Red Sea Sharks And Iconic Wrecks Adventure 2026

Trip Overview

Experience a thrilling adventure across the Red Seas top dive sites: the Brothers, Daedalus, and Elphinstone. Divers will explore famous wrecks like Numidia and Aida at Big Brother, vibrant coral gardens teeming with marine life at Little Brother, and the remote Daedalus Reef, where schooling hammerhead sharks and thresher sharks are often spotted. Expect encounters with pelagic species, including grey reef sharks, manta rays, and, during the season, the impressive Longimanus. The colorful corals, diverse marine life, and dramatic walls at Elphinstone also add to the excitement, while the local sites like Marsa Shoana and Shaab Maksour offer beautiful coral ecosystems and the chance to see turtles, dolphins, and even dugongs.

Dive Overview

The Red Sea is one of the world's premier dive destinations, renowned for its crystal-clear waters, thriving coral reefs, and incredible marine biodiversity. From dramatic drop-offs to vibrant coral gardens, it offers a stunning underwater experience for divers of all levels. Shark enthusiasts will find thrilling encounters with some of the ocean's most iconic predators, while wreck divers can explore sunken ships teeming with marine life. Whether you're drawn to colorful coral landscapes or the chance to spot hammerheads, Longimanus, and threshers, the Red Sea promises an unforgettable adventure.

• The northernmost part of Egypt's offshore marine park is made up of two islands 60km away from the coast and 140km south from Hurghada. The larger island (complete with a lighthouse from 1883) is 400 meters long with a spectacular plateau on the southeast corner which is dotted with coral mountains and famous for thresher and grey reef shark sightings. The western side of the island has two impressive wrecks which both lie almost vertical on the side of the reef. The most spectacular is the Numidia, a large cargo steamer which sank in 1901 and now lies on the tip of the island between 10 and 80 meters covered in soft corals and frequented by large pelagic predators. The smaller wreck of the Aida (sitting between 30 and 65 meters) was a lighthouse authority supply vessel which sank in bad weather in 1957.
• The smaller island, whilst only a little over 200 meters long, hosts an incredible concentration and variety of marine life. There is a pristine fan coral forest, a massive collection of hard and soft corals and compelling overhangs to explore. The highlight is the fish life; with regular seasonal sightings of hammerhead, thresher, grey reef, and oceanic whitetip sharks.

• This huge tear-drop shaped reef rises from the seabed in the middle of the Red Sea, 80km offshore and more than 300km south of Hurghada. Easily recognized by its zebra-striped lighthouse, this reef offers some of the most amazing dives in the Red Sea. The sheer walls are covered in over-grown hard coral formations and a variety of reef fish. Napoleon wrasses and turtles are often cruising by, but make sure you keep your eyes open on the blue! Daedalus is one of those places where anything can happen... oceanic whitetip, grey reef, and thresher sharks are often sighted, but Daedalus is most famous for its scalloped hammerhead sharks which can often be seen in large schools out in the blue during the summer months. The sheer size of this reef means that you can do several dives here and never get bored!

• A Red Sea legend; a finger-shaped reef, with north and south plateaus covered in hard and soft corals, unpredictable and exciting this truly is an awesome reef where hammerhead sharks are regularly spotted in the summer and oceanic whitetip sharks often congregate in large numbers during late autumn.

Diving Conditions

The Red Sea in November offers excellent diving conditions, with mild water temperatures around 75-79F (24-26C) and generally calm seas, making it an ideal time for both shark sightings and exploring vibrant coral reefs. Visibility is typically outstanding, ranging from 20 to 30 meters, allowing for breathtaking views of the abundant marine life and wrecks.

Read the reviews on diving the Red Sea and the recap on our previous Red Sea trip.

Sample Itinerary

This trip is from Saturday - Saturday

• On Saturday, guests arrive at Port Ghalib, Marsa Alam, with boarding beginning at 3:00 pm.
• The boat departs on Sunday morning unless all guests arrive before 5:00 pm, in which case it may depart on Saturday evening.
• Sunday starts with Port Authority clearance at 8:00 am, followed by the first dive.
• From Sunday through Friday afternoon, guests will enjoy a week of diving in the Red Sea, exploring the Brothers, Daedalus, and Elphinstone, with plenty of time to relax and dine.
• On Friday afternoon, the boat returns to Port Ghalib between 2:00 pm and 4:00 pm.
• That evening, a cocktail party is held at 6:00 pm, followed by dinner ashore at 7:00 pm (the only meal not included).
• Check out is on Saturday at 8:00 am.