This classic offshore Red Sea itinerary aboard Grand Discovery focuses on remote marine parks and shark-rich reefs, combining the Brother Islands, Daedalus Reef, and Elphinstone. The route begins with check dives around Giftun before heading offshore, allowing divers to acclimatise prior to reaching the more demanding sites.

The Brother Islands deliver dramatic wall diving covered in soft corals and gorgonians, with frequent encounters with grey reef, silky, oceanic whitetip, and hammerhead sharks. Big Brother also offers the opportunity to explore the historic Numidia and Aida II wrecks, both heavily encrusted and surrounded by dense fish life.

Daedalus Reef is a highlight of the itinerary, a remote offshore reef renowned for its deep walls, pristine coral formations, and regular schooling hammerhead sightings. The journey continues to Elphinstone, where strong currents attract pelagic species and grey reef sharks patrol the plateaus, with oceanic whitetips commonly seen.

The final days include classic Safaga-area dives such as the Salem Express and Panorama Reef, combining wreck and reef diving before a relaxed return to Hurghada.

Departure Day
16:00 – 17:00 Board Grand Discovery at Sheraton Marina, Hurghada
Boat briefing and equipment setup
Check dive at Small Giftun
Optional night dive before overnight cruise to the Brothers

Day 1
Small Giftun dives including drift by zodiac
Overnight crossing toward the Brother Islands

Day 2
Big Brother (multiple dives)
Small Brother

Day 3
Daedalus Reef (multiple dives)

Day 4
Elphinstone Reef
Elphinstone or Ras Tromby

Day 5
Salem Express wreck
Panorama Reef
Ras Abu Soma or Gota Abu Ramada
Night dive at Abu Ramada

Day 6
Early dive at El Mina wreck
Final dive at Fanous
Return to Sheraton Marina, Hurghada

Suite High Deck

3 cabins (6 spots) available

$1,840