Red Sea Sharks and Iconic Wrecks Adventure 2026

Red Sea Sharks and Iconic Wrecks Adventure 2026

Embark on the ultimate Red Sea adventure in November 2026 with Bluewater Travel, combining world-class shark encounters and iconic wreck dives. Explore the famous Numidia and Aida wrecks, teeming with marine life, while encountering hammerhead, thresher, and Longimanus sharks in the remote Brothers and Daedalus Reefs. From stunning coral landscapes to thrilling pelagic sightings, this trip promises an unforgettable underwater experience in one of the most legendary dive destinations.

Begin your adventure with our optional 6-day Discover Ancient Egypt Land Tour, diving into a world of pharaohs, pyramids, and ancient temples as you explore Egypt’s captivating history and culture.

Why Join This Trip

• Dive the famous wrecks of Numidia and Aida at Big Brother, which are teeming with marine life and set against breathtaking underwater walls.
• Experience thrilling sightings of hammerhead, thresher, grey reef, and Longimanus Sharks, particularly in the Brothers, Daedalus, and Elphinstone.
• Marvel at pristine hard and soft corals, with gorgonian fans, broccoli corals, and Anemone City offering colorful underwater landscapes.
• Encounter a variety of species, from shy longnose hawkfish and schools of glass sweepers to large turtles, dolphins, and dugongs.
• Explore some of the Red Sea’s most iconic sites, including Daedalus Reef, known for its schooling hammerhead sharks, and Elphinstone's dramatic plateaus and walls.
• Travel aboard the well-equipped Red Sea Aggressor IV, run by the world-reknowned Aggressor Fleet.
• Optional Discover Ancient Egypt Land Tour: immerse yourself in Egypt’s rich history, exploring the wonders of pharaohs, pyramids, and ancient temples.
• Fully refundable deposit until 12 months from departure. 

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Trip Overview

Experience a thrilling adventure across the Red Sea’s top dive sites: the Brothers, Daedalus, and Elphinstone. Divers will explore famous wrecks like Numidia and Aida at Big Brother, vibrant coral gardens teeming with marine life at Little Brother, and the remote Daedalus Reef, where schooling hammerhead sharks and thresher sharks are often spotted. Expect encounters with pelagic species, including grey reef sharks, manta rays, and, during the season, the impressive Longimanus. The colorful corals, diverse marine life, and dramatic walls at Elphinstone also add to the excitement, while the local sites like Marsa Shoana and Sha’ab Maksour offer beautiful coral ecosystems and the chance to see turtles, dolphins, and even dugongs.

Add our optional 6 Days / 5 Nights Discover Ancient Egypt Land Tour and embark on an extraordinary journey through the sands of time with our Ancient Egypt Tour. Step into a world of pharaohs, pyramids, and powerful deities as you explore the captivating history and culture of one of the oldest civilizations on Earth. From the awe-inspiring Pyramids of Giza and the enigmatic Sphinx to the majestic temples of Luxor, immerse yourself in the architectural and artistic marvels that have stood the test of millennia. 

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Dive Overview

The Red Sea is one of the world’s premier dive destinations, renowned for its crystal-clear waters, thriving coral reefs, and incredible marine biodiversity. From dramatic drop-offs to vibrant coral gardens, it offers a stunning underwater experience for divers of all levels. Shark enthusiasts will find thrilling encounters with some of the ocean's most iconic predators, while wreck divers can explore sunken ships teeming with marine life. Whether you're drawn to colorful coral landscapes or the chance to spot hammerheads, Longimanus, and threshers, the Red Sea promises an unforgettable adventure.

• Brother Islands
• The northernmost part of Egypt's offshore marine park is made up of two islands 60km away from the coast and 140km south from Hurghada. The larger island (complete with a lighthouse from 1883) is 400 meters long with a spectacular plateau on the southeast corner which is dotted with coral mountains and famous for thresher and grey reef shark sightings. The western side of the island has two impressive wrecks which both lie almost vertical on the side of the reef. The most spectacular is the Numidia, a large cargo steamer which sank in 1901 and now lies on the tip of the island between 10 and 80 meters covered in soft corals and frequented by large pelagic predators. The smaller wreck of the Aida (sitting between 30 and 65 meters) was a lighthouse authority supply vessel which sank in bad weather in 1957. 
• The smaller island, whilst only a little over 200 meters long, hosts an incredible concentration and variety of marine life. There is a pristine fan coral forest, a massive collection of hard and soft corals and compelling overhangs to explore. The highlight is the fish life; with regular seasonal sightings of hammerhead, thresher, grey reef, and oceanic whitetip sharks.
  
• Daedalus
• This huge tear-drop shaped reef rises from the seabed in the middle of the Red Sea, 80km offshore and more than 300km south of Hurghada. Easily recognized by its zebra-striped lighthouse, this reef offers some of the most amazing dives in the Red Sea. The sheer walls are covered in over-grown hard coral formations and a variety of reef fish. Napoleon wrasses and turtles are often cruising by, but make sure you keep your eyes open on the blue! Daedalus is one of those places where anything can happen... oceanic whitetip, grey reef, and thresher sharks are often sighted, but Daedalus is most famous for its scalloped hammerhead sharks which can often be seen in large schools out in the blue during the summer months. The sheer size of this reef means that you can do several dives here and never get bored!
• Elphinstone Reef
• A Red Sea legend; a finger-shaped reef, with north and south plateaus covered in hard and soft corals, unpredictable and exciting this truly is an awesome reef where hammerhead sharks are regularly spotted in the summer and oceanic whitetip sharks often congregate in large numbers during late autumn.

Read the reviews on diving the Red Sea and the recap on our previous Red Sea trip. 

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Inclusions

• Accommodations aboard the yacht
• Diving up to 3-4 dives per day
• Compressed air tanks, weights & belts
• All meals and snacks, non-alcoholic beverages, local beer and wine
• Airport transfers are included if arriving and departing from Marsa Alam Aiport on the charter start/end dates.

Exclusions

• Airfare (international and domestic)
• Insurance
• Equipment rentals
• Nitrox ($100 per trip)
• Egyptian entry visa ($25 per person on arrival into Egypt)
• Certification or specialty courses
• Hotel stays/day rooms
• Dinner on final evening
• Crew gratuity
• Mandatory: Port Fee (USD $45) and Marine Park fee (USD $100)
• Please note there is a 14% Value Added Tax (VAT) required by the Egyptian Federal Law for all onboard billings.
• Airport transfers if arriving and departing from Hurghada Airport (we can assist with transfer arrangements)

Discover Ancient Egypt - 6 Days / 5 Nights - Optional Land Extension

Additional $1,599 per person, twin/double occupancy / $2,099 per person, single occupancy

Our Ancient Egypt Tour take you on an unforgettable journey through time, where you’ll discover the world of pharaohs, pyramids, and powerful deities. Explore the fascinating history and culture of one of the world’s oldest civilizations, from the awe-inspiring Pyramids of Giza and the mysterious Sphinx to the majestic temples of Luxor, all showcasing architectural and artistic wonders that have endured for millennia.

Discover Ancient Egypt Sightseeing Locations:

• Luxor: Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Colossi of Memnon Luxor & Karnak Temples.
• Cairo: Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Valley Temple, Step Pyramid of Sakkara, Memphis City, Egyptian Museum, Citadel of Salah El-Dein, Alabaster Mosque of Mohamed Ali, Old Coptic Cairo, the Hanging Church, Abu Serga Church.

