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Sailing from Hurghada, this
cruise starts in the north then travels to the Safaga area. It gives
a perfect combination of reef diving and wreck diving.
Starting at Shaab El Erg with its beautiful hard coral garden and
the chance to see dolphins. This is followed by Abu Nuhas,
the famous "Ships Graveyard" with it's
four wrecks that can be dived, including Giannis D
and Carnatic. They all lie at moderate depths on a beautiful reef
with an abundance of marine life and hard and soft corals.which
has four well-known wrecks offering spectacular dives and plenty of
fish life.
A short ride across the
straits of Gubal and you visit the most famous wreck of the Red Sea,
the SS Thistlegorm!
An awe-inspiring World War II British vessel with a cargo full of
armaments (Bedford trucks and BSA motorbikes), which were all
destined for the British troops in North Africa. She was sunk by the
German Luftwaffe and now lies in 30 metres of water. Depending on
divers’ experience, weather and current conditions, we also try to
offer a night dive here. You will also get to visit the wreck of
Dunraven at Shaab Mahmoud. Close by is Ras Mohamed National Park,
offering a morning dive at the 'Shark Reef', a sheer wall falling
into the blue.
Travelling overnight you
will arrive to area around Safaga which has some great diving, the
best being the offshore reefs of Panorama Reef, Middle Reef and Abu
Kafan The diving offers a combination of shallow reef dives and
drop-offs, as well as the famous wreck of the Salem Express. There
is superb wall diving at Panorama and Abu Kafan, as well as some
little secrets like Hal Hal, which can only be dived in suitable
weather conditions.
Soft and black corals, fan
and huge gorgonians, plus frequent sightings of Jacks, Barracudas
and Eagle Rays all promise a true adventure.
For more details on the above dive sites click here.
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NOTE: All dive sites are subject to weather
conditions and level of diver experience.
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