Duration
8 days / 7 nights
Location/Type
Red Sea Liveaboard
Tour type
Shark Itinerary
Diving Type
Advanced
ABOUT THE TRIP
Embark on an unforgettable 7-night, 8-day scuba diving adventure in Egypt’s Red Sea aboard the luxurious Dune Silky Liveaboard. Newly built in 2020, the Dune Silky offers spacious, modern comfort with 13 air-conditioned cabins—many with sea views—private bathrooms, a large indoor dining room, a stylish lounge, sun decks, and a shaded outdoor bar, all designed for relaxation between dives. Enjoy world-class service, delicious cuisine, and free WiFi as you cruise to the Red Sea’s most legendary dive sites.
Your itinerary features the iconic Brothers Islands, Daedalus Reef, and Elphinstone Reef—each a diver’s paradise. At the Brothers Islands, explore dramatic walls teeming with vibrant corals, clouds of reef fish, and the chance to encounter hammerhead, thresher, and oceanic whitetip sharks, as well as historic wrecks like the Numidia and Aida II. Daedalus Reef dazzles with its towering walls, lush coral gardens, and regular sightings of schooling hammerheads, grey reef sharks, and the majestic manta ray. Elphinstone Reef, famed for its steep drop-offs and pristine soft corals, offers thrilling encounters with oceanic whitetip sharks, barracuda, and the occasional turtle or dolphin.
With multiple dives a day, expert guides, and all the comforts of a premium liveaboard, the Dune Silky ensures every moment is extraordinary—both above and below the surface. Don’t miss your chance to experience the Red Sea’s most spectacular marine life and breathtaking underwater landscapes.
Join the Apex Ocean Travel family and embark on an epic adventure with us to discover the sharks of Egypt!
Airport:
Fly into Marsa Alam International Airport (RMF) or Hurghada International Airport (HRG)
Safety:
Oxygen therapy, AED, First Kit Aid, Life jacket, Satelite phone, fire alarm system, steel hull
Camera station for charging electronics.
The vessel is equipped with all safety equipment (GPS, AIS, EPIRB, fire alarm system, etc.). On the first day, the instructors give a standardized presentation (boat briefing) explaining everything about the boat with pictures and an organized evacuation drill to train all passengers on the use of life jackets and emergency exits. The boat also has a fire alarm system with detectors throughout the boat, a crew member who stays awake all night and patrols, and cameras in the common areas (galley, engine room, restaurant, salon, etc.) connected to a monitor in the bridge where the captain supervises at all times.
$2200-$2400
Special Offer
Free Photo & Video Package
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Trip Leader
Alex Schmidt
Itinerary
Know More about the days
Day 1
Arrival day (Safaga Egypt)
- Marsa Alam International Airport (RMF)
- Hurghada International Airport (HRG)
- Guests should try to arrive around 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm to simplify transfers
- Our friendly staff will welcome you at the airport (RMF) or (HRG). Bus transfer from the airport to the marina in Safaga. You will, then, be attributed a cabin and discover the boat. Boarding will commence at 3:00pm.
Day 2
Departure from the Marina
- After breakfast, your guide will tell you everything you need to know about your program of the week, safety recommendations and, more generally, your life on the boat. Your diving certifications, logbook and insurance will be checked before leaving the marina.
The boat will then sail to the first dive site, 30 minutes away from the marina. Your guide will give you a detailed briefing about your first dive. The second dive will be done in the afternoon. After dinner, the boat will head towards the Brothers Islands for a six hour long trip.
Day 3
Brothers Islands
- Arrived the day before on site, you will do three daytime dives on the stunning drop-offs of the Brothers Islands. Due to new regulations aimed at protecting the marine ecosystem, safari boats are only allowed to spend one day on the Brothers’ site. You will then sail all night long to reach Daedalus at the break of dawn.
Day 4
Daedalus
- Arrived early in the morning, you will do three daytime dives on the amazing drop-off of Daedalus, home of the hammerhead shark. A visit of the lighthouse will be organised by the guide with the authorisation of the keepers.
Day 5
Daedalus
- According to the weather forecast and customers’ requests you will do two or three more dives on Daedalus before sailing towards the coast. It will take about seven hours to reach the site of Abu Dabbab where you will spend the night. According to your time of arrival, a night dive may be organized.
Day 6
Elphinstone
- According to the weather forecast, you will do two or three dives on the stunning dop-offs of Elphinstone. Then the boat will sail back to Abu Dabbab to spend the night in a protected area. If a night dive has not been organized the day before, then we will organize it this day.
Day 7
2 last dives
- According to the weather forecast and your flight schedules, you will do one or two more dives in the morning. After the last dive, you will have the possibility to rinse all your diving gear on the diving deck at the rear of the boat before sailing for 2 hours to Port Ghalib. This program is based on a departure from Port Ghalib, it can be modified without prior notice by the captain and/or the guide according to the weather conditions.
Day 8
- Departure from the boat will be after breakfast or according to your flight and transfer schedules to the airport or hotel. Disembark will complete by 10:00am.
- Round-trip airport to boat transfers (RT) from Hurghada or Marsa Alam Airports
- 8 days of full board (including tea, instant coffee, mineral water, and soft drinks)
- 7-night cruise in a double cabin
- Rental of 12L aluminum tanks and weights
- Minimum of 15 dives, with additional dives possible depending on weather conditions and flights
- Government taxes
- Environmental tax
- Free Starlink Wi-Fi for seamless connectivity
- Photo and Video package
- Service fees (tips)
- International and domestic flights
- Cancellation and assistance insurance
- Diving insurance (mandatory): It is possible to subscribe to insurance on board
- Alcoholic beverages
- Rental of diving equipment, diving torch, computer, etc
- Private 1on1 guide (500 EUR)
- Diving courses
- Visas and baggage loss assistance
- Additional nights or days before or after the cruise
- Airport-hotel or hotel-airport transfers on non-embark or non-disembark days
- Additional activities at the end of the cruise
Vessel
Wildlife
Cabins
$2400
$2400
$2200
About the Operator
Built in 2020, SILKY joined the Dune Red Sea fleet for your satisfaction. With a steel hull, SILKY is a modern and spacious boat, equipped with the best materials to guarantee your optimal comfort and safety.
The lower deck constitutes the dining room, with a warm design. The first 9 cabins are located on the main deck, each equipped with sea view. The upper deck has 4 cabins, a bar and a shaded outdoor relaxation area, with a large indoor lounge equipped with a flat screen TV. You can enjoy a starlink WIFI connection on board. The whole crew will be at your disposal. Passionate and professional, the members of Dune Red Sea will make you discover the magnificent waters and guide you during your dives to make you live an unforgettable experience.
After your day diving in the most famous sites in Egypt, you can bask in the relaxation area of the boat and debrief between divers on your discoveries and the marvelous sites.
Take a look at what is available onboard:
Safety Equipment – Oxygen therapy, AED, First Kit Aid, Life jacket, Satelite phone, fire alarm system
Daily Cabin Maintenance
Committed Local and International Crew
Private Bathrooms
Indoor Lounge
On-Board Kayaking
Laundry Service
AC-controlled Cabins & Saloon
Audio and Visual Entertainment
Lounge
Camera Hub/Station
Stand-Up Paddleboarding
Heated Water Showers
Reading Lounge
Viewing Deck
Outdoor Showers
Dedicated Rinse Area for Underwater Cameras
Cabins with Ocean Views
Sunbathing Deck
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which airport should I fly into?
Guests will fly into Marsa Alam International Airport (RMF) OR Hurghada International Airport (HRG)
Guests should try to arrive around 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm to simplify transfers
Boarding on the boat will commence at 3:00 pm
How many cabins are there on the boat?
What kind of food is served?
On board, both local cuisine and international menus will be served.
A fixed menu or a la carte service is offered.
What dive certification is recommended?
Do I need a visa to travel to Indonesia?
U.S. citizens must have a visa to enter Egypt:
The Government of Egypt has launched a website for issuing e-visas. Many sites claim to offer e-visas, some at double the price. This is the only official source. (U.S. citizens and the citizens of 44 other countries can apply for an e-visa before traveling.)
https://visa2egypt.gov.eg/eVisa/Home
You can get a renewable single-entry 30-day tourist visa on arrival at Egyptian airports for approximately $25 in cash, in U.S. dollars. A multiple entry visa costs approximately $60.
Entry requirements (on arrival)
Passport valid for at least 6 months from arrival date.
e-Visa printout
Travel itinerary
Hotel bookings/details about places to visit if going as tourist.
What currency should I bring?
Credit cards are accepted on the boat – visa and mastercard
EUR is also accepted on the boat