Discover Ancient Egypt Itinerary:

• Day 1: Arrive Cairo
• Arrival and check-in to your Cairo hotel. Enjoy a Dinner Cruise on the magic Nile River where you can enjoy watching a real belly dancer and folklore show.
• Day 2: Cairo Tour
• Breakfast at the hotel. Accompany your English speaking Egyptologist to visit the Pyramids of Giza and the magnificent monolith of the Sphinx; the Great Pyramid of Cheops, Chephren, Makrinos, as are the ruins around the Old Kingdom capital, Memphis, our next discovery, where we view the 4,700-year-old Step Pyramid of Sakkara. In the evening, watch the magnificent Sound and Light Show, it is an amazing experience.
• Day 3: Cairo Day Tour
• Breakfast at the hotel. Visit the Egyptian Museum to view the wealth of treasures from statuary to jewellery and the corents of Tutankhamun's tomb; continue to the medieval Citadel of Cairo, with its 19th century Mosque of Muhammad Ali; then walk through the Old Coptic Cairo, visit the Hanging Church and Abu Serga Church.
• Day 4: Fly to Luxor/ Luxor East Bank Tour
• Breakfast at the hotel. Take a morning flight to Luxor. As you visit today, it stands as a huge, haunting, hundred acres of temple, court, colonnade, and obelisk. They are linked to each other by the two-mile Avenue of Sphinxes, and atmospherically bathed in lights at night. Check-in and overnight in Luxor. 
• Day 5: West Bank of Luxor Tours
• Cross to the West Bank after breakfast to visit the Valley of the Kings, containing the burial sites of more than sixty pharaohs. Among several tombs, view the monumental Colossi of Memnon, the statues soaring 60-feet high and visit the tiered tomb of Queen Hatshepsut, descending 100metres into the rock face.
• Day 6: Transfer to Marsa Alam
• After breakfast, check-out and transfer by road to Marsa Alam to meet the boat.

Discover Ancient Egypt Inclusions:

• 3 nights’ 5* accommodation in Cairo at Conrad Cairo, twin share
• 2 nights’ 5* accommodation in Luxor at Steigenberger Nile Palace, twin share
• Daily breakfast
• Domestic flight from Cairo to Luxor
• Meet & assist at Cairo and Luxor Airports
• All transfers from / to airports by private a/c vehicles
• Excursions in Cairo as mentioned in the above itinerary
• Excursion in Luxor as mentioned in the above itinerary
• Private Egyptologist guide during the tours in Cairo and Luxor
• Transfer from Luxor to Marsa Alam by private a/c coach
• Entrance fees to the above-mentioned sites as mentioned in the itinerary
• A bottle of mineral water for each guest
• Service charges and all taxes

Discover Ancient Egypt Exclusions:

• Entry Visa to Egypt
• International flight tickets
• Meals not listed in the itinerary
• Drinks, beverages and mineral water during all the meals
• Room upgrades or single occupancy rooms
• Any optional tours if required
• Entrance inside any of the pyramids will incur an extra fee (tickets can be booked on the spot)
• Gratuity

Trip Type

This trip is a GUIDED GROUP TRIP. It will be led by an experienced Bluewater Trip Leader who will provide  logistical assistance and support throughout the trip. While you are welcome to bring your underwater photography equipment, the Trip Leader is not necessarily a photo expert and is unable to offer much in the way of photography advice. Our Guided Group Trips provide an excellent opportunity for guests who enjoy meeting and traveling with other like-minded individuals or for those who benefit from the additional reassurances of group travel.

What to expect from our Guided Group Trips

• Meet like-minded travelers - Our Guided Group Trips are perfect for solo travelers who enjoy meeting other divers or photographers and prefer the support of a pre-arranged itinerary. Your Trip Leader will arrange group activities such as meals or game nights to ensure everyone feels part of the Bluewater family.
• Problems solved - Your trip leader will be on hand to assist with any issues you may have. From delayed or canceled flights, to lost room keys and dietary requirements. We have dealt with it all before and will ensure that your trip runs smoothly.

 Enjoy free, unlimited access to a wealth of knowledge and advice from your photo instructor. 

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Sample Itinerary

• On Saturday, guests arrive at Port Ghalib, Marsa Alam, with boarding beginning at 3:00 pm.
• The boat departs on Sunday morning unless all guests arrive before 5:00 pm, in which case it may depart on Saturday evening.
• Sunday starts with Port Authority clearance at 8:00 am, followed by the first dive.
• From Sunday through Friday afternoon, guests will enjoy a week of diving in the Red Sea, exploring the Brothers, Daedalus, and Elphinstone, with plenty of time to relax and dine.
• On Friday afternoon, the boat returns to Port Ghalib between 2:00 pm and 4:00 pm.
• That evening, a cocktail party is held at 6:00 pm, followed by dinner ashore at 7:00 pm (the only meal not included).
• Check out is on Saturday at 8:00 am.
• Note: If you opt for our Discover Ancient Egypt land Tour, your itinerary will start 6 days earlier - See the Discover Ancient Egypt land Tour itinerary.

