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We are back to the Red Sea on a Blue O Two safari, deep south in the Red Sea offering you big drop-offs overgrown with huge gorgonians and colourful soft corals. On this safari you will explore some very interesting and unusual reef formations. This itinerary is perfect you are looking to experience a slightly more ‘untouched’ view of the Red Sea. Sounds like it’s just up your street, then read on…
So the great thing about this trip is that as long as you are a PADI Open Water diver or equivalent with at least 30 logged dives to join this safari. The itinerary below is just an example of the route taken and the order and dive sites are not guaranteed. All dives sites are subject to weather and the final route taken is at the absolute discretion of the captain and dive guides.
Day 1 – Shona or Abu Dabab and Shaab Sharm – overnight sailing
Day 2 – St Johns Reefs (Gota Kebir, Gota Soraya, Habili Ali, Habili Jaffa, Umm Aruk & Dangerous)
Day 3 – St Johns Reefs (Gota Kebir, Gota Soraya, Habili Ali, Habili Jaffa, Umm Aruk & Dangerous)
Day 4 – St Johns Reefs (Gota Kebir, Gota Soraya, Habili Ali, Habili Jaffa, Umm Aruk & Dangerous), St Johns Caves and Sataya
Day 5 – Fury Shoal reefs (Shaab Claudio, Abu Galawa Soraya, Shaab Maksour, Malahi, Abu Galawa Kebir) and Wadi Gamal – overnight sailing
Day 6 - Elphinstone and/or Shona, Marsa Mubarak
At writing we are still able to offer you flights from either London or Manchester. If you want to join this safari, you need to let us know soon as this trip is running on the 18th May 2012 and it is booking up fast. Call Diving Leisure or email us if you’re interested in this kind of trip.
Alex Varnals
