ScubaDahabDaedalus, Rocky & Zabargad liveaboards
Oceanic whitetips and hammerheads; Drop-offs and drift dives. Compare 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MY Odyssey Seafari | 4.9 | 3 | $190 | 26 | 7 Nov 2026 · $1,736 |
| Alsuraya Alsuraya Liveaboard | 4.6 | 3 | $136 | 24 | 8 May 2027 · $1,324 |
| Blue Storm Blue Planet Liveaboards | 3.9 | 2 | $169 | 24 | 13 May 2027 · $1,502 |
| Sea Serpent Excellence Sea Serpent Fleet | 4.8 | 1 | $125 | 24 | 30 Sep 2027 · $1,480 |
| Sea Serpent Sea Serpent Fleet | 4.0 | 1 | $139 | 22 | On request |
| Dolce Vita Divers Fleet | – | – | $149 | 24 | 13 Mar 2027 · $1,546 |
| Tala Red Sea Explorers | – | – | $140 | 22 | 28 Feb 2027 · $1,251 |
| Topaz Seafari | – | – | $170 | 28 | 7 Aug 2027 · $1,624 |
Upcoming departures
| Boat | Dates | Nights | From → to | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MY Odyssey | 7–14 Nov 2026 | 7 | Port Ghalib | $1,7366% off | Check availability |
| Tala | 28 Feb – 7 Mar 2027 | 7 | Port Ghalib | $1,251 | Check availability |
| Dolce Vita | 13–20 Mar 2027 | 7 | Hurghada | $1,546 | Check availability |
| MY Odyssey | 17–24 Apr 2027 | 7 | Port Ghalib | $1,791 | Check availability |
| Alsuraya | 8–15 May 2027 | 7 | Port Ghalib | $1,32415% off | Check availability |
| Blue Storm | 13–20 May 2027 | 7 | Port Ghalib | $1,502 | Check availability |
| Dolce Vita | 15–22 May 2027 | 7 | Port Ghalib | $1,546 | Check availability |
| MY Odyssey | 5–12 Jun 2027 | 7 | Port Ghalib | $1,791 | Check availability |
| Blue Storm | 17–24 Jun 2027 | 7 | Port Ghalib | $1,502 | Check availability |
| MY Odyssey | 3–10 Jul 2027 | 7 | Port Ghalib | $1,791 | Check availability |
| Blue Storm | 22–29 Jul 2027 | 7 | Port Ghalib | $1,502 | Check availability |
| Dolce Vita | 7–14 Aug 2027 | 7 | Hurghada | $1,546 | Check availability |
| Topaz | 7–14 Aug 2027 | 7 | Port Ghalib | $1,624 | Check availability |
| Blue Storm | 26 Aug – 2 Sep 2027 | 7 | Port Ghalib | $1,502 | Check availability |
| MY Odyssey | 4–11 Sep 2027 | 7 | Port Ghalib | $1,791 | Check availability |
| Blue Storm | 30 Sep – 7 Oct 2027 | 7 | Port Ghalib | $1,736 | Check availability |
| Sea Serpent Excellence | 30 Sep – 7 Oct 2027 | 7 | Port Ghalib | $1,480 | Check availability |
| Dolce Vita | 2–9 Oct 2027 | 7 | Port Ghalib | $1,39210% off | Check availability |
| Topaz | 2–9 Oct 2027 | 7 | Port Ghalib | $1,624 | Check availability |
| Dolce Vita | 16–23 Oct 2027 | 7 | Port Ghalib → Hurghada | $1,39210% off | Check availability |
| Topaz | 16–23 Oct 2027 | 7 | Port Ghalib | $1,624 | Check availability |
Daedalus, Rocky & Zabargad: route guide
A remote southern route combining Daedalus with Rocky Island and Zabargad. Rocky has steep walls and regular shark sightings; Zabargad has a sheltered lagoon and the wreck of a Russian survey ship.
Few boats run this route, so sites are quiet. Expect long crossings and exposed conditions.
Best for experienced divers who already know the northern routes.
Daedalus, Rocky & Zabargad questions
How much does a Daedalus, Rocky & Zabargad liveaboard cost?
Prices start from $125 per person per day; the typical boat on this route starts around $144. Open departures of 6+ nights cost $1,251 to $1,791 per person for the whole trip. Park or reef tax, nitrox, rental and tips are usually extra.
When is the best time for Daedalus, Rocky & Zabargad?
Roughly April-October.
What level do I need for Daedalus, Rocky & Zabargad?
Experienced. Most operators advise at least 50 logged dives.
Where do Daedalus, Rocky & Zabargad liveaboards depart from?
Port Ghalib.
How many boats sail Daedalus, Rocky & Zabargad?
8 boats have open departures on this route, with 21 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.