• Solo traveler: diving cruise to St. John's in Egypt
  • Solo traveler: diving cruise to St. John's in Egypt
  • Solo traveler: diving cruise to St. John's in Egypt
  • Solo traveler: diving cruise to St. John's in Egypt
  • Solo traveler: diving cruise to St. John's in Egypt
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Solo traveler: diving cruise to St. John's in Egypt

5/5 (4 reviews)
Réf : FZUEBN

In summary

  • Sports
    Scuba diving
  • Duration
    8 days
  • Level
    Intermediate

    Levels

    Scuba diving
    Beginner
    This level is open to everyone. You know how to swim but have never dived or tried scuba diving.
    Intermediate
    You have already dived to a depth of 20 meters with an instructor. You hold a Level 1, CMAS 1, or Open Water Diver (PADI or SSI) certification.
    Confirmed

    You have already dived to a depth of 30 meters with an instructor. You hold a Level 2 or CMAS 2 certification, or Advanced Open Water Diver + Deep Diver (PADI or SSI).

    Advanced

    You have previously dived autonomously with one or two partners to depths of up to 60 meters and have completed at least 50 open-water dives. You hold a Level 3, CMAS 3-Star Expert, or RIFAP certification.

    Expert
    You are a dive guide, have previously dived autonomously to depths of up to 60m, and have completed at least 60 open-water dives. You hold the Level 3, CMAS 3-Star Expert, or RIFAP certification. You possess the 5 theoretical competencies required by the FFESSM.
  • Destination
    Red Sea / Safaga
  • Age
    From 10 - 90 years
  • CO₂-Emissions
    188.17 kg CO2
  • Type of stay
    This group trip is perfect for travelers who want to experience a sporting adventure with other enthusiasts and be guided.
    Type of stay
    In a group
  • 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

  • Spectacular diving sites
  • A cruise accessible from level 1
  • Ideal diving conditions all year round
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Sport

Level

Scuba diving

Intermediate

Levels

Scuba diving
Beginner
This level is open to everyone. You know how to swim but have never dived or tried scuba diving.
Intermediate
You have already dived to a depth of 20 meters with an instructor. You hold a Level 1, CMAS 1, or Open Water Diver (PADI or SSI) certification.
Confirmed

You have already dived to a depth of 30 meters with an instructor. You hold a Level 2 or CMAS 2 certification, or Advanced Open Water Diver + Deep Diver (PADI or SSI).

Advanced

You have previously dived autonomously with one or two partners to depths of up to 60 meters and have completed at least 50 open-water dives. You hold a Level 3, CMAS 3-Star Expert, or RIFAP certification.

Expert
You are a dive guide, have previously dived autonomously to depths of up to 60m, and have completed at least 60 open-water dives. You hold the Level 3, CMAS 3-Star Expert, or RIFAP certification. You possess the 5 theoretical competencies required by the FFESSM.
You have already dived to a depth of 20 meters with an instructor. You hold a Level 1, CMAS 1, or Open Water Diver (PADI or SSI) certification.

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

During this stay, several supervisors will be present to guide and assist you, ensuring your comfort and safety throughout the trip.
Band : 1 supervisor for 1 to 12 people
Languages ​​spoken:
🇫🇷
French
🇬🇧
English
🇪🇸
Spanish
Moustapha Hassan – Responsable Liveaboard
Moustapha Hassan – Responsable Liveaboard

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.

Noëllie Jacquenod – Responsable de croisière
Noëllie Jacquenod – Responsable de croisière

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.

Supervision is mandatory for all Level 1 divers or any divers with fewer than 30 dives. Supervision is mandatory for all Level 2 divers wishing to descend beyond 20 meters.

Program

Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Day 6
Day 7
Day 8
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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

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

During this stay, you will sleep in several different accommodations.

Access

Departure
Hurghada, Égypte
Day 1 : 14h00
End of stay
Hurghada, Égypte
Day 8 - 10h00

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

Access by plane
The nearest airport isAéroport d'Hurghada

✈️ Recommended routes to travel to Hurghada from Saturday to Saturday:

  1. From Paris Orly: Direct flights on Transavia
  2. From Brussels: Direct flights on Brussels Airlines
  3. From Lyon: Direct flights on Easyjet
  4. From Paris Charles de Gaulle, Marseille, Toulouse, Nice, Geneva, Brussels: Flights with a layover on Turkish Airlines
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Price details

The price includes

  1. Airport-boat round-trip transfers
  2. The 7-night cruise
  3. 6 days full board
  4. Loan of 12L aluminum blocks, lead weights and bottles
  5. Minimum 15 dives
  6. Nitrox is free
  7. Government and environmental taxes

The price does not include

  1. Flights
  2. Fuel surcharge
  3. Diving insurance (mandatory)
  4. Alcoholic beverages
  5. Rental of diving equipment, diving torch, SMB, computer...
  6. Instruction by a diving instructor for OWD (less than 30 dives), CMAS* and CMAS** beyond 20m (€10/person/dive)
  7. Visas and baggage loss assistance
  8. Airport/hotel transfers in case of additional days before or after the cruise
  9. “Solo supplement” if you are travelling alone

Options

  1. Flex fare and insurance

Practical information

Specific formalities
Equipment

They traveled with us

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5/5
(4 reviews)
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Reviews displayed in reverse chronological order
L

Lucie

may 2025
Translated from French

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.

  • Lucie
  • Lucie
  • Lucie
  • Lucie
Published on 18/05/2025
P

Pascal

november 2024
Published on 18/11/2024
S

Sylvain

august 2024
Translated from French

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!

Published on 09/09/2024

They traveled with us

Discover the authentic experiences of our travelers
5/5
(4 reviews)
At Decathlon, the reviews are reliable.
Reviews displayed in reverse chronological order
L

Lucie

may 2025
Translated from French

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.

  • Lucie
  • Lucie
  • Lucie
  • Lucie
Published on 18/05/2025
P

Pascal

november 2024
Published on 18/11/2024
S

Sylvain

august 2024
Translated from French

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!

Published on 09/09/2024
C

Carlos

march 2024
Published on 01/04/2024
The Marie team
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The Marie team

4.6/5 (668 reviews) • 234 stays

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.

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