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The itinerary
is flexible and is subject to weather and overall group preference.
If more than 7 days diving is booked we include Ma Sharif and Angarosh
famous for the incredible and majestic Mantas. Diving is 2 to 3
times a day with 2 night dives during the week. Tanks and weights
included. Spare O rings etc. recommended.
Wingate
Reef. Sailing from Port Sudan, guests conduct their first
dives on the wreck of the Umbria, an Italian freighter sunk
on June 9, 1940, the day before Italy went to war. Shewas headed
to East Africa carrying over 300,000 bombs and other war supplies
for Italian troops. The reason for her unfortunate fate is a
mystery, but some believe she was scuttled by her captain for
fear that she would fall into the hands of the British. Others
maintain that she was under threat from a German submarine.
Today she lies on her port side in 35m to 40m of water. 
Sanganeb
The coral reef surrounding the site of the famous British built
lighthouse at Sanganeb has everything a diver could wish for.
Rising from depths of 800m, the drop-offs boast caves and gullies,
and one of the richest displays of soft coral in the Red Sea.
Guests will spot an abundance of species in just 20m of water.
In the depths, graceful Hammerheads sweep back and forth waiting
for a photo opportunity.
Sha'ab
Rumi In 1963, Jacques Cousteau mounted an expedition to
Sha'ab Rumi to study Red Sea coral life. Guest are allowed to
dive the remains of the team's underwater base, the Precontinent
II shelf. Marine life is scarce, but the metal remains of the
equipment shed and flying saucer-like structure, hich are now
delicately encrusted, are well worth a visit.
Sha'ab
Rumi South Point Prone to strong currents, this dive begins
at the top of a coral formation and gradually drops to 20m,
where you encounter three routes all falling away to 700m. Most
species endemic to the Red Sea can be found here, including
large numbers of Barracuda and sharks that are not afraid to
pose for camera. Night dives are held in an enclosed lagoon.
Sha'ad
Su'adi (weather and time permitting) Guest are taken to the
wreck of the modern cargo vessel Blue Bell, which lies keel-side
up with the prow at 15m dropping down to 70m. Diving below 35m
is not recommended, and divers are advised to keep an eye out
for Tiger sharks Details of the itinerary are flexible and subject
to weather conditions. Guest booking two week trips will usually
to visit Ma Sharif and Angarosh, famous for their majestic Manta
rays. Two or three dives a day are included as standard, and two
night dives during the week. Special two week trips diving the
pristine sites in the Suakin Archipelago, heading south from Port
Sudan can be arranged on request.
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