Red Sea Aggressor IV Liveaboard Reviews & Specials

Destination: Egypt

Brothers/Daedalus/Elphinstone, St. John/Daedalus & New Deep South (7 Nights) | From 386++/night

Red Sea Aggressor IV Quick Pitch

The Red Sea Aggressor IV is a 142.7-foot yacht with a 32.8-foot beam and spacious dive deck. Built and powered for comfort, safety, and stability, guests are sure to have all of their diving needs catered to while enjoying the various amenities onboard. The variety of nightly entertainment such as fish identification presentations, movies, and games, ensures that there is never a dull moment aboard the Red Sea Aggressor IV.

Location

The Red Sea Aggressor IV operates from the Port Ghalib yacht marina and resort area.

Dive Overview

The Red Sea boasts prolific marine life, home to over a thousand fish species, one-fifth of which exist exclusively in this body of water. The region’s extremely sunny conditions are ideal for coral growth, and over 200 soft and hard corals can be found in extensive gardens lining the Red Sea’s shallow shelves. Beyond these lively reefs, the median central trench drops to depths of over 7000 feet, facilitating a water circulation system that supports a healthy marine environment.

[See: Red Sea Dive Travel Guide]

Check out this amazing video from the Red Sea Aggressor IV!

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Accommodations

Types of Cabins, Amenities and Photos

Red Sea Aggressor IV Accommodation Details

The Red Sea Aggressor IV comfortably accommodates up to 26 passengers across its stateroom options.

The Master Stateroom (#11) is situated on the upper deck and features a queen bed, a large picture window, and a private bathroom with a shower.

The Deluxe Twin Staterooms (#1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, and 13) are located on the lower and main decks, each equipped with two side-by-side beds. Rooms 6-10 and 12-13 include large picture windows, while Rooms 1 and 2 feature porthole windows. All Twin Staterooms have private bathrooms and showers.

The Deluxe Double Staterooms (#3 and 4), located on the main deck, offer a double bed, large picture windows, and private bathrooms with showers. Each stateroom is equipped with air conditioning, a mirrored cabinet, a hairdryer, fresh towels, and volume controls. Additionally, guests can enjoy 32-inch flat-screen TVs, which provide access to a selection of 400 movies, TV shows, and documentaries, and can be used for editing underwater photos and videos by connecting laptops to the screens.

Deluxe Stateroom (L) & Master Stateroom (R)

Deluxe Stateroom Double

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General Facilities

Red Sea Aggressor IV Boat Features

AC
Ensuite bathrooms
Entertainment system
Large sundeck with shading
Spacious saloon
2 hot tubs
Chaise lounges and deck chairs
Bar and restaurant
Small library
Nitrox

Food & Drinks Aboard Red Sea Aggressor IV

The menu aboard is varied and plentiful, with a variety of Egyptian feasts and local cuisine. You will wake up to fresh fruits, hot entrees, cereals, and juices. Lunches feature hot soups, homemade bread, salads, sandwiches, and/or entrees. Dinners are chef-prepared and served each evening and include salads, vegetables, seafood, beef, or chicken with a fresh homemade dessert.

The Aggressor’s drinks selection includes fruit juices, soft drinks, iced water, iced tea, coffee, and a limited selection of local beer and wine, which are complimentary. We suggest you purchase your favorite liquor(s) from the duty-free shop at the airport prior to departing to Egypt.

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Red Sea Aggressor IV Liveaboard Deck Plan

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SCHEDULE, RATES & AVAILABILITY

Prices are in USD, per person. Port and park fees are not included.

[See also: Inclusions & Exclusions and Full Rates by Cabin Type]

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INCLUSIONS

Accommodations aboard the yacht
Diving
Compressed air tanks, weights & belts
All meals and snacks, non-alcoholic beverages, local beer and wine
Airport transfers are included if arriving and departing from the Hurghada Airport on the charter start/end dates to and from New Marina Hurghada Harbor

EXCLUSIONS

Airfare (international and domestic)
Insurance
Equipment rentals
Nitrox fills
Certification or specialty courses
Hotel stays/day rooms
Dinner on final evening
Crew gratuity
Mandatory: Port Fee (USD $45) and Marine Park fee (USD $100)

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RATES & AVAILABILITY

For more information on other departure dates, rates, and on availability email us at bookings@bluewaterdivetravel.com or call us at +1-310-915-6677 and we will gladly help you plan your dream dive vacation!

