€1,390 €1,290
Special Price6/24 spots
Northern Wrecks and Reefs
Dolphins at dawn. Legendary wrecks. Pristine reefs. Open Water to technical — one week, one boat, the best of the northern Red Sea.
Date
Duration
7 nights
From
€1,290 pp
Special PriceSpots
6/24
18–21 dives over 6 days
Dives
24–28°C
Water
20–40m
Visibility
You drop into warm turquoise water at dawn, and a pod of bottlenose dolphins sweeps past before you even reach the reef. By afternoon, you're swimming through the ribs of a Victorian wreck while glassfish catch the sun in silver flashes. This is the northern Red Sea — dolphins, wrecks, and pristine coral in a single week.
- Dolphins at Shaab El Erg — One of the best places in the Red Sea to encounter bottlenose dolphins in the wild. The horseshoe-shaped reef with its sheltered lagoon is a regular meeting point for resident pods, especially on early morning dives.
- Abu Nuhas — The Ships' Graveyard — Four wrecks on a single reef — the Carnatic (1869), Giannis D (1983), Chrisoula K (the Tile Wreck), and Kimon M (the Lentil Wreck). Each wreck has a different character, from swim-through iron skeletons to penetrable engine rooms filled with glassfish.
- SS Thistlegorm — World War II Icon — One of the world's most famous wreck dives. A British WWII cargo steamer sunk in 1941, resting at 30 metres with its wartime cargo still intact — trucks, motorcycles, rifles, Wellington boots.
- Ras Mohamed National Park — The most renowned marine reserve in the Red Sea, at the southern tip of Sinai. Vertical walls, coral gardens, and dramatic drop-offs.
- Courses Onboard — This trip is ideal for gaining new certifications while diving world-class sites. PADI/SDI/TDI specialties available onboard: Advanced Open Water, Nitrox, Wreck Diver, Deep Diver, and more.
Ideal for
OWD · AOW
Pricing
€1,390From €1,290 per person
All prices per person, shared cabin. Launch season pricing.
Main Deck Cabin
Special PriceTwo 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
Special PriceTwo single beds that can be combined into a double with mattress topper, private toilet and shower, individual AC, sea-view windows.
5 cabins left
Suite
Special PriceSpacious cabin with a large double bed, private toilet and shower, individual AC, panoramic sea-view windows, additional living space.
Fully booked
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 × €1,290 per person. Final pricing confirmed by our team.
2026 new build · Owner-operated · Crew of 12
What's Included
- Airport transfers (Hurghada & Marsa Alam)
- Professional dive guides
- 7 nights full-board on M/Y Celesta
- 6 days of diving, 18–21 dives
- Full accommodation in shared double en-suite cabin
- 3 meals daily (buffet), snacks, fruit and soft drinks 24/7
- 12L aluminium cylinder
- Weights and belt
- Nitrox
- Wi-Fi available near land
Not Included
- International flights
- Visa
- Fees and environmental taxes (€240)
- Dive equipment rental
- Alcohol and protein shakes
- Recommended tip to crew and guide (10% of trip price)
- Dive and travel insurance
- Accommodation before/after the trip
- Dive courses
- Technical gases
- 15L cylinder upgrade
- Extra cylinder
- Private dive guide
- Private transfers
Requirements
Minimum: Open Water Diver
- Advanced Open Water recommended for deeper wreck sites (Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas)
- Wreck Diver specialty recommended for penetration dives
- Courses available onboard: Advanced, Nitrox, Wreck, Deep
Dive Sites(6)
Shaab El Erg (Dolphin House)
A horseshoe-shaped coral reef famous for resident bottlenose dolphin pods, especially on early morning dives. Gently sloping coral gardens with large pinnacles — ideal for check dives and relaxed exploration. Turtles, moray eels, goatfish, bannerfish, and occasional rays. Visibility regularly exceeds 30 metres.
Abu Nuhas Wrecks
Four wrecks on a single reef — the Red Sea's most notorious ship graveyard. The Carnatic (1869, 25–27m) with safe swim-throughs. The Giannis D (1983, 6–27m) with penetrable bridge and engine room. The MV Marcus 'Tile Wreck' (1981, 4–28m) with Italian floor tiles in the holds. The Kimon M 'Lentil Wreck' (1978, 15–32m), the deepest and quietest.
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.
Ras Mohamed National Park
The most renowned marine reserve in the Red Sea. Vertical walls, coral gardens, plateaus and drop-offs with extensive hard and soft coral growth. Shark Reef & Yolanda Reef with huge schools of fish. Jackfish Alley and Eel Garden with drift dives along coral walls. From gentle reef gardens to deeper drift dives.
Shaab Mahmoud
A series of coral pinnacles and shallow lagoons west of Ras Mohamed. Long coral walls, table corals, gorgonians and lush reef gardens. Home to the Dunraven wreck — upside down and covered in coral. Stingrays, large groupers, nudibranchs, schools of jackfish and barracudas.
Gubal Island
Steep walls, reef passages and wrecks near the Straits of Gubal. Bluff Point wall with overhangs and swim-throughs, healthy hard and soft corals. The Ulysses and Barge wrecks offer shallow penetrations and macro life. Glassfish, butterflyfish, turtles, rays, reef sharks, and occasional dolphins.
Sites depend on weather, currents, and conditions. Our crew optimises in real-time for the best diving.
Day by Day (8 days)
Airport transfers included. Board M/Y Celesta in Hurghada, settle into your cabin. Afternoon snacks, welcome dinner, dive equipment setup, safety briefing and boat orientation. First evening at sea with your new dive group.
Morning check dive and safety briefing. Two dives today — ease into the rhythm of liveaboard life with beautiful reef dives. Vibrant corals, curious marine life. Minimum 2-hour surface intervals between dives. Three full meals plus snacks and drinks around the clock.
Early morning dive at Shaab El Erg (Dolphin House) — bottlenose dolphins in the sheltered lagoon, pristine coral gardens. Afternoon: sail to Abu Nuhas for dives on the Giannis D and Carnatic. Swim-throughs, glassfish, and the atmosphere of the Ships' Graveyard.
Full day dedicated to the SS Thistlegorm — the world-famous WWII wreck with its cargo of trucks, motorcycles, and wartime supplies at 30 metres. Multiple dives to explore the holds, engine room, and exterior. Additional wreck dives depending on conditions.
Diving the Red Sea's most renowned marine reserve. Shark Reef & Yolanda Reef with dramatic walls and huge fish schools. Jackfish Alley drift dives. Vertical walls covered in soft corals, barracuda and tuna in the blue. Up to 4 dives including an optional night dive.
Morning dives at Shaab Mahmoud — coral pinnacles, the Dunraven wreck, and excellent marine life. Afternoon: Gubal Island for wall dives and the Barge wreck. Evening: night dive on the Barge — cuttlefish, hunting lionfish, Spanish dancers, and shrimp eyes like constellations.
Early morning dive before breakfast — one last underwater adventure. Second dive depending on conditions and flight schedules. Logbooks signed, photos shared. Farewell dinner celebration with the crew.
Breakfast onboard. Checkout and disembarkation. Airport transfers included for your journey home. You leave with a full logbook, new dive buddies, and saltwater in your soul.
Itineraries are indicative. Routes and dive sites vary based on weather, currents, and conditions.
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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