Join us to dive one of the most popular routes in one of the world’s top dive destinations. Gain experience as a diver. Get some great dives. Oh, and did we mention what a great deal this trip is?
SOUTH RED SEA, EGYPT
June 6-13, 2026
Interested in a liveaboard trip, but not sure if it is for you? Well, here is your chance to test the waters. because we have a stunning deal for you.
Bangalore Scuba heads back to Egypt, this time on a liveaboard for big fishy action in the south Red Sea: the famous Brothers-Daedalus-Elphinstone itinerary. During this time, we will do 18-21 dives, covering the top shark destinations of the south Red Sea, with a chance to spot hammerheads, tigers and oceanic white-tips. A couple of shipwrecks, extensive coral and crystal clear waters make this a trip suitable both for intermediate divers looking to try a liveaboard for the first time,
Overview
This trip is a liveaboard trip – we will be boarding the boat on the evening of June 6 and disembarking on the morning of June 13th – during this time, we will dive the world-famous islands of Brothers, Daedalus and Elphinstone, famous for big shark action and also a couple of very well-known shipwrecks, the Aida and the Numidia.
The trip departs from Port Ghalib and returns to Hurghada and includes 18+ dives.
Itinerary
June 6: Arrive in Port Ghalib and board the boat
June 7: 3 dives a day
June 8: 3 dives a day
June 9: 3 dives a day
June 10: 3 dives a day
June 11: 3 dives a day
June 12: 2 dives and return to Hurghada by the evening
June 13: disembark in the morning
The itinerary typically includes 1 day in Brothers, 2 days at Daedalus and 1 day at Elphinstone, although it will vary depending on conditions. There is also a plan to accommodate a night dive during the trip.
Diving Info
We are going early in summer, when the water temperatures will be slightly on the cooler side – 24-25C – in the hope of bringing the hammerheads shallower. So a wetsuit is recommended – 3mm or even 5mm, depending on your cold tolerance.
For the most part, the diving isn’t particularly challenging – however, we will be diving alongside DEEP walls (900m or more deep), and often going a little further from the islands to the blue for sightings.
The recommended minimum requirements for the dives is Advanced/Deep and 30 dives. But more importantly, divers need to have good buoyancy control, especially with ascents and descents, and also be prepared to handle some unexpected currents, as can often occur around deep water atolls.
Egypt guides are known for giving divers a lot of leeway in terms of managing their own dives. A Bangalore Scuba dive professional will be on hand to provide additional support if need be, but the expectation is still that divers should have their basic dive fundamentals sorted. Please contact us to discuss this further, if need be.
Lastly, all diving is done off 2 RIB tenders.
Accommodation & Meals
Our boat, the Blue Horizon, is a comfortable, mid-end boat. The cabins aren’t super large and luxurious as on the high-end boats of Indonesia, for example – but they aren’t super cramped either. Comfortable for 2 people to stash their gear and sleep in.
There are ample common areas for lounging around – an outdoors deck, an indoors common space and a large dining area.
All meals are included from the evening of June 6 to the morning of June 13th – 3 buffet meals a day as well as snacks. Meals are mostly European – meats, pastas, rice, and some vegetarian options also included.
The boat also offers unlimited tea, coffee, water and soft drinks. Alcoholic beverages are extra, however.
Transfers, Visa and Insurance
A visa is needed for Egypt and needs to be applied for in advance – you can use your travel agent for it, or we can recommend someone who can help with this. This will be discussed on the Whatsapp group where we plan logistics.
Speaking of travel logistics – divers will need to fly to Cairo and then take a flight to Hurghada, from where a cab will be required to get to Port Ghalib. Divers can also choose to take a cab directly to Port Ghalib, although it is a longish drive of 9 hours or so. The key point is to arrive in Port Ghalib by 6pm or so, on the evening on June 6th.
There is also the option to add a few days of diving earlier (to see dugongs and possibly snorkel with dolphins)., or adding a couple of days of sightseeing in Cairo.
We can help with all of this.
Also, do note liveaboards have a very strict cancellation policy – so payments are non-refundable. We recommend that you take travel insurance if need be.
Pricing
Trip price: $1150 sale price (valid while spots late) / $1650 regular price
Mandatory Extras:
$90 fuel surcharge
14% tax on local payments aboard the vessel
Payment Schedule:
$300 deposit on booking
Balance due by Jan 15, 2026
Extras:
Tips: $100-150
Gear rental: see below
Nitrox: $90 for the trip
Alcohol
Personal expenses
Gear Rental Prices:
Other Useful Info
- All payments are non-refundable. However, if we find someone to take your spot, we will transfer your payment over to them with no penalties from our end.
- Do note that liveaboards have a fairly strict cancellation/refund policy even if the trip is cancelled from their end. While we will do our best to find a favourable solution for you, in the end, we have no control over that. As such, we strongly recommend trip insurance
- This is a great trip for intermediate divers looking to expand their diving horizons and add slightly (just slightly!) more challenging dives to their list, and a great way to try out a liveaboard for the first time.
- We will create a Whatsapp group that participants can join once they have confirmed the trip. We will use this group for trip logistics, planning flights, etc.
