Brothers, Daedalus & Elphinstone
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 diving week begins with late afternoon embarkation at Port Ghalib (or Hurghada). Once welcomed aboard the Seawolf Steel liveaboard, you will receive a 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 Seawolf itinerary encompasses 3 of the Red Sea's most famous and isolated dive locations, all known for spectacular coral life and thrilling open-ocean encounters. We begin at the renowned Daedalus Reef, a massive, current-swept pinnacle rising from the depths. Its vertical walls are essential hunting grounds for large pelagics, providing excellent opportunities to spot schooling scalloped hammerhead sharks, thresher sharks, and even the majestic whale shark, particularly during seasonal movements. The reef is also decorated with beautiful hard coral formations and giant gorgonian sea fans.
The adventure continues at the Brother Islands, Big Brother and Little Brother. These 2 oceanic mounts are draped in vibrant soft corals and black corals, creating breathtaking underwater scenery. The deep, exposed waters here attract oceanic whitetip sharks and grey reef sharks. Big Brother is also the site of some fascinating wrecks, the Numidia and the Aida II, which are now completely fused into the living reef ecosystem.
Finally, we explore Elphinstone Reef, a legendary site famous for its steep drop-offs and high probability of spotting open-ocean predators. While the main focus is offshore, coastal dive sites like Abu Dabbab and Shaab Shona are also visited, offering calmer, shallower conditions ideal for encountering dugongs and large green turtles and exploring rich, photogenic coral gardens teeming with reef fish and macro subjects. This comprehensive south route ensures non-stop action on the Seawolf Steel liveaboard.
Final Day
After enjoying a final breakfast on board, you will disembark the vessel at Port Ghalib (or Hurghada).
Daedalus, Rocky & Zabargad (8 Days / 7 Nights - 21 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
Your diving week begins with late afternoon embarkation at Port Ghalib. Once welcomed aboard the Seawolf Steel 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 Red Sea dive safari is dedicated to the exposed, oceanic islands far from the coastline, renowned for consistent big-animal action. The journey begins at Daedalus Reef, a massive, isolated pinnacle whose vertical walls drop hundreds of metres into the deep blue. Daedalus is a primary aggregation point for schooling scalloped hammerhead sharks, which divers often see patrolling the currents, along with giant manta rays and the occasional whale shark. The reef structure itself is draped in pristine, colourful hard and soft corals.
Further south, you will explore the unique tandem of Rocky Island and Zabargad Island. Rocky Island is a small, exposed reef often subject to powerful currents, which creates a highly dynamic environment. Here, you should watch the blue for patrolling silvertip sharks and grey reef sharks, as well as dolphins. Zabargad Island offers varied diving, including a 70-metre-long historical wreck that has been transformed into a vibrant artificial reef, teeming with soldierfish, snapper, and various species of wrasse.
The itinerary is rounded out with dives in the sprawling Fury Shoals and adjacent coastal sites. Locations like Shaab Claudio (famous for its swim-throughs and massive porites corals), Sha'ab Maksour (known for its deep walls), and the shallow, protective reefs of Abu Dabbab allow for encounters with green sea turtles and the elusive dugong, along with unique macro life like thorny seahorses and ornate ghost pipefish. This comprehensive itinerary ensures continuous high-octane action on the Seawolf Steel liveaboard.
Day 8
After enjoying a final breakfast on board, you will disembark the Seawolf Steel liveaboard at Port Ghalib.
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 week begins with late afternoon embarkation at Port Ghalib. Once welcomed aboard the Seawolf Steel 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 safari focuses exclusively on the healthiest and most diverse reef systems in the Southern Red Sea, providing an unparalleled photographic and biodiversity experience.
The famed St. John's area features a tight concentration of incredible dive sites, limiting cruising time and maximising bottom time. Sites like Habili Ali and Habili Gaffar are exposed pinnacles known for large pelagic encounters, where you should look for grey reef sharks, silvertip sharks, and schools of barracuda and snapper gathering in the currents. The shallow reefs, such as Gota Kebira and Gota Soraya, showcase astounding hard coral formations, dramatic drop-offs, and intricate swim-throughs, which are home to friendly whitetip reef sharks and massive bumphead parrotfish. Keep watch for curious turtles, Napoleon wrasse, and smaller subjects like lionfish, octopus, and nudibranchs nestled within the canyons.
Moving north, the vast Fury Shoals offer pristine coral gardens, including the unique cave systems of Shaab Claudio and the exposed, current-swept walls of Shaab Maksour. Sites like Abu Galawa and the protected bays near Marsa Alam and Abu Dabbab provide chances to spot less common creatures, such as the elusive dugong, or dive with playful pods of spinner dolphins at sites like Shaab Samadai. The Seawolf Steel liveaboard ensures comprehensive access to these remote, high-quality dive areas.
Day 8
After enjoying a final breakfast on board, you will disembark the Seawolf Steel at Port Ghalib.
Hurghada (Family Special) (8 Days / 7 Nights - 21 Dives)
Trip highlights: dolphins, turtles, schooling fish & big pelagics, non diving activities
Diving environment: advanced divers, beginner divers, drift diving, very popular, wall diving, wreck diving
Dive sites and activities: Hurghada: Gubal Island, Geisum, Siyul islands, Abu Nuhas wrecks, Giftun Island, Shaab Abu Mungar. Activities as detailed in itinerary description.
Day 1
Upon your arrival at the MY Seawolf Steel in Hurghada marina, you’ll be guided to your cabin and can settle in at your own pace. We recommend unpacking and preparing your dive gear ahead of the next morning’s activities. Once all guests have boarded, a comprehensive boat briefing will take place in the spacious, air-conditioned saloon to ensure a smooth start to your safari. Your first dinner will be served onboard, offering a chance to relax and meet fellow divers. The vessel will remain docked overnight, setting sail early the following day to begin your Red Sea family liveaboard diving adventure.
Core Days
Set sail on the ultimate family holiday, where the thrill of discovery meets pure relaxation onboard the Seawolf Steel luxury yacht. This unique liveaboard safari is specially designed so that every member of the family, from the smallest explorers to the adults seeking adventure, can create their own perfect vacation memories, together and apart. This is your chance to unwind and indulge.
The adult program is tailored for certified divers and beginners alike, offering a perfect blend of action and serenity. Certified divers and teenagers can enjoy daily dives, while beginners can experience the underwater world with intro dives. Snorkel in crystal-clear waters, relax on pristine, wild islands, and experience the magic of swimming with dolphins off Gubal. Unwind with evening picnics on the beach, open-air movie screenings under the stars, and engaging lectures for underwater enthusiasts.
While the adults relax, the kids are in for their own unforgettable adventure! The professional game technicians are dedicated to ensuring your youngest guests have the time of their lives. From water games and creative workshops to exciting quests and, of course, their favourite cartoons - there’s never a dull moment. Children can enjoy active, age-appropriate adventures in a safe environment, giving parents complete peace of mind.
Throughout the journey, the entire family will be treated to gourmet meals prepared by our international chefs. Celebrate with beach parties on deserted islands, indulge in a massage, and enjoy a host of other exclusive options for a truly exceptional Red Sea liveaboard vacation onboard the Seawolf Steel, where every detail is taken care of.
A diving safari from Hurghada unlocks a treasure trove of world-class sites. Explore the legendary shipwrecks of Abu Nuhas, a coral reef famously known as a ship graveyard where several large vessels rest in shallow, crystal-clear water. For pristine reefs teeming with life, the Giftun Island and Siyul islands protected areas offer vibrant coral gardens, thrilling drift dives, and encounters with sharks, turtles, and massive schools of fish. Venture north to the Straits of Gubal to discover Gubal Island, with its beautiful walls and the iconic wreck of the Ulysses. From historic wrecks to thriving coral ecosystems and pelagic action, the waters off Hurghada provide an unforgettable underwater adventure for all levels of divers.
Day 8
Enjoy a final breakfast before disembarking from the Seawolf Steel and your transfer to the airport or a local hotel.
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, Siyul Kebira, Siyul 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 with the Seawolf Steel liveaboard begins with evening embarkation at Hurghada Marina. Once welcomed aboard, 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 diving tour focuses heavily on the historical significance and coral-encrusted beauty of the Red Sea's northern wrecks. We explore the infamous Abu Nuhas, a shallow navigational hazard responsible for claiming 4 significant cargo ships: the Giannis D, Carnatic, Kimon M, and Chrisoula K. These wrecks are beautifully adorned with hard and soft corals and provide rich subjects for underwater photography, often containing vast schools of glassfish.
The heart of the wreck diving experience are the famed World War II casualties: the Rosalie Moeller and the immense SS Thistlegorm. Diving the Thistlegorm is a powerful experience, allowing you to fin past intact military cargo, including motorcycles and trucks, a historical snapshot beneath the waves. Nearby, the Dunraven wreck near Sha'ab Mahmoud provides another classic Red Sea wreck dive.
We also explore some of the region's best natural reefs, providing a contrast to the wreck sites. Ras Mohamed National Park is renowned for its spectacular walls, which are rich in soft corals and massive gorgonian sea fans. Look for transient pelagics such as schooling snapper, tuna, and trevallies, as well as resident hawksbill turtles and blue-spotted stingrays. Shallow reefs around Sha'ab El Erg, Siyoul Kebira, Siyoul Soraya, and Umm Gammar offer excellent conditions for spotting intricate macro life, moray eels, and colourful reef fish. The Seawolf Steel provides comprehensive access to these varied dive environments.
