The Total Red Sea cruise takes you on a two-week journey to explore some of the most beautiful dive sites in the Red Sea, from Hurghada to the Brothers Islands and Safaga. Each day offers a variety of dives suitable for all levels, featuring colorful reefs, dramatic drop-offs, legendary wrecks, and thriving coral gardens.

Highlights include encounters with dolphins at Shaab El Erg and Shaab Samadai, the iconic wrecks of Abu Nuhas and the Thistlegorm, as well as opportunities to spot hammerhead sharks, rays, and turtles. Drift dives along the reefs of Tiran and Ras Mohammed add excitement, while remote and unspoiled sites such as Gabr El Bint, Marsa Shoona, and the Brothers Islands create truly unforgettable moments. Daedalus and the walls of Elphinstone will particularly appeal to experienced divers, with stronger currents and frequent pelagic encounters.

This cruise combines exploration, adventure, and full immersion in the Red Sea’s rich marine biodiversity. The itinerary has been adjusted following feedback from our summer 2025 guests, as some southern dives were less satisfying due to unusually warm waters and rising seasonal temperatures affecting reef conditions. To enhance the overall experience, outstanding sites around Dahab have been added, offering impressive walls, pristine coral gardens, and remarkable biodiversity, ensuring renewed excitement on every dive.

The departure and the return of the boat can be from/to Hurghada Marina or Port Ghalib in the south.

It is mandatory to be N2 or Advanced for this circuit.

The order and the choice of the sites can be modified according to our organization and the weather conditions.

Departure Sunday morning from the Marina of Hurghada towards the reef of Erg Somaya, to admire the beautiful reef with many colors and rich fauna. Schools of anthias, carangues, platax and more.

You will do the second dive on the reef of Abu Nuhas, a real wreck trap: The stunning Giannis D will open its holds and its secrets, placed at 50 ° on the bank. The water is often very clear, the atmosphere fabulous! Or the Carnatic, cargo steamer of the 19th century carrying precious woods and alcohol. It is said that this wreck also carried gold coins of which only a small part has been found !

Ile de Gubal

The second day is dedicated to Gubal Island, with three dives scheduled, including a night dive.

This small island is home to a vibrant and colorful reef. On the eastern side, you will dive the Ulysses wreck, resting on her port side against the reef. The site is teeming with marine life, including crocodilefish, stonefish, and scorpionfish. Later, at Bluff Point, you will enjoy a drift dive, effortlessly taking in the richness of the coral and, for the lucky ones, possible sightings of turtles and dolphins.

Your night dive will take place directly beneath the boat.

The third day is all about wrecks :

Start the morning with a deep dive on the Rosalie Moeller, followed by two dives on the Abu Nuhas reef, a true wreck diver’s paradise. You can choose between the dizzying Giannis D, lying at a 50° angle and ready to reveal its holds and secrets, or the majestic Carnatic, a 19th-century steam cargo ship that carried precious woods and alcohol. Legend has it, this wreck also held gold coins, of which only a small fraction has been recovered !

The fourth day begins with the world-famous Thistlegorm and its entire military cargo. This wreck is a true treasure trove: motorcycles, trucks, tanks, railcars, and countless shells, rifles, and munitions will transport you back to 1941, the year this 137-meter ship sank.

Next, head to the protected lagoon of Tiran for two dives: Jackson Reef, a wall and plateau where the Lara wreck lies at 71 m. For recreational divers, the wall is a delight, with its lush, thriving marine life. You may also encounter pelagics, including hammerhead sharks during the summer. And finally, Gordon Reef, a true visual feast with the radiant colors of this site.

In the afternoon, you will go through Ras Mohammed for a second dive on this fall.

Jackson Reef

This day in Dahab features three very different and complementary dives:

At the Canyon, you follow a large crack carved into the reef, where the light filters between the walls and creates an almost unreal atmosphere.
At the Blue Hole, the dive takes place along a circular wall dropping into the blue, with stunning visibility and a constant sense of space.
At Gabr El Bint, more remote, the reef unfolds along a richly covered drop-off, vibrant and colorful, in an area that has remained beautifully wild.

A day defined by the diversity of underwater landscapes and topography, offering very different sensations from one dive to the next.

You will start the day with Thomas Reef, a plateau at 25 meters deep, a true forest of fire coral inhabited by all the typical Red Sea reef species, not to mention a school of schooling bannerfish. Just north of this plateau lies “ the Thomas Reef Canyon,” a corridor starting at 35 meters and dropping down to… 93 meters ! A spectacular natural fissure where, depending on your certification level, you can explore different sections of this dramatic split. An incredible descent, like a journey to the center of the earth.

Another site in Tiran is Woodhouse Reef, the northernmost reef of the area. Enjoy a relaxed drift along a plateau between 15 and 20 meters, where you may also come across the entrances to very deep caves. A multicolored garden where the sun’s rays make the colors burst to life !

This day takes place entirely within Ras Mohammed National Park, renowned for the density of its marine life and the outstanding quality of its coral reefs.

At Ras Zatar, you follow a sunlit wall where the reef gradually slopes down into the blue. The coral formations provide shelter for a multitude of reef fish, and the excellent visibility enhances the shapes and vibrant colors of the scenery.
At Ras Ghazlani, the dive unfolds over a wide plateau covered with coral gardens. The exploration is calm and relaxed, drifting between coral bommies and bright sandy patches, surrounded by abundant marine life.
At Umm Sid, you dive along a wall richly covered with hard and soft corals. Gorgonians, reef overhangs, and schools of fish standing out against the blue give this dive a particularly lively and colorful atmosphere.

After a night crossing, you will arrive at the legendary Brothers Islands for three dives before heading back.

You will explore the iconic Numidia wreck on Big Brother, as well as the southern plateau, where thresher sharks are often seen coming in to be cleaned.

Small Brother will be your second or third dive of the day. Its east and west walls are home to abundant marine life, with spectacular soft corals and gorgonians. Keep an eye on the blue — it’s not uncommon to encounter grey reef sharks or hammerheads passing by. The oceanic whitetip shark, also known as the Longimanus, may even make a memorable appearance during the dive.

The Nautile Evo will head towards Daedalus. At the northern tip, you will hang out in the blue for a chance to encounter the school of hammerhead sharks that have made this wall their home. There is also a possibility of spotting manta rays.

The east face is equally spectacular, covered with the full richness of Red Sea marine life.

On the tenth day, you will head further south.

At Elphinstone, the North and South plateaus are stunning, ranging from 15 to 40 meters, with vibrant colors and topographies that make each dive unique. On the southern tip lies the famous Elphinstone Arch, between 45 and 60 meters. On the northern tip, with its 42-meter drop-off, you are likely to encounter hammerhead sharks and grey reef sharks! Be aware, however, that currents can be very strong and surprising.
At Marsa Shoona, in a bay framed by a reef, there is a seagrass bed where large Red Sea green turtles love to feed. Lucky divers may also spot guitarfish!
Shaab Samadai is a horseshoe-shaped reef famous for its pods of dolphins that roam freely in the lagoon. The site also features beautiful coral gardens and colorful marine life, including bannerfish, butterflyfish, pufferfish, and moray eels.

Back at the Brothers Islands, this second stop allows you to explore other areas of the walls and plateaus, depending on current conditions.

The dives follow the dramatic walls covered with soft corals and gorgonians, while keeping a watchful eye on the blue. Grey reef sharks, hammerheads, oceanic whitetips, or thresher sharks may once again cross the divers’ path.

This stop offers a fresh perspective of the islands, with different light and atmosphere, allowing you to fully enjoy these legendary sites.

On the twelfth day, you will explore sites near Safaga.

Abu Kefan, a legendary spot for pelagic encounters. This plateau is often influenced by currents, which is the secret behind its exceptionally rich marine life.

Middle Reef, located between Panorama Reef and Abu Kefan, is the most beautiful coral garden in the Red Sea. Depths range from 2 to 15 meters. You’ll feel like you’re walking through colorful fields, with corals of all shapes and sizes.

Panorama Reef, the iconic Safaga site. On the northern side, a collection of giant gorgonians awaits around 30 meters, alongside a stunning display of purple soft corals. Keep an eye on the blue—you may be lucky enough to spot reef sharks, trevally, or even tuna. On the southern side, along the wall, numerous cavities await; fingers crossed, swellshark or whitetip reef sharks may make an appearance.

The final day takes you to Police Station, part of the Giftun Islands National Park. Its giant gorgonians, 3 to 4 meters across, are breathtaking and make this dive a must-do. Early morning dives here often offer encounters with turtles, Napoleon wrasses, and humphead parrotfish.

The last dive is on Erg Somaya Reef, often a drift dive, where you can admire a beautiful coral reef teeming with life. Expect large schools of anthias, trevally, batfish, and many more species.