Safari routes

here we would like to give you a brief insight into our safari routes. When choosing you route please take into account that every safari is unique. There is no fixed schecule. Dive guides and the captain have to adjust the route to current conditions.
Weather conditions, seasons (daylight hours) and the diving skills of our guests are essential considerations. We strive to always get the best for our guests out of dach safari with due considations of the conditions. However, Safety always comes first!
Guests often underestimate the distance on differnt routes. At an average speed of 15 - 20km/h the cruising times on a Marine Park South Safari for example amount to approxiamately 50 hours!
When choosing your safari- please also consider that not every route is suitable for everyone. If you are hesitating to choose which route would suit you, please ask. We will gladly help and advise you in choosing the best safari for you.

North Safari: (Wreck Safari, 7 nights)

Starting and ending in Hurghada. This safari visits the well known wrecks and reefs to the north of Hurghada. The distance covered by this trip is around 200 km. Here are some examples of the dive spots we can visit on this safari:

Abu Nuhas with the wrecks of Giannis D., Carnatic, Chrisoula K. and
Kimon M.
Little Gubal with the wreck Ulysses (Kabelleger) and the small wreck Schute
Wreck of the Rosalie Moller
Wreck of the Thistlegorm
Wreck of the Sahra H.
Beacon Reef with the wreck of the Dunraven
Bluff Point
Sijul
and others...

Level: This safari is adapted for everybody. In addition to the dives at the wrecks you can also dive at the reef divesides. Short distances!

Big stuff: less

North Tiran Safari: (7 nights)

Starting and ending in Hurghada. The focus of this safari are the reefs to the north of Hurghada, Ras Mohamed and “Street of Tiran. Visiting wrecks just infrequent. The distance covered by this trip is around 270 km.
Here are some examples of the dive spots we can visit on this safari:

Carless Reef
Sijul
Shark Reef / Jolanda Reef
Jackfish Alley
Jackson Reef
Woodhouse Reef
Gorden Reef
Thomas Reef
… and others

Level: some drop offs, sometimes strong current possible, short distances!

Big stuff: linked to the seasons, but possible

South to Elphinstone: (7 nights)

Starting and ending in Hurghada. This safari will visit the reefs between Hurghada and Elphinstone. The distance covered is around 450 km. Here are some examples of the dive spots we can visit on this safari:

Abu Ramada
Panorama Reef
Abu Kafan
Shaab Sheer
Shaab Claude
Gotta El Quesir
Elphinstone
and others...

Level: Ideal for newcomers! A big variety of dive sides and also some highlights like Abu Kafan.

Big stuff: less

Brother Island Safari: (7 nights)

Starting and ending in Port Ghalib or Hurghada. This safari visits the reefs between Port Ghalib or Hurghada and Brother Islands. The distance covered is around 350 km. Here are some examples of the dive spots we can visit on our safari:

Big Brother
Little Brother
and others...

Level: Moody like a woman! From smooth seas to waves as high as houses, and strong currents - everything is possible here.
Beginners - hands off!

Big stuff: lots of big fishes and schools of fishes!

Daedalus-Special: (7 Nights)

Starting and ending in Port Ghalib. Highlights of this tour are Daedalus and Elphinestone. The distance covered is around 350 km. Here are some examples of the dive spots we can visit on this safari:

Abu Dabab
Elphinestone
Daedalus
Wadi Gimal
Shaab Sharm
and further more..

Level: This safari is adapted for experienced divers only. Many drop offs and often current.

Big stuff: often, by chance hammerhead,

South Safari to Sataya: (7nights)

Starting and ending in Port Ghalib or Marsa Alam. This safari visits the reefs between Port Ghalib and Sataya. The distance covered is around 500 km. Here are some examples of the dive spots we can visit on this safari:

Abu Dabab
Shaab Shuna
Shaab Claude
Dolphin Reef
Shaab Sharm
Gotta Marsa Alam
and others...

Level: A relaxed safari with a wide reef selection. Lots of shallow dive sites, rich in corals. A few drop offs and "farchas" set the highlights.

