Classic North Route

There is no doubt that’s the star route in Red-Sea, its one of the most common places and demanded routes in  Egypt. if you want an awesome route in Egypt it’s the one for you, in it you can discover world-famous dives and a wonderful live boat cruises, this place is for all levels, the several of different dives make this route one of the most awesome and special all over Egypt, you can enjoy all virtues like reef and the amazing ally’s of coral, you will enjoy with dreamlike landscapes and historical wrecks too like Sinai peninsula and all islands with their amazing lagoons and reefs also with our visit to Gubal and its awesome colors you will be filled with joy.

Diving for7 Nights and 6 Days

Where We Dive

Ras Mohamed

The Egyptian Environmental Protection Agency declared 480 km² in Peninsula of Sinai in 1983 a national park, 135 km² are protected areas on land and 345 km² are the marine area the national park of Ras Mohamed is in the southern area of Sinai peninsula, Ras Mohamed has several kinds of dives from simple ones to strong currents and sharp walls, through park we are able to highlight the amount of life, the shapes of coral and wrecks you can adapt to enjoy fully with the most divers area in red sea with its 17 different kinds of dives you are allowed to spot specimens of small white-tipped sharks and leopards during the months of winter, Although there are all these dives we can highlight “yolamdas reef” most south point of the park because of its several of great coral lines formations abundant life cutting and the wreck Yolanda which sank in 1980 when its transported toilets and bathtubs for the constructions of bathrooms in hotels also the worth mentioning is the ” Anemone city ” you will admire all kinds of Pasay fight and damsels in the red sea.

S.S. THISTLEGORM

It’s a wreck which located in the strait of Gubal it is considered part of modern history, specially world war 2 when the battle has been begun in north Africa by controlling Suez Canal. The S.S. Thistlegorm was anchored at the sha’ab Ali reef, at the night of 6th of October 1941; two German Helken 111 members flying from the island of Crete bombed the ship. It was carrying all the supplies for the British army like uniforms, motorcycles, trucks boots, tanks and a plane. it became public early go, although Jacouse Cousteau discovered it in the 50s now the wreck is one of the most important sites for diving. It became a must for all divers who visit Egypt in the red sea

Straight of Gubal

The Red sea became a vital step for all traders and navigators in the world since the opening of Suez Canal in 1869. Gubal here is located between the Sinai Peninsula and the east and the shadwan. Gubal island to the west the most important attractions in the entire red sea are shallow depth, coral reefs and sandy bottom which has immersions with many coral lives but also rests the remains of big wrecks like the S.s Rosalie Moller, S.s Ulysses or Kingstone the strait of Gubal is a home for dolphins and its customary to snorkel or dive with these animals in sha’ab ali , it’s awesome to have the opportunity to interact with these splendid animals.
its usual that they come to visit us to play in the bow of the boat

Abu Nuhas

The Abu Nuhas Reef is a large coral platform that barely reaches the surface and it is located on the old shipping channel from the Suez Canal Abu Nuhas is known by the captains of the ships that cross the red sea through the Suez Canal. The navigation route of the big freighters was modified to avoid more accidents in 1958 a few meters from the surface at the northern end of the reef there are four large wrecks from different eras resting in 1983. The Giannis D a 101m long merchant ship sank in 1869 the somatic a 90m long schooner sank the ss Chrisoula k a merchant of 120m long sank in 1981 and finally is the kimono m ship with German flag of 120m long sank in 1978. All the wrecks are easily accessible if the weather conditions are suitable for the practice of diving safely.

General information

  • Certificate of diving . Minimum 25 experience dives.
  • Number of dives planned: between 17 and 19 dives.
  • Currents : In some emblematic points of this route we can find moderate to strong currents.
  • Port of embarkation: embarks in the city of Hurghada . Hilton Resort Hotel Private Harbor.
  • Port of landing: Private port of Hilton Resort Hotel in Hurghada.
Reef Life100%
Coral Formations100%
Historical wrecks100%
Sharks20%
Dolphins78%
Mantas12%
turtles87%

Travel Development

Day 1 – Saturday –  reception at the airport and transfer to the boat. Welcome introduction with basic and safety rules, cabins sharing. Night on board.

Day 2 – Sunday –   first thing in the morning, control of the coast guard and beginning of navigation. We will do two day dives and 1 night dive.

Day 3 – Monday –   full day in the natural park of Ras Mohamed. We will do 3 day dives and a night dive.

Day 4 – Tuesday –   sail to the famous wreck “SS. Thistlegorm “. We will do 3 day dives and a night dive.

Day 5 – Wednesday –   the legendary Strait of Gubal awaits us with its wrecks and reefs. We will do 3 day dives and a night dive.

Day 6 – Thursday –   an exciting day, we dive in the wrecks of different times of Abu Nuhas, sailing back to Hurghada. We will do 3 day dives.

Day 7 – Friday – we will   do in the area of ​​Hurghada, 2 maximum dives. Return to port and free afternoon to visit the city. Night on board

Day 8 – Saturday –   departure of the crew and transfer to the airport according to return flight. End of our services.

THE ROUTE DESCRIBED MAY SUFFER CHANGES, DUE TO METEOROLOGICAL PROBLEMS, SEA STATE OR DECISIONS OF THE CAPTAIN.

Requirements

Passport: Passport in force with a minimum of 6 months of validity.


Tourist visa:  to enter the country it is necessary to manage the tourist visa. It can be obtained at the airport of entry to the country at your arrival or at the embassy of Egypt in your country of origin.;


Documentation on board:  diving certificate and Nitrox certificate in case you want to dive with this mixture. Dive insurance in force with international coverage. If you do not have dive insurance, you can take Dan Europe insurance with Red Sea coverage with us.


Diving computer:  you must bring the dive computer with you, it is mandatory to do the dives with at least one computer per person.


Safety buoy:  To mark your position every time it emerges to the surface, you must bring a deco buoy with you.

With Blue Whale you can book your trips with your diving center group and operate the trip in your name with us you can come have all the fun you deserve.

Boat Nimar C-EchoII
Capacity 24 Person 26 Person
Included
  • Internal transfers from/to Hurghada airport
  • 7 nights full board on the vessel,all diving
  • tea, coffee, water, soft drinks,open buffet high quality
  • 12Ltr cylinder and weights,belts,nitrox
  • International dive guides
  • Double cabins A/C,full bath,mini bar
  • Internal transfers from/to Hurghada airport
  • 7 nights full board on the vessel,all diving
  • tea, coffee, water, soft drinks,open buffet high quality
  • 12Ltr cylinder and weights,belts,nitrox
  • International dive guides
  • Double cabins A/C,full bath,mini bar
Not Included
  • Marine parks fees which will be 70 euros per person
  • Crew Services 60 Euro per person per week
  • Additional  15 liter tank , regulatir , Dive computer,dive suite,etc……
  • Visa
  • Outside transfer
  • Marine parks fees which will be 70 euros per person
  • Crew Services 60 Euro per person per week
  • Additional  15 liter tank , regulatir , Dive computer,dive suite,etc……
  • Visa
  • Outside transfer