Mar Rojo 2026

Mar Rojo 2026 is a week-long liveaboard that sails the Red Sea from Hurghada, Egypt, combining world-class reef dives, historic wrecks and the deep walls of Ras Mohamed National Park. Departing from Hurghada, this route stitches together famous sites—the Thistlegorm wreck, Abu Nuhas’s notorious four wrecks, the protected channels of Gubal, and the nutrient-rich Shark Reef—into six days of diving and nocturnal explorations. On the surface you feel the steady boat rhythm; below, colors and textures redefine the sea.

Shaab El Erg’s hard coral gardens roll from shallow bommies into drop-offs where schools of fusiliers, bannerfish and rays hunt. Abu Nuhas offers the cinematic architecture of shipwrecks—Carnatic, Giannis D, Chrisoula K and Kimon M—each an artificial reef colonized by morays, lionfish and colonies of anemones. The Thistlegorm, a World War II freighter, remains one of the region’s most evocative wrecks: gun crates, motorcycles and army kit sit in ghostly rows, turned over time into habitat for sweepers and glassfish.

Ras Mohamed stands apart for its sheer verticality. Walls tumble toward depths exceeding 1,000 meters, fed by nutrient upwellings that concentrate pelagics. Shark Reef and the Yolanda site reward divers with dramatic walls, large-group sightings and the chance to drift with barracuda and trevally.

Night dives on shallow wrecks reveal hawkfish, scorpionfish and the resident giant moray that slides from shadow into strobe light. This itinerary is also social and practical: seven nights aboard, six days of guided diving, Nitrox on offer, and transfers included. The operator—Pura Vida (referenced in the booking)—adds an instructor-led presence to manage groups and safety.

Meals, drinking water and basic comforts are handled aboard, leaving divers to focus on dive briefings, tailoring nitrox mixes and swapping wreck stories at sunset. Why book this trip? For one week you gain a concentrated picture of the northern and southern Red Sea dive scene in a single, efficient loop. You’ll move from shallow coral gardens to deep wreck corridors, experience both daylight pelagic encounters and luminous night dives, and sleep under a sky that feels vast and close.

For surface interval fans, dawn watches commonly bring dolphin pods; for photographers, clear water and diverse subjects make the Red Sea an exceptionally forgiving classroom. Practical notes: bring your dive certification card and logbook, a camera with wide-angle capability, and respect marine park rules—Ras Mohamed is protected and benefits from careful diving practices. The program includes 21+ dives including night dives, 12L cylinders and three meals daily; excluded are international flights, personal dive equipment, port taxes beyond those listed, and tips—so plan accordingly before you arrive.

Also, pack sensibly. Ideal for certified divers with some wreck experience, the trip suits photographers, wreck enthusiasts and those comfortable with drifting and night dives.