South Red Sea
Remote. Wild. Legendary.
Diver Requirements
- Advanced Open Water + 25 dives minimum
- Suitable for divers comfortable with drift dives, strong currents, and deep walls
Trip Type: Fun Diving | 27th June – 4th July 2026
Welcome to the South Red Sea
South Red Sea isn’t your casual reef holiday- it’s Egypt’s untamed south.
Picture hammerheads patrolling deep walls, oceanic whitetips circling Elphinstone, and soft coral gardens exploding with color. Every dive here tests your skills and rewards you with some of the Red Sea’s most exhilarating encounters.
With iconic sites like Daedalus, Fury Shoals, and Elphinstone, this liveaboard journey is for divers who crave both adrenaline and beauty.
Where You’ll Be Diving
Sipadan Island
One of the world’s top five dive destinations. Expect adrenaline-pumping drift dives, massive schools of fish, bumphead parrotfish, sharks, and turtle encounters on nearly every dive.
Mabul Island
Welcome to macro heaven. Frogfish, ghost pipefish, flamboyant cuttlefish, and other rare critters make every inch of the reef worth inspecting.
Kapalai Reef
A beautiful blend of sandy slopes and artificial reefs. Perfect for chilled-out dives with surprising marine life and loads of photography opportunities.
Seaventures House Reef
Your personal playground beneath the rig. Dive in at your own pace—day or night—and uncover a world teeming with marine life right under your feet.
Daedalus Reef
A massive offshore reef, home to schools of hammerheads, trevallies, and barracuda, plus pristine coral walls.
Brothers Islands
Twin pinnacles offering shark encounters, coral walls, and historic wrecks draped in color.
Elphinstone
Steep walls dropping into the blue. Expect oceanic whitetip sharks, schooling fish, and heart-racing drift dives.
Trip Itinerary
Arrival & Orientation
Arrive at Hurghada Port and check in by 6:00 PM. Complete registration, safety, and boat briefing before settling in for your first night on board.
Sail Out
Set sail into the Red Sea and complete two check dives at local sites — a perfect warm-up for the days ahead.
Dive & Discover
Spend four unforgettable days exploring some of the Southern Red Sea’s most iconic and remote sites.
- Brothers Islands – 3 dives
- Daedalus Reef – 3 dives
Elphinstone Reef – 2 dives - Shona Reef – 1 dive
- Tromby – 1 night dive
- Safaga – 4 dives (including a night dive and the Salem Express wreck)
Experience a spectacular mix of pelagics, coral gardens, wrecks, and drift dives across Egypt’s premier dive destinations.
- Enjoy your last two dives at local sites before returning to Hurghada Marina in the evening.
- Disembark at Hurghada Port after breakfast. Check out and transfer to the airport for your onward journey.
Note: Itinerary subject to weather and safety considerations.
What You’ll experience
Accomodation
M/Y Majestic
A modern luxury liveaboard combining Red Sea adventure with 5-star comfort and style.
Why divers love it
- Spacious Comfort: Thoughtfully designed cabins with private bathrooms, air-conditioning, and elegant interiors that make every moment onboard relaxing.
- Diver-Focused Design: Equipped with Nitrox, multiple compressors, and ample dive deck space for effortless gearing up and smooth operations between dives.
- Relax & Unwind: Enjoy delicious buffet-style meals, coffee and espresso anytime, and unwind in the indoor lounge or on the sun deck with sweeping Red Sea views.
- Safety & Expertise: Certified dive guides, professional crew, and modern navigation and safety systems ensure every journey is smooth, safe, and seamless.
- Adventure Ready: Built to reach Egypt’s most iconic southern sites; Brothers, Daedalus, and Elphinstone, offering access to the very best of the Red Sea.
Starting from: 2058 USD + Taxes
Cost Breakdown
Standard Room (Twin Sharing): INR 1,19,000 + Taxes
Deluxe Room: Available on request. Ask us for upgrade options.
What’s Included
- 4N/5D at Seaventures Dive Rig (A/C Standard Room, twin-sharing)
- 3 meals daily + tea, coffee, and water
- Roundtrip transfers: Tawau – Semporna – Dive Rig
- ~14 dives, including 1 day at Sipadan (subject to permit)
- 1 night dive (certified divers only)
- Unlimited buddy dives on the house reef
- Tanks, weights, and belts
- Complimentary WiFi
What’s Not Included
- International flights & visa
- Dive gear rentals (BCD, fins, wetsuit, etc.)
- Sipadan permit fee (MYR 350 per diver/day)
- Sipadan entrance fee (MYR 100 per person/day)
- Dive computer (mandatory – rent or bring your own)
- Alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, snacks
- Personal expenses, souvenirs, and tips
- Dive & travel insurance (mandatory)
Gear Rental
Let us know in advance to reserve gear.
Payment & Cancellation
Payment Terms
- 50% deposit to confirm
- Balance due by 10th May 2025
Cancellation Policy
- No refunds on cancellations or no-shows
- No refunds for missed dives/services
- All payments are non-refundable and non-transferable
Faqs
Yes, recommended. WiFi is available onboard, but limited.
Check-in: 2 PM | Check-out: 12 PM
- Arrival: Land – 7:30 AM | Boat – 10:00 AM
- Departure: Boat – 2:00 PM | Land – 3:00 PM
28°C to 30°C
Limited by the government. Issued first-come, first-served. We’ll do our best to secure yours.
Mumbai → Kuala Lumpur → Tawau → Semporna → Seaventures
Yes, rental gear is available. Check Gear Rental above.
Boat dives at Sipadan, Mabul, Kapalai + night & house reef dives.
Absolutely. Let us know if you’d like to do Advanced or any specialties.
Yes. DAN or equivalent is required.
27th June – 4th July 2026
Fly into Hurghada or Marsa Alam International Airport. Transfers to the Port Ghalib Marina or Hurghada Port (depending on departure) are arranged by ORCA Dive Club.
Up to 20 dives, including check dives, night dives, and wreck dives across Brothers, Daedalus, Elphinstone, Safaga, and more.
Minimum Advanced Open Water certification with comfort in deep and drift dives. Recommended 30+ logged dives.
Yes, full rental gear is available onboard the M/Y Majestic, including BCDs, regulators, wetsuits, and dive computers (pre-booking advised).
Yes, Nitrox is available onboard for certified divers.
A 50% deposit secures your cabin. The balance is due one month before departure.
- Cancellations over 30 days before departure – 50% non-refundable.
- Cancellations within 30 days – 100% non-refundable.
Yes, valid dive insurance (DAN or equivalent) is mandatory for all divers.
Enjoy buffet-style meals, complimentary tea & coffee, an indoor lounge, shaded sun decks, private ensuite cabins with A/C, and full dive deck facilities on the M/Y Majestic.