€1,515 €1,333
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Red Sea Grand Tour
Four legendary wrecks. Oceanic whitetips at the Brothers. Hammerhead schools at Daedalus. 16+ dives across the Red Sea's finest sites in a single expedition.
Date
Duration
7 nights
From
€1,333 pp
Early BirdSpots
0/24
16+
Dives
27–28°C
Water
20–40m
Visibility
Four wrecks at Abu Nuhas. The Thistlegorm's wartime cargo at thirty metres. Oceanic whitetips circling at the Brothers. Hammerhead schools at Daedalus in the pre-dawn blue. One expedition, the best of the Red Sea.
- Brother Islands — Peak Oceanic Whitetip Season — The Brother Islands in October are a high-energy theatre of marine life. Water at 27–28°C keeps the reef at peak metabolic activity.
- Daedalus Reef — Schooling Hammerheads — Daedalus Reef in October is widely considered the peak month for hammerhead encounters. Unlike other months where sightings might be a lone individual, October brings predictable schools of scalloped hammerheads gathering in the open blue off the northern wall.
- SS Thistlegorm — WWII Time Capsule — 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 — BSA motorbikes in the holds, Bedford trucks, crates of rifles, and Wellington boots.
- Abu Nuhas — The Ship Graveyard — A triangular reef jutting into the shipping channel — historically the cause of numerous wrecks. The Giannis D offers a penetrable bridge and the iconic 45-degree tilted engine room.
- Courses Onboard — Advance Your Diving — This itinerary is ideal for continuing education. Our instructors offer PADI Advanced Open Water, Enriched Air Nitrox, Deep Diver, and other specialty courses during the expedition.
Ideal for
AOW
Pricing
€1,515From €1,333 per person
All prices per person, shared cabin. Launch season pricing.
Main Deck Cabin
Early BirdTwo single beds that can be combined into a double with mattress topper, private toilet and shower, individual AC, sea-view windows.
Ends in 31 days
4 cabins left
High Deck Cabin
Early BirdTwo single beds that can be combined into a double with mattress topper, private toilet and shower, individual AC, sea-view windows.
Ends in 31 days
6 cabins left
Suite
Early BirdSpacious cabin with a large double bed, private toilet and shower, individual AC, panoramic sea-view windows, additional living space.
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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 × €1,333 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 (3 daily + 24/7 snacks)
- 16+ guided dives
- Nitrox for certified divers
- Airport transfers (Hurghada & Marsa Alam)
- Professional dive guides
- 12L aluminium tanks, weights & belt
Not Included
- International flights
- Marine park & environmental fees (€290)
- Dive equipment rental
- Tips (~10% of trip price, customary)
- Alcoholic beverages
- Dive & travel insurance
- Course fees (if applicable)
Requirements
Minimum: Advanced Open Water · 30+ logged dives
- Open Water Diver certification minimum
- Advanced Open Water recommended for Brothers and Daedalus (strong currents, deep walls)
- Courses available onboard: AOW, Nitrox, Deep, Tec
- For tech dives: minimum PADI Tec40 or equivalent
- Dive insurance (e.g. DAN) strongly recommended
Dive Sites(5)
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.
Brother Islands
October's pelagic peak at the Brother Islands. Oceanic whitetips arrive with bold confidence. Scalloped hammerheads patrol the northern plateau of Little Brother — prime dawn dive opportunities. The Numidia wreck drapes vertically from 8m into the abyss, soft corals in full bloom with massive clouds of orange anthias. Grey reef sharks are incredibly active on the plateaus, often queuing up at cleaning stations. Water at 27–28°C with exceptional visibility.
Daedalus Reef
October is widely considered the peak month for hammerhead encounters at Daedalus. Predictable schools of scalloped hammerheads gather in the open blue off the northern wall. Manta rays are drawn to the warm waters, frequently gliding along the southern walls. The first oceanic whitetips of the season begin to arrive. Anemone City — a massive colony of anemones and clownfish — clings to the western drop-off. The remote lighthouse offers 360-degree views of the open Red Sea. Visibility is legendary.
Sites depend on weather, currents, and conditions. Our crew optimises in real-time for the best diving.
Day by Day (8 days)
Transfer to M/Y Celesta at Hurghada New Marina. Cabin assignments, equipment setup, orientation, and safety briefing. Snacks and dinner on board as we prepare for departure.
Safety briefing and check dive at Shaab El Erg (Dolphin House). A relaxed horseshoe reef with coral gardens and resident bottlenose dolphins. Sail to Abu Nuhas for afternoon wreck dives — the Giannis D and Carnatic.
Morning dives at Abu Nuhas — explore the iconic 45-degree tilted engine room of the Giannis D, the Carnatic's coral-encrusted skeleton. Afternoon at the SS Thistlegorm — descend into holds packed with WWII cargo. BSA motorbikes, Bedford trucks, crates of rifles, and the bombed stern with its fallen locomotives.
Morning dives at the Thistlegorm — a second chance to explore the world's most famous wreck. Afternoon sail to the Brother Islands, 80km offshore. Evening briefing for dawn dives.
Pre-dawn dive at Little Brother for hammerheads on the northern plateau. Wall dives along both islands — oceanic whitetips approaching with bold confidence, grey reef sharks at cleaning stations, giant moray eels. The Numidia wreck draped in gorgonian fans and clouds of orange anthias. Up to 4 dives.
Full day at Daedalus Reef. Pre-dawn dive at the northern wall for hammerhead schools at the cleaning stations. Wall dives with mantas on the southern walls, Anemone City on the western drop-off. Oceanic whitetips and barracuda in the blue. Legendary visibility.
Morning dives — last chance at Daedalus or en route sites depending on conditions. Last dive day. Afternoon sail to Port Ghalib Marina. Farewell dinner on board.
Breakfast on board, pack up and disembark. Included transfer to Marsa Alam or Hurghada airport. Departure at your leisure.
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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