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Northern Red Sea: Ras Mohamed & Straits Of Tiran (HRG - HRG)
Departure

Hurghada

Hurghada (HRG)

Return

Hurghada

Hurghada (HRG)

7 Nights

Approx. 26 Dives

No minimum number of dives required but recommended is 50 + dives and being comfortable with currents

Itinerary Highlights
  • Dive into the history at the Wrecks & the stunning reefs with the Red Sea Aggressor ll

  • Abu Nuhas Reef is in the Shadwan Channel, there are 5 Shipwrecks.

  • Ras Mohamed is an Underwater National Park near Sharm el Sheikh.

  • Straits of Tiran are at the beginning of the Gulf of Aqaba and one of the best dive areas.

  • Jackson Reef, Woodhouse Reef, Thomas Reef and Gordon Reef - all very special.

  • Grey and Blacktip Reef Sharks, Hammerheads, Whale Sharks and Mantas in the blue.

  • Between dives, guests may Snorkel, explore secluded beaches or relax on the yacht.

  • Guests are offered 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. On-board you may pick a buddy of your choice or dive with one of the yacht’s crew members, generally the two guides are more there for diver safety than anything else.

  • Nitrox, Rental Equipment and Courses available.

  • Non Divers and Snorkellers always welcome.

Itinerary Description
Day 1
  • Safety Briefing, Crew Introduction, Necessary Dive Paperwork, Cabin allocation and ship orientation will take place before departing the Harbor.

  • During the journey to our first dive site for a check dive, please take this opportunity to familiarize yourselves with the vessel and make yourself comfortable. 

  • Please Note: This is a sample itinerary and nº of dives, dive sites, etc. may be subject to change due to weather conditions and other unforeseeable factors.

Days 2 - 6
  • The yacht will depart the dock early Sunday morning after the Port Authorities have checked all guests passports.

  • After clearance is given, no one can board the boat.

  • Every dive starts with a dive briefing from the staff

  • You and your buddy are responsible for planning and conducting your own dives

  • The staff will be on the dive deck providing surface support for divers

  Strait Of Tiran 
  • These reefs, named after British cartographers (Jackson, Woodhouse, Thomas, Gordon), are world-famous for their extraordinary diversity of corals and strong south westerly currents make them home to many large pelagic fish.

  • Jackson Reef is the most northerly reef and on its northern edge lays the wreck of a freighter serving as a stark warning to ships in the narrow straights Moving northwards you will come across a forest of spectacular gorgonian fan coral at about 20 to 30 meters as well as many different kinds of reef fish. This site can also be done as a drift dive on the left where it is mostly wall diving with excellent corals. Diving the back of Jackson in late summer can give you the chance to see the resident hammerhead sharks.

  • Woodhouse Reef is the longest reef of the four in the Strait of Tiran. Home to reef sharks and eagle rays, it is dived as a drift dive usually from south to north. Jumping at the southern part of the reef is a wall to about 30m covered with coral from the surface all the way down.

  • Thomas Reef is the smallest reef in the strait and diving here is governed by conditions as there are potential strong currents.

  •  Gordon Reef is the most southerly reef of the four and has a different topography from the others offering both a shallow plateau area and drop offs. There is a huge variety of reef fish and the chance to see sleeping whitetip reef sharks on sand patches. 

  SS Thistlegorm
  • Probably the most famous of the Red Sea wrecks. The 126.5m English Freighter was bombed by German aviation on 6th October 1941. Today she creates an artificial reef on a sandy bottom at 32m max depth. She is home to an enormous variety of marine life and is especially popular with large schooling fish.Please note: Due to CDWS regulations, you must have a minimum of 20 logged dives in order to dive on this wreck. Other dives on the itinerary are not affected.

   Ras Mohamed - Shark & Yolanda Reefs -
  • This is a world renowned dive site, situated at the tip of the Sinai. Two small ergs are joined by a vertical wall dropping into the abyss. At Shark Reef the current allows you to drift along the wall, rich with colorful corals. Moving towards Yolanda Reef you reach a plateau scattered with small ergs and coral outcrops. Continuing around the reef you will come upon the scattered remains of the wreck 'Yolanda' complete with its cargo of toilets and baths. The whole of this area is big fish territory so keep an eye on the blue!

   Gubal Island
  • At the gate of the Straits of Gubal is 'Bluff Point', which gets its name from the turbulence created by strong currents that beat the eastern wall of the island. The wreck of the 'Ulysses' lies on the reef 300m north of the lighthouse, starting at 5m and sloping to 25m. 'The Barge' wreck, south of the lighthouse, provides divers with a fun and unusual night dive. The wrecks skeleton creates protection for all types of night creatures. 

Day 7
  • A sunset cocktail party will be held then guests may go ashore for dinner at one of the many restaurants at Hurghada.

  • Dinner Friday night is the only meal not provided with the cruise. After the Red Sea Aggressor II returns to port guests may also visit Hurghada for shopping and nightlife.

Day 8
  • Breakfast on board

  • Unfortunately our trip has come to an end and we have to say goodbye, but we hope to see you again soon!

Please note: the itinerary above is an example of the planned route and dive sites cannot be guaranteed. All dive sites are subject to weather conditions and the final route taken is at the absolute discretion of the captain and dive guides. 

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