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About the Red Sea Aggressor IV

The Red Sea Aggressor IV is a 142.7-foot yacht with a 32.8-foot beam and spacious dive deck. Built and powered for comfort, safety, and stability, guests are sure to have all of their diving needs catered to while enjoying the various amenities onboard. The variety of nightly entertainment such as fish identification presentations, movies, and games, ensures that there is never a dull moment aboard the Red Sea Aggressor IV.

Deluxe Stateroom (L) & Master Stateroom (R)

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Flight Information

The closest airport to Port Ghalib is Marsa Alam Airport (RMF), however, there are limited international flights so guests may find it more convenient to fly in and out of Hurghada International Airport (HRG).  Marsa Alam  Airport is located just 15 minutes from Port Ghalib where the yacht is docked, and transfers between Marsa Alam and the boat are free of charge. Hurghada Airport is located 2.5 hours from Port Ghalib and a group transfer can be arranged at an additional cost. Guest flying into Hurghada should arrive no later than 2.00 pm, and guests arriving earlier will need to wait for the group transfer departing at 3.00 pm. Boarding takes place from 3:00 pm onwards on the 7th November, with the yacht remaining in port overnight and setting sail the following morning after clearance at around 8:00 am.

The boat will return to Port Ghalib on Friday afternoon, disembarkation will take place on Saturday 14th November between 8:00 am and 9:00 am. Depending on your flight schedule, local day-use hotel facilities can be arranged if needed before your transfer to the airport.

We highly recommend arriving in Hurghada or Port Ghalib at least one day prior to boarding. Early arrival will not only help you get acclimated to the local climate but ensure a timely arrival and that all bags have arrived.

Flight Package 

Our group trips attract guests from all over the globe and many of our customers prefer to book their own flights to take advantage of mileage points or credit card discounts. For these reasons, flights are not included in our group trip packages.

However, we are more than happy to work with you to find the best travel itinerary for your trip and will gladly give suggestions and advice, even if you make the final booking. We will check through your travel reservations at any time to ensure they fit with the trip schedule and can give recommendations on transit hotels and day tours where needed. 

If you would like us to book flights, hotels, and transfers for your domestic and/or international travel on your behalf, we are also happy to arrange this. Please be advised that there is a 10% fee for this service to cover our booking and administration costs. 

Contact Us for more information.

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About The Trip Leader

ROMONA ROBBINS REYNOLDS

Romona Robbins Reynolds is an international, award-winning photographer who has been shooting above and below the water in over 40 countries for various clients including National Geographic, Lonely Planet, Travel Channel, and The Red Sea Project.  Romona is a Canon™ shooter (Nauticam) and a certified PADI scuba instructor with a degree in biology and an intricate mastery of Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom.  What sets Romona apart is her adaptability and efficiency in capturing imagery that tells a story.  Whether it’s through her heart or her lens, Romona Robbins has never met a stranger, which might be why her photography often feels so familiar.

Examples of her work can be found at www.romonarobbins.com.

Read more about Romona here.

SHANE REYNOLDS

Shane Reynolds is a world-renowned producer/videographer with underwater credits including “Caribbean Pirate Treasure” with the Cousteau’s (Travel Channel), “The Trip” with Josh Gates, and his own prime-time shows “Shane Untamed” (Nat Geo Wild) and “Not Your Average Travel Guide” (Travel Channel) to name a few. Shane is a master certified diver, a cinematographer, and a master Adobe Premiere Pro editor as well.

Read more about Shane here.

Payment Schedule

Deposit: $500 deposit

Payment 2: $1,000 due November 1, 2025

Balance: due July 1, 2026

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