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A rich collection of itineraries in Egyptian and Sudanese Red sea for divers, cruise travelers and watersports-lovers

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Sinai Mini-Safari 4 days

The 4 days cruise is a very popular option if you wish to stay onboard less than a full week. You can perfectly fit your stay in Sharm-El-Sheikh and a cruise in one week of your vacations, dive the top spots of the Red sea around Sinai: Ras Mohammed National Park, the wrecks of Thistlegorm and Dunraven and Straits of Tiran’s famous reefs: Gordon, Thomas, Jackson and Woodhouse reefs.

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Jackfish Alley

Jackfish Alley, a sheltered reef perfect for drift-diving, cave-diving and underwater photography - the schools of glassfish hiding in multiple caves, jackfish, triggerfish and trevallies in summer, mantas in winter, stingrays and white-tip sharks are outstandingly spectacular.

SS Thistlegorm shipwreck

SS Thistlegorm, one of the most famous wrecks in the world, set sail on her final voyage on 2 June 1941, destined for Alexandria, Egypt. The vessel’s cargo included: Bedford trucks, Universal Carrier armoured vehicles, Norton 16H and BSA motorcycles, Bren guns, cases of ammunition, and 3000 rifles as well as radio equipment, Wellington boots, aircraft parts, railway wagons and two LMS Stanier Class 8F steam locomotives and the cargo for the Allied forces in Egypt. The vessel was hit by a German bomber and sank. The Thistlegorm was discovered in 1956 by Jacques Cousteau. The stern section of the wreck lies almost horizontal to the sea bed; the remainder of the wreck is nearly upright. Inside the wreckage, most of its cargo 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. The sea life around the wreck is impressive and rich. 

Straits of Tiran island

The Straits of Tiran with its famouse reefs - Gordon, Jackson, Laguna, Thomas and Woodhouse is one of the most spectacular and impressive dive sites in the Red Sea with mild to strong currents. A magnificent canyon, shipwrecks, numerous caves, full-fledged coral gardens, oceanic fish, dolphins, turtles, groupers, tunas, barracudas and white tip sharks will accompany your dive here.

Yolanda and Shark Reef

Yolanda and Shark Reef, two pinnacles originating from a single one which rises almost vertically from the depth of 800 metres, is an amazing dive-site of the Ras Mohamed National Marine Park where all the beauty of the underwater world sparkle in millions of colours: turquoise crystal-clear waters, coral drop-off, coral gardens sparking red with Anthias, thousands of schooling barracuda, tuna, jackfish, batfish, all kinds of stingrays, giant morays, hammerheads, reef sharks, turtles, dolphins. Yolanda pinnacle has been named after the Cyprian freighter which hit the reef and sank in 1980; its cargo still lies on the western side of the reef. 

Ras Mohamed National Marine Park

The Marine Park spans an area of 345 km² over the sea. Untouched reefs located 50-100cm below the sea surface are home to more than 220 species of corals, 1000 species of fish, 40 species of star fish, 25 species of sea urchins, more than a 100 species of mollusc and 150 species of crustaceans. Ras Mohamed called a "God's Garden" is a treasure of Egypt protected by law.

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A chain of shallow fringing reefs with a large lagoon, small walls, amphitheaters, numerous large pinnacles, luxuriant coral heads, abundance of fish life, resident leopard sharks and a Stingray Station. Night dives are very popular here as well.


Small Crack (Small Passage)

The site is formed by two ergs with a small gap between them that is filled and emptied by the tide creating good currents to drift on. The dive is very pretty, with plenty of soft corals, inhabited with octopuses and pelagics.

Ras Nasrani

A beautiful wall covered with porous coralls, home of trigger fishes and nudibranches and a sandy patch hosting torpedo rays.



Important Note

The time, sites and ports of this itinerary are subject to change at any time without prior notice due to weather conditions or other factors. Direct transfers to/from the yacht are always included. Egyptian Cruising Company reserves the right to cancel the booking for the safety of passengers if it is not possible to change the time and route due to poor weather conditions.