The long-awaited event is here—the “Dive Like a VIP” safari in Egypt.
The “Golden North Route” diving safari from Sharm El Sheikh offers amazing diving adventures and unforgettable experiences. We’ll explore the most famous dive sites in the northern Red Sea, including Ras Mohamed National Park, historic shipwrecks, and vibrant reefs.
Planned sites:
Ras Mohamed National Park:
This is one of the most famous marine reserves in the Red Sea, known for its dramatic underwater scenery, steep walls, and rich marine life.
Shark and Yolanda Reefs:
A dive site featuring vibrant coral gardens, schools of fish, and the sunken cargo from the Yolanda wreck.
Jackfish Alley:
Known for swimming and the chance to see large pelagic species such as jackfish and barracudas.
SS Dunraven Wreck:
This British steamship sank in 1876 and is now a popular wreck dive.
The wreck lies deck-down on the seabed and is broken into sections, making it easy to explore. You’ll see a variety of hard and soft corals, as well as scorpionfish and groupers inhabiting the old wreck. There are also stunning areas covered in coral to admire.
The SS Thistlegorm Wreck:
This British cargo ship sank in 1941 while en route to the Suez Canal.
One of the most famous wreck dives in the world, full of wartime artifacts. Divers can explore the cargo holds filled with motorcycles, trucks, and ammunition.
Abu Nuhas Wrecks
Abu Nuhas is known for its “ship graveyard” with several wrecks lying close together.
Carnatic: A 19th-century British cargo ship, well-preserved and covered in coral, home to a variety of reef fish.
Giannis D: A more modern wreck with easy access to the engine room and plenty of large groupers and snappers nearby.
Chrisoula K and Kimon M: Two other nearby wrecks with intricate, partially intact structures that are home to diverse marine life.
Gubal Islands:
Gubal Islands: A calm area with sheltered coves, making it an ideal stop for both divers and snorkelers :-)
Rosalie Moller Wreck: This British coal freighter, sunk in 1941, is known for being remarkably intact and, thanks to its depth and strong currents, offers challenging and rewarding dives. The wreck is covered in coral and attracts various species of fish, such as giant trevally, butterflyfish, and sometimes even larger pelagic visitors.
Strait of Tiran:
The Strait of Tiran is located between the Sinai Peninsula and Saudi Arabia and is known for its strong currents and large schools of fish.
Jackson, Woodhouse, Thomas, and Gordon Reefs: These reefs offer a stunning coral landscape and are known for their clear water, schooling fish, and occasional sharks. Thanks to the currents here, it’s a popular spot for drift diving, with opportunities to see eagle rays, hammerhead sharks, and sea turtles.
The Golden North Route diving safari offers a fantastic combination of reef dives, wreck exploration, and drift diving amid stunning underwater scenery. Expect abundant marine life, beautiful coral formations, and an unforgettable journey through some of the Red Sea’s most famous dive sites!
During the safari, you’ll enjoy a variety of underwater experiences, from reef dives and exploration to wreck dives and encounters with the Red Sea’s captivating marine life. This itinerary is ideal for both recreational divers and advanced enthusiasts, as it combines exciting dives with a sightseeing cruise aboard a comfortable vessel.
The itinerary is subject to weather conditions or other circumstances.
During the dives, we’ll have access to a boat from our partner SSI Instructor Training Dive Center—VIP Shrouq—and each dive is accompanied by a professional SSI Dive Guide who knows the sites very well.
On board, we’ll enjoy:
- Accommodation in double cabins with full board
- Non-alcoholic beverages included
- Wi-Fi
- 3 daytime dives and one night dive every day :-)
- air for all dives (12-liter tanks)
The following can be ordered for an additional fee:
- 15-liter tanks
- EAN32. The dives are suitable for everyone from beginner divers to advanced divers—the types of dives will be tailored to your qualifications. However, if you wish to explore shipwrecks, the Advanced Wreck Diving specialty is required (this specialty can be completed as part of this trip).
Dates: October 23–30, 2027. If you’re interested, please register using the form in the calendar, and our team will contact you.
Enjoy Egypt like a VIP.