Number of dives scheduled:
20-22
Airport arrival/departure:
Hurghada/Marsa Alam *
8 nights/7 days aboard
Saturday-Saturday
Minimul level:
AOWD PADI or similar (up to 30M deep)
Best for:
Sharks, dolphins, corals, caves, turtles, wreck, night dives
The St Johns itinerary includes dive sites in the southern Red Sea, near the Tropic of Cancer.
The route features a combination of walls, drifts, coral gardens, and caves. Perfect itinerary for all levels of divers. ALL the best underwater creatures of the Red Sea: sharks, dolphins, turtles, Napoleons, leonfishes.
Night dives are available each day, offering unique marine encounters(3-4 night dives per trip).
The trip also includes Fury Shoal – Sataya (Dolphin House), where you can snorkel with dolphins.
St. Johns is one of the most underrated itineraries in the Red Sea, providing access to stunning dive sites that are less visited by tourists, making it a quieter, more personal diving experience.
Why to dive on Heart of deep south: St Johns itinerary?
Diverse Dive Sites for All Skill Levels: St. Johns offers an impressive range of dive sites, from shallow coral lagoons perfect for beginners to thrilling drop-offs with strong currents that will challenge even the most advanced divers.
Unique Coral Reefs Near the Tropic of Cancer: Located near the Tropic of Cancer, St. Johns features some of the most remote, less visited and pristine coral reefs in the Egyptian Red Sea.
Dolphin Interaction at Sataya: The itinerary includes snorkeling and diving opportunities in the Sataya region, known for its frequent dolphin sightings, offering a unique chance to interact with these playful marine mammals.
Night Dives Every Days: Enjoy the thrill of night diving at St. Johns every day of your trip. Scheduled 3-4 night dives per trip on best Red Sea areas (lots of lionfishes guaranteed).
Habili and Gota Dive Sites: Habili sites, like Habili Ali and Habili Gafar, are reefs that rise from depths of 4-8 meters, starting below the surface. Itinerary includes Gota Kebira and Gota Soghayar, – iconic dive points of the Red Sea (sharks, dolphins, Napoleon fishes, turtles).
Photos by Clement Cabantous
Heart of deep south: St Johns offers top night dives and less crowded dive sites, providing an exclusive and diverse diving experience with walls, drifts, coral gardens; sharks, turtles and dolphin encounters.
Itinerary ST JOHNS
St Johns is one of famous dive safari itinerary in the Egyptian Red Sea. Several corals reefs on the southern end of the Egyptian Red Sea are collected under this name. St Johns reefs are close to the Tropic of Cancer and Zabargad island.
Dive sites on St Johns give a lot of diversity. There are some dive sites with drop off and strong current, others – coral lagoons on 10-20meters depth. St Johns is a great opportunities to every body from beginners to advanced divers.
If we have a chance and the sea is calm the boat could stay on St Johns reefs (dive sites names) three days on the week trip. Habili means that coral reef starts on the depth of 4-8 meters and then you jump from the boat you didn’t see the reef at all. There are famous Habili Ali and Habili Gafar. In all weather conditions boat can be fixed on “gota”. Gota means that reef starts on the surface, “gota” protects boat from waves. There are famous Gota Kebira and Gota Soghayar. Another advantage of St Johns is night dive. Every day of the trip night dive can be offered.
St Johns itinerary includes Fury Shoal – Sataya – dive sites on south part of the Red Sea, 40km south from Hamata, there are well-known dive sites: Maksur, Claudia, Malahy. Here is Dolphine house – the lagoon with sandy bottom on the depth of 10 to 15 meters. Dolphins come here in the mornings and we can try to meet them there. It is prohibited to dive in the lagoon of Dolphin House, but the visibility is perfect and you can see trough the lagoon from the surface, so Dolphin house – nice place for snorkeling and maybe with dolphins.
The ratio of dive areas and sites, quantity of dives and marina to start or finish can be changed by logistic of the boat or weather reasons.
Week program:
| Saturday | Transfer to the boat, accommodation, briefing |
| Sunday | 2-3 dives in Marsa Alam area |
| Monday | 4 dives St Johns including night dive (turtles, sharks, Napoleon fishes, dolphins) |
| Tuesday | 4 dives St Johns including night dive (drift dive on wall) |
| Wednesday | 4 dives St Johns including night dive (walls with dolphins, sharks) |
| Thursday | 4 dives Sataya-Fury Shoal (snorkeling dolphins, caves, coral gardens) |
| Friday | 2-3 dives in Marsa Alam area (possible do add Dugong option or Dolphin option) |
| Saturday | Check-out 08:00 and transfer to the airport , group bus reaches Hurghada around 13:00 |
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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)
Seasonality of the Red Sea:
The Red Sea thrives throughout the year, as it does not have any specific seasonality. Whether you visit during summer or winter, the Red Sea offers consistent opportunities to witness large predators, enjoy good visibility, and experience pleasant weather conditions. Unlike other regions, there are no specific periods when sharks are more active or less active. Spotting marine life in the Red Sea depends on the expertise and fortune of the dive guide. This makes the Red Sea unique, as it eagerly awaits you during ALL the year!
However, many divers prefer the period from the beginning of August until the end of November due to the comfortable water temperature ranging from +27-28 degrees . This time frame corresponds to the peak season during late summer and autumn when divers from various parts of the world gather to enjoy the wonders of the Red Sea. The atmosphere aboard during this time is truly extraordinary, creating an unforgettable experience. Autumn has become a traditional and highly anticipated season for diving trips in Egypt.
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