The 7-night Red Sea liveaboard diving holiday from Hurghada puts you on a dedicated dive boat for a week, sailing from Hurghada Marina to the best Red Sea dive sites and returning to the marina at the end of the cruise. Instead of travelling to reefs each morning, you sleep above them, so you can dive as much as the day allows at wrecks, pinnacles and national-park reefs that day boats rarely reach.
This guided Red Sea liveaboard suits certified divers who want to maximise time underwater. Professional dive guides lead each dive, meals are served on board, and the final sites depend on weather and currents, as on every liveaboard. We arrange your marina transfers and help you choose the right boat and cabin for your dates and budget
Tour Overview
A liveaboard diving trip in Egypt is the most efficient way to see the northern Red Sea. In one week you can dive the wrecks of Abu Nuhas, the famous Thistlegorm, the reefs of Ras Mohammed National Park and the currents of the Straits of Tiran, with three or four dives a day.
| Duration | 8 days / 7 nights (7 nights on board) |
| Start and end | Hurghada Marina (embark Day 1, disembark Day 8) |
| Route | Hurghada Marina → Red Sea dive sites → Hurghada Marina |
| Tour type | Guided liveaboard diving, tailor-made boat and cabin selection |
| Dives | Typically 3 to 4 dives per day, depending on boat and conditions |
| Meals | Full board on the boat |
| Price | Price on Request, confirmed in a written quotation |
The sites above show a typical northern Red Sea route. The captain and dive guides confirm the exact order each day according to wind, swell and currents.
Tour Highlights
Day-by-Day Itinerary: 7-Night Red Sea Liveaboard Diving Holiday
This is a sample itinerary for a northern Red Sea route. Wind and sea conditions decide the final sites, and the boat's dive guides confirm each day's plan at the briefing.
Day 1: Arrival in Hurghada and Embarkation
Your representative meets you at Hurghada International Airport and transfers you to Hurghada Marina. You board, meet the crew and guides, set up your equipment and complete a check dive.
- Private airport and marina transfer
- Boarding, cabin allocation and safety briefing
- Equipment setup and check dive
- Dinner on board
Day 2: Giftun Reefs and Abu Nuhas
Sail north to the Straits of Gubal and Shaab Abu Nuhas. Dive the wrecks that have given the reef its reputation, including the Giannis D and the Carnatic.
- Two to three dives at Abu Nuhas
- Wreck briefing with the guide
- Night sailing toward Sinai
Day 3: SS Thistlegorm
Reach the Thistlegorm, a British cargo ship sunk in 1941, often visited with an early dive for calm conditions. Explore the holds and the cargo of vehicles and equipment.
- Two dives on the Thistlegorm
- Optional night dive where conditions allow
- Evening log writing
Day 4: Thistlegorm and Ras Mohammed
After a morning dive on the wreck, head to Ras Mohammed National Park at the southern tip of the Sinai for reef dives.
- Final Thistlegorm dive
- Ras Mohammed reef dive
- Sunset at anchor in the national park
Day 5: Ras Mohammed Shark and Yolanda Reefs
Dive Shark Reef and Yolanda Reef, known for walls, big fish and the famous scattered cargo of the Yolanda wreck.
- Two to three dives at Ras Mohammed
- Surface interval with snacks and coffee on the deck
- Evening at anchor
Day 6: Straits of Tiran
Visit the Straits of Tiran, where reefs rise from deep channels and currents bring fish. Drift dive along coral walls and gardens when conditions suit.
- Two to three dives in the Straits of Tiran
- Drift diving with a guide and surface marker buoy
- Sunset on the sun deck
Day 7: Return North and Last Dives
Begin the return voyage with a final dive or two on the way, then relax on the sun deck while the boat sails back toward Hurghada.
- Last morning dives
- Stop diving to allow safe surface time before any flight
- Farewell dinner and log signing
Day 8: Disembark at Hurghada Marina and Departure
The boat arrives at Hurghada Marina. After breakfast, disembark and transfer to the airport or your hotel. Do not dive on this day.
