Dive on the Most Iconic Sites of the Red Sea
Overall Rating
A very nice diving cruise in the Red Sea. The Dolce Vita boat is very well equipped, very comfortable, and its crew is top-notch, always in a good mood, attentive to the divers, and very professional: the sailors and the captain know the sites very well, and the food from the cooks is excellent. Seafari's main guide managed the cruise very well overall, ensuring that every diver was satisfied.
A week-long cruise with Seafari on the Dolce Vita with an à la carte program (a mix of BDE and St. Johns): Deadalus and Sattaya. The weather was mild and the water was 27°C. The boat was of a good standard and well-appointed. Its crew was impeccable: very professional and very pleasant. The cook was excellent, with a particular ability to skillfully reuse leftovers for subsequent meals without having to throw everything away. The diving supervision was excellent, with excellent organization of the dive site, the launches, and the group management. Kudos to Felix in particular. Efforts are made to preserve the sites (reminder of the responsible diver's charter) and to try to reduce our impact (reusable water bottles, instructions for the crew, etc.). A wonderful week-long liveaboard dive! It was good to see the seabed and its inhabitants again (Longimanus, Dolphins, turtles, squid, a brief appearance of hammerheads...) after such a long period.
Why We Love It
This spacious liveaboard has 7- or 14-night itineraries to the best dive sites in the Red Sea. In the Northern itinerary, perfect for beginner divers, you can dive on amazing wrecks and marine parks with little to medium currents. The Southern itinerary will take you to the famous "BDE" route: Brothers, Daedalus, and Elphinstone, with beautiful colorful reefs and sharks around. If you want to see even more pelagic life, go for the Deep South route, taking you to Rocky, Zabargad, Fury Shoal, and St John's. In these deeper waters close to Sudan, get ready for a lot of action with oceanic whitetips, hammerheads, thresher sharks, and bottlenose dolphins to name a few!
Conservation
They adhere to Longitude 181's International Charter for Responsible Diving and strive to reduce single-use plastic as much as possible.
Who Is It For?
For beginner divers in the North to more experienced divers enjoying currents in the South, it's recommended to have an Advanced Open Water (or level 2) certification to dive in the South. It's possible to do the course onboard — ask us.
Prices and Dates
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Contact us and we'll tell you which itinerary is available on your preferred dates: Northern (SS Thigelsthorm), Southern (BDE), or Deep South (Rocky, Zabargad, St John's, Fury Shoal).
Dive Briefing!
Marine Life
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Egypt's reefs are home to over a thousand fish species, 20% of which are endemic to the Red Sea. With a varied topography, stunning wrecks, and incredible marine life, Egypt caters to all levels of divers. Get ready to drift dive on dramatic walls and pinnacles.
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If you go to the South, you'll see some exciting pelagic life with thresher sharks, oceanic whitetips, and some hammerhead sharks!
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Deep south, near Sudan, keep an eye out for bottlenose dolphins, hammerheads again, leopard sharks, manta rays, and more!
Dive Conditions
- Season: you can dive in the Red Sea year-round, however, the best time is in September to November (autumn) and March to May (spring) when the air and water temperature are warm
- Currents: can be moderate in the North to strong in the South
- Visibility: 15 to 35 m (50 to 115 ft)
- Water Temperature: ranges 22° to 30°C (72° to 86°F) . Colder temperature is from December to February (winter season)
- Depth: shallow and deep dives
Dive Sites
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In Northern Red Sea, the most famous dive sites are Shark and Yolanda Reef, Ras Mohamed National Park, and the SS Thistlegorm, a ship that sank in 1941 bombed by German aviation, stretching over 128 meters long (420 ft).
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In Southern Red Sea, the most famous dive sites are Big Brother, Daedalus, and Elphinstone Reef. The reefs are healthier than in the North, and the topography is varied, with deep walls, tunnels, and even a few wrecks to look at!
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In Deep South Red Sea, St. John's Reef and the marine parks of Zabargad and Rocky Islands are relatively remote and not visited frequently by liveaboards. The area offers what is considered the most spectacular diving in Egypt with varied topography and some big pelagic life as you get closer to Sudan.
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Dive sites may change according to local conditions
The Team
- Operation created in 1992
- Number of boats: 4
- PADI courses - ask us
- Languages spoken: English, French, Arabic
- Private dive guide on demand, with an additional cost of €5 per dive
Safety Information
- Equipment Recommended: a 3mm to 7mm wetsuit, depending on the time of year you go
- Insurance: both dive insurance and travel insurance are mandatory. We recommend DAN Europe that has plans to cover both - ask us for a quote
- Nearest Hyperbaric Chamber: in Hurghada, Marsa Alam, or Sharm el Sheik
Visas, Flights, and More!
Visa Requirements
- You must have a passport valid for at least six months, and create an e-Visa Application for Egypt at least 7 days before departure
- Tourist visa is granted for up to thirty days.
How to Get There
- Fly to Hurghada (HRG) or Marsa Alam (RMF) international airports - we'll tell you which one is closest depending on the itinerary chosen.
- The liveaboard team will pick you up and drop you off at the airport.
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- Bring some reef-safe sunscreen, a hat, and a rash guard to protect from the sun.
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