Travel Itinerary

8-Day Red Sea Discovery Liveaboard: Dive & Kite Safari from Hurghada

8 days

Trip at a Glance

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  • MY Olympia liveaboard yacht with zodiac or tender support; airport transfer only where confirmed.
  • Seven nights aboard MY Olympia in the selected Comfort or Premium cabin package.
  • Hurghada Marina, Hurghada, Egypt
  • Hurghada Marina, Hurghada, Egypt
  • Year-round; especially October to May
  • Liveaboard dive and kite safari
  • English / German / Arabic
  • Full board with meals and soft drinks aboard.
  • Marine-park permits are included only as specified in the confirmed package.
  • Comfort / Premium

Trip Overview

Red Sea Discovery is an 8-day liveaboard program starting and ending at Hurghada Marina aboard MY Olympia. It combines scuba diving, kitesurfing and snorkeling in the northern Red Sea while keeping the operating route flexible according to wind, sea, weather, safety and guest qualification requirements.

The program is built around two planned kite days and up to five diving days, with the first planned kitesurfing session at Abu Monqar and further possible kite sessions around Tawila Island or Geysum Island when conditions allow. Dive and snorkel operations may include areas such as Dolphin House, Gobal Island, Soyul Island and Giftun Island, always subject to daily captain and guide decisions.

Guests stay seven nights aboard MY Olympia on a full-board basis with meals and soft drinks included. Diving operations may reach up to four dives per operational dive day, including possible night dives for suitable guests, while snorkeling remains available at appropriate sites for non-divers when safety conditions permit.

The route shown on the website is indicative rather than contractual. Site order, exact stops and the balance between diving and kitesurfing are adapted day by day for the safest and most suitable liveaboard operation.

Journey Highlights

  • Sail for 8 days and 7 nights aboard MY Olympia on a full-board northern Red Sea liveaboard from Hurghada.
  • Combine scuba diving, kitesurfing and snorkeling in one premium Red Sea safari.
  • Begin with a planned kite session at Abu Monqar when port clearance and weather conditions permit.
  • Look for further kite opportunities around Tawila Island or Geysum Island according to wind and vessel position.
  • Explore selected northern Red Sea reef systems such as Dolphin House, Gobal Island, Soyul Island or Giftun Island, always subject to conditions.
  • Enjoy up to four dives per operational dive day, including possible night dives for qualified guests.
  • Benefit from zodiac or tender support between the yacht and activity sites.
  • Travel with certified dive guides and kite instructors during scheduled activities.
  • Stay seven nights aboard MY Olympia with full-board meals and soft drinks included.
  • Use included 12-litre tanks, weights and Nitrox for certified users, subject to availability and operational policy.
  • Return to Hurghada Marina after a final sailing sector and farewell evening aboard.
  • Travel on a route that remains flexible and safety-led throughout the voyage.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 01

Arrival in Hurghada, Embarkation & Abu Monqar Kite Session

Arrive or transfer to Hurghada Marina for embarkation aboard MY Olympia after 12:00 PM local time. After the welcome, cabin allocation and yacht orientation, the crew reviews certifications, medical declarations, logbooks and kite experience.

Departure toward Abu Monqar may follow, subject to port clearance and operating conditions. If conditions allow, the first planned kitesurfing session takes place in the protected flat-water lagoon before the welcome dinner.

Dinner and the first overnight take place aboard MY Olympia.

Dinner
Comfort / Premium Cabin

Overnight style: Comfort / Premium Cabin, matched to the liveaboard package and daily route.

Day 02

Northern Red Sea Diving & Snorkeling

Begin with breakfast and a daily sea, weather and activity briefing. Up to four guided dives may be scheduled depending on guest level, sea conditions and permitted operating time.

Possible areas include Gobal Island or Dolphin House (Sha’ab El Erg). Snorkeling is available for non-divers where site and safety conditions allow, and a night dive may be offered for qualified guests.

Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
Comfort / Premium Cabin

Overnight style: Comfort / Premium Cabin, matched to the liveaboard package and daily route.

Day 03

Full Dive Day at Remote Reefs

The captain and dive team select the best site combination for the day. A full dive day may include up to four dives with reef, drift or current-dependent profiles according to conditions.

Potential operating areas include Soyul Island, Giftun Island or a return to Gobal Island, while meals, surface intervals and rest take place aboard the yacht. A night dive may be offered where permitted and operationally suitable.

Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
Comfort / Premium Cabin

Overnight style: Comfort / Premium Cabin, matched to the liveaboard package and daily route.

Day 04

Second Kitesurfing Day

After a wind assessment and rider briefing, the second planned kite day takes place at Tawila Island or Geysum Island according to the forecast, sea state and vessel position.

The onboard kite team provides activity support and safety supervision. Snorkeling may be added in the afternoon if time, anchorage and operating conditions permit.

Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
Comfort / Premium Cabin

Overnight style: Comfort / Premium Cabin, matched to the liveaboard package and daily route.

Day 05

Flexible Dive Exploration

The day focuses on the best available northern Red Sea sites not yet visited, or on a return to a preferred location selected by the captain and guides.

Up to four dives may be offered, with opportunities for coral gardens, reef walls, marine-life observation and underwater photography. Snorkeling remains available at suitable sites, and a night dive may be arranged when conditions allow.

Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
Comfort / Premium Cabin

Overnight style: Comfort / Premium Cabin, matched to the liveaboard package and daily route.

