Red Sea Variation Cruise
Abu Nuhas -
Rosalie Moeller - Thistlegorm - Ras
Mohamed - Brother Islands - Salem Express or Panorama Reef
Emperor Infinity
This cruise has something for
everyone.
Abu Nuhas has four well-known wrecks: Giannis D, Carnatic, the lentil
wreck and the tile wreck, all offering spectacular dives and plenty of fish
life. Why not explore the Rosalie Moeller (the sister ship of the slightly
more famous Thistlegorm) which lies from 30 to 50
metres deep and is in excellent condition. Although the visibility is not always
good, the fish life is amazing. The wreck is covered in glassfish from bow to
stern and hunting them are masses of lionfish. Around the wreck are the usual
pelagics such as tuna, trevallies,
emperor fish and many more.
A short ride across the straits of Gubal and you
visit the most famous wreck of the Red Sea, the SS Thistlegorm! An awe-inspiring World War II British vessel
with a cargo full of armaments, Bedford trucks and BSA motorbikes, which were all destined for the British
troops in North Africa. She was sunk by the German
Luftwaffe and now lies in 30 metres of water. Depending on divers' experience
along with weather and current conditions, we do where possible try to offer
a night dive here. Nearby is the Ras Mohamed National Park, offering a morning
dive at the renowned 'Shark and Yolanda' reefs. Ras Mohamed National Park is the furthest
Sinai destination before heading South towards the Brothers.
The Brother Islands are the pinnacles of
two undersea mountains rising from the depths of the abyss and are located
about 60 miles offshore from El Quesir. Part of the
Marine Park Islands National Park, these islands offer stunning wall diving,
with the walls being covered in soft corals and forests of gorgonians,
creating a kaleidoscope of ever-changing colours. They attract a diverse
array of marine species and large pelagics. Large
tuna, Barracudas, Jacks and Snappers cruise in the blue, accompanied by
occasional Hammerheads, Silky and Oceanic White Tip Sharks and Mantas. Even
the rare Thresher Shark can sometimes be found there. Sightings of the Grey
Reef Shark are almost guaranteed on the North and South Plateau of Small
Brother.
For the wreck diver, the wrecks of the Aida II, an Egyptian supply vessel,
and the Numidia, a cargo ship, lie
on the walls of the Big Brother. Both are covered in a rich growth of soft
and hard corals. Marine life includes a family of Napoleon Wrasse and Grey
Reef Sharks.
Photograph courtesy
of Sharon Metson
The boat will then sail back to Hurghada via Safaga where you
can dive at Panorama Reef or the famous wreck of Salem Express for a
memorable finale!
(all dive sites/wrecks are subject to weather conditions)
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Price: contact us for dates and availabilities
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Dates: TBC
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Airport: Gatwick
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Includes:
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Flights and transfers
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6 days diving (3-4 dives per
day)
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FB Accomodation and soft drinks
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2 Nitrox 12liter tanks per day
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