In summary
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Sports
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Duration8 days
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LevelIntermediate
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DestinationRed Sea / Safaga
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AgeFrom 10 - 90 years
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CO₂-Emissions188.17 kg CO2
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Type of stayIn a group
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Languages
French
English
Spanish
In a few words
Are you an amateur or passionate marine biologist? A photographer or videographer? This trip to Egypt is for you! Highly diverse and accessible from level 1 or even just your first dive, the Saint John's cruise takes you to discover exceptional sites. Saint John's Reef is located 200km south of Marsa Alam, at the Tropic of Cancer , in southern Egypt. Its dive area encompasses numerous reefs reminiscent of underwater islands . Pristine drop-offs fringed with soft and hard corals, valleys of giant gorgonians, multicolored coral gardens, coral pinnacles rising from white sand bottoms, cave systems, and plays of light... The diversity of reef structures is what most characterizes the Saint John's itinerary. These breathtaking natural landscapes will leave you speechless .
The highlights
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Spectacular diving sites
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A cruise accessible from level 1
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Ideal diving conditions all year round
Photos
Lucie - verified review - may 2025
Lucie - verified review - may 2025
Lucie - verified review - may 2025
Lucie - verified review - may 2025
Sport
Level
Scuba diving
The expert's opinion
Minimum certification required : CMAS 1 or Open Water Diver, with at least 20 logged dives. These divers must be supervised by a CDWS-certified dive guide (the diver will be charged extra for underwater supervision).
In figures
Diving
- 1 average daily practices
- Maximum depth: 50 m
Management
French
English
Spanish
PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor Moustapha Hassan ensures the smooth running of each cruise with professionalism and passion. Thanks to his experience and in-depth knowledge of the dive sites, he guarantees safety, seamless organization, and a friendly atmosphere on board, making every moment in the Red Sea truly unforgettable.
As a PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor, Noëllie brings both her expertise and her passion for the ocean to every cruise. She ensures the smooth running of operations on board while creating a friendly and safe atmosphere, making every dive and every moment in the Red Sea enjoyable, fun, and unforgettable.
Program
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Arrival and check-in
- Transportation Minibus - 03h30 - 280km
- Accommodation Sailing cruise ship
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner included
Our team will welcome you at the airport. Transfer by bus to the marina. Your cabin will then be assigned, and you can finally explore the ship. Dinner and first night on board.
Day 1 -
Diving in Gota Sharm
- Activity Diving
- Number of practices per day 1
- Maximum depth (in m) 50 m
- Accommodation Sailing cruise ship
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
Wake up, breakfast, then a welcome briefing (weekly schedule, onboard safety instructions, etc.) will be given by the guide. Your diving documents and insurance will be checked before leaving the marina. The captain will set sail for the first dive site 30 minutes before departure.
The guide will give you a briefing for the "rehabilitation" dive. After lunch, you'll sail south for about two hours to reach the Gota Sharm dive site, where you'll do the second dive of the day. In the early evening, after dinner, the boat will continue its journey south throughout the night, arriving in the early morning near the Tropic of Cancer in the St. John's area.
Day 2 -
Diving in St John's
- Activity Diving
- Number of practices per day 1
- Maximum depth (in m) 50 m
- Accommodation Sailing cruise ship
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
For your first day in St. John's, three dives are offered. Boat trips between dive sites vary between 30 minutes and 1 hour 30 minutes in the St. John's area. The dive sites are carefully selected by your guide based on the weather and the number of boats present. For a peaceful night, the boat will anchor behind a reef, sheltered from the waves.
Day 3 -
Diving in St John's
- Activity Diving
- Number of practices per day 1
- Maximum depth (in m) 50 m
- Accommodation Sailing cruise ship
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
At sunrise, the captain and his crew will take you for another day to three other sites in Saint John's.
Day 4 -
St John's and Fury Shoals
- Activity Diving
- Number of practices per day 1
- Maximum depth (in m) 50 m
- Accommodation Sailing cruise ship
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
One last dive at Saint John's before we begin our journey north. On the way, we'll stop halfway between Saint John's and the Fury Shoals for a legendary dive: the Um Kararim caves. We'll finally arrive in the afternoon at Sataya (Dolphin House), located in the Fury Shoals area. Once there, depending on the light and the time of arrival, you'll have the opportunity to snorkel with dolphins. The boat will remain moored at Sataya overnight.
Day 5 -
Fury Shoals & Sheleneyat
- Accommodation Sailing cruise ship
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
If the snorkeling session with the dolphins couldn't be arranged the day before, we'll organize it that morning. Your guides will then take you to explore two reefs in the Fury Shoals area. After lunch, the captain will head north for about five hours to reach the Sheleneyat dive site. This third dive will take place at dusk or at night, depending on our arrival time. After dinner, let the festivities begin!
Day 6 -
Diving in Marsa Alam
- Activity Diving
- Number of practices per day 1
- Maximum depth (in m) 50 m
- Accommodation Sailing cruise ship
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
You'll sail for 45 minutes to reach the dive site for your first dive. After breakfast, you'll set off again for a two-hour sail and arrive in the Marsa Alam area, where the final dive of the cruise will be offered. You'll then have the opportunity to rinse your equipment on the boat's aft platform before sailing for 30 minutes back to the Marsa Alam marina. Arrival is scheduled for around 2:00 PM, and your guide will offer some activities to fill your afternoon if you wish. You are also welcome to remain on the boat.
Day 7 -
Departure day
- Transportation Minibus - 03h30 - 285km
- Breakfast included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
The boat departs after breakfast or before, depending on your transfer time to the airport or hotel.