Day 06

Final Full Dive Day

An early-morning activity may be planned at Dolphin House when conditions are favorable, followed by further guided dives during the day.

The exact number of dives is adjusted to the sailing plan and safe no-fly intervals where relevant. The evening ends with a relaxed sunset cruise and dinner aboard MY Olympia.

Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
Comfort / Premium Cabin

Overnight style: Comfort / Premium Cabin, matched to the liveaboard package and daily route.

Day 07

Final Water Activity & Return Sailing

A final morning dive, snorkeling session or kite session may be arranged when conditions, timing and guest qualifications permit.

After equipment rinsing and return checks, the yacht sails back toward Hurghada Marina. The final evening includes a farewell dinner, trip review and preparation for disembarkation.

Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
Comfort / Premium Cabin

Overnight style: Comfort / Premium Cabin, matched to the liveaboard package and daily route.

Day 08

Disembarkation in Hurghada

Breakfast is served aboard according to the final operating schedule before check-out and disembarkation by 10:00 AM at Hurghada Marina.

Included transfer to Hurghada Airport applies only when this is part of the confirmed booking arrangement. End of the Red Sea Discovery liveaboard program.

Breakfast

Included in Your Journey

  • Seven nights of accommodation aboard MY Olympia in the selected Comfort or Premium package.
  • Full board with meals and soft drinks aboard the vessel.
  • Certified dive guides and kite instructors during scheduled activities.
  • Standard 12-litre tanks, weights and Nitrox for certified users, subject to availability and operational policy.
  • Zodiac or tender transfers between the yacht and activity sites.
  • Diving and snorkeling at the selected operating sites within the confirmed itinerary framework.
  • Snorkeling equipment.
  • Port fees and marine-park permits only as specified in the confirmed package.
  • Hurghada airport transfer only where applicable under the confirmed booking arrangement.

Not Included

  • International and domestic flights, Egypt entry visa and personal travel documents.
  • Diving equipment rental not expressly listed as included.
  • Optional equipment rental, kite equipment, private instruction, courses, additional 12-litre tank requests, special tanks and specialist gear; these are available on request and prices are confirmed at booking.
  • Diving courses and certification fees.
  • Mandatory crew gratuity of EUR 120 per person, payable aboard at the end of the trip.
  • Travel, cancellation, medical, diving and water-sports insurance.
  • Personal expenses, alcoholic beverages, laundry, communication charges and services not expressly listed as included.

Dates

  • September 12, 2026 - September 19, 2026
  • September 19, 2026 - September 26, 2026
  • October 3, 2026 - October 10, 2026
  • October 10, 2026 - October 17, 2026
  • October 17, 2026 - October 24, 2026
  • November 7, 2026 - November 14, 2026
  • November 14, 2026 - November 21, 2026
  • November 21, 2026 - November 28, 2026
  • December 5, 2026 - December 12, 2026
  • December 12, 2026 - December 19, 2026
  • December 19, 2026 - December 26, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

Route & Activities

How long is Red Sea Discovery?

The liveaboard lasts 8 days and 7 nights, starting and ending at Hurghada Marina.

What activities are included in the program?

The program combines kitesurfing, scuba diving, snorkeling and liveaboard cruising, with two planned kite days and up to five diving days depending on conditions.

Are the named islands and reefs guaranteed stops?

No. The route is condition-dependent, and named sites such as Abu Monqar, Tawila, Geysum, Dolphin House, Gobal, Soyul and Giftun are indicative examples rather than guaranteed contractual stops.

Vessel & Packages

What is the accommodation style on this trip?

Guests stay seven nights aboard MY Olympia on a full-board basis in the selected Comfort or Premium package.

What is the difference between Comfort and Premium?

Both packages follow the same route and activity concept. The difference lies in the cabin category and price level assigned at booking.

Which package is used for the displayed starting price?

The displayed starting price is based on the Comfort package. Premium is available as the higher package option.

Requirements & Safety

What diving level is required?

Divers must hold at least a valid Open Water certification and present their certification card and logbook. Some sites, profiles or night dives may require higher qualifications or recent experience.

What kitesurfing level is required?

Kitesurfers should be independent riders at approximately Kite Level 3 or above and able to launch, ride and return safely under supervision.

Can the captain or guides change the route?

Yes. The captain and guides have final authority over navigation, anchorage and activity-site selection and may change, replace or cancel activities for safety, weather, wind, sea-state, technical or regulatory reasons.

Prices & Departures

How often does the trip depart?

The current commercial setup schedules three departures per month, based on the first three Saturdays of each month from September 2026 through August 2027.

Are child prices available?

Yes. Child prices are stored as direct EUR amounts for ages 1 to 11: Comfort regular 975 and sale 925; Premium regular 1100 and sale 1050. Adult pricing applies from age 12 to 75.

Are the package prices final?

The package prices are the currently approved commercial website prices for this seeder setup. Final cabin assignment and any operational reconfirmations still follow the booking confirmation.

Services & Extras

Is airport transfer always included?

No. Hurghada airport transfer is included only where applicable under the confirmed booking arrangement.

Are optional rentals and courses included?

No. Optional equipment rental, kite gear, instruction, courses and specialist items are not included and are available on request, with prices confirmed at booking.

Is there a mandatory extra payment aboard?

Yes. A mandatory crew gratuity of EUR 120 per person is payable aboard at the end of the trip.