Red Sea liveaboards • UK flights included
Diving the Brothers Islands
Two tiny islands in the middle of the Red Sea with sheer walls of soft coral, two famous wrecks and some of the best shark diving in Egypt. Reached only by liveaboard.
- 7 nights on board
- Flights from Gatwick included
- Free nitrox for certified divers
- ATOL protected
✓ ATOL protected
✈ UK flights included
★ Excellent reviewed boats
N Free nitrox
3 Experienced dive guides
☎ 24hr support
Some of the best diving in the Red Sea
The Brothers rise out of deep water far from the coast, so everything that swims past ends up here. Their walls are covered in soft corals and gorgonian fans, schools of fish hang off the points, and sharks patrol the blue. For many of our guests the Brothers are the highlight of every Red Sea trip they do.
Big Brother and Little Brother
The two islands sit about a kilometre apart. Big Brother, the larger, has a lighthouse built in 1883 and two wrecks on its reef. Little Brother is a smaller pinnacle whose points are famous for sharks and schooling fish.
What you’ll see
- Sheer walls covered in soft corals and huge gorgonian fans
- The Numidia (1901) and Aida (1957) wrecks on Big Brother
- Grey reef sharks, and oceanic whitetips in the autumn
- Schooling jacks, barracuda and tuna off the points
Is it right for me?
The Brothers are open-water sites where currents are common, so you need Advanced Open Water and at least 30 logged dives, and you should be comfortable drift diving and using a DSMB. Our guides brief every dive carefully and choose the sites to suit the conditions on the day.
Nitrox is recommended to get the most from the deeper walls and wrecks.
Which routes visit the Brothers?
Choose by what else you would like to see on the week. All of these routes need Advanced Open Water and at least 30 logged dives.
North and Brothers Islands
The best of both: the wrecks of Abu Nuhas and the northern reefs, then out to the Brothers for walls and sharks. A great first trip offshore.
Simply The Best
All three offshore marine parks in one week: the Brothers, Daedalus and Elphinstone. Big walls, drift dives and the best chance of sharks.
Brothers Wreck Special
For wreck lovers: the Thistlegorm, Rosalie Moller, Salem Express and Dunraven, plus the Numidia at Big Brother.
Classic Red Sea & Brothers Islands Wrecks
Mike Ward’s escorted wreck week, combining the great northern wrecks with the Brothers.
Brothers Islands FAQs
Where are the Brothers Islands?
The Brothers (Big Brother and Little Brother) are two small islands in the open water of the central Red Sea, off the coast of El Quseir in Egypt. They are a protected marine park and can only be dived from a liveaboard.
How much experience do I need to dive the Brothers?
Our Brothers routes need Advanced Open Water and at least 30 logged dives. The diving is on open-water walls where currents are common, so you should be comfortable with drift diving and using a surface marker buoy (DSMB).
When is the best time to dive the Brothers?
The Brothers can be dived all year. Autumn, roughly September to December, is the best time for oceanic whitetip sharks and has the warmest water. Winter brings cooler water and sometimes rougher seas on the crossing.
What sharks can you see at the Brothers?
Grey reef sharks are regular visitors, oceanic whitetips are seen mainly in the autumn, and thresher sharks are sometimes spotted early in the morning. Hammerheads are possible but never guaranteed, as with all wildlife.
What wrecks are at the Brothers?
Big Brother has two wrecks on its reef: the Numidia, a British cargo ship that sank in 1901, and the Aida, an Egyptian supply ship lost in 1957. Both are covered in soft coral and full of fish.
Do Brothers liveaboards include flights?
Yes. Our Ghazala Explorer and Ghazala Adventure weeks are priced with return flights from Gatwick, transfers and full board on board.
Upcoming Brothers Islands departures
Live prices and availability are pulled straight from the Scuba Travel booking system, so this list stays current as bookings change. Flight-inclusive, aboard our own Ghazala Explorer and Ghazala Adventure.
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07Dec
5 twin cabins and 1 space available
Ghazala Explorer - Simply The Best
7 Dec 2026 - 14 Dec 2026
£1,750 £1,495 pp
- Flights: includes flights from UK
- Local transfers included
- Free nitrox for certified divers
- Marine Park & Port Fees included
- Full board onboard
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01Mar
4 twin cabins available
Ghazala Explorer - North and Brothers Islands
1 Mar 2027 - 8 Mar 2027
£1,775 £1,495 pp
- Flights: includes flights from UK
- Local transfers included
- Free nitrox for certified divers
- Marine Park & Port Fees included
- Full board onboard
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29Mar
10 twin cabins available
Ghazala Explorer - North and Brothers Islands
29 Mar 2027 - 5 Apr 2027
£2,190 £2,075 pp
- Flights: includes flights from UK
- Local transfers included
- Free nitrox for certified divers
- Marine Park & Port Fees included
- Full board onboard
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14Jun
6 twin cabins and 1 male share available
Ghazala Explorer - Simply The Best
14 Jun 2027 - 21 Jun 2027
£1,995 £1,845 pp
- Flights: includes flights from UK
- Local transfers included
- Free nitrox for certified divers
- Marine Park & Port Fees included
- Full board onboard
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Prices are per person and update from our booking system; they can change while you browse. Egyptian entry visa £35pp payable separately. Please contact us before making separate travel arrangements.
Two excellent Red Sea liveaboards
These are not anonymous last-minute spaces. Ghazala Explorer and Ghazala Adventure are Ocean Tribe Fleet boats with the comfort, crew, food, dive deck space and guide support that certified divers care about.
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Ghazala Adventure
Launched in 2025, Ghazala Adventure is a modern Red Sea liveaboard with bright social areas, comfortable en-suite cabins, a well-planned dive deck and plenty of space between dives.
- Three experienced dive guides on typical departures
- Free recreational nitrox for certified divers
- Freshly prepared meals, snacks and soft drinks included
- ENOS diver locator system and modern onboard safety equipment
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Ghazala Explorer
Ghazala Explorer is a modern 37m Red Sea liveaboard, popular with UK divers and designed around easy dive operations, comfortable cabins and relaxed time on board.
- Refitted in early 2026 with comfort and safety upgrades
- 12 air-conditioned cabins with en-suite bathrooms
- Large dive deck, zodiacs and dedicated camera room
- Free recreational nitrox for certified divers
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Book a flight-inclusive Red Sea liveaboard with the support of a specialist UK dive travel team. We monitor official travel advice and will talk you through the latest practical details before you book.
- ATOL protected flight-inclusive holidays
- 24hr emergency contact support
- Experienced dive travel experts by phone or email
- Real advice on cabins, routes, kit and suitability
Not sure which date or boat suits you?
Tell us your experience level, previous Red Sea routes, buddy or share requirements and any cabin preferences. We’ll match you to the best available Brothers departure.
Please wait for booking confirmation before making any connecting travel arrangements.
Ready to dive the Brothers?
Call the team on 01483 411590 or email dive@scubatravel.com. Tell us your preferred date, experience level and any cabin or share preferences.