MY JP Marine Freediving APNEA itinerary Red Sea: Deep Breath – ONE FULL WEEK aboard. Itinerary adapted for freedivers: the best Red Sea places for apnea during one week with full board service.
FREE DIVE APNEA CRUISE
- Departure Port: Hurghada
- Return Port: Hurghada
Join us for a full week of exploration and freediving in the northern Red Sea, one of the world’s most breathtaking underwater environments. Our itinerary takes you through three key areas, ideal for freediving training and underwater exploration.
The best FreeDiving Apnea itinerary that avoids night croissings. You would be able to explore iconic places of the Red Sea, the choice of reefs is perfectly adapted for apnea dives.
Key Highlights:
- Fanus Reef, Shaab El Erg Reef: Freediving with dolphins and lots of wonderful underwater creatures,
- Shabrur Umm Gamar Reef: Perfect for freediving training,
- Abu Nuhas Reef System: Lagoon and 4 wrecks.
The route avoids night crossings, with the longest travel distance taking about 3 hours.
- Fanus Reef, Shaab El Erg Reef (dolphins) – Depth: 15-25 meters, sand and coral lagoons where dolphins frequently visit during the day, making encounters very likely while the boat is anchored.
- Shabrur Umm Gamar Reef – Depth: 20-25 meters. A serene sand and coral lagoon, perfectly sheltered from waves, making it an ideal site for freediving training. The reef is teeming with life, featuring a diverse array of marine fauna including turtles, parrotfish, Napoleon wrasse, and stingrays. It’s a vibrant, thriving ecosystem perfect for underwater exploration.
- Abu Nuhas Reef System (Lagoon & Wrecks). Lagoon protected by reefs, offering calm waters for freediving. The Abu Nuhas Wall, famous for its four sunken ships, offers unique wreck diving experiences. Freedivers can explore directly from the boat in the lagoon or use a zodiac to visit the wrecks, the wrecks are on the depth from 5 to 30 meters making them ideal for experienced freedivers and underwater photography enthusiasts. The sunken ships have become home to different types of fish, turtles and napoleon fish often come to this place.
Free diving can be arranged:
- directly from the deck of the boat in the lagoon
- from a zodiac to the wrecks (for the most experienced free divers)
Freediving APNEA itinerary Red Sea: Deep Breath Details Hurghada – Fanus – Shaab El Erg – Shabrur Umm Gamar – Abu Nuhas – Fanus – Hurghada
Day 1 (Saturday): Transfer to the boat to Hurghada Marina and boarding from 2:00 p.m. Departure the same day if boarding is completed by 4:00 p.m.
Day 2 (Sunday): Departure to the sea Sunday (if boarding occurs after 4:00 p.m on Saturday). Fanus reef. (dolphins and corals, napoleon-fish)
Day 3 (Monday): Freediving at Shaabrur Umm Gamar Reef (Turtles, napoleon fish, parrot fish, stingrays, corals)
Day 4 (Tuesday): Freediving at Shaab El Erg (Dolphins and corals, napoleon fish)
Day 5 & 6 (Wednesday & Thursday): Abu Nuhas Reef System (Wrecks & Lagoon)
Day 7 (Friday): Return to Fanus Reef for more exploration
Day 8 (Saturday): Return to Hurghada by 8:00 a.m. for disembarkation and transfer to the airport.
Note:
This program is a guideline and may be adjusted according to weather conditions or the decisions of the freediving instructor. We are also happy to tailor the itinerary to meet specific client preferences, ensuring a personalized experience.
How to get there ?
You need to fly to Hurghada International Airport.
Book full charter trip with us:
Groups
Secure your full charter by contacting us with group size and preferred dates. We provide a customized freediving experience, designed specifically for your group’s needs. Our expert crew ensures smooth coordination from arrival to departure.
Professionals
Partner with us to organise freediving trips for your training sessions. Share your professional project, and we’ll tailor the trip to your requirements.
We offer partnership opportunities to professionals for long-term collaboration.
Why Dive in the Red Sea ?
The Clearest Waters:
Visibility often exceeds 30 meters, making it one of the best diving destinations in the world.
Unmatched Dive Variety:
From iconic wrecks to deep wall shark dives, dolphin encounters, and manta ray sightings, offering something for every diver.
Unique Marine Life:
Over 1,200 fish species, 10% of which are found nowhere else on Earth.
Year-Round Access:
No seasonality means world-class diving is available any time of the year.
Best Price-Quality Ratio:
The Red Sea offers incredible diving experiences at globally competitive rates.
Average Temperatures in the Red Sea, Egypt
Water Temperature:
Winter: 22°C (72°F)
Spring: 23-25°C (73-77°F)
Summer: 26-28°C (79-82°F)
Autumn: 24-27°C (75-81°F)
Air Temperature:
Autumn: 22-30°C (72-86°F)
Winter: 18-23°C (64-73°F)
Spring: 20-28°C (68-82°F)
Summer: 28-35°C (82-95°F)