Day 8
After enjoying a final breakfast on board, you will disembark the Seawolf Steel 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 Steel, 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
The safari is strategically designed to showcase the region’s best historical dive sites and its most remote, current-swept pinnacles.
We begin at Egypt's northern wrecks. The infamous Abu Nuhas reef hosts 4 cargo wrecks, including the Giannis D, Carnatic, Kimon M, and Chrisoula K. These sites are richly adorned with colourful soft and hard corals, providing unique environments for photography. You will dive the world-renowned SS Thistlegorm, a WWII military transport sunk with its cargo of vehicles and equipment still visible, and the nearby Rosalie Moeller. Further south, you may visit the Salem Express wreck in the Safaga area or dive at Panorama Reef and Ras Abu Soma, depending on the itinerary's departure port.
The route then travels south to the isolated Brother Islands, Big Brother and Little Brother. These oceanic mounts are famous for spectacular drift dives along vertical walls, which are draped in black corals, large gorgonian fans, and vibrant soft corals. These conditions consistently attract large pelagic species: look for schools of tuna, trevallies, and snapper, often trailed by scalloped hammerhead sharks, grey reef sharks, and the distinctive oceanic whitetip shark. Big Brother is also the site of a couple of fascinating wrecks, the Aida II and the Numidia, which have become beautifully integrated into the reef structure. Cruises departing from Port Ghalib will typically conclude with a dive at Elphinstone Reef, another legendary pelagic hotspot.
Near Hurghada, protected areas like Sha'ab El Erg and reefs around Gubal Island and Small Giftun Island offer calmer dives, where you can spot dolphins, turtles, and diverse reef fish like parrotfish and angel fish, providing a gentle contrast to the challenging offshore sites. The Seawolf Steel liveaboard ensures comprehensive access to this wide spectrum of diving.
Day 8
After enjoying a final breakfast on board, you will disembark the Seawolf Steel 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, caverns, drift diving, healthy reefs, very popular, wall 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
The MY Seawolf Steel tour leader will welcome aboard in Hurghada and you will be assigned to your cabin and asked to unpack your dive gear.Then you'll prepare for the diving that will start the next morning. Once all the guests are on board, a boat briefing will be held inside the spacious air-conditioned saloon. Dinner will be served on this first day of your diving holiday. The boat will then leave port early the next day.
Core Days
Wake up and get ready for some excitement! You are about to log up to 4 dives a day on the famous wrecks of the Red Sea and reefs as far south as Elphinstone. The wrecks of Abu Nuhas (Carnatic, Chrisoula K., Giannis D.), the Salem Express, and the SS Thistlegorm - one of the most famous wrecks in the world, packed with motorcycles, trucks and locomotives - will be a joy to behold. Elphinstone has steep current-swept walls and exposed points, making it perfect for encounters with big marine life like hammerheads and oceanic whitetip sharks.
Panorama Reef, situated off Safaga, is a massive coral pillar rising from the depths, famed for its dramatic drop-offs and expansive plateaus. The North Plateau is a hotspot for drift diving, where you can find vibrant fan corals and larger pelagics like tuna, barracuda, and the occasional grey reef shark. The South Plateau is home to the celebrated "Anemone City," teeming with anemonefish and blue-spotted stingrays amidst a lush carpet of soft corals. Along the vertical walls, you will encounter giant moray eels, hawksbill turtles, and schools of snapper darting between giant gorgonians. Given the strong currents and depths exceeding 400 metres in the surrounding blue, it offers a world-class experience for spotting eagle rays and white-tip reef sharks in a truly spectacular setting within the Red Sea.
The liveaboard will return to Hurghada in the afternoon of the penultimate day of your safari.
Day 8
The next day you will enjoy breakfast before being transferred either to the airport or your local hotel.
Please note that these trips sometimes use Port Ghalib as the departure or arrival port - check your trip for details.
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 Steel liveaboard, you will receive a full safety and vessel 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 Red Sea dive cruise is expertly designed to showcase a broad spectrum of diving, from the historical depths to the thriving, exposed reefs. We begin with the celebrated wreck circuit. The infamous Abu Nuhas reef hosts 4 wrecks: the Giannis D, Carnatic, Kimon M, and Chrisoula K. These sites are now completely covered in photogenic hard and soft corals, providing excellent sheltered dives. The military history is covered by the two renowned World War II casualties: the Rosalie Moeller and the immense SS Thistlegorm. Diving the Thistlegorm is a powerful experience, allowing you to explore the holds still packed with preserved military vehicles and supplies. The nearby Dunraven wreck offers another classic, coral-encrusted dive.
