Red Sea Sharks And Iconic Wrecks Adventure 2026

Trip Overview

Experience a thrilling adventure across the Red Sea’s top dive sites: the Brothers, Daedalus, and Elphinstone. Divers will explore famous wrecks like Numidia and Aida at Big Brother, vibrant coral gardens teeming with marine life at Little Brother, and the remote Daedalus Reef, where schooling hammerhead sharks and thresher sharks are often spotted. Expect encounters with pelagic species, including grey reef sharks, manta rays, and, during the season, the impressive Longimanus. The colorful corals, diverse marine life, and dramatic walls at Elphinstone also add to the excitement, while the local sites like Marsa Shoana and Sha’ab Maksour offer beautiful coral ecosystems and the chance to see turtles, dolphins, and even dugongs. 

 Add our optional 6 Days / 5 Nights Discover Ancient Egypt Land Tour and embark on an extraordinary journey through the sands of time with our Ancient Egypt Tour. Step into a world of pharaohs, pyramids, and powerful deities as you explore the captivating history and culture of one of the oldest civilizations on Earth. From the awe-inspiring Pyramids of Giza and the enigmatic Sphinx to the majestic temples of Luxor, immerse yourself in the architectural and artistic marvels that have stood the test of millennia.

Dive Overview

The Red Sea is one of the world's premier dive destinations, renowned for its crystal-clear waters, thriving coral reefs, and incredible marine biodiversity. From dramatic drop-offs to vibrant coral gardens, it offers a stunning underwater experience for divers of all levels. Shark enthusiasts will find thrilling encounters with some of the ocean's most iconic predators, while wreck divers can explore sunken ships teeming with marine life. Whether you're drawn to colorful coral landscapes or the chance to spot hammerheads, Longimanus, and threshers, the Red Sea promises an unforgettable adventure.

Brothers Islands

• The northernmost part of Egypt's offshore marine park is made up of two islands 60km away from the coast and 140km south from Hurghada. The larger island (complete with a lighthouse from 1883) is 400 meters long with a spectacular plateau on the southeast corner which is dotted with coral mountains and famous for thresher and grey reef shark sightings. The western side of the island has two impressive wrecks which both lie almost vertical on the side of the reef. The most spectacular is the Numidia, a large cargo steamer which sank in 1901 and now lies on the tip of the island between 10 and 80 meters covered in soft corals and frequented by large pelagic predators. The smaller wreck of the Aida (sitting between 30 and 65 meters) was a lighthouse authority supply vessel which sank in bad weather in 1957.
• The smaller island, whilst only a little over 200 meters long, hosts an incredible concentration and variety of marine life. There is a pristine fan coral forest, a massive collection of hard and soft corals and compelling overhangs to explore. The highlight is the fish life; with regular seasonal sightings of hammerhead, thresher, grey reef, and oceanic whitetip sharks.

Daedalus

• This huge tear-drop shaped reef rises from the seabed in the middle of the Red Sea, 80km offshore and more than 300km south of Hurghada. Easily recognized by its zebra-striped lighthouse, this reef offers some of the most amazing dives in the Red Sea. The sheer walls are covered in over-grown hard coral formations and a variety of reef fish. Napoleon wrasses and turtles are often cruising by, but make sure you keep your eyes open on the blue! Daedalus is one of those places where anything can happen... oceanic whitetip, grey reef, and thresher sharks are often sighted, but Daedalus is most famous for its scalloped hammerhead sharks which can often be seen in large schools out in the blue during the summer months. The sheer size of this reef means that you can do several dives here and never get bored!

Elphinstone Reef

• A Red Sea legend; a finger-shaped reef, with north and south plateaus covered in hard and soft corals, unpredictable and exciting this truly is an awesome reef where hammerhead sharks are regularly spotted in the summer and oceanic whitetip sharks often congregate in large numbers during late autumn.

Diving Conditions

November is the end of the hot season and topside temperatures are comfortable. However, it can often be windy in the afternoon and evenings. Some sites offer stronger currents with drift dives. 

• Water temperature: up to 80F (27C) in November 
• Visibility: Visibility is excellent, reaching up to 200 feet (60m) 
• Depth Range: 16 - 131ft (5-40m)
  

Read the reviews on diving the Red Sea and the recap on our previous Red Sea trip.

Sample Itinerary

This trip is from Saturday - Saturday

• On Saturday, guests arrive at Port Ghalib, Marsa Alam, with boarding beginning at 3:00 pm.
• The boat departs on Sunday morning unless all guests arrive before 5:00 pm, in which case it may depart on Saturday evening.
• Sunday starts with Port Authority clearance at 8:00 am, followed by the first dive.
• From Sunday through Friday afternoon, guests will enjoy a week of diving in the Red Sea, exploring the Brothers, Daedalus, and Elphinstone, with plenty of time to relax and dine.
• On Friday afternoon, the boat returns to Port Ghalib between 2:00 pm and 4:00 pm.
• That evening, a cocktail party is held at 6:00 pm, followed by dinner ashore at 7:00 pm (the only meal not included).
• Check out is on Saturday at 8:00 am.

Additional $1,599 per person, twin/double occupancy / $2,099 per person, single occupancy

Our Ancient Egypt Tour take you on an unforgettable journey through time, where you’ll discover the world of pharaohs, pyramids, and powerful deities. Explore the fascinating history and culture of one of the world’s oldest civilizations, from the awe-inspiring Pyramids of Giza and the mysterious Sphinx to the majestic temples of Luxor, all showcasing architectural and artistic wonders that have endured for millennia.

Discover Ancient Egypt Sightseeing Locations:

Luxor: Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Colossi of Memnon Luxor & Karnak Temples. 

Cairo: Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Valley Temple, Step Pyramid of Sakkara, Memphis City, Egyptian Museum, Citadel of Salah El-Dein, Alabaster Mosque of Mohamed Ali, Old Coptic Cairo, the Hanging Church, Abu Serga Church.

Discover Ancient Egypt Itinerary:

• Day 1: Arrive Cairo Arrival and check-in to your Cairo hotel. Enjoy a Dinner Cruise on the magic Nile River where you can enjoy watching a real belly dancer and folklore show. 
• Day 2: Cairo Tour Breakfast at the hotel. Accompany your English speaking Egyptologist to visit the Pyramids of Giza and the magnificent monolith of the Sphinx; the Great Pyramid of Cheops, Chephren, Makrinos, as are the ruins around the Old Kingdom capital, Memphis, our next discovery, where we view the 4,700-year-old Step Pyramid of Sakkara. In the evening, watch the magnificent Sound and Light Show, it is an amazing experience. 
• Day 3: Cairo Day Tour Breakfast at the hotel. Visit the Egyptian Museum to view the wealth of treasures from statuary to jewellery and the corents of Tutankhamun's tomb; continue to the medieval Citadel of Cairo, with its 19th century Mosque of Muhammad Ali; then walk through the Old Coptic Cairo, visit the Hanging Church and Abu Serga Church. 
• Day 4: Fly to Luxor/ Luxor East Bank Tour Breakfast at the hotel. Take a morning flight to Luxor. As you visit today, it stands as a huge, haunting, hundred acres of temple, court, colonnade, and obelisk. They are linked to each other by the two-mile Avenue of Sphinxes, and atmospherically bathed in lights at night. Check-in and overnight in Luxor. 
• Day 5: West Bank of Luxor Tours Cross to the West Bank after breakfast to visit the Valley of the Kings, containing the burial sites of more than sixty pharaohs. Among several tombs, view the monumental Colossi of Memnon, the statues soaring 60-feet high and visit the tiered tomb of Queen Hatshepsut, descending 100metres into the rock face. 
• Day 6: Transfer to Marsa Alam After breakfast, check-out and transfer by road to Marsa Alam to meet the boat.
  

Discover Ancient Egypt Inclusions: 

• 3 nights’ 5* accommodation in Cairo at Sofitel Cairo Downtown Nile, twin share
• 5* accommodation in Luxor at Steigenberger Nile Palace, twin share Daily breakfast 
• Domestic flight from Cairo to Luxor 
• Meet & assist at Cairo and Luxor Airports 
• All transfers from / to airports by private a/c vehicles 
• Excursions in Cairo as mentioned in the above itinerary 
• Excursion in Luxor as mentioned in the above itinerary 
• Private Egyptologist guide during the tours in Cairo and Luxor 
• Transfer from Luxor to Marsa Alam by private a/c coach 
• Entrance fees to the above-mentioned sites as mentioned in the itinerary 
• A bottle of mineral water for each guest 
• Service charges and all taxes 

Discover Ancient Egypt Exclusions: 

• Entry Visa to Egypt International flight tickets 
• Meals not listed in the itinerary 
• Drinks, beverages and mineral water during all the meals 
• Room upgrades or single occupancy rooms 
• Any optional tours if required 
• Entrance inside any of the pyramids will incur an extra fee (tickets can be booked on the spot) 
• Gratuity