€1,450
24 remaining
Blue Hole, Abu Talha & SS Thistlegorm
Two days at Abu Talha. The Blue Hole Arch on trimix. The Thistlegorm's WWII cargo. Canyon meets wreck. 17+ dives.
Date
Duration
7 nights
From
€1,450 pp
Spots
24 remaining
17+
Dives
28–30°C
Water
25–35m
Visibility
The descent into Abu Talha begins in turquoise and ends in shadow. You follow the reef wall past hard corals so densely packed they look sculpted, their colours sharpening as your eyes adjust. At 25 metres the sinkhole opens beneath you, a dark mouth in the reef floor, and your light catches the walls of the passage ahead.
- Two Full Days at Abu Talha — Abu Talha requires high tide, calm conditions, and a jeep to reach — the restricted access keeps the corals in remarkable condition. We give it two full days.
- Walking Through a WWII Time Capsule — Norton motorcycles standing upright after 80 years. Bedford trucks with bikes still loaded. The Thistlegorm is an underwater museum frozen on October 6, 1941.
- The Blue Hole Arch on Trimix — A 26m tunnel at 52–55m through the reef wall into infinite blue. On trimix with proper deco planning, this is one of diving's most transcendent moments.
- Canyon Systems Most Divers Never Access — Abu Talha's inner canyon is a labyrinth of overhead passages connecting to Abu Helal. Sidemount and CCR territory — two days means time for real exploration.
- Dolphins on Your Check Dive — Spinner dolphins in a sheltered lagoon — one of the Red Sea's best spots for encounters. Barracuda and rays on the outer reef. A check dive that outshines most trips' headline dives.
Ideal for
AOW · Tec · Trimix
Pricing
From €1,450 per person
All prices per person, shared cabin. Launch season pricing.
Main Deck Cabin
Main Deck Cabin
Two single beds that can be combined into a double with mattress topper, private toilet and shower, individual AC, sea-view windows.
4 cabins left
High Deck Cabin
High Deck Cabin
Two single beds that can be combined into a double with mattress topper, private toilet and shower, individual AC, sea-view windows.
6 cabins left
Suite
Suite
Spacious cabin with a large double bed, private toilet and shower, individual AC, panoramic sea-view windows, additional living space.
2 cabins left
Prices are per person for shared cabins.
Private cabin supplement: +60%
Suite cabins accommodate two guests and must be booked together, or the entire suite may be booked privately at the +60% premium.
Single occupancy: Full cabin rate (2x per person)
Based on 2 people × €1,450 per person. Final pricing confirmed by our team.
2026 new build · Owner-operated · Crew of 12
What's Included
- 7 nights full-board on M/Y Celesta
- All meals and non-alcoholic beverages
- Up to 4 dives per day (conditions permitting)
- Nitrox
- First cylinder
- Professional dive guides
- Marine park fees
- Airport transfers (Hurghada)
- Dive planning and briefings
- Weights and belts
Not Included
- International flights
- Extra gases (Trimix, deco O₂, helium)
- Gear rental
- Additional cylinders
- 15L cylinder upgrade
- Visa fees
- Gratuities
- Alcoholic beverages
Requirements
Minimum: AOWD (Advanced Open Water Diver) · 30+ logged dives
- Recreational: AOWD or equivalent, 30+ logged dives recommended
- Technical (canyon dives): Relevant tec certification for planned depths
- Blue Hole Arch: Minimum Tech 60 or equivalent trimix certification
- Thistlegorm: AOWD with 50+ logged dives; Wreck specialty recommended
- All divers: Valid dive insurance required
Sha'ab El Erg (Dolphin House)
A horseshoe-shaped reef between Hurghada and El Gouna, home to a resident pod of spinner dolphins. Morning dives offer frequent encounters in the sheltered inner lagoon. The outer reef drops off to 30m with barracuda, tuna, and blue-spotted rays. Visibility regularly exceeds 40m. The ideal check dive — and potentially the best check dive in the Red Sea.
Abu Talha Canyon
A site 17 minutes north of Dahab by jeep, accessible only at high tide in calm conditions — the restricted access keeps the corals in remarkable condition. The outer coral garden (5–20m) is an amphitheatre of extraordinary colour. The inner canyon system is technical: a sinkhole at 25m leading to the crack — extremely narrow at 30m with limited exit points — hard coral walls dropping to 50m+, and overhead passages connecting to Abu Helal. The deeper passages are sidemount-only. Excellent for sidemount, CCR, and overhead environment training.
Dahab Blue Hole
A submarine sinkhole over 100m deep, one of the world's most iconic dive sites. The recreational route enters through 'the Bells' — a crack in the reef where tanks clang like church bells — emerging at 28m on the wall before crossing the Saddle at 7m into the hole. The Arch at 52–55m is the technical route: a 26m-long tunnel exiting to the open Red Sea. On trimix with proper planning, it is one of diving's defining experiences.
Dahab Canyon
A tectonic fissure with three openings. The Fish Bowl at 14m is a coral dome creating an enclosed aquarium of glassfish and lionfish. The main canyon at 22m is framed by walls where sunlight creates extraordinary effects. Technical divers can follow the fissure to the deep exit at 52–54m, emerging into open blue water. Good buoyancy control is essential throughout.
SS Thistlegorm
One of the world's most famous wreck dives. A British WWII cargo steamer sunk in 1941, resting at 30 metres with trucks, motorcycles, and rifles still in the holds. Massive schooling fish, barracudas, turtles, and Napoleon wrasse. Advanced recommended due to depth and occasional currents. Wreck Specialty and Nitrox ideal for this dive.
Sites depend on weather, currents, and conditions. Our crew optimises in real-time for the best diving.
FAQ
M/Y Celesta carries oxygen kits, a first-aid station, EPIRBs, SOLAS life rafts, fire suppression systems, and satellite communication. Dual main engines for redundancy. Two speedboats with dual engines provide zodiac cover on every dive. Professional crew of 12 with current maritime certifications. Dive insurance is mandatory for all guests.
Yes. We offer PADI/SDI/TDI specialties including Advanced Open Water, Enriched Air Nitrox, Wreck Diver, and Deep Diver. Courses are integrated into the dive schedule so you learn on real sites, not in a pool. Course fees are additional to the trip price. Let us know in advance so we can prepare materials.
Airport transfers, 7 nights full-board, all meals and non-alcoholic beverages, up to 4 guided dives per day, professional dive guides, 12L aluminium cylinder, weights and belt, Nitrox, and Wi-Fi near land. Not included: flights, visa, environmental taxes, equipment rental, alcohol, gratuities, insurance, and dive courses. See each expedition for specific inclusions.
Fly into Hurghada International Airport (HRG). We arrange transfers from the airport to the marina — about 20 minutes. Boarding opens at 13:00 on Day 1. On the final day, we return to the marina in the morning with transfers to the airport. Full logistics and meeting points are sent before departure.
Bring your own mask, dive computer, SMB, and exposure suit (3mm or 5mm depending on the season). Rental BCDs and regulators are available but we recommend bringing your own. Topside: sun protection, light layers for the evenings, and a good book for surface intervals.
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