The safari then moves to the stunning natural formations of the Sinai Peninsula. The Straits of Tiran feature 4 reefs rising dramatically from the seabed: Jackson, Woodhouse, Thomas, and Gordon Reefs. These locations are constantly bathed in nutrient-rich currents, making them magnets for pelagic life, including schooling jacks, barracuda, and various shark species. Ras Mohamed National Park is renowned for its spectacular vertical walls and drop-offs, richly adorned with huge gorgonian sea fans and brightly coloured soft corals. Look for resident green turtles, blue-spotted stingrays, and vast schools of snapper and tuna patrolling the currents.
Coastal reefs like Sha'ab El Erg, Anrush - Sha'ab Umm Usk, and Carless Reef provide calmer, shallower dives and additional opportunities to focus on macro life and the vibrant health of the Red Sea's coral gardens, ensuring the Seawolf Steel liveaboard delivers a full and varied experience.
Day 8
After enjoying a final breakfast on board, you will disembark the Seawolf Steel and await transfer from Hurghada.
Rocky, Zabargad & St. John's
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: From: Zabargad and Rocky Islands, Elphinstone, St. John's: Sataya Gota Kebira, Sataya Gota Soghayr, Habili Gaffar, Dangerous Reef, Paradise Reef, Habili Ali; Fury Shoals: Sha‘ab Claudio, Abu Galawa, Shelaniat, Gota Sharm, Umm Aruk, Abu Dabbab, Sataya Gota Soraya, Sha‘ab Malahi, Abu Diab, Sha‘ab Maksour, Dahra Wadi Gimal, Gota Radir, Sha‘ab Shona, Sha‘ab Marsa Alam
Day 1
Your Seawolf Steel diving expedition begins with late afternoon embarkation at Port Ghalib. Once aboard the 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 exceptional safari is dedicated to the isolated pinnacles and vibrant reef systems of the Red Sea's deep south, providing intense underwater variety.
The most remote dive highlights are Rocky Island and Zabargad Island. Rocky Island is a small oceanic mound renowned for its powerful currents, which support lush gorgonian fans, black coral trees, and sponges. These conditions attract headline pelagics: look out for grey reef sharks and silvertip sharks patrolling the deep blue. Zabargad Island features varied diving, including steep walls, shallow coral gardens, and a 70-metre historical wreck now entirely integrated into the living reef ecosystem.
The world-class St. John's reef system offers a contrasting scuba experience, with dive sites closely clustered together for maximum time in the water. Explore spectacular formations such as Habili Ali and Gota Kebira, where pinnacles, drop-offs, and tunnels are completely covered in hard and soft corals. Divers here frequently encounter massive Napoleon wrasse, schools of snapper, and curious turtles. Photographers will appreciate the wealth of macro life, including numerous nudibranchs and frogfish.
The Seawolf Steel liveaboard cruise also explores sections of the sprawling Fury Shoals and adjacent coastal sites. These dives provide a beautiful transition, featuring sites like Shaab Claudio with its famed swim-throughs, the exposed walls of Shaab Maksour, and calm bays like Abu Dabbab, known for high chances of spotting the gentle dugong alongside giant green sea turtles.
Final Day
After enjoying a final breakfast on board, you will disembark the Seawolf Steel liveaboard 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].
A typical day on the Seawolf Steel liveaboard is a clear cycle of food and liquids, supporting an ambitious schedule of up to four dives. The daily routine ensures you are fully fuelled for the Red Sea: a light pre-breakfast is available before the first descent, followed by a full cooked breakfast. Lunch is served before the third dive, and an afternoon snack is provided before the final daylight dive. The last meal of the day, dinner, is reserved for after the night dive. Board service officially commences with dinner on the first day and concludes with breakfast on the last.
All meals are served buffet-style in the main deck restaurant of Seawolf Steel. The diverse menu showcases international cuisine, enhanced by the inclusion of local Arabic dishes. A highlight of this fusion is the traditional Egyptian specialty, koshary, a satisfying mix of rice, macaroni, and lentils.
- Breakfast is a varied spread featuring eggs prepared in different styles, toast, golden pancakes, pita bread, yogurt, jam, and honey.
- For the primary meals of lunch and dinner, guests can expect substantial servings of protein-such as chicken, beef, or fish-served with classic side dishes including rice, pasta, potatoes, and a choice of fresh salads.
- The dining experience is completed each evening by a delicious, homemade dessert following dinner.
- Throughout the day, complimentary snacks, fresh fruit, tea, coffee, and bottled soft drinks are consistently available. Beer and wine are stocked and available for purchase.