Big stuff: less, but depending on the seasons at the drop offs!

St. Johns Safari: (7 nights)

Starting and ending in Port Ghalib or Marsa Alam. This safari visits the reefs between Port Ghalib and St. Johns Reef. The distance covered is around 750 km. Here are some examples of the dive spots we can visit on this safari:

Abu Dabab
Shaab Claude
Sataya
Shaab Sharm
Gota Soraya
Habili Ali
Habili Soraya
Umm Aruk
and others...

Level: You should be in a good condition! Drop offs and current fordern den Taucher. Long distances!

Big stuff: often in the area of St. Johns

Marine Park North: (7 nights)

Starting and ending in Port Ghalib. This safari visits the reefs between
Port Ghalib via Brothers to Daedalus. The distance covered is around
450km. The major targets of this safari are:

Big Brother
Little Brother
Daedalus
and others...

Level: very high, see also "Brothers"

Big stuff: plenty of it!

Marine Park South: (7 nights)

Starting and ending in Port Ghalib. This safari visits the reefs between
Port Ghalib and Zabargad. The distance covered is around 750 km.
The major targets of this safari are:

Daedalus Reef
Rocky Island
Zabargad
and others...

Level: partly challenging diving conditions, lots of drop offs, long distances

Big stuff: often

Marine Park South 2: (7 nights)

Starting and ending in Port Ghalib. This safari visits the reefs between
Port Ghalib and Zabargad. The distance covered is around 750 km.
The major targets of this safari are:

Rocky Island
Zabargad
St. Johns
and others...

Level: lots of drop offs and some strong currents challange the diver. Long distances

Big stuff: often

Eisbärenspecial "Brothers": (7nights)

Starting and ending in Hurghada. This safari visits the reefs between Hurghada and Brother Islands. The distance covered is around 350 km.

Suggested course:

Day 1 : Check-Dive plus 1-2 dives in the offing of hurghada, during evening/night crossing to Brothers Islands.
Day 2-4: diving at big- and little Brothers,
Day 5: 1-2 dives at Brothers after that crossing to area of Safaga. There is the possibility to enjoy a night dive (alway depending to wheather conditions).
Day 6: on the way back to Hurghada you will visit different dive spots in the area of Safaga and/or Hurghada.
In the following some dive spots:
Giftun Island/Abu Rmada
Big Brother
Little Brother
Middle Reef
Abu Kafan
Panorama Reef
and further more...

Level: Dreams come true for experienced divers. Many drop offs! From smooth seas to waves as high as houses, and strong currents - everything is possible here.

Big stuff: lots of big fishes and schools of fishes!

10 days trip

Starting and ending in Port Ghalib. This safari we provide for all guest
wich like to have a combination between the southern Marine Park,
Sataya and St. Johns and also like to spend more time there.

As well its possible, to visit DEEP SOUTH to Fendera (4,5 crossing hours southern from St. Johns).

Following some different possibilities:

Zabargad-Rocky/St.Johns/Sataya
Fendera/St. Johns/Sataya

Further possibilities from/to Hurghada

North-Tiran/Brothers
North-Tiran/North-Wrecks

Level: depending on routing

Big stuff: depending on routing

Two weeks Marine Park: (14 nights)

Starting and ending in Port Ghalib. This safari visits the reefs between
Port Ghalib and Zabargad. The distance covered is around 1200 km.
The major targets of this safari are:

Brothers Island
Daedalus Reef
Rocky Island
Zabargad
and others...

Level: Something for professionals! 14 days on a boat is not for everyone, but you'll be rewarded with lots of highlights!

Big stuff: lots!

Please note:

Guests should please note that dives on Elphinstone are weather dependent and also subject to less than five other safari or daily diving boats being at the reef. Due to the high frequency of diving boats this reef has become particularly dangerous for divers due to the amount of fast driving zodiacs on the surface. Safety is always our paramount concern.

Attention:

All routes are subject to alteration due to weather conditions, legal requirements, technical issues etc. We also reserve the right to accommodate the guests for their last night in a hotel instead of on board the safari boat.