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Dive Information & Destinations

Red Sea Dive Overview

Hammerheads, Dolphin, Soft Corals, abundant reef fish life
All dives from 2 skiffs that carry 10 divers each for quick access
Water temperature: 74 - 84F, 23 - 29C
5 dives per day, night diving when available
3mm wetsuit recommended in the summer and 5mm wetsuit in the winter
Northern Itinerary (Brothers & Deadalus Islands): Up to 22 dives Southern Itinerary: Up to 25 dives

Itinerary Overview

There are three 7-night itineraries offered: Brothers/Daedalus/Elphinstone Itinerary , St. John /Daedalus Itinerary, and the New Deep South Itinerary.

Brothers/Daedalus/Elphinstone Itinerary

BIG BROTHER: The Brothers (Big Brother and Little Brother, or in Arabic, 'El Akhawein') are two small islands in The Red Sea. They are situated 67 km out to sea from Al Qusayr. Above water, Big Brother features a lighthouse which was built by the British in 1883 and is manned by the Egyptian military. Underwater, there are two wrecks: Numidia and Aida. The walls of Big Brother plunge down into the blue at an almost-vertical angle. Shallow swim-throughs are concealed in the wall on the west side of the site making them fun to discover. Hard and soft corals, including some Gorgonian Fans cover the reef and the ubiquitous Anthias are found in the thousands. Fish of all sizes and species live here, including large pelagic life such as Hawksbill Turtles, Grey Reef Sharks, Thresher Sharks, Longimanus (from October/November), and occasionally, Hammerhead Sharks.
LITTLE BROTHER: Little Brother is, as the name suggests, the smaller of the two islands and is located 1 km to the south of Big Brother. Much like Big Brother, the currents can be strong or not present at all and they often change at a moment's notice, adding to the adventure and excitement. Deep walls surround the island with a glorious plateau in the north. Here, it feels like diving in an aquarium with a huge variety of marine life including the larger Hawksbill Turtles, Grey Reef Sharks, Thresher Sharks, and Hammerhead Sharks. The 'Gorgonian Forest' lies in the south east of the site. Longnose Hawkfish perch on the large Gorgonians, however, their shy temperament means they can be a challenge to photograph!
DAEDALUS: This large reef, also referred to as Abu El Kizan, is found 80 km offshore from Marsa Alam. A lighthouse which was built in 1861 by the British stands tall on the small artificial island in the centre of the reef. Today it is manned by the Egyptian military. Currents tend to be much more predictable here, and divers have an excellent opportunity to spot large pelagic life such as schooling Hammerhead Sharks, Thresher Sharks which are commonly seen in the north. Manta Rays can be found anywhere (from March - October), and Grey Reef Sharks and Whitetip Reef Sharks patrol the reef walls. Whale Sharks occasionally pass by in the summer months. Broccoli Corals in a range of candy colours grow out from the reef on all sides. There are pristine hard coral formations in the north and east especially, while overhangs are home to schools of Glass Sweepers. The south plateau is covered in yellow Litophyton Arboreum and Pulsing Xenia. The west has two spectacular sights... 'Anemone City' is a section of the reef wall which is covered in Magnificent Anemone. Further down to the south west is another section of the wall which is covered in Elephant Ear Coral. In terms of topography, the very north of the reef is concave. Many different fish such as Wrasse, Parrot Fish, Rabbit Fish, and Unicorn Fish congregate on top of the reef in the clear, shallow water.
ELPHINSTONE: Elphinstone is a very famous, cigar-shaped reef which sits 6 km out to sea from Marsa Alam. There is a long plateau in the north and south of Elphinstone with the rest of the reef being a steep, colourful wall rich in hard and soft corals. Currents are variable, and can be strong or not present at all. While shark sightings are not guaranteed, the Longimanus cruises in the shallows in the season, and every so often divers encounter Hammerhead Sharks, Grey Reef Sharks, Silky Sharks, and Manta Rays. Barracuda hang in the blue, and Cornet Fish use divers for cover while they hunt the Anthias.
MARSA SHOANA: (Local - Marsa Alam) Marsa Shoana is an awesome local dive site in Marsa Alam, and normally our first port of call on our itineraries. A white sandy bottom meets a gentle, sloping reef with coral heads small, medium and large dotted about. Divers will come across lots of different ecosystems here which, in turn, promise a wide variety of marine life both big and small. Green Turtles, various Rays and even Dolphins and Dugongs surprise those enjoying the underwater realm.
SHA'AB MAKSOUR: (Sataya) Sha'ab Maksour is a large reef with a wide plateau in the north and south and a wall on either side. There is plenty to see here including schools of Snapper, Dogtooth Tuna, Hawksbill Turtles and some of the healthiest hard corals your eyes have seen! These corals cover this reef with mounds of Porites, Dome, and Mountain Corals nestled in the shallower parts as well as untouched Table Corals jutting out perpendicularly. Some exciting macro life including the Nembrotha Megalocera has also been sighted here.

