Sea Serpent Contessa Itinerary

North, Tiran and Dahab

8 days / 7 nights

About Sea Serpent Contessa

  • Dive the best of the Red Sea in affordable and comfortable style
  • Explore world-famous Red Sea wrecks and reefs
  • An impressive dive deck with camera facilities and two speedy tenders
  • Rebreather support and free nitrox

The modern M/Y Contessa is a stylish liveaboard offering world-class dive safaris exploring the Red Sea’s best destinations. Affordable without compromising luxury, this dive vessel is the perfect choice for those seeking a five-star Red Sea experience without the heavy price tag. Ideal for recreational divers, tec divers and photographers alike, Contessa won’t disappoint thanks to its fantastic facilities, and easy, luxurious exploration of this legendary region.

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Itinerary details

8 days / 7 nights
18
Advanced Open Water - Minimum 30 dives
Required

Highlights

  • Watch from secure cages and breathe from a surface-supplied air source
  • Tour the best of wrecks, reefs and national parks in the northern Red Sea
  • Explore the 19th-century wreck of the Dunraven
  • Explore the SS Thistlegorm wreck, during the day and at night
  • Dive the current swept straits of Tiran and plunge into Dahab’s Blue Hole
  • Log dives on Shark and Yolanda reefs in Ras Mohammed National Park
  • Night dives may be possible when outside of marine parks

Day 1: Arrival and check in. First night spent onboard in the New Marina Hurghada.

Day 2: Departure around 8 am, check dive near Hurghada, cross to Sinai, 2nd & night dive at Sha'ab Mahmoud (Dunraven).

Day 3: 1st dive at Ras Mohamed, then sailing to Tiran, 2nd & 3rd dive at Tiran reefs. Night dive at Gabr el Bint (Dahab).

Day 4: 1st dive at Blue Hole, 2nd Canyon, 3rd Gabr el Bint (Dahab). Night dive at Gordon (Tiran).

Day 5: 1st dive at Thomas reef (Tiran), 2nd Anemone city (Ras Mohamed), 3rd & night at Thistlegorm.

Day 6: 1st dive at the Thistlegorm, 2nd & 3rd dive at Abu Nuhas reef, night dive close to Hurghada.

Day 7: Last 2 dives in Hurghada area (Umm Gamar, Carless Reef). Last night spent onboard in the New Marina Hurghada.

Day 8: Check out after breakfast, until noon latest.

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

Hurghada

Hurghada Airport: HRG

Return

10:00am

Hurghada

Hurghada Airport: HRG

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