Upcoming Red Sea trip... Itinerary: North & Ras Mohamed Dates: 17th - 24th July 2015 Aboard: M/y Blue Melody The vessel... Built in 2007, M/Y blue Melody is the third vessel in the blue o two fleet and underwent a complete interior re-fit in 2008. She is 38m in length and takes a maximum of 26 divers on each trip. M/Y blue Melody is everything you would expect from a 5* diving vessel with large dining area, separate sky lounge with state of the art entertainment system and double and twin cabins all benefiting from ensuite facilities, air conditioning and personal entertainment systems. A spacious dive deck also makes kitting up and getting in the water a stress free experience! M/Y blue Melody is equipped with a nitrox membrane, booster pump and is rebreather friendly. The Itinerary... This itinerary is the same as the Northern Wrecks and Reefs itinerary, but with the added bonus of visiting the beautiful marine park of Ras Mohamed. Ras Mohamed offers variety - shallow, scenic plateau dives and also big drop offs with views into the blue. Currents in this area can often be strong and so for the more experienced, there is the opportunity for some fantastic drift dives along the wall. With up to four dives a day, this itinerary offers some of the best diving the Red Sea has to offer. Sample Itinerary... **PLEASE NOTE** 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 conditions and the final route taken is at the absolute discretion of the captain and dive guides. - Day 1 - Shaab El Erg, Abu Nuhas Wreck, Abu Nuhas Lagoon - Day 2 - Abu Nuhas Wreck, Dunraven, Beacon Rock - Day 3 - Ras Mohamed National Park, Small Crack - Day 4 - Thistlegorm, Shag Rock/Kingston, Barge - Day 5 - Ulysses/Bluff Point, Umm Usk, Siyul - Day 6 - Poseidon Reef, El Miniya Itinerary Highlights...SS. Thistlegorm - Shaab Ali Probably the most famous of the Red Sea wrecks. The 129m English Freighter was bombed by German aviation on 6th October 1941. Today she creates an artificial reef on a sandy bottom at 32m max depth. She is home to an enormous variety of marine life and is especially popular with large schooling fish. Ras Mohamed - Shark & Yolanda Reefs This is a world renowned dive site, situated at the tip of the Sinai. Two small ergs are joined by a vertical wall dropping into the abyss. At Shark Reef the current allows you to drift along the wall, rich with colourful corals. Moving towards Yolanda Reef you reach a plateau scattered with small ergs and coral outcrops. Continuing around the reef you will come upon the scattered remains of the wreck Yolanda complete with its cargo of toilets and baths. The whole of this area is big fish territory so keep an eye on the blue! Small Crack - Shaab Mahmoud This is a small split in the middle of Shaab Mahmouds barrier. Drift along the outside wall next to beautiful corals and colourful fish. Look for a sand slope that leads you up and through the crack. When the current is right you can fly through the 5m deep channel and be thrown out across the sandy lagoon! Gubal Island At the gate of the Straits of Gubal is Bluff Point, which gets its name from the turbulence created by strong currents that beat the eastern wall of the island. The wreck of the Ulysses lies on the reef 300m north of the lighthouse, starting at 5m and sloping to 25m. The Barge wreck, south of the lighthouse, provides divers with a fun and unusual night dive. The wrecks skeleton creates protection for all types of night creatures. Shag Rock This large circular reef is often overlooked but offers excellent diving on pristine coral from any location on its perimeter. All dive sites are subject to weather conditions and cannot be guaranteed. £1199 per person including flights! Plus £20 for VISA Meet and Greet Service* Includes: Return international flights, transfers from/to airport in Hurghada, 7 nights full board accommodation, tea/coffee/water/soft drinks, snacks, 6 days diving, 12lt cylinder and weights, all marine park fees. *EU passport holders only Please contact Roger on 02085 406874 or email roger@divewimbledon for more information or to book on this Red Sea safari! divewimbledon/Club/NthrnRedSeaandRasMohamedLiveaboardJuly2015/tabid/252/Default.aspx
Posted on: Sat, 20 Dec 2014 12:00:00 +0000
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