St. John /Daedalus Itinerary

DAEDALUS: This large reef, also referred to as Abu El Kizan, is found 80 km offshore from Marsa Alam. A lighthouse which was built in 1861 by the British stands tall on the small artificial island in the centre of the reef. Today it is manned by the Egyptian military. Currents tend to be much more predictable here, and divers have an excellent opportunity to spot large pelagic life such as schooling Hammerhead Sharks, Thresher Sharks which are commonly seen in the north. Manta Rays can be found anywhere (from March - October), and Grey Reef Sharks and Whitetip Reef Sharks patrol the reef walls. Whale Sharks occasionally pass by in the summer months. Broccoli Corals in a range of candy colours grow out from the reef on all sides. There are pristine hard coral formations in the north and east especially, while overhangs are home to schools of Glass Sweepers. The south plateau is covered in yellow Litophyton Arboreum and Pulsing Xenia. The west has two spectacular sights... 'Anemone City' is a section of the reef wall which is covered in Magnificent Anemone. Further down to the south west is another section of the wall which is covered in Elephant Ear Coral. In terms of topography, the very north of the reef is concave. Many different fish such as Wrasse, Parrot Fish, Rabbit Fish, and Unicorn Fish congregate on top of the reef in the clear, shallow water.
ELPHINSTONE: Elphinstone is a very famous, cigar-shaped reef which sits 6 km out to sea from Marsa Alam. There is a long plateau in the north and south of Elphinstone with the rest of the reef being a steep, colourful wall rich in hard and soft corals. Currents are variable, and can be strong or not present at all. While shark sightings are not guaranteed, the Longimanus cruises in the shallows in the season, and every so often divers encounter Hammerhead Sharks, Grey Reef Sharks, Silky Sharks, and Manta Rays. Barracuda hang in the blue, and Cornet Fish use divers for cover while they hunt the Anthias.
MARSA SHOANA: (Local - Marsa Alam) Marsa Shoana is an awesome local dive site in Marsa Alam, and normally our first port of call on our itineraries. A white sandy bottom meets a gentle, sloping reef with coral heads small, medium and large dotted about. Divers will come across lots of different ecosystems here which, in turn, promise a wide variety of marine life both big and small. Green Turtles, various Rays and even Dolphins and Dugongs surprise those enjoying the underwater realm.
SHA'AB MAKSOUR: (Sataya) Sha'ab Maksour is a large reef with a wide plateau in the north and south and a wall on either side. There is plenty to see here including schools of Snapper, Dogtooth Tuna, Hawksbill Turtles and some of the healthiest hard corals your eyes have seen! These corals cover this reef with mounds of Porites, Dome, and Mountain Corals nestled in the shallower parts as well as untouched Table Corals jutting out perpendicularly. Some exciting macro life including the Nembrotha Megalocera has also been sighted here.
SHA'AB CLAUDE: (Sataya) Sha'ab Claude is a spectacular dive site with its swim-throughs, short tunnels, and cave-like chambers. At less than 49ft / 15m in depth, this may not be a deep dive site, but its beauty will astound you. Light scatters on the rubbly floor from cracks in the reef overhead. Cave Sweepers hide in the darkness catching the light of divers' torches.
MALAHI: (Sataya) Malahi in Arabic means 'fun' and this dive site epitomises that! Great pinnacles reminiscent of ancient Greek columns tower over divers creating corridors lined with hard coral and rock that wind this way and that. Akin to an underwater maize, these corridors and swim-throughs have multiple branches that lead to the heart of the site. Schools of Snapper and Goat Fish can be found inside, as well as Wart Slugs and Nudibranchs.
SATAYA REEF: (Sataya) Sha’ab Sataya. Seven imposing stacks of coral named Dha’ab Hassan guard the lagoons entrance with depths ranging from 18m to 22m along the rim, lessoning to 12m as you approach the Sataya lagoon. The outer wall of the Sataya offers some excellent drift diving. You are dropped off by zodiac and the dive begins at the North-west edge, keeping the reef to the left. Large outcrops of soft coral cover the wall and white tips are sometimes spotted half asleep underneath table coral, slowly moving away as divers approach
ST JOHN'S CAVES: (St John's) The famous St John's Caves are a photographer and videographers' paradise. Sunlight streams through cracks in the reef of the passageways above and falls as dappled sunlight on the rubbly and sandy floor. While visiting it's dive sites, Paradise Reef Elturfa and Elorug Reef, watch for Bluespotted Rays gliding past and Porcupine Fish in the shadows. The many passageways are adorned with feathery Hydroids that glow red, orange and yellow as they catch the light. George, the friendly Napoleon Wrasse commonly approaches divers beneath the boat and checks his reflection out in the domes of their cameras. Enjoy searching for the Juvenile Clown Coris, Bicolour Parrot Fish, Gold-Dotted Flatworms, and at nighttime, Spanish Dancers!
*St. Johns itinerary can be altered to the Deep South on whole yacht charters.

