Embark on an Unforgettable Diving Adventure
St. John Trip
05.12.12.2025
We are thrilled to invite you on a week-long journey through the southernmost reefs of the Egyptian Red Sea, renowned for their iconic and breathtaking dive sites.
Aboard the luxurious Sea Fox, one of the finest liveaboard vessels in the region, you’ll experience dramatic underwater landscapes, crystal-clear warm waters, and encounters with some of the Red Sea’s most majestic marine life.
Get ready to dive alongside dolphins, manta rays, hammerhead sharks, thresher sharks, oceanic whitetips, and more, all while exploring some of the most sought-after destinations in the diving world.
Trip Overview
Rout: St. John – Fury Shoal – Marsa Alam
Dates: 05 – 12.12.2025
Departure/ Return Port: Port Ghalib, Marsa Alam, Egypt
Prerequisites for divers: Suitable for beginners to advanced divers, with some advanced dive sites. And beginner can miss couple of dives. The destination is perfect for free dive and snorkeling
Water Temperature: about 25-26°C
The Boat M/Y Sea Fox
The Sea Fox is a 47-meter-long, 10-meter-wide luxurious steel yacht designed in 2023 for optimal comfort and modern elegance. It accommodates up to 36 guests in 12 double cabins and 6 suites, redefining liveaboard experiences in the Red Sea.
The Boat Safety standards
The Sea Fox meets and exceeds national and international safety standards, certified by:
1-Egyptian Marine Safety Authority.
2- International Tonnage Certificate.
3- Sewage Pollution Prevention Certificate.
4- Certificate of Classification.
5- International Load Line Certificate.
The crew of MY Sea Fox meets the official requirements for the crew:
1 person with an extensive captain’s certificate (master mariner patent)
1 person with a basic captain’s certificate (minor mariner patent)
2 mechanical engineers (special license for working on a safari ship)
All crew members have completed specialized training in Alexandria
More details https://bluezoneegypt.com/m-y-sea-fox/
Itinerary details
The journey spans 8 days and 7 nights, packed with exceptional diving experiences and relaxation. Below is the detailed schedule:
Friday, December 5. Arrive to Hurghada –transfer to Port Ghalib (2 hours) – Check in
Saturday, December 6. ’Marsa Shona (Check dive,(- Abu Dabab ( check drift dive)
Sunday, December 7. Habili Ali 2 dives – Dangerous reef – Night Dive
Monday, December 8. Small St. Johan – St. Johan caves – Sataya – Night dive
Tuesday, December 9. Shaab Maksur – Malahi – Claudia – Night dive
Wednesday, December 10. Shaab Sharm 2 dives – Shaab Marsa Alam – Night Dive
Thursday, December 11. Elphinstone 2 dives then returns to Port Ghalib harbor, free stay on board and ashore
Friday, December 12. Check out – transfer to the Hurghada Airport.
The itinerary can be changed according to the weather conditions or Local government instructions
Key Dive Sites
The South Red Sea region offers three prime diving areas: St. John’s, Fury Shoals, and Marsa Alam. Each region boasts unique features suitable for divers of all experience levels, with exceptional biodiversity and spectacular underwater formations.
- St. John’s Reefs
Located south of Ras Banas and near Zabarged Island, St. John’s spans 290 km², featuring diverse dive sites with coral walls, gardens, caves, and pelagic marine life.
Depths up to 200m, attracting reef sharks, hammerheads, oceanic whitetips, and threshers.
Common sightings include bottlenose dolphins, turtles, tuna, barracudas, and jacks.
Highlighted Dive Sites:
Habili Ali: Oval-shaped reef with walls adorned by Elkhorn coral, gorgonian fans, whip corals, and black coral forests. Best explored via drift diving.
Dangerous Reef: Diamond-shaped with tunnels and coral gardens, ideal for night dives.
Small St. John: Offers drop-offs with soft coral, gorgonians, and black coral. The south edge features unique conical-shaped coral.
St. John’s Cave: Shallow caverns at 3–8m depth, illuminated by natural light.
- Fury Shoals
Located 150 km south of Marsa Alam, Fury Shoals offers over 20 dive sites with options ranging from shallow lagoons to deep drop-offs and caverns.
Highlighted Dive Sites:
Sataya (Dolphin Reef): Horseshoe-shaped reef with a shallow sand lagoon, perfect for dolphin encounters and snorkeling.
Maksur: An 800m reef with steep walls and a plateau (15–35m) featuring soft coral and pinnacles. Sharks often patrol the edges.
Malahi: A coral playground with formations at depths of 6–8m, surrounded by a sandy seabed at 18–20m.
Claudia: Features a cavern with an opening in the ceiling that creates stunning light effects. Ideal for photography.
- Marsa Alam
Located 280 km south of Hurghada, Marsa Alam is a prime base for exploring the southern Red Sea’s best dive sites.
Highlighted Dive Sites:
Elphinstone: Renowned globally for its dramatic wall drift dives and plateaus.
Features a northern pinnacle and a southern arch-like tunnel rumored to contain a Pharaoh’s sarcophagus.
Shaab Sharm: Kidney-shaped reef with sloping walls and a plateau home to manta rays and oceanic sharks. Contains a large overhead cave at 50m depth.
Abu Dabab Area, Marsa Shana, and Shaab Marsa Alam: Excellent for shallow dives with vibrant coral gardens and abundant marine life.
More details:
Prices
The Sea Fox liveaboard offers a premium diving experience with a range of cabin options to suit various preferences. You can choose from:
Lower deck cabins 1400 Euro / Person
Main deck cabins 1450 Euro / Person
High deck cabins 1550 Euro / Person
Upper deck cabin 1700 Euro / Person
Prices include
– Full Board accommodations (including all meals, snacks, and soft drinks)
– Transfer from and to the airport
– Marine park fees
– Port Ghalib fee
– Nitrox
– Diving guides and assistance
– 12 L tank and weights
– WI-FI
– Group T-shirt
Prices not include
– Flights tickets
– Staff and boat crew tips (approx. €100)
– National park fees and environmental fees €100
– Rental equipment (available for an additional fee) Price list .pdf
– Personal travel and diving insurance (recommended). You can purchase diving insurance online from DAN Europe (valid for 1 year)
Payment schedule
Booking fee 30%:
The final payment is due 3 months before departure
Booking Information
To secure your place on this exclusive liveaboard diving trip, please contact Blue Zone Egypt at info@bluezoneegypt.com.
Dive Guides
Our dive guide team combines experience, safety, and exceptional service to ensure an unforgettable underwater adventure. Leading the team is Ali Ahmed , a seasoned guide who has safely led tens of thousands of Scandinavian divers through breathtaking underwater landscapes. Alongside him is Mo Sultan, our Golden Dive Master, affectionately known as Bulbul among Finnish divers for his expertise, warmth, and ability to create a comfortable diving experience for all skill levels.”
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