Daedalus — St. Johns
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The route connects the impressive cliffs of Daedalus with the rich underwater world of the St. Johns reef system in Egypt’s far south, near the Sudanese border. Additionally — dives at Fury Shoals and Elphinstone.
Daedalus Reef is an offshore reef with a lighthouse, surrounded by sheer walls of ancient hard coral colonies. On the northern plateau — hammerhead sharks and oceanic whitetips. Reserve status has preserved the reef in pristine condition.
St. Johns is a reef system 40 km north of the Sudanese border, one of the most biodiverse places in the Red Sea. Tunnels and caves of Cave Reef, coral gardens with colorful soft corals, turtles, grey reef sharks. En route — stops at Fury Shoals and Elphinstone, making this one of Egypt’s most action-packed routes.
What You'll See
Conditions
Season
Year-round (best September–May)
Visibility
20–40 meters
Water Temperature
24–28°C
Level
Advanced Open Water
Duration
7 nights
Min. Dives
40
Useful Information
Best Season
March–May and September–November (optimal temperature and visibility)
Visa
E-visa or visa on arrival for Russian citizens
How to Get There
Direct flights from Moscow to Hurghada (4.5 hours) and Sharm el-Sheikh (5 hours).
Climate
Subtropical desert, 25–35°C in summer, 15–25°C in winter
Currency
Egyptian pound (EGP), USD widely accepted
Time Zone
UTC+2
