Pelagic
Trail
Big Fish of the Red Sea
Hammerheads. Dolphins. Manta rays. All the giants of the Red Sea, in one unforgettable week. 18–21 dives. All levels welcome.
THE OCEAN’S GIANTS ARE WAITING
This trip is built around one thing: getting you close to the most exciting marine life in the Red Sea.
Hammerhead Sharks
Daedalus Reef is one of the best hammerhead sites on the planet. Schools patrol the deep blue — up to 5 species in a single week.
Wild Dolphins — Sataya
A resident pod lives here. You enter their world and they decide if they want to play. Snorkelling and scuba both possible.
Manta Rays & Turtles
Manta rays in open water — bigger than expected, quieter than anything. Turtles resting on the reef between dives.
Elphinstone Deep Wall
A reef wall plunging into the blue. Big ocean energy, dramatic depth, and unforgettable dives year after year.
— The Week
Day by Day.
Dive by Dive.
8 nights, 7 diving days. Saturday arrival to Saturday departure, from Hurghada or Marsa Alam.
Arrival & Welcome Aboard
Transfer from Hurghada or Marsa Alam airport. Check-in, cabin assignment, meet the crew. Full safety and dive briefing. Settle in, meet your fellow divers. Dinner aboard.
2–3 Dives · Marsa Alam Area
Warm-up dives on the stunning reefs of Marsa Alam. Get your feel for the boat, the team, and the Red Sea. Beautiful coral gardens, reef fish, first encounters with turtles and rays.
3–4 Dives · Daedalus Reef
We arrive at Daedalus — one of the world’s best hammerhead sites. Two full days here. Red Trail: deep dives to 40m on the Drop-Off. Blue Trail: South Plateau and Lighthouse at 15–20m. Oceanic whitetips, barracuda, schools of trevally, Napoleon wrasse. Visit to the famous Daedalus Lighthouse.
3–4 Dives · Daedalus Reef (Day 2)
Second full day at Daedalus. By now you know the site — today you go deeper, stay longer, and the encounters get better. Morning dives offer the best hammerhead odds. Night dives not available at Daedalus for safety reasons.
4 Dives · Sataya–Fury Shoal
3 day-dives + 1 night dive. The famous Dolphin House at Sataya — a resident pod calls this lagoon home. Snorkelling allowed in the lagoon (scuba forbidden to protect the dolphins). Afternoon dives at Fury Shoal’s stunning cave systems: Claudia, Malahy, Abu Galawa. One magical night dive in the coral gardens.
4 Dives · Sataya–Fury Shoal + 🎉 Party Dinner
Second day at the most diverse site on the route. More cave diving at Fury Shoal, more dolphin encounters in the morning. Second night dive. And tonight — the tradition every crew member looks forward to: the Thursday Party Dinner. The best meal of the week, music, stories, new friendships.
2 Dives · Marsa Alam or Elphinstone
Morning dives at either Marsa Alam reefs or Elphinstone — one of the Red Sea’s most dramatic walls, with oceanic whitetips patrolling the edge and hammerheads possible on the north plateau. Optional Dugong dive available at certain sites — ask your guide the evening before.
Check-Out & Transfer
Disembark at 08:00. Group bus departs for Hurghada airport — arriving approximately 13:00. Drop-off to Marsa Alam airport available approximately 10:00–12:00. Book your return flight from 14:00 Hurghada / 13:00 Marsa Alam to be safe.
— Your Safety
You are in safe hands.
Always.
We know that for many divers — especially on a first liveaboard — safety is the quiet concern behind the excitement. We say it out loud so you don’t have to ask.
🥇 PADI Certified Dive Centre
Operating to EU & US safety standards since 1999
“The briefings and guides made us feel safe and looked after the entire time. Safety is clearly their first priority.”
— Roxana N., verified Google review 2025
Experienced, certified dive guides
Your guides dive with you, not ahead of you. They know every site on this itinerary — every current, every season, every trick of the reef.
Small dive groups
We keep groups small so your guide knows exactly where you are. No one gets lost in a crowd underwater.
Full emergency equipment on board
Oxygen kit, first aid, EPIRB distress system, VHF radio, AIS, fish finder, radar. The crew trains weekly on emergency procedures.
30+ years on the Red Sea
Our captain has navigated these waters for over three decades. He knows every current, every seasonal shift, every safe anchorage.
HEPCA & CDWS certified · European-owned
Supervised by PADI, HEPCA, and CDWS. European-owned and operated since 1999 — we hold ourselves to European standards.
Open Water? Advanced?
COME TOGETHER.
Scenic & Chill
Relaxed dives, beautiful reefs, marine life at comfortable depth
- → Daedalus Lighthouse visit, South Plateau, North Point
- → Stay at 15–20m depth — manageable for all levels
- → Passing sharks, Napoleon wrasse, schools of fish
- → Caves and coral gardens at Sataya–Fury Shoal
- → Beautiful dives without the current or depth pressure
Deep & Adventurous
Push the blue, chase the pelagics, feel the current
- → Daedalus Drop-Off deep dives down to 40m
- → Elphinstone North & South walls — full exposure
- → Hammerhead hunting at optimal depths & times
- → Oceanic whitetip encounters in open water
- → For divers who want to push their limits safely
Guest Reviews
Divers Who Came.
Came Back.
“The dive operation is extremely well run with comprehensive briefings and safety always a priority. The crew make you feel that you are part of the JP Marine family. The dive guides are professional, knowledgeable and fun to spend time with.”
Roxana N. — United Kingdom
January 2025 · MY JP Marine Pelagic Trail
“Incredible experience with JP Marine! Perfect week with very friendly and professional staff.”
Nadin L.
January 2025
“Great week with JP Marine. Very friendly crew and delicious food.”
Jeroen M. — Netherlands
January 2025
“Great safari. 10/10 would do it again.”
Ning Wei Z.
January 2025
“Wonderful liveaboard with the best team! Everything was impeccable.”
Rafael G. — Spain
November 2024
“Outstanding team at every level. Highly recommended.”
Anastasiya M.
August 2024
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