Scuba Diving Holidays by Divecrew

Divecrew excels in scuba diving holidays, either group or independent traveler, diver or non diver, we cater for all.  Check out our schools ACADEMY OF SCUBA DIVING and our schools SCUBA DIVING EXPEDITIONS. What makes Divecrew different? Our escorted holidays provide divers with incredible experiences all round the world and the lead Professional Team member will ensure our guests receive added value on their precious holiday experience.

Your holiday experience will start long before you head for the airport as you will be kept informed by the lead Divecrew Team member with information on the destination, dive sites, local knowledge and a free divers check list in the weeks leading up to your holiday. Divecrew wants to ensure you are informed, relaxed and therefore you enjoy a totally stress free holiday from day one.

You will also be invited to a pre-holiday “Pool Party” at one of the local swimming pools before your trip. This is a great way to try out any new equipment, receive a free tune up prior to your holiday or take part in a free DSMB workshop. Meet your fellow divers, before check in! Following the Pool Party we meet at a local country pub to socialize and view photographs of your destination and what you are likely to see before you fly.

Please note: The prices quoted are for the first 12 places only and subject to a holding deposit. Airline prices continually move upward and we recommend a quick deposit to secure the best price.

If you are interested in any of our planned holidays, contact the dive centre for more information

Divecrew do it again! 
We have listened to what our customers really want and will be running an amazing Liveaboard Holiday. Work out the maths, up to 4 dives per day, really cost effective and this is a really great price. Don't want to be dive mad, then relax and be catered for on a beautiful luxury large boat. 

The southern Red Sea is a treasure trove for scuba divers. Spanning the bottom half of the Egyptian Red Sea this large expanse of water has it all, from plunging walls to intricate shallow caves. Meander between soft coral pinnacles or gape at the enormous hard corals that flourish on healthy and vibrant reefs. The Daedalus and Rocky itinerary mixes up big fish encounters with plenty of macro and reef fish to interest even the most seasoned diver. The focus of this itinerary is the southern Marine Parks which means you get to spend more time than ever exploring these undeniably stunning reefs.We have chosen the world famous Northern Wrecks and Reefs Itinerary which takes in the amazing world renown Wrecks including:-

This is a typical example of the Daedalus and Rocky itinerary. The schedule is subject to change according to prevailing weather conditions and is only given as a example of what you would usually encounter during your holiday.

Embarkation
Hurricane will depart from Port Ghalib in Marsa Alam.

Trip Duration
All of our Daedalus and Rocky trips run for 7 nights with 7 nights spent on board your liveaboard.

There are normally 3 day dives whilst in the marine park areas where night diving is prohibited. On your first and last day there will be an average of 2 dives a day. There are around 18 dives on an average week but this can vary depending on local weather conditions.

Arrival
Once you have been picked up from the airport you will be taken to the port to board your liveaboard. There will be a full welcome briefing on arrival and you can set your kit up. If you have prepaid any rental equipment this will be given to you on arrival. There is then your first dinner and you can settle in for the evening. The boat will not leave harbour on this first night.

After the boat permissions are sorted, the boat will depart the next morning and the check dive will be made.

A normal Daedalus and Rocky itinerary will dive at the following areas but the exact dive sites and order will vary week by week depending on what people enjoy, where the best sightings have been and reflect diver experience levels.

Daedalus
Daedalus is a huge toblerone triangle shaped reef with many dives on offer. The north tip is the best place to hang out for hammerheads and then drift down the walls. The west wall in particular is another great place to literally bump into the odd hammerhead as there are several cleaning stations. The east wall is home to the anemone city, with a narrow band of splendid anemones and clownfish sprawling down the reef. The south plateau is a brilliant boat dive with chances to see reef sharks, huge barracuda and tuna racing on the edge of the drop off. and camouflage fish on the plateau itself. The hard corals are simply spectacular too and worth investigating in their own right - loads of macro especially flabellinas.

Rocky and Zabagad
Rocky and Zabagad form the southern most marine parks but are quite different dives!

Rocky is similar to Elphinstone in size - a narrow island that juts out of the water with steep drop offs all around. You can look for shark on the tips where the current is strongest but after this head up to the shallows to enjoy the many overhangs. Fish are usually darting about all over the place so there is plenty to check out.

There are normally 2 sites to pick from at Zabagad. The trawler in the natural harbour is a fun little wreck dive and one of the only bit of metal in the whole area! So if you are a metal head this is the dive for you. Alternatively head round to the southern plateau where the reef runs up to a sandy beach used by turtles. You can see plenty of turtles out and about here and the coral pillars are quite simply stunning, draped in soft corals.

Fury Shoal
Fury Shoal is all about the spectacular corals here and abundant marine life. Sataya is the most southerly of the reef system and there are so many ways to dive it, including a shallow dive to see some Roman amphora. Shaab Claude is perhaps one of the most famous hard coral gardens and simply divine. with a shallow cave system to explore Maksour is a great wall dive with beautiful southern plateau and pinnacles. Malahi is a fun dive with narrow swim throughs to explore. Aub Galawa Soraya and Abu Galawa Kebira are home to small wrecks, a great start to both dives around these coral playgrounds.

Shaab Sharm and Marsa Alam
Shhab Sharm is a steep wall dive with a wonderful plateau at the south extending away from the coral wall. Drift down the walls where you can encounter turtles. Large schools of snapper can congregate on the corner of the plateau. Make your way along the plateau to find baby barracuda and a myriad of camouflage fish hiding on the coral heads that pepper the plateau.

Marsa Alam itself has many dive sites to finish off your week. Popular sites include Ras Shona or Ras Trombi where the hard coral reef gives way to a seagrass bed in the middle of the bay. Turtles, bat fish and sometimes even the rare dougong can be found here.

Quick Facts

• Average Water Temp: 18 - 28 C
• Average Air Temp: 18 - 35 C
• Average Visability: 15 - 25m
• Good for: Walls, Big Fish, Caves
• Need to be Advanced Divers or completing your Advance with Divecrew on the trip.