ScubaDahabBrothers & Elphinstone liveaboards
Oceanic whitetips; Pelagic sharks. Compare 10 boats sailing this route by guest score, price and next open departure.
Quick picks for this route
Picked from Divebooker guest scores, prices and specs. "Best value" means the lowest price among boats rated 4.6/5 or higher with at least 5 reviews.
Boats on this route
| Boat | Score /5 | Reviews | From /day | Guests | Next open departure |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emperor Elite Emperor Fleet | 4.6 | 6 | $181 | 26 | 26 Nov 2026 · $1,669 |
| Sea Serpent Contessa Sea Serpent Fleet | 4.8 | 4 | $140 | 24 | 27 Mar 2027 · $1,116 |
| Emperor Asmaa Emperor Fleet | 4.8 | 3 | $153 | 18 | 5 Mar 2027 · $1,279 |
| Golden Dolphin IV Golden Dolphin Safari World | 5.0 | 1 | $193 | 28 | On request |
| Seawolf Steel Seawolf Safari | 5.0 | 1 | $178 | 30 | 26 Dec 2026 · $1,480 |
| Golden Dolphin Golden Dolphin Safari World | 3.0 | 1 | $132 | 20 | 5 Aug 2027 · $1,182 |
| Hammerhead II Hammerhead Fleet | – | – | $132 | 32 | 26 Jun 2027 · $919 |
| Independence II Bluewater Safaris | – | – | $160 | 20 | 10 Dec 2026 · $1,278 |
| Independence III Bluewater Safaris | – | – | $160 | 24 | 21 Oct 2027 · $1,556 |
| Sea Serpent Serena Dreams Sea Serpent Fleet | – | – | $124 | 18 | 3 Jun 2027 · $1,289 |
Upcoming departures
| Boat | Dates | Nights | From → to | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emperor Elite | 26 Nov – 3 Dec 2026 | 7 | Port Ghalib → Hurghada | $1,669 | Check availability |
| Independence II | 10–17 Dec 2026 | 7 | Port Ghalib → Hurghada | $1,278 | Check availability |
| Seawolf Steel | 26 Dec 2026 – 2 Jan 2027 | 7 | Port Ghalib → Hurghada | $1,480 | Check availability |
| Emperor Asmaa | 5–12 Mar 2027 | 7 | Port Ghalib → Hurghada | $1,279 | Check availability |
| Sea Serpent Contessa | 27 Mar – 3 Apr 2027 | 7 | Hurghada | $1,116 | Check availability |
| Seawolf Steel | 29 May – 5 Jun 2027 | 7 | Port Ghalib → Hurghada | $1,602 | Check availability |
| Sea Serpent Serena Dreams | 3–10 Jun 2027 | 7 | Hurghada | $1,289 | Check availability |
| Independence II | 10–17 Jun 2027 | 7 | Port Ghalib → Hurghada | $1,445 | Check availability |
| Seawolf Steel | 26 Jun – 3 Jul 2027 | 7 | Port Ghalib → Hurghada | $1,602 | Check availability |
| Hammerhead II | 26–30 Jun 2027 | 4 | Hurghada → Marsa Alam | $919 | Check availability |
| Seawolf Steel | 24–31 Jul 2027 | 7 | Hurghada → Port Ghalib | $1,602 | Check availability |
| Golden Dolphin | 5–12 Aug 2027 | 7 | Port Ghalib → Hurghada | $1,182 | Check availability |
| Hammerhead II | 14–18 Aug 2027 | 4 | Marsa Alam → Hurghada | $919 | Check availability |
| Sea Serpent Serena Dreams | 19–26 Aug 2027 | 7 | Hurghada | $1,135 | Check availability |
| Seawolf Steel | 11–18 Sep 2027 | 7 | Port Ghalib → Hurghada | $1,602 | Check availability |
| Seawolf Steel | 9–16 Oct 2027 | 7 | Hurghada | $1,713 | Check availability |
| Independence III | 21–28 Oct 2027 | 7 | Port Ghalib → Hurghada | $1,556 | Check availability |
| Seawolf Steel | 23–30 Oct 2027 | 7 | Hurghada → Port Ghalib | $1,713 | Check availability |
| Emperor Elite | 2–9 Dec 2027 | 7 | Port Ghalib → Hurghada | $1,613 | Check availability |
Brothers & Elphinstone: route guide
A shorter marine-park route that focuses on the Brothers Islands and Elphinstone reef, without the long run to Daedalus. You get more dives on each site and fewer hours at sea.
Elphinstone's north and south plateaus are classic spots for oceanic whitetips in autumn and hammerheads in early summer, while the Brothers combine shark dives with two of the prettiest wrecks in the Red Sea.
Same experience level as BDE: Advanced Open Water and around 50 logged dives.
Brothers & Elphinstone questions
How much does a Brothers & Elphinstone liveaboard cost?
Prices start from $124 per person per day; the typical boat on this route starts around $156. Open departures of 6+ nights cost $1,116 to $1,713 per person for the whole trip. Park or reef tax, nitrox, rental and tips are usually extra.
When is the best time for Brothers & Elphinstone?
Roughly April-October.
What level do I need for Brothers & Elphinstone?
Advanced. Most operators advise at least 50 logged dives.
Where do Brothers & Elphinstone liveaboards depart from?
Port Ghalib, Hurghada.
How many boats sail Brothers & Elphinstone?
10 boats have open departures on this route, with 19 departures still bookable.
Prices, departure dates and guest scores come from Divebooker, our booking partner, in US dollars per person, checked 28 Oct 2026. They change daily; the final price for your cabin is shown on Divebooker before you pay. Mandatory extras such as the marine park or reef tax, nitrox, equipment rental and crew tips are usually not included. ScubaDahab earns a commission when you book through our Divebooker links, at no extra cost to you. It never changes which boats we list or how we rank them.