Red Sea

Advanced Open Water

Hammerhead Sharks & Oceanic Whitetips

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UD Rating - 5 Star

Dolce Vita

Enjoy the unique diving experience in the North, South and Deep South dive sites of the Red Sea

The MY Dolce Vita is a premier liveaboard vessel offering exceptional diving experiences in the Red Sea. Designed to cater to both comfort and adventure, this 40-metre yacht provides divers with access to some of Egypt's most renowned underwater sites.

Embrace the 'sweet life' on the Dolce Vita, a luxury sanctuary on the Egyptian Red Sea. Designed for the discerning adventurer, this liveaboard merges top-tier comforts with thrilling escapades. Glide over waves or dive into the deep; whether it’s kite-surfing or scuba diving, Dolce Vita is equipped to enhance your pursuits.

Luxuriate in spacious cabins, unwind in the Jacuzzi, and revel in the renowned hospitality as guests sail from Dahab to the Sudanese border. Each journey with Dolce Vita is more than just travel, it's a collection of unforgettable moments at sea.

Lower Deck Suite

Cabin features an en-suite bathroom, storage space, and air conditioning

  • Individually adjustable air conditioning
  • En-suite bathroom
  • Storage space
  • Bath, beach towels and bathrobes
  • 220v European plug sockets

Lower Deck Twin Cabin

Cabin features an en-suite bathroom, storage space, and air conditioning

  • Individually adjustable air conditioning
  • En-suite bathroom
  • Storage space
  • Bath, beach towels and bathrobes
  • 220v European plug sockets

Upper Deck Suite

Cabin features an en-suite bathroom, storage space, and air conditioning

  • Individually adjustable air conditioning
  • En-suite bathroom
  • Storage space
  • Bath, beach towels and bathrobes
  • 220v European plug sockets

Upper Deck Twin Cabin

Cabin features an en-suite bathroom, storage space, and air conditioning

  • Individually adjustable air conditioning
  • En-suite bathroom
  • Storage space
  • Bath, beach towels and bathrobes
  • 220v European plug sockets

Main Deck Suite

Cabin features an en-suite bathroom, storage space, and air conditioning

  • Individually adjustable air conditioning
  • En-suite bathroom
  • Storage space
  • Bath, beach towels and bathrobes
  • 220v European plug sockets

Route Options

7 Nights

Highlights

Sunday: 2 check dives to familiarize yourself with the environment and break the ice.

Monday: 3 dives at Ras Mohamed National park

Tuesday: 3-4 dives at SS Thistlegorm.

Wednesday: 3 dives at Abu Nahas Reef

Thursday: 1 dive at Rosalie Moller and 2 dives at Gubal Island (Ulysses wreck)

Friday: 2 last dives to finalize your scuba adventure and reminisce about the week.

*The route plan is an estimate of a usual trip and is subject to change depending on weather conditions/safety measures/most fuel-efficient cruising/captain's discretion/port of return/port of departure

8 Days 7 Nights

This exceptional dive expedition transports divers to a realm of vibrant coral formations, diverse marine life, and breathtaking natural wonders that showcase the ocean’s majesty.

At St. John’s Reefs, divers descend into azure depths and become enveloped by the symphony of the underwater world. They drift through intricate coral gardens where schools of tropical fish move gracefully with the currents, while occasional appearances of majestic pelagic species add thrilling highlights to the experience.

The dramatic caves scattered across the seabed reveal shafts of light that illuminate vibrant coral polyps and the many reef inhabitants that call these sanctuaries home. Divers marvel at the diversity of marine life—from the elegant glides of sea turtles to curious encounters with playful reef sharks—each moment a unique note in the Red Sea’s underwater symphony.

Navigating the labyrinth of coral-encrusted walls and pinnacles, divers are struck by the beauty and complexity of the landscape. The vivid colors, varied textures, and intricate patterns of the coral formations inspire wonder and a deep appreciation for the fragile balance of this remarkable ecosystem.

8 Days 7 Nights

Divers descend into the depths of Daedalus Reef, where they are surrounded by the graceful movements of schools of hammerhead sharks, their distinctive silhouettes gliding effortlessly through the blue. They keep a watchful eye for the elusive oceanic whitetip sharks and majestic eagle rays, which add to the spectacle of this underwater paradise.

At Rocky Island, divers drift along powerful currents, witnessing giant trevallies and dogtooth tuna darting through the water, their muscular bodies showcasing the ocean’s strength. They encounter the commanding presence of giant barracudas and the gentle giants of the sea—manta rays—gliding with majestic ease.

Further along, at the remote and pristine Zabargad Island, vibrant Bohar snapper and elusive tiger sharks await. Divers explore crystal-clear waters and may be greeted by turtles nesting on pristine beaches, alongside graceful eagle rays dancing through the water.

8 Nights 7 Nights

Brothers Islands
Guests journey to the remote Brothers Islands, where the crystal-clear waters surrounding Little Brother and Big Brother reveal a true diver’s paradise. These volcanic islets are famed for their dramatic coral formations and rich marine biodiversity. Divers encounter vibrant schools of fish, barracudas, and pelagic species such as grey reef sharks, thresher sharks, and manta rays. Big Brother Island also holds two fascinating wrecks—the Numidia and the Aida II—both encrusted with coral and offering a glimpse into the Red Sea’s maritime history. The combination of wreck diving and thrilling marine life makes the Brothers Islands a highlight of any Red Sea safari.

Daedalus Reef
Further offshore lies Daedalus Reef, a large, isolated atoll that rises from the depths of the Red Sea. Known for its steep walls and flourishing coral gardens, Daedalus offers divers the chance to encounter large marine life in open water, including schooling barracudas, reef sharks, and the elusive hammerhead shark. Its remote location and minimal boat traffic ensure pristine conditions and abundant life, making Daedalus a favorite among experienced divers and underwater photographers seeking wide-angle scenes and pelagic encounters.

Elphinstone Reef
To the south, Elphinstone Reef offers a spectacular final chapter to this diving adventure. Renowned for its vertical walls, rich coral growth, and strong currents, Elphinstone presents ideal conditions for drift diving. Divers may spot napoleon wrasse, tuna, and schools of jacks, as well as the iconic oceanic whitetip shark patrolling the reef edges. The reef’s colorful soft corals and dynamic topography provide a stunning backdrop for memorable dives in one of the Red Sea’s most celebrated sites.

8 Days 7 Nights

This journey offers divers the chance to explore famous Red Sea wrecks and the pristine reefs of the Tiran diving area, which consists of four main reefs—Jackson, Woodhouse, Thomas, and Gordon—named after British cartographers. These reefs form an underwater bridge near the entrance to the Gulf of Aqaba and are renowned for their rich coral diversity and abundant large pelagic fish, attracted by strong southwesterly currents.

Jackson Reef, the northernmost, features exceptional coral coverage and dramatic walls where schools of barracuda and trevallies gather. Its sheltered southern side offers a sandy split leading to a steep drop-off with flourishing garden eels and gorgonians, while the western edge provides exhilarating drift dives in powerful currents.

Woodhouse Reef, a narrow formation further south, is exposed to strong tidal flows, making drift diving essential. The northern part of its eastern side boasts vibrant hard and soft corals.

The smallest reef, Thomas Reef, dazzles with colorful walls covered in gorgonians, whip corals, and black corals. It hosts a deep canyon with resting nurse and leopard sharks, alongside three notable swim-throughs known as the “3 Thomas Arches.”

At the southern end, Gordon Reef is recognizable by its unique shape. Its western wall offers a maze of crevices and caverns sheltering sea turtles, groupers, and reef fish, while the exposed northern side challenges divers with strong currents.

Vessel Details

Year Built / Refurbished 2004 / 2018
Length 40 metres
Beam 8.5 metres
Cabins 13
Top Speed 11 knots
Generators 2 x Perkins 45 and 80KW
Desalinisator 1 producing 3 tons per day
Engines 2 x MAN of 820 HP
Zodiacs 2 zodiacs with engines 25 and 40 HP
Compressors 3 compressors air + 1 compressor nitrox with membrane
Safety & Communication Radar, Oxygen, Radio VHF/DSC/SSB, Bilge pump alarm, Fire alarm and fire extinguishers, Emergency flares, Satellite and mobile phones, GPS, Crew trained in first aid, Life vests,Depth sounder, First aid kits, Emergency rafts, Searchlight
Speed Boats 2 6.5m speed boats with 85 hp outboard engine each
Diving Tanks 12L aluminum bottles with DIN connection
Diving Tanks 15L aluminum bottles with DIN connection (extra charge)
Compressors X3 Coltri compressors, capacity 400L
Nitrox Available on board
Gear Rental Available on board
15L tank (100cft AL) 40€ /week
Full scuba kit 140€ /week (mask, fins, snorkel, BCD, regulator, wetsuit or shorty)
Dive computer 35€ /trip
BCD or regulator 50€ /week
Wetsuit 50€ /week
Snorkeling set (mask + fins + snorkel) 30€ /week
Mask or fins 20€ /week
Lamp 20€ /week
Private guide / Max. 4pax (pre-booking required) 470€ /week
Chamber insurance 8€ /trip

