Diamond Safaga

Boat

Diamond Safaga was built in 2005 specifically for diving safaris, and it was completely renovated in March 2013 and again in 2015. It measuring 35 meters in length and 8 meters in width, with 2 engines with 580hp each, it crusie at 9 - 10 konts per hour. It has all the modern technical equipment and deluxe accommodations that can bring you a comfort and safty trip in the Red Sea.

Onboard Diamond Safaga, there are 4 decks in total :

On the partially shaded Sky deck, you will find lots of chaise longues, cushioned benches/sofa, tables for relaxation between the dives.

On the upper deck, there is an indoor lounge with TV, CD player & Tape player, comfortable sofas, self-service tea & coffee table, a indoor bar, and lots of charging shelf with 220v power supply facilities. Outside of the indoor lounge, there is a cozy outdoor lounge with sitting area where you can get a cool drink while sea watching.

On the mian deck, there is an elegants & air conditioned dining salon, also equipped with a bar, flat screen TV and Book/Magazine/CD/DVD library. For underwater video and photography enthusiasts, there are plenty of recharging points/edit playback facilities.

Diamond Safaga also has a large divedeck and platform equipped with teakwood has plenty of room for comfortable entries and exits for all divers. Equipped with personal gear boxes and an in-place fill station, a camera station with storage area, hand held showers, fresh water rinsing tank and 2 zodiacs with 2 out board engines 40HP each.

Cabin

Diamond Safaga has 14 comfortable guest cabins, it can accommodate maximum 28 guests per trip:

All cabins have ensuite bathroom, mini fridge, individual AC, 220V power supply facilities, saftey box.

8 Standard Cabins:
Located on the lower deck, each with two separate singel beds, portholes.

2 Deluxe Cabins:
Located on the main deck, each with one double bed, seaview windows.

4 Deluxe Cabins:
Locatd on the upper deck, each with two separate singel beds, seaview windows.

Diving

• Min. 16 dives per week (extra dives won't be charged).

• Only 2 dives will be provided on the day before departure.

• No dive provided on the day of arrival and departure.

• All diving will provide expericed guide to lead the dive.

Other Information

• Nitrox：Available, free of charge for Nitrox divers
• 15L Tanks：Available with additional cost
• REBREATHER Dive：Not available at the moment
• Dive Equipment Rental：Available, rate on request, must book in advance
• Dive insurance：Divers travelling aboard must have valid dive insurance
• Wi-Fi Internet ：Not available at the moment
• Laundry Service：Not available at the moment
• Massage Service：Not available at the moment
• Payment on board：By cash (Euro/EGP/USD) ONLY
• Crew Number：Unknown, include 2 dive guides

B.D.E The Golden Triangle

Diving Area: Big and Little Brothers, Daedalus Reef and Elphinstone.
Divers Requirment: Min. 50 logged dives with AOW level or above.
Important Notice: No night dives are allowed in the Marine Parks. Long overnight sailings are required and due to distances travelled the number of dives is limited compared to other routes. These are challenging dives, with strong currents, so not for inexperienced divers. Adverse weather can affect this route.

Itinerary Sample :
Day 1: Airport greeting, welcome onboard, check in, dinner, relax
Day 2: Early morning 1. if depart from Hurghada port, check dive at Gota Abu Ramada / 2. if depart from Safaga, check dive at Gota Soraya. Second dive at Panorama or Middle Reef (Safaga), then sailling at night to Brothers (about 6hrs).
Day 3: Dive around Little Brother Island (3 different spots), Then cruise from Little Brother Island to Big Brother Island (about 30 mins)
Day 4: Dive around Big Brother Island (1 normal dive with 2 wreck dives: Aida II - an Egyptian supply vessel & Numidia - a cargo ship, lie on the walls of the Big Brother Island), in the evening, cruise to Daedalus (about 12 hrs).
Day 5: Dive around Daedalus, Daedalus has mountainous, pristine, hard coral formations. There is also a strong chance of spotting schooling hammerheads and grey reef sharks.
Day 6: Morning dive will be at Daedalus then move to Elphinstone and Abu Dabab for oceanic white tip sharks and hammerheads.
Day 7: Morning dive will be at Elphinstone and last dive of the trip will be at Marsa Shouna or Marsa Mubarak.
Day 8: After breakfast onboard, drop off to Hurghada airport, trip ends.

Nord Brothers

Diving Area: Rosalie Moller, Thisthelgorm, Ras Mohamed, Brother Islands, Safaga
Divers Requirment: Min. 50 logged dives with AOW level or above.
Important Notice: No night dives are allowed in the Marine Parks. Long overnight sailings are required and due to distances travelled the number of dives is limited compared to other routes. These are challenging dives, with strong currents, so not for inexperienced divers. Adverse weather can affect this route.

Itinerary Sample :
Day 1: Airport greeting, welcome onboard, check in, dinner, relax
Day 2: Early morning, depart from Safaga, check dive at nearby spot, second dive at Gubal Island.
Day 3: First dive at Rosalie Moller (the sister ship of the slightly more famous Thistlegorm), which lies from 30 to 50 metres deep and is in excellent condition), and 2 dives at SS Thistlegorm (An awe-inspiring World War II British vessel with a cargo full of goods, it was sunk by the German Luftwaffe and now lies in 30 metres of water).
Day 4: 2 Dives at Ras Mohamed National Park and a 40mins cruise to Dunraven for another dive.
Day 5: 3 dives of the day will be made around the Little Brother Island.
Day 6: 3 dives of the day will also be made around the Big Brother Island.
Day 7: 1 dive on Middle reef or Panorama reef and last dive of the trip at Gamos Soraya.
Day 8: After breakfast onboard, drop off to Hurghada airport, trip ends.

Saint John’s Reef

Diving Area:
Divers Requirment: Min 30 logged dives with AOW level or above.
Important Notice: Currents can be strong. All your diving is made from zodiacs to give precise entry and exits points. Experienced divers can dive in a buddy pair unguided.