- Disembark and farewell with the crew
- Private transfer to the airport or hotel
- Fly at least 18 to 24 hours after your last dive
Dive Sites and Their History
This Red Sea diving itinerary visits some of the most famous dive sites in the world. Here is the story behind each.
Shaab Abu Nuhas
Abu Nuhas is a reef at the entrance to the Gulf of Suez where ships have repeatedly run aground. The wrecks include the steamer Carnatic, lost in 1869, and the cargo ships Giannis D, Chrisoula K and Kimon M, all lying within a short distance. Together they make the best wreck-diving area in the northern Red Sea.
SS Thistlegorm
The Thistlegorm was a British armed merchant ship carrying supplies for Allied forces in North Africa, including trucks, motorcycles, locomotives and ammunition. She was sunk by German aircraft in October 1941 and lies at about 30 metres. Jacques Cousteau located the wreck in the 1950s, and it became a world-famous dive in the 1990s.
Ras Mohammed National Park
Established in 1983, Ras Mohammed at the tip of the Sinai was Egypt's first national park. Its walls drop sharply into deep water and its reefs host big schools of fish. Park rules protect the reef, and boats must follow set mooring and entry regulations.
Shark and Yolanda Reefs
Shark Reef is known for strong currents and open-water fish, while Yolanda Reef is famous for the cargo of a wrecked ship that spilled bathroom fixtures across the seabed, creating an unusual underwater scene.
Straits of Tiran
The narrow channel between the Sinai and Tiran Island holds four reefs called Jackson, Woodhouse, Thomas and Gordon. Currents bring plankton and fish, producing colourful coral gardens and good drift diving, and conditions require good buoyancy control.
Other northern reefs
Depending on the route, the boat may also visit sites such as Carless Reef, the Dunraven wreck, a British steamer lost in 1876, or reefs around the Giftun Islands near Hurghada.
Life on a Red Sea Liveaboard
Red Sea Marine Life
Diving Requirements and Safety
Currents can be strong, and dives such as Thistlegorm and Tiran are better with good buoyancy control. If you are unsure about the level, ask us and we will advise on the right boat and route.
Cabins and Meals
Your boat has twin or double cabins with air conditioning, and some boats offer en-suite bathrooms. Cabin type and boat category are confirmed in your written proposal according to your budget and dates. Full board is included on the boat, with breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks. Soft drinks, tea and coffee are typically available, and alcohol is often charged separately.
Transfers and Logistics
We arrange your private transfers from Hurghada International Airport to Hurghada Marina and back. You can also add hotel nights before or after the cruise. The boat sails from the marina on Day 1 and returns on Day 8.
What Is Included and Not Included
The number of dives, equipment and fees are confirmed in writing before payment.
Prices
The price depends on the boat, cabin type, departure date, route and extras. Send us your plan and we will reply with a clear written quotation.
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Booking and Cancellation
Share your dates, certification level, number of divers and preferred cabin type. We send a personalised proposal, you approve the details, and you pay by Cash, PayPal, Binance, Visa or Mastercard. Liveaboard departures fill early, so book well in advance. Cancellation and amendment terms depend on the boat selected and are stated in your written quotation. Call or message us on +20 100 925 5585.
Best Time to Dive and What to Pack
The best time for a Red Sea liveaboard is March to June and September to November, when the weather is mild and seas are calmer. Summer is warm, with water near 28 degrees, while winter water drops to around 21 to 23 degrees, so a thicker wetsuit helps. Pack your certification card and logbook, a surface marker buoy, a dive computer, a warm layer for the deck, reef-safe sunscreen, a dry bag and seasickness remedies if needed.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Seven nights on a liveaboard from Hurghada Marina with wrecks, national-park reefs and guided dives. Share your dates and certification level and we will prepare your personal proposal.
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