The best dive sites in the Red Sea – Brothers, Daedalus and Elphinstone!
Brothers Islands are two peaks of an underwater mountain (Small and Big Brother) that rise to the surface of the Red Sea about 100 kilometers off the coast of Egypt. The Brothers Islands offer world-class wall diving with top visibility. The walls are covered with soft corals and angel wing corals, creating a stunning color spectrum. The remote location of the area attracts a lot of marine animals such as big tuna, horse mackerel and snappers, followed by bigger predators such as hammerhead, whitefish and fox sharks. Reef sharks are almost certainly seen on Small Brother. Devilishness is also a very common sight in Brotheres. There is also something to see at the Brothere for the wreck diver. The Egyptian connecting boat AIDA II and the cargo ship Numidia are resting on Big Brother. Both wrecks are covered in coral throughout.
The Daedelus Reef is also part of a marine protected area. Daedelus is a large reef with a lighthouse. It is the furthest reef from the continent in the Red Sea. Hard corals, hammer sharks and reef sharks are common sightings at Daedelus.
The northern tip of Elphinstone ’s reef is covered in soft coral and its colors in the morning circle are unique. The white-tailed shark is also a common sight on Elphinstone. At the southern tip of the Elphinstone Reef is the famous arch, located at a depth of 45-56 meters.
We operate the route with four liveaboard boats: Emperor Asmaa 30 / 7m 20 people, Emperor Echo 30 / 7.8m 24 people, Emperor Elite 38 / 8m 26 people and Emperor Superior 37 / 8.3m 25 people. From October 2018 to April 2019, direct flights to Hurghada on Thursday departures from Emperor Asma.
Liveaboard departures from Hurghada or Marsa Galip.
Itinerary
DAY 1 – ARRIVAL AT HURGHADA AIRPORT
Arrival at the airport and transfer to the boat (Hurghada / Marsa Galip) or to the hotel. Boat stay at 6 p.m.
(i)
ACCOMMODATION
EMPEROR LIVEABOARD / HOTEL
DAY 2 – HURGHADA REEFS
We leave the port at about 09:00. Venebriefing, which reviews important safety issues and general issues related to diving. 2-3 dives on the reefs of Hurghada. Opportunity to check the emphasis and refine your skills in peace before going to the conservation area. Possible night diving. (UNDER)
ACTIVITIES
DIVING
ACCOMMODATION IN
EMPEROR LIVEABOARD, USA
DAY 3 – BIG BROTHERS
3 dives with Big Brother. A briefing before the dives, which goes through the diving conditions. Sailing can affect diving and the route. Night dives are not allowed in the reserve. (UNDER)
ACTIVITIES
DIVING
ACCOMMODATION IN
EMPEROR LIVEABOARD, USA
DAY 4 – SMALL BROTHER
3 dives with Small Brother. A briefing before the dives, which goes through the diving conditions. Sailing can affect diving and the route. Night diving is not allowed in the Marine Park. (UNDER)
ACTIVITIES
DIVING
ACCOMMODATION IN
EMPEROR LIVEABOARD, USA
DAY 5 – DAEDELUS REEF
3 dives on the Daedelus Reef. A briefing before the dives, which goes through the diving conditions. Sailing can affect diving and the route. Night diving is not allowed in the Marine Park. (UNDER)
ACTIVITIES
DIVING
ACCOMMODATION IN
EMPEROR LIVEABOARD, USA
DAY 6 – DAEDELUS REEF
3 dives on the Daedelus Reef. A briefing before the dives, which goes through the diving conditions. Sailing can affect diving and the route. Night diving is not allowed in the Marine park. (UNDER)
ACTIVITIES
DIVING
ACCOMMODATION IN
EMPEROR LIVEABOARD, USA
DAY 7 – ELPHINSTONE REEF
2 dives on the Elphinstone Reef. A briefing before the dives, which goes through the diving conditions. Sailing can affect diving and the route. Drive to the port (Hurghada / Marsa Galip). Overnight in a boat or hotel. (UNDER)
ACTIVITIES
DIVING
ACCOMMODATION
EMPEROR LIVEABOARD / HOTEL
DAY 8 – TRANSFER TO THE AIRPORT
Departure from the boat at 09:00 in the morning and transfer to the airport or hotel at 09:30. (A)
MEALS: [A] BREAKFAST [L] LUNCH [I] DINNER