Deep South

HABILY OMRAN: Usually provides easy dives and is therefore suitable for beginners or a first morning checkout dive. The best depth here is at about 20 m, currents rarely flow around it and the visibility underwater is usually excellent. Dive duration is normal around 50 minutes.
DANGEROUS REEF: Is the most southerly of the St. John's reefs, but seems oddly named since it is one of the few dive sites in the Southern Red Sea that offer a reasonably shallow flat bottom. This makes it good for an overnight anchorage and night diving, where you can find squid, Spanish Dancers, hunting moray eels. The topography here makes for great swim-throughs. There are many breaks in the reef shallows that allow easy and safe penetration.
HABILI ALY: Habili Aly is another incredibly popular dive site that can feel like diving in an aquarium! Reef predators such as jacks and grey reef sharks are commonly seen, Hammerhead sharks and manta rays are also encountered, though less frequently. It is not unusual to see Bottlenose Dolphins on the surface here, and sometimes underwater. Manta Rays are around during the summer months. Butterfly Fish, Red Sea Banner Fish, Angel Fish, and Big Eye bimble around in the shallows and for those that have sharp eyes, you will see Large Dragons and Purple Flabellina moving slowly over the walls. Overhangs and Black Corals are found in the south.
HABILI GAFFAR: is a smaller reef flat, perhaps 30m across at the surface, with a ledge running around it at 20-35m deep before the reef plunges in to the depths of the Red Sea. Its small size means you can circumnavigate the entire reef 2 or 3 times during a dive or zizag up one side, depending on the strength of the current. The strong currents attract snapper, barracuda, tuna and reef sharks on the northern side where a small protusion forms at 40m. The shallower sections of the reef are dominated by pink clasping soft corals and fairy basslets. Schools of bigmouth mackerel race across the reef top in search of food. Liofish slowly stalk in the shallows, waiting for their opportunity to strike on unsuspecting prey.
ZABARGAD: Is the largest marine park in Egypt’s southern Red Sea and is often grouped with the Rocky Island Marine Park which lies just 5km southeast. Zabargad’s Turtle Bay is home to an abundance of reef fish, cuttlefish, octopus, blue spotted rays and crocodile fish, and is also a nesting ground for turtles during August. Beyond the sheltered coves, Zabargad offers thrilling walls, Both hard and soft corals live here and strong currents as well as the Khanka Wreck and sightings of oceanic whitetips, grey reef sharks, hammerhead, silvertips and manta rays.
ROCKY ISLAND: Rocky Island provides fantastic diving, with sheer vertical walls and rugged, jagged profile. Strong currents can make diving a drift dive. The reef composition here is generally stony, with fairly good coral cover. Divers can discover sharks of all species, a whole range of reef and pelagic creatures and different coral types such as stony corals, plate and cabbage corals, acropora, fire coral, and Dendronephthya soft corals.
ABU GALAWA: The main feature of this dive is a World War II wreck of a Chinese Tug Boat, the “Tien Hsing.” Measuring approximately 34 meters in length, the stern of the wreck lies at 17 meters and the tip of the bow peaks above the waves at low tide. Apart from the wreck, the adjacent area offers beautiful reef and diving along coral walls, pinnacles and passageways.
SAMADAI (DOLPHIN HOUSE): Marsa Alam has one of the most important dolphin habitats in the Red Sea and the world. Samadai reef, more commonly known as “Dolphin House.” Home one of largest families of spinner dolphins.
If you ever dreamt of swimming with wild dolphins in their natural habitat, this is the place to do so.