• Red Sea ~ Land and Sea Trip!!

Red Sea ~ Land and Sea Trip!!

12 day Trip! Let's visit Egypt YSS Dive Style. 8 days 7 nights of diving... and then Dry out for 4 days 3 nights visiting all that Egypt has to offer!

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Diving the Red Sea ~

There are over 1000 species of fish in the a, 20 percent of which are found nowhere else in the world. With it being one of the sunniest places on the planet, corals and their tiny guests thrive on an overabundance of solar energy. The itineraries offer swimming with pods of up to 60 wild dolphin, up close encounters with Oceanic White Tip Sharks and much more.

A few of the Dive/Snorkel sites…

BIG BROTHER: The Brothers (Big Brother and Little Brother, or in Arabic, 'El Akhawein') are two small islands in The Red Sea. They are situated 67 km out to sea from Al Qusayr. Above water, Big Brother features a lighthouse which was built by the British in 1883 and is manned by the Egyptian military. Underwater, there are two wrecks: Numidia and Aida. The walls of Big Brother plunge down into the blue at an almost-vertical angle.

LITTLE BROTHER: Little Brother is, as the name suggests, the smaller of the two islands and is located 1 km to the south of Big Brother. Much like Big Brother, the currents can be strong or not present at all and they often change at a moment's notice, adding to the adventure and excitement. Deep walls surround the island with a glorious plateau in the north. Here, it feels like diving in an aquarium with a huge variety of marine life including the larger Hawksbill Turtles, Grey Reef Sharks, Thresher Sharks, and Hammerhead Sharks.

DAEDALUS: This large reef, also referred to as Abu El Kizan, is found 80 km offshore from Marsa Alam. A lighthouse which was built in 1861 by the British stands tall on the small artificial island in the center of the reef. Today it is manned by the Egyptian military. Currents tend to be much more predictable here, and divers have an excellent opportunity to spot large pelagic life such as schooling Hammerhead Sharks, Thresher Sharks which are commonly seen in the north. Manta Rays can be found anywhere (from March - October), and Grey Reef Sharks and Whitetip Reef Sharks patrol the reef walls.

ELPHINSTONE: Elphinstone is a very famous, cigar-shaped reef which sits 6 km out to sea from Marsa Alam. There is a long plateau in the north and south of Elphinstone with the rest of the reef being a steep, colourful wall rich in hard and soft corals. Currents are variable, and can be strong or not present at all. While shark sightings are not guaranteed, the Longimanus cruises in the shallows in the season, and every so often divers encounter Hammerhead Sharks, Grey Reef Sharks, Silky Sharks, and Manta Rays. Barracuda hang in the blue, and Cornet Fish use divers for cover while they hunt the Anthias.

MARSA SHOANA:  (Local - Marsa Alam) Marsa Shoana is an awesome local dive site in Marsa Alam, and normally our first port of call on our itineraries. A white sandy bottom meets a gentle, sloping reef with coral heads small, medium and large dotted about. Divers will come across lots of different ecosystems here which, in turn, promise a wide variety of marine life both big and small. Green Turtles, various Rays and even Dolphins and Dugongs surprise those enjoying the underwater realm.

SHA'AB MAKSOUR: (Sataya) Sha'ab Maksour is a large reef with a wide plateau in the north and south and a wall on either side. There is plenty to see here including schools of Snapper, Dogtooth Tuna, Hawksbill Turtles and some of the healthiest hard corals your eyes have seen! These corals cover this reef with mounds of Porites, Dome, and Mountain Corals nestled in the shallower parts as well as untouched Table Corals jutting out perpendicularly. Some exciting macro life including the Nembrotha Megalocera has also been sighted here.

What’s included Diving Portion of the trip:

  • Diving begins Sunday morning and ends Friday when the Aggressor returns to port.
  • Average of up to 20 to 23 dives on 7-night charter including several night dives ~ WOW!!!
  • 3-5 mm wetsuit recommended
  • Average water temperatures: 74 - 82F
  • All meals, snacks and beverages are provided during the diving portion of the trip.

 What’s not included:

  • Airfare 
  • Tips for boat crew, drivers, guides
  • Any personal extras

Drying out before heading home ~ We will head to the Fairmont City Nile Hotel for deluxe Nile View rooms and start off the next morning with a guided tour of the Giza plateau featuring the Great Pyramid, Sphinx and Memphis then finish with the Egyptian National Museum with its amazing treasures from King Tut's tomb and finally, an afternoon at Khan El Khalily Bazaars and El Moez Street. The pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx are among the most popular touristic destinations in the world, and indeed already were even in Roman times. 

What’s included Land based portion of the trip:

  • All transfers throughout the land trip
  • 03 nights at the Fairmont Nile City Hotel with Deluxe Nile view rooms
  • Full day tour visits of the Great Pyramid and Sphinx. Memphis and Sakkara
  • Full day tour visits the Egyptian Museum, Khan, El Khalili and Moez Street
  • Breakfast included during the land portion of the trip
  • English speaking guide

What’s not included:

  • Tips for Hotel, guide, and drivers.
  • Any meals/drinks not listed in included.
  • Any personal extras
  • Entry Visa and departure Taxes

The fine print: 

CANCELATION AND PAYMENT SCHEDULE
181+ Days prior to arrival - Loss of deposit
179-61 Days prior to arrival - 10% Cancelation charge
60-31 Days prior to arrival - 30% Cancelation charge
30-3 Days prior to arrival - 80% Cancelation charge
2-0 Days prior to arrival 100% Cancelation charge

PAYMENTS:

Non-refundable deposit $500 due at time of booking 

9 month deposit: June 4th 2023

6 month deposit: September 4th, 2023

90 day final 100% paid in full payment: December 3rd 2023

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