Rocky Zabargad St John's

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Why choose this route?

This is a chance to explore the southern area of Egypt's Red Sea.
The route includes plush coral gardens and drop-off walls.
Sharks, mantas, turtles and Rosso dolphins are expected on this route.
The locations are exclusive to safari boats, with no daily boats in sight.

Itinerary Highlights

Abu Dabbab

The reefs of Abu Dabbab are located nearby Elphinstone in the Marsa Allam area and offer beautiful coral gardens and swim through a canyon system. Here divers will also find a small shipwreck of a liveaboard from 2004. Depths reach up to 30-40 meters and currents may be strong.

Marsa Shouna (Turtle Bay)

Close to the shore, shallow and distinct with a grassy bottom, this area of the Red Sea is known for its giant turtles and the occasional dugong sighting. Alongside these attractions, divers may also enjoy beautiful coral gardens, wall diving, pinnacles and some cave-like systems.

Rocky Island/SS Maiden

A diver’s dream, the reef that encircles Rocky Island drops to extreme depths, leaving walls covered in softs corals and black coral trees. Due to the constant currents that flow throughout the year, marine life is fruitful and abundant. However, the true treasure is hidden at 80-110m. Arguably one of the most beautiful historic wrecks in the Red Sea, the SS Maiden sits on a plateau, extending out to 100m before it drops off and into the abyss.

St. John's

Located on the Tropic of Cancer, this collection of reefs - Habili Gaafar, Habili Ali, Gotaa Kibeera, Gotaa Soghayara and St. John’s caves - offers a number of excellent dives spots. Part of the Elba National Park, its expansive underwater plateau is varied with drop-offs, breathtaking coral formations and gardens with lots of tunnels and caves to explore. There is a flourishing reef life and shark sightings are very likely. Its high visibility and good temperatures in winter make this a must-see destination.

Wadi El Gemal

A national park that is located south of Marsa Alam and north of Ras Banas, the marine area makes up 2100 square km and boasts coral reefs with hundreds of coral species and over a thousand species of marine life; islands in this area are breeding grounds for numerous species of birds. Notable reefs include Shaab Sharm, Habili El Ghadeer and Shaab Marsa Alam. Depths reach a maximum of 20m.

Zabargad

The biggest and southernmost island of the Egyptian Red Sea, Zabargad is an incredible dive location that offers wall diving and shallow diving, both of which afford you with a spectacular view of the unspoiled hard and soft coral gardens found there.

This price includes:

Airport meet and assist
Local transfers
Dive guides
7 nights in a shared double ensuite cabin
3 nutritious and varied buffet meals a day. Snacks + soft drinks
6 days of diving, 3-4 dives a day (first day and last day 2-3 dives)
12L tank, weights and weight belt

This price does not include:

Flights
Egypt entry visa €25
Route fees & environmental taxes €220 (to be paid cash onboard)
Rental equipment not stated above
Alcohol (beer & wine), Barista-style coffee are available at affordable prices
Tip to the guides and crew members. Recommended gratuity is €80 per person
Dive and travel insurance