erg, Bluff Point, Elphinstone, Abu Dabbab, Sha‘ab Sheer, Salem Express, Panorama Reef, Abu Soma, Siyoul Soraya, Gubal Island
Day 1
Your diving adventure begins with evening embarkation at Hurghada Marina (or Port Ghalib). Once welcomed aboard the Seawolf Dominator liveaboard, you will receive a full safety briefing, settle into your cabin, and enjoy dinner with your fellow divers before the vessel departs in the early hours of the morning.
Core Days
This itinerary is dedicated to showcasing the region’s best historical wrecks and outstanding reef systems, extending into the challenging conditions further south.
We begin by exploring the northern wrecks. The notorious Abu Nuhas reef holds 4 significant cargo wrecks, including the Giannis D and Carnatic, all of which are now richly adorned with soft and hard corals. You will dive the globally famous SS Thistlegorm, a pristine WWII military wreck with preserved cargo, and the nearby Rosalie Moeller. These sites offer unforgettable historical experiences.
Moving south to the Safaga region, you will dive Panorama Reef and Abu Soma, where sheer walls and plateaus attract schools of jackfish and snapper. This area is also home to the Salem Express, a major modern wreck that now serves as an artificial reef, offering unique opportunities for observation of marine life such as frogfish and blue-spotted stingrays.
We also explore thriving reefs around Gubal Island and Sha'ab El Erg, which are known for calmer conditions and sightings of reef sharks and large moray eels. Depending on the cruise schedule, the itinerary may extend south to the legendary Elphinstone Reef, celebrated for its deep walls and high chance of encountering oceanic whitetip sharks and manta rays during early morning dives. The Seawolf Dominator effortlessly links these distinct areas, ensuring a high-quality diving schedule throughout the trip.
Day 8
After enjoying a final breakfast on board, you will disembark the Seawolf Dominator liveaboard at Hurghada Marina (or Port Ghalib).
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: From Ras Mohamed, Thistlegorm, Dunraven, Abu Nuhas wrecks (Giannis D, Carnatic, Kimon M, Chrisoula K), Rosalie Moeller, Straits of Tiran: Gordon Reef, Thomas Reef, Woodhouse Reef, Jackson Reef, Laguna Reef; Sha‘ab El Erg, Anrush - Sha‘ab Umm Usk, Sha‘ab Mahmoud, Bluff Point, Umm Gammar, Carless Reef
Day 1
Your diving week begins with evening embarkation at Hurghada Marina. Once welcomed aboard the Seawolf Dominator, you will receive a full safety briefing, settle into your cabin, and enjoy dinner with your fellow divers before the vessel departs in the early hours of the following morning.
Core Days
This expansive itinerary offers a rewarding blend of history and thrilling reef diving. We begin by exploring a collection of world-famous wrecks. The infamous Abu Nuhas reef, known for claiming ships, provides access to 4 significant cargo wrecks, including the Giannis D, Carnatic, Kimon M, and Chrisoula K. These sites are draped in soft corals and serve as bustling artificial reefs. You will also dive the iconic World War II casualties: the Rosalie Moeller and the immense SS Thistlegorm, where you can penetrate the holds to view its remarkably preserved military cargo. Near Sha’ab Mahmoud, you can explore the historical Dunraven wreck.
The itinerary continues to the breathtaking natural formations of the Sinai Peninsula. The Straits of Tiran feature 4 renowned reefs - Jackson, Woodhouse, Thomas, and Gordon Reefs - where nutrient-dense currents regularly attract massive schools of trevally, snapper, and barracuda, making for dynamic drift dives. Ras Mohamed National Park showcases magnificent walls and drop-offs, which are richly decorated with huge gorgonian sea fans and soft corals. Look for large green turtles, blue-spotted stingrays, and cryptic crocodilefish along these reefs. The Seawolf Dominator liveaboard ensures you reach every key dive site across this rich diving region.
Other reefs visited include the pristine hard coral gardens of Sha'ab El Erg, the unique topography of Anrush - Sha'ab Umm Usk, and the shallow formations around Umm Gamar and Carless Reef, ensuring continuous high-quality diving right up until the final afternoon.
Day 8
After enjoying a final breakfast on board, you will disembark the Seawolf Dominator and be transferred from Hurghada.
Red Sea North, Wrecks, Tiran & Dahab (8 Days / 7 Nights - 21 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: From Dahab, Ras Mohamed, Thistlegorm, Dunraven. Abu Nuhas wrecks (Giannis D, Carnatic, Kimon M, Chrisoula K), Rosalie Moeller, Straits of Tiran: Gordon Reef, Thomas Reef, Woodhouse Reef, Jackson Reef, Laguna Reef; Sha‘ab El Erg, Anrush - Sha‘ab Umm Usk, Sha‘ab Mahmoud, Bluff Point, Umm Gammar, Carless Reef
Day 1
Your diving week begins with evening embarkation at Hurghada Marina. Once welcomed aboard the Seawolf Dominator, you will receive a full safety briefing, settle into your cabin, and enjoy dinner with your fellow divers before the vessel departs in the early hours of the morning.
Core Days
This expansive Sinai itinerary offers an exceptional mix of challenging wreck dives and vibrant natural reefs. We start by exploring the celebrated wreck circuit. You will dive the notorious Abu Nuhas reef, home to 4 significant cargo wrecks, including the Giannis D, Carnatic, Kimon M, and Chrisoula K. These sites are now beautifully colonised by soft and hard corals, creating ideal subjects for underwater photographers. The historical centrepiece is the immense SS Thistlegorm, a World War II casualty where you can explore the holds still packed with preserved military cargo. You will also dive the Rosalie Moeller and the Dunraven wreck near Bluff Point, further enriching the historical element of the dive cruise.
Seawolf Dominator then focuses on the incredible natural topography of the Sinai Peninsula. The Straits of Tiran feature 4 exposed reefs (Jackson, Woodhouse, Thomas, and Gordon Reefs) that are bathed in nutrient-rich currents, making them magnets for large pelagic fish, including schooling snapper and trevally. These currents promise dynamic drift dives. Ras Mohamed National Park offers magnificent walls and drop-offs, richly adorned with gorgonian sea fans and soft corals, where you can spot green turtles, blue-spotted stingrays, and cryptic crocodilefish.
A distinct highlight of this extended route is the inclusion of scuba diving near Dahab, famous for sites such as the Blue Hole. Additionally, we explore shallower coastal areas like Sha'ab El Erg, Anrush - Sha'ab Umm Usk, and Carless Reef, known for their healthy hard coral gardens and resident reef fish. The Seawolf Dominator liveaboard provides a comfortable and reliable platform for accessing all these diverse locations.
Day 8
After enjoying a final breakfast on board, you will disembark the Seawolf Dominator and be transferred from Hurghada.
Red Sea South, St. John's & Elba Reef (13 Days / 12 Nights - 36 Dives)
Trip highlights: 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: From: Big Brother, Little Brother, Daedalus Reef, Safaga, Salem Express, St. John's, Elba Reef, Elphinstone, Fury Shoals, Abu Dabbab
Day 1
Board at Port Ghalib and settle into your cabin. Take time to unpack dive gear and get it set up on the dive deck. The Seawolf Dominator liveaboard is designed for efficiency, so everything has its place. Once all guests are aboard, the cruise director gathers everyone in the spacious, air-conditioned saloon for a full boat briefing. Dinner is served that evening, and the Seawolf Dominator slips its lines early the next morning, heading south into the deep Red Sea.
Core Days
The southern route is the Red Sea's classic big-animal playground, and the Seawolf Dominator liveaboard covers the full spectrum. At the Brothers, vertical walls drop into the blue, where hammerhead schools patrol the deeper water and grey reef sharks hug the current-swept corners. The islands' hard and soft coral gardens are packed with snapper, surgeonfish, and trevallies, with the occasional thresher shark cruising past. Daedalus Reef stands alone in open water, a lighthouse marking the spot where hammerheads gather in numbers. Summer months bring manta rays to the cleaning stations. Further south, Elphinstone is the realm of the oceanic whitetip: bold, curious, and unforgettable. Currents here run strong, turning dives into exhilarating drifts along the reef edge with your guide keeping pace.
St. John's is the southern jewel. Its reefs are among the healthiest in the whole Red Sea, with dramatic drop-offs, pinnacles, canyons, and tunnels carved through the limestone. Hard corals dominate, and the marine life is prolific: barracuda formations, reef sharks on every wall, and the occasional pod of dolphins. Turtles are common, and mantas sometimes appear from the blue. The remote location means fewer boats and cleaner water. Fury Shoals, further north, is a vast reef system with some of Egypt's most pristine coral gardens, shallow enough for extended bottom times, rich enough to rival any site in the region.
Elba Reef lies further south still, a true frontier destination closer to Sudan than to any Egyptian port. Its isolation has preserved exceptionally healthy coral formations and dramatic drop-offs that plunge from plateaus at 20 metres down to 45 metres and beyond. Here, grey reef sharks and hammerheads patrol the blue. A unique highlight is the wreck of the Italian cargo ship Levanzo, which rests between 22 and 75 metres and has transformed into a spectacular artificial reef attracting moray eels, groupers, and colourful reef fish. Elba offers something precious in modern diving: a sense of discovery. The reef sees minimal diver traffic, so every dive feels like an expedition into the unknown.
The boat returns to Port Ghalib on the afternoon of the penultimate day, giving you time to relax, log dives, and pack at a comfortable pace.
Day 13
Enjoy breakfast on board before disembarking. Transfers are arranged to Port Ghalib Airport or a local hotel, depending on your onward plans.
[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].
The routine aboard the Seawolf Dominator liveaboard is built around an intensive Red Sea dive schedule, with divers typically completing up to 4 daily descents. The day’s events are clearly defined by the diving: a light pre-breakfast is taken before the first dive, followed by a full, hot breakfast after you surface. Lunch precedes the third dive, and afternoon snacks are served before the final descent of the day. Dinner, which is always finished with a delicious ice cream, is served after the night dive, providing a structured yet highly active daily cycle.
Meals are served buffet style and can be enjoyed in the air-conditioned saloon on the main deck, or al-fresco on the upper deck. The cuisine is largely international, appealing to varied tastes, but includes welcoming elements of local Arabic cuisine.
The breakfast spread is substantial, featuring items like pancakes, toast, pita bread, jam, honey, and eggs prepared in different variations, along with yogurt, Nescafe, and tea.
For lunch and dinner, you can anticipate hearty main courses of chicken, beef, or fish, consistently accompanied by sides such as rice, pasta, potatoes, and various vegetables and salads. Desserts include fresh fruit, pudding, or cake.
To maintain energy between dives, snacks like homemade cakes, chocolate bars, and biscuits are available on the Seawolf Dominator all day, alongside complimentary mineral water, soft drinks, tea, and coffee.
The board service begins with dinner on the first evening and ends with breakfast on the final morning.
