Brothers Wreck Special

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£1295 inc. flights*

Quite simply all the best Red Sea wrecks
19th and 20th century wrecks
More experienced itinerary
Ideal for wide angle photography
Group discounts

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The Brothers Wreck Special takes wreck diving in the Northern Red Sea further. Wide ranging, this itinerary mixes up northern and southern destinations. Each iconic wreck follows another... the Thistlegorm one day... Numidia another. What more could any diver want? The Brothers Wreck Special really does combine unmissable wrecks and astounding diving.

From the moment your diving begins, this itinerary is one iconic wreck after another and the differences in each wreck could not be more marked. The simple delights of the 19th century Carnatic and Dunraven are all too evident. Now very much a part of the reefs, the beauty of these dives speak for themselves. Hanging on the precipice of Big Brother, the Numidia is jaw dropping and a good place to look into the blue for big fish. The Second World War sisters, Thistlegorm and Rosalie Moller, both lie at anchor and are adorned with lion fish and snapper. And bringing the week into the modern age are El Mina and the tragic Salem Express. The first reef inhabitants have settled in to these new homes. Whilst the focus of this trip might be the wrecks in this area, the sheer splendour of the marine ecology makes it worth a second glance. Returning to the North lie the Barge and Rosalie Moller. The Dunraven is the final stop in a week long wreck divers dream. The Brothers Wreck Special serves up an itinerary of wreck diving that cannot fail to lure you beneath the waves.

This itinerary is best suited to advanced divers. A minimum of 50 dives is required to the Brothers, which is remote. Sailing at night leaves more time for diving and enjoying the peaceful scenery during the day. The area can be subject to strong currents. Several of the wrecks make for excellent technical dives and the warm waters take the discomfort out of long bottom times. The fabulous visibility also makes this a great choice for photographers. The size and scale of the wrecks visited are impressive and worth more than a shot or two. Wide angle lenses are a must.

The Brothers Wreck Special is a remarkable route that visits a catalogue of veritable treasures and will interest anyone looking for a bit more drama in their diving. Over a week's diving, the Red Sea's shipping history is set before you for exploration. The Brothers Wreck Special is very much a journey through the ages, pausing at each moment in time. Touching the Southern Red Sea, this itinerary also gives the chance for to enjoy the sparkling reef life and opulent corals.

Quick Facts

Average Water Temp: 18 - 28 C
Average Air Temp: 19 - 35 C
Average Visability: 15 - 25m
Good for: Wrecks, sharks and walls
Suitable for beginners: No

Highlights

The wrecks of Numidia and Aida are unforgettable wreck dives in the Red Sea along with many more highlights along the way.

Testimonials

"Great trip, great diving, great crew!!"Robert
"The gas mixer deserves praise for consistent NITROX mixes and very good tank pressures (around 220 bar on average). This is not always the case and really helped make the holiday."Paul Russell
"Really have loved this trip, the guides, crew have been fantastic and really helpful. The dive itinerary has fulfilled all my requirements - a fabulous experience which I already want to do again."Gerard Jacques

This is a typical example of the Brothers Wreck Special itinerary. The schedule is subject to change according to prevailing weather conditions and is only given as a example of what you would usually encounter during your holiday.

Arrival
After arriving, you are taken to the boat where the first night aboard is spent. The next morning is the check dive and away you go!

Abu Nuhas
Abu Nuhas has 4 wrecks but the two most commonly divd are the Carnatic and Giannis D. Between these two wrecks you get a real contrast of old world with the oldest wreck at Abu Nuhas (the Carnatic) and the newest (Giannis D). There is no night dive as the boat sets sail for the Brothers.

The Brothers
You can dive both Big and Little Brother and both are quie individual, despite only being a stone's throw from each other. At Big Brother you will dive the Numidia and the Aida. The Numidia is a breath taking dive, hanging over the sheer drop off. The Aida is the deeper of the two wrecks but can be dived technically or recreationally. After the wreck fix, Little Brother is the shark site with regular grey reef sharks seen on the plateau or around the sea fan garden. Night dives are prohibited in this area.

Safaga
Once you depart the Brothers, you will normally arrive in Safaga, a port town. Safaga now has a couple of wreck options, which includes the controversial Salem Express.

Hurgada to Gubal
Once you leave Safaga the next wreck stop is Hurgada where the El Mina is dived. The third dive in the Ulysses and a night dive is made on the Barge. This is a great day's diving with real variety in the size, scope and history of the wrecks.

Return to Sharm
Some of the final dives are for many the real highlights of this tour. Wake up to dive the Rosalie Moller (weather & experience permitting) before the Kingston and Thistlegorm wrap up the day. The night dive on the Thistlegorm is a must do dive!

Returning home
Once you have finished you trip you will be advised of the details of your final day package. Transfers are made for return flights to the UK.

If you would like to add an extension, combine this with another product or tweak the itinerary give us a call so we can discuss your dream diving holiday.