Day 8
Note
This program is given as a guide only; it may be modified depending on weather conditions or any event occurring beyond our control.
Accommodation
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Access
At the start of your stay, you will be met at the airport and taken to the hotel. On your return, transportation will take you to Hurghada airport according to your departure time.
To give you maximum flexibility, this trip is offered without flights : feel free to contact us, one of our advisors will be happy to find the best itinerary for you.
Go to the starting point
✈️ Recommended routes to travel to Hurghada from Saturday to Saturday:
- From Paris Orly: Direct flights on Transavia
- From Brussels: Direct flights on Brussels Airlines
- From Lyon: Direct flights on Easyjet
- From Paris Charles de Gaulle, Marseille, Toulouse, Nice, Geneva, Brussels: Flights with a layover on Turkish Airlines
Price details
The price includes
- Airport-boat round-trip transfers
- The 7-night cruise
- 6 days full board
- Loan of 12L aluminum blocks, lead weights and bottles
- Minimum 15 dives
- Nitrox is free
- Government and environmental taxes
The price does not include
- Flights
- Fuel surcharge
- Diving insurance (mandatory)
- Alcoholic beverages
- Rental of diving equipment, diving torch, SMB, computer...
- Instruction by a diving instructor for OWD (less than 30 dives), CMAS* and CMAS** beyond 20m (€10/person/dive)
- Visas and baggage loss assistance
- Airport/hotel transfers in case of additional days before or after the cruise
- “Solo supplement” if you are travelling alone
Options
- Flex fare and insurance
Practical information
Specific formalities
Specifics
Before your departure, check with the embassy or consulate regarding the entry and stay requirements for your destination country. You can also find this information on the France Diplomatie website ( https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/dossiers-pays/ ).
In the case of flights with stopovers operated by different airlines, also check the entry requirements of the countries you are transiting through.
It is your responsibility to ensure that you are in compliance, particularly regarding the validity of your identity documents (
For example, some countries require your passport to be valid for at least six months after your return date. Consider visa requirements, necessary vaccinations, and health recommendations. And don't forget to take into account any customs restrictions and other potential requirements of your destination or transit country.
ℹ️ Information may change up to the departure date, remember to regularly check official websites.
We understand that recent geopolitical developments may cause concern. However, we want to reassure you that your safety and comfort are our top priority. We are closely monitoring the situation with local and international authorities and remain in constant contact with our teams on the ground. The main tourist areas, including our resorts, continue to operate normally and are largely secure. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions or concerns. We are here to support you and are committed to providing you with up-to-date information and personalized advice to ensure a worry-free trip to Egypt.
For example, to enter Egypt, you must have a one-month visa, which can be obtained from the Egyptian consulate or upon arrival in Egypt at the designated counter. It costs $25 (not included). You must have a passport valid for at least six months after your return date or your national identity card. A photocopy of the ID you used to book will be requested by the guide upon your arrival. Your diving documents and medical certificate, dated within the last year, will be checked on the first day on the boat.
Equipment
Equipment provided on site
- The 12L bottles are made of aluminum with a single-outlet DIN valve
- Adapters are available on the boat for yoke regulators
- Weights are provided for divers during their stay
Diving equipment is available for rent. Please let us know in advance if you wish to rent equipment so we can prepare it on board.
Equipment to bring
- 3-5 millimeter combination or shorty.
- Gloves and diving knives are prohibited in the Red Sea
- The hook is not needed
Clothing to bring
Egypt has a dry climate, with temperatures ranging from 17 to 25°C in winter and 30 to 40°C in summer. Water temperatures vary between 21 and 23°C in winter and between 26 and 30°C in summer. We recommend bringing a sweatshirt and a hat to protect yourself from the wind in autumn and spring.
They traveled with us
Lucie
- 34 ans
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may 2025
In a group
A truly perfect dive cruise, with a partner team that went above and beyond to ensure everything ran incredibly smoothly. The dive sites, the boat, the staff and crew members, the meals—everything was absolutely top-notch. And for me, booking through Decathlon Travel was a huge plus, thanks to their very responsive and helpful customer service, as well as their attractive and flexible terms. I recommend it 100% and hope to go again very soon! The only minor point for improvement would be the pre-departure communication with the partner (the triangulation wasn't entirely clear). However, I received all the information I needed, and Decathlon's customer service was very efficient and always very friendly.
Pascal
- 63 ans
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november 2024
In a couple
Sylvain
- 56 ans
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august 2024
In a group
First experience in Egypt for a Red Sea cruise. Everything was great, or almost.
During this season, the temperatures are exceptional, except for the corals which suffer from the intense late-summer heat. The advantage of the Red Sea, besides its rich underwater flora and fauna, is that you can enjoy both sunrise and sunset. The teams on site give their all. All you have to do is enjoy yourself – it's just a few fins away!
The Marie team
For over 25 years, we have been exploring, imagining, and operating trips to the heart of the world's most beautiful destinations, both underwater and on land. It all began with a passion for the ocean… which has now become a true expertise in creating and organizing seamless and perfectly executed travel experiences. We don't just design trips—we operate them from start to finish. From the initial idea to our clients' return, we are there every step of the way to guarantee a flawless, safe, and worry-free journey. Diving and snorkeling are at the core of our DNA. We know the sites, the seasons, the hidden treasures—and above all, we love to share them. At the same time, we remain deeply committed to responsible tourism, with constant attention to our environmental impact. But beyond the destinations, our priority remains the same: our clients. Availability, attentiveness, and attention to detail—we always go the extra mile to offer much more than just a trip. Because true luxury is a perfectly executed journey.
