Northern Icons Liveaboard
Wrecks, walls, and world-class reef systems, all in one week!
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Service Description
July 18, 2026 to July 25, 2026 Our liveaboard dive expeditions offer the most immersive way to explore the Red Sea’s remote offshore reefs. Over seven days at sea, guests live aboard a fully equipped vessel and dive multiple sites daily that shore-based itineraries cannot reach. Each expedition runs on precision logistics, safety-first standards, and disciplined dive planning. Expect full days on the water, expert guidance, and the rare reset that comes from disconnecting on land and reconnecting underwater. Liveaboard diving suits confident divers, photographers, and ocean-focused travelers who want continuity, depth, and access to iconic Red Sea sites. This Northern Icons itinerary combines Abu Nuhas wrecks (4), the SS Thistlegorm, Ras Mohammed, and Tiran’s dramatic reefs. Itinerary Overview • Arrival Airport: Hurghada • Check-in: July 18, 2026 from 6:00 PM • Departure: July 25, 2026 at 8:00 AM (after breakfast) Diving Schedule • Day 2: 2 dives • Days 3 to 5: 3 to 4 dives per day • Day 6: 2 dives Accommodation & Cabin Assignment • All cabins offer double occupancy • Pricing reflects per-bed accommodation • Guests select their preferred deck category at booking, subject to availability • We assign cabins onboard to support smooth operations and comfort across the boat • Solo travellers share with a same-gender diver unless traveling together This approach supports privacy, compatibility, and a balanced onboard experience. Inclusions • Airport and hotel transfers • All scheduled dives per itinerary • Tanks and weights • All required local sailing and diving fees, plus standard service gratuities • Full-board accommodation (meals and non-alcoholic drinks); including Special dietary requirements • Dive guides and full crew support • Marine, port, and conservation fees Exclusions • International or domestic flights • Egyptian visa (available on arrival for $25 USD) • Alcoholic beverages (typically available onboard) • Professional diving equipment rental (available) • Additional, discretionary crew gratuity • Optional courses and certifications available for advance booking or onboard purchase • Technical and specialty add-ons Payment schedule, cancellation, and refund terms appear in our Booking Policy.
Cancellation Policy
1. Booking and Payment Policