Durée
7 jours
Cabines dispo.
17 / 20
Capacité
20 plongeurs
Opérateur
MY Destiny
Inclus
Suppléments obligatoires
Options en supplément
Certification
AOWD or equivalent
Plongées min.
50 enregistrées
Check-in
16:00–16:00
Check-out
10:00–10:00
The Brothers Islands are among the top five dive sites in the Red Sea. These islands, located about a kilometer apart, are actually pinnacles formed by volcanic activity. The larger island lies to the north, and the smaller one further south. These narrow, rocky pinnacles are surrounded only by the open sea and, due to their distance from the mainland, are only accessible by liveaboard dive boat. Rising from great depths, they are known as drop-off dive sites. The steep walls are densely covered with hard and soft corals. Their location can result in strong currents, which contribute to a large shark population and have made the Brothers famous. Sightings of grey reef sharks, oceanic whitetip sharks (Longimanus), thresher sharks, hammerhead sharks, and silky sharks are not uncommon. Big Brother Even from afar, you can see the landmark of the dive site – the lighthouse built in 1883. At the northern tip of the island, the Numidia sank in 1901. A 145-meter-long English merchant ship carrying railway parts, the wreck lies upright at a depth of between 8 and 85 meters on the sloping reef. The cargo hold and gallery are open and accessible to divers. 46 years later, another merchant ship sank on the west side – the Aida II. Due to a sudden change in weather, the ship sought shelter near the islands and struck the reef upon landing, immediately taking on water. Today, the Aida lies at a depth of 25 to 60 meters. After all these years, nature has reclaimed the wrecks. The hulls and superstructures are beautifully covered with gorgonians, sponges, and soft corals. On the southern plateau, there is a shark cleaning station. With a bit of luck, thresher sharks and manta rays gather here. Little brother The sheer edge of the west face looks almost unreal. Full of color and life. The entire drop-off is vibrant and teeming with marine life.nVast sea fan colonies lead to dense forests of vibrantly colored soft corals. Monumental stony coral formations on the east wall provide refuge for a multitude of reef fish. Longnose hawkfish make their home among the gorgonians. Groupers, pufferfish, tropical triggerfish, pufferfish, boxfish, clownfish, and stingrays, as well as pulsating clouds of fiery anthias, can all be found there. If you manage to momentarily ignore the wild chaos of the reef fish and gaze out into the blue, you might just encounter a surprise: snapper, mackerel, barracuda, tuna, Napoleon wrasse, and turtles are not uncommon. So boredom is certainly not an option. The Brothers Islands are among the top five dive sites in the Red Sea. These islands, located about a kilometer apart, are actually pinnacles formed by volcanic activity. The larger island lies to the north, and the smaller one further south. These narrow, rocky pinnacles are surrounded only by the open sea and, due to their distance from the mainland, are only accessible by liveaboard dive boat. Rising from great depths, they are known as drop-off dive sites. The steep walls are densely covered with hard and soft corals. Their location can result in strong currents, which contribute to a large shark population and have made the Brothers famous. Sightings of grey reef sharks, oceanic whitetip sharks (Longimanus), thresher sharks, hammerhead sharks, and silky sharks are not uncommon. Big Brother Even from afar, you can see the landmark of the dive site – the lighthouse built in 1883. At the northern tip of the island, the Numidia sank in 1901. A 145-meter-long English merchant ship carrying railway parts, the wreck lies upright at a depth of between 8 and 85 meters on the sloping reef. The cargo hold and gallery are open and accessible to divers. 46 years later, another merchant ship sank on the west side – the Aida II. Due to a sudden change in weather, the ship sought shelter near the islands and struck the reef upon landing, immediately taking on water. Today, the Aida lies at a depth of 25 to 60 meters. After all these years, nature has reclaimed the wrecks. The hulls and superstructures are beautifully covered with gorgonians, sponges, and soft corals. On the southern plateau, there is a shark cleaning station. With a bit of luck, thresher sharks and manta rays gather here. Little brother The sheer edge of the west face looks almost unreal. Full of color and life. The entire drop-off is vibrant and teeming with marine life.nVast sea fan colonies lead to dense forests of vibrantly colored soft corals. Monumental stony coral formations on the east wall provide refuge for a multitude of reef fish. Longnose hawkfish make their home among the gorgonians. Groupers, pufferfish, tropical triggerfish, pufferfish, boxfish, clownfish, and stingrays, as well as pulsating clouds of fiery anthias, can all be found there. If you manage to momentarily ignore the wild chaos of the reef fish and gaze out into the blue, you might just encounter a surprise: snapper, mackerel, barracuda, tuna, Napoleon wrasse, and turtles are not uncommon. So boredom is certainly not an option.
When the lighthouse on Abu Kizan (its Arabic name) was built in 1863, no one could have imagined what lay beneath the surface of this hotspot. The reef gained its fame due to its large population of hammerhead sharks. The good news: both groups are resident and therefore always present at the reef. The bad news: they aren't always visible, as they patrol depths inaccessible to recreational divers. Daedalus is the reef of unlimited possibilities – anything that's anyone in the Red Sea can pass by. Sightings of thresher sharks are no longer uncommon. Along with the Brothers Islands and a few dive sites in the Philippines, Daedalus is a guarantee for seeing these beauties with their distinctive tail fins. The gentle giants also love this spot. Several manta ray sightings and encounters with whale sharks help secure this spot a top-class position worldwide. The dive site, however, demands a certain level of diving skill. Strong, constantly changing currents are the norm and precisely why they are so popular with marine life. Knowing how to deploy a surface marker buoy is absolutely essential here. The descent into the open water without seeing a reef can also cause some divers a queasy feeling in their stomach. This is quickly forgotten, however, when the first scalloped hammerhead shark is spotted and the diver has to clear their mask for the first time because water has entered due to its big grin. Things are more relaxed on the southern plateau . From 20 meters down, A gently sloping plateau dotted with numerous ergs. Groupers, moray eels, and Napoleon wrasse abound on the plateau. Turtles also frequent the many soft corals. Depending on the season, oceanic whitetip sharks and silky sharks gather beneath the safari boats.
Arguably the most famous dive site in all of Egypt, Elphinstone owes its name, "Red Rock," to a red rock formation on the mainland that sailors once used as a navigational aid. The approximately 600-meter-long, spindle-shaped reef lies just 9 kilometers off the Egyptian coast and is a popular spot for daily dives offered by various dive centers and a highlight at the end of any dive safari. Despite the high volume of diving activity, the underwater inhabitants are undeterred. Elphinstone is renowned for its high concentration of oceanic whitetip sharks (also known as longimanus). Nowhere else on the planet is the probability of encountering one of the largest shark species so high. Some females can reach a size of up to 3 meters. Elphinstone is a drop-off reef with a northern and southern plateau. The steep walls plunge hundreds of meters into the deep blue – an eerie yet beautiful contrast to the reef's many colorful coral species, especially the purple and pink soft corals and graceful red gorgonians – their tentacles swaying in the strong currents. Depending on the prevailing current (usually from north to south), the dive begins at the northern plateau. Experienced divers start very deep at the level of the erg to increase their chances of spotting hammerhead sharks. They then drift southwards at a reduced depth. The dive ends in open water with a deployed surface marker buoy, waiting for the oceanic whitetip sharks and completing the safety stop – which can be extended if the first rounded dorsal fin is spotted and there's still enough air in the tank. However, one should keep an eye out for the blue water throughout the dive. Bottlenose dolphins, manta rays, marlin, whale sharks, and other shark species can pass by at any time. Halfway to the southern plateau, you'll usually encounter a huge, resident Napoleon wreck. He's not shy around divers and often looks them straight in the eye or gives them a friendly nudge. For technical divers, the sarcophagus, also known as the archway, is interesting and accessible. Legend has it that an Egyptian pharaoh is buried here. Even in low light, the shape of a sarcophagus is recognizable, and it's covered in coral. The archway begins at approximately 52 meters and ends at 62 meters; you'll need the correct air mixture in your tank to reach it. Also on the northern plateau...Technical divers have a good chance of encountering hammerhead sharks. The breach at the northern plateau is no less spectacular. Shortly before the erg, at about 50 meters, you'll find three large sea fans marking the entrance to the breach. From there, the dive continues at a depth of approximately 48 to 53 meters, traversing the entire northern plateau. This lies well below the depth limit for recreational divers and should only be attempted with the necessary technical training and the correct air mixture. The exact route and dive sites are weather dependent and may deviate from the planned route.
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