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Abu Dabab

Marsa Alam, Red Sea

A collection of 7 reefs. Offers sheltered diving in rough weather conditions. Popular overnight location due to close proximity to the famous Elphinstone reef with a very good chance to see Spanish dancers on the night dive. Many swim caves. Often sightings of reef sharks on the southern outer reefs.

  • Dive Type: Boat Dive
  • Diver Level: Open Water Diver
  • Max Depth:

Elphinstone Reef

Marsa Alam, Red Sea

The sheer walls of this great reef plunge steeply into the blue, richly decorated with soft corals, sponges, gorgonians and fans. Sharks often swim by the spot to feed on the abundant reef fish population. The northern plateau is home to schooling hammerheads with frequent sightings of oceanic white tip sharks.

  • Dive Type: Boat Dive
  • Diver Level: Open Water Diver
  • Max Depth:

Daedalus Reef

Marsa Alam, Red Sea

A huge round reef with a lighthouse more than 40 miles away from the coast, features an excellent opportunity for spotting big pelagics including manta rays. All around its steep walls you will see an extreme variety of fish and coral. Good chance to see schooling hammerheads on the northern point. Strong currents possible.

  • Dive Type: Boat Dive
  • Diver Level: Open Water Diver
  • Max Depth:

Rocky Island

Marsa Alam, Red Sea

Tiny rock emerging a few feet out of the water, it offers one of the most incredible underwater scenarios of the whole Red Sea. Steep walls falling into the deep blue, currents, soft corals and a great abundance of pelagics and all kinds of fish.

  • Dive Type: Boat Dive
  • Diver Level: Open Water Diver
  • Max Depth:

St Johns Reef

Marsa Alam, Red Sea

This incredibly beautiful reef lies Approx. 40km North of the Sudanese border and 20km south of Zabargad . The reef covers a huge area and many dives would be needed to explore the numerous coral heads and islands that make up this extensive area.

  • Dive Type: Boat Dive
  • Diver Level: Open Water Diver
  • Max Depth:

SS Thistlegorm

Hurghada , Red Sea

The Thistlegorm was discovered in 1956 by Jacques Cousteau and is probably the most famous wreck in the world. It sank in 1941 when it was hit by a German bomb that blew a hole in the port side, igniting tank ammunition that was in the hold. The explosion ripped the roof of the ship backwards, rather like opening a tin of sardines.
The stern section of the wreck lies almost horizontal to the sea bed; the remainder of the wreck is nearly upright. Inside the wreckage, tyres, tanks, motorbikes, Bedford trucks, waders and Wellington boots can be seen. Penetration is possible around the bridge and blast area. The large prop is still in position and the guns on the stern are in excellent condition.
Artillery litters the blast area. A bath tub can be seen towards the bow and a toilet near the stern. The sea life is impressive with possibility of seeing tuna overhead the resident turtle. Expect this to be very busy, especially once the day boats have reached it; it is likely to be chaos both on the surface and under the water.

  • Dive Type: Boat Dive
  • Diver Level: Open Water Diver
  • Max Depth:

Brother Islands

Hurghada , Red Sea

The offshore islands in this area have recently been reopened for diving after a long closure by the Egyptian Government and have been designated as a Marine Park. Now suitable moorings are installed for dive boats visiting this area. The Brothers are really the tops of two undersea mountains these islands rise from the depths, the coral clad walls do offer outstanding diving with plenty of big fish action due to there remote location some 80km offshore.

  • Dive Type: Boat Dive
  • Diver Level: Advanced Open Water Diver
  • Max Depth: 65m

Fury Shoals Reef System

Marsa Alam, Red Sea

Fury Shoals is a group of dive sites offering a variety of coral pinnacles, lagoons, drop offs and fast drifts.

Here you will have the opportunity to see hammerhead sharks, silvertip sharks, white tip reef sharks, grey reef sharks, bumphead parrotfish, turtles, spinner dolphins, bottlenose dolphins, surgeonfish, jacks, tuna, reef fish, colourful coral and sponges.

  • Dive Type: Boat Dive
  • Diver Level: Open Water Diver
  • Max Depth:

Straits of Tiran

Sharm El Sheikh , Red Sea

The Straits of Tiran offers divers a choice of 7 dive sites, the Gordon reef, the Jackson reef, the Laguna reef, Million hope wrecks, the Tomas reef, the Woodhouse reef and Zingara. All these dive sites offer divers top quality diving with some sites offering maximum depths up to 100 metres.

  • Dive Type: Boat Dive
  • Diver Level: Advanced Open Water Diver
  • Max Depth: 100m

Angarosh Reef

Port Sudan, Sudan

Angarosh means 'Mother of Sharks' and is appropriately named because of the number of sharks to be found in this area. Angarosh has two plateaus, the shallower plateau going down to 25m and another plateau going down to 45m. Angarosh is a superb dive site to see and take pictures of sharks as they swim effortlessly around you , Also schooling of Barracuda may be seen here but the site is most famous for its Manta Ray.

  • Dive Type: Boat Dive
  • Diver Level: Open Water Diver
  • Max Depth: 45

Sha’ab Suedi

Port Sudan, Sudan

Sha’ab Suedi also known as Blue Belt was wrecked in 1970. This cargo ship now lies upside down with her nose buried in the sand. As well as investigating this amazing wreck with the vast amounts of corals and fish now claiming it as their home, you can explore the many cars and trucks scattered all around that were launched from the ship when it hit the reef.

  • Dive Type: Boat Dive
  • Diver Level: Advanced Open Water Diver
  • Max Depth: 22

Cousteau’s Underwater Village

Port Sudan, Sudan

Cousteau’s Underwater Village is home to the remnants of the days when Jacques Yves Cousteau embarked upon the first experiment into sub aqua living back in 1963.

The world’s first ever aquanauts lived in this assembled house, which was in the shape of a starfish with a main central chamber and four protruding arms. This house was equipped with bunk beds, toilets, showers, a stereo system and a UV chamber where every aquanaut had to spend at least 10 minutes a day to compensate for the lack of sunlight they were getting down there. In the secondary buildings there was a shed for tools, another for underwater scooters and much more.

  • Dive Type: Boat Dive
  • Diver Level: Advanced Open Water Diver
  • Max Depth: 14m

Big Brother

Hurghada , Red Sea

A 400 meter long island offering fabulous wreck diving and wall diving. The wreck of the Numidia lies on the northern tip between 10 and 80 meter. The north-west side of the island houses the wreck of the Aida. On every section of this reef the wall is covered with corals and life.

  • Dive Type: Boat Dive
  • Diver Level: Open Water Diver
  • Max Depth: 18

Little Brother

Hurghada , Red Sea

Boasts a very high concentration of life within a very small area. Fan coral forests, overhangs, hard and soft corals in a variety of astonishing colors… and of course there are plenty of fish! With regular sightings of hammerheads, thresher sharks, grey sharks and white tip reef sharks, at the right time of year.

  • Dive Type: Boat Dive
  • Diver Level: Open Water Diver
  • Max Depth: 18

Zabargad Island

Marsa Alam, Red Sea

Zabargad is the largest of Egypt's 4 Southern Red Sea marine parks and lies just 5 km northwest of Rocky Island in the deep south, 70 km off the mainland. The island has exquisite turquoise bays, sandy beaches and a 235m high hill at its centre. Zabargad means topaz in Egyptian, and you can still find evidence of an island community that mined the semi-precious stones here.

Red Sea diving is at its best on Zabargad Island's south east coast in the sheltered Turtle Bay. Here you'll find a wall to 15m then a coral reef slope down to 30m or so and then a drop off into the blue. The reef slope is a maze of coral patches and dome turrets, forming refuges to reef fish such as pufferfish and sweetlips, and invertebrates such as cuttlefish and octopus. The floor is home to bluespotted stingrays, scorpionfish and crocodilefish, and of course turtles are found here too. Green and hawksbill turtles hatch on the beach here in the month of August.

It's best to dive along the reef wall here as the coral growth is dense and there are many caverns and gullies to explore. There are also a couple of passageways that lead directly into the inner lagoon behind the reef wall.

Outside of the sheltered bays, Zabargad has steep walls that offer some great Red Sea drift diving. The usual sharks can be sighted here, such as oceanic whitetips and grey reef. It's also a good place for manta encounters, where these rays come into the reef to attend cleaning stations dotted along the ledges at 15-30m.

On the northeast coast of Zabargad lies the Khanka Wreck, a 70m long USSR transport/surveillance ship that sank upright in 24m of water in the 1970s. The bow has impact damage and lies on its port side but the rest of the wreck is in good condition. The main superstructure lies just 10m below the water's surface. Although there is little coral growth here yet, there are several interesting sections of the ship to explore on a dive, such as the holds, bridge and engine room, which are filled with glassfish and are easy to explore from the 2 large openings to be found in the bow and stern.

Large winches and heavy chains are in evidence towards the bow. You can access the engine room through the hatches in midships. The bridge is found down a narrow stairwell where you can still find the helm, chart room and control panels. The main mast is intact and is a great place for a safety stop since it rises to just 2m below the surface.

Down the west coast of the island, lies the remains of the Neptuna. This was a German Red Sea diving safari boat that sank here in 1981. It has now broken apart but much of what remains is visible on the sea floor. The area is fairly shallow with coral bommies rising from 15m. Sometimes night dives are taken here

  • Dive Type: Boat Dive
  • Diver Level: Advanced Open Water Diver
  • Max Depth: 30m
Dates Duration Route Room Type Price
6 Dec 2025
13 Dec 2025
7 Nights Wreck week (North) Lower Deck Twin Cabin £1043
6 Dec 2025
13 Dec 2025
7 Nights Wreck week (North) Upper Deck Twin Cabin £1085
6 Dec 2025
13 Dec 2025
7 Nights Wreck week (North) Upper Deck Suite £1085
21 Feb 2026
28 Feb 2026
7 Nights Tiran's Treasure Lower Deck Twin Cabin £993
21 Feb 2026
28 Feb 2026
7 Nights Tiran's Treasure Upper Deck Twin Cabin £1035
28 Feb 2026
7 Mar 2026
7 Nights Shark Obsession - BDE Lower Deck Twin Cabin £1144
28 Feb 2026
7 Mar 2026
7 Nights Shark Obsession - BDE Upper Deck Twin Cabin £1185
28 Feb 2026
7 Mar 2026
7 Nights Shark Obsession - BDE Upper Deck Suite £1185
7 Mar 2026
14 Mar 2026
7 Nights Megafauna Mecca (Daedalus reef-Rocky Island-Zabargad Island) Lower Deck Twin Cabin £1144
7 Mar 2026
14 Mar 2026
7 Nights Megafauna Mecca (Daedalus reef-Rocky Island-Zabargad Island) Upper Deck Twin Cabin £1185
14 Mar 2026
21 Mar 2026
7 Nights Shark Obsession - BDE Lower Deck Twin Cabin £1144
14 Mar 2026
21 Mar 2026
7 Nights Shark Obsession - BDE Upper Deck Twin Cabin £1185
14 Mar 2026
21 Mar 2026
7 Nights Shark Obsession - BDE Upper Deck Suite £1185
21 Mar 2026
28 Mar 2026
7 Nights Wreck week (North) Upper Deck Suite £1018
21 Mar 2026
28 Mar 2026
7 Nights Wreck week (North) Lower Deck Twin Cabin £977
21 Mar 2026
28 Mar 2026
7 Nights Wreck week (North) Upper Deck Twin Cabin £1018
28 Mar 2026
4 Apr 2026
7 Nights Shark Obsession - BDE Lower Deck Twin Cabin £1144
28 Mar 2026
4 Apr 2026
7 Nights Shark Obsession - BDE Upper Deck Twin Cabin £1185
28 Mar 2026
4 Apr 2026
7 Nights Shark Obsession - BDE Upper Deck Suite £1185
4 Apr 2026
11 Apr 2026
7 Nights St.John's Symphony Lower Deck Twin Cabin £1102
4 Apr 2026
11 Apr 2026
7 Nights St.John's Symphony Upper Deck Twin Cabin £1144
4 Apr 2026
11 Apr 2026
7 Nights St.John's Symphony Upper Deck Suite £1144