Lucy Itinerary

Whalesharks Special & The Crack

8 days / 7 nights

About Lucy

  • Well-designed liveaboard catering to discerning scuba divers
  • State-of-the-art cinema lounge, fine dining, and luxurious living spaces
  • The only liveaboard offering trips to the Seven Brothers Islands
  • Participate in eco research trips and learn from the onboard marine biologist

Lucy is a superb modern motor yacht offering one-of-a-kind ocean adventures in the remote east African nation of Djibouti. Featuring a warm, friendly crew, state-of-the-art comforts, and fine dining, this vessel is able to satisfy even the most discerning of guests. And, thanks to its impressive dive facilities and itineraries visiting some of the Gulf of Aden’s most remarkable underwater attractions, Lucy is the ideal choice for experienced and dedicated divers. Throw in the option of eco-focussed expeditions alongside a resident marine biologist and one-of-a-kind experiences such as diving between two continental plates, and there’s little more you could ask for.

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Itinerary details

8 days / 7 nights
16
No experience required
Required

Highlights

  • Circular itinerary focusing on the tiny but upcoming destination of Djibouti
  • Snorkel through plankton blooms with Djibouti’s seasonal shale sharks
  • Touch two continents at the same time whilst diving The Crack
  • Chance of spotting mantas, dolphins, and both beaked and pilot whales
  • Common encounters with grey and nurse sharks
  • Occasional sightings of tiger sharks and hammerheads

From mid-October to February, plankton "blooms" develop in an enclosed bay named The Gulf of Tadjourah near Djibouti City. Although whale sharks can be seen throughout the year, encounters are especially common from October to February. The plankton-rich waters of Djibouti attract many of the great pelagic species. Recent research has recognized the particular importance of the bay in the development of juvenile whale sharks, which stay within the safe confines of Djibouti's coast line. The rich feeding grounds that make up Djibouti's coastal waters attract a range of other different species, alongside manta rays, beaked and pilot whales. Additionally, most species of dolphin are represented in great numbers off Djibouti's coast, and are often seen "running" the bow wave of boats. Grey and nurse sharks are the most commonly encountered species, whilst both tiger and hammerhead sharks have occasionally been seen. This itinerary is absolutely recommended besides the divers to snorkelers and free divers.


Day 1:
Arrival in Djibouti City in the afternoon transfer to M/Y Lucy at 17:00h.

Day 2: 
Ras Eiro & Ras Korali diving and snorkelling with whale sharks.

Day 3: 
Turtle Bay, whale sharks and Ras Korali.

Day 4: 
La Vierge Rouge, The Crack and Ras Foul.

Day 5: 
Baie Des Étoiles, Ras Foul, Snorkelling and Ras Eiro for a night dive.

Day 6: 
Sec De La Passe (subject to tide conditions), Le Boulevard Du Cecap, Le Dome, Ras Eiro for a night dive.

Day 7: 
Arta Beach, snorkelling with whale sharks, night in Djibouti Marina with a visit to the city.

Day 8: 
Breakfast on board, transfer to the airport at 09:00h or to your excursion tour with a luxury coach featuring climate control, DVD, Wi-Fi, toilet etc.

Sample itineraries are for guidance only. Actual itineraries may differ slightly due to factors such as weather, wildlife, logistics and local regulations.

Transfer details

Departure

05:00pm

Djibouti

Djibouti-Ambouli International Airport: JIB

Return

09:00am

Djibouti

Djibouti-Ambouli International Airport: JIB

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