The Deep Red Sea Expedition

Curated expedition Luxury Liveaboard 24–31 Oct 2026 7 nights Advanced 20 slots · 15 to confirm
🇪🇬 Red Sea, Egypt The Deep Red Sea Expedition — Red Sea, Egypt

About this expedition

Northern wrecks and coral pinnacles on a luxury liveaboard, timed to the Diwali break.

Why this expedition

Dive the legendary SS Thistlegorm WWII wreck
Ras Mohammed & Strait of Tiran reef walls
Brother Islands pelagic action (conditions permitting)
3–4 guided dives a day, including a night dive
Nitrox fills included for certified divers

Day by day

  • Day 1
    Board in HurghadaBoat check-in, welcome briefing, gear set-up and a check dive on a sheltered reef.
  • Day 2
    Strait of Gubal wrecksTwo wreck dives plus a night dive over a lit reef.
  • Day 3
    SS ThistlegormTwo dives on the iconic WWII wreck — trucks, motorcycles and the famous cargo holds.
  • Day 4
    Ras MohammedShark & Yolanda Reef drift, Anemone City and steep coral walls.
  • Day 5
    Strait of TiranJackson, Woodhouse and Gordon reefs — fast, fishy drift diving.
  • Day 6
    Northern reefsRelaxed reef diving and macro hunting; de-gas day before flying.
  • Day 7
    DisembarkFinal breakfast and transfer back to Hurghada.

What you'll see

Who this trip is for

CertificationAdvanced Open Water
ExperienceMinimum 30 logged dives
Come preparedConfident SMB (surface marker buoy) deployment · Nitrox-capable dive computer recommended · Comfortable with mild current & 25–30 m depths
We verify every diver’s certification before confirming a slot — it keeps the group safe and the diving relaxed. Not quite there yet? Level up with a course and join a future expedition.

What's included

Included

  • 7 nights full-board cabin
  • Up to 3–4 guided dives/day
  • Nitrox for certified divers
  • Tanks, weights & guide
  • Airport–marina transfers
  • iDive trip host

Payable / not included

  • + International flights
  • + Egypt visa
  • + Marine-park & port fees
  • + Equipment rental
  • + Crew gratuities
  • + Travel & dive insurance

Good to know

Why Advanced Open Water + 30 dives?
Northern Red Sea sites involve mild-to-moderate current, depths around 25–30 m and open-water wreck dives — an AOW certification and recent experience keep the group safe and the diving relaxed.
Is Nitrox really included?
Yes — Nitrox fills are complimentary for divers with a Nitrox certification. Not certified yet? You can add the course at idive.in before you fly.
How many divers share the boat?
We block up to 20 slots for the iDive group. The trip is guaranteed once 15 divers have reserved.

Questions before you commit?

Not sure if you're ready for The Deep Red Sea Expedition, or want to bring a group? Talk to a iDive dive pro — we'll be straight with you about whether this trip is the right fit.

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From ₹1,65,000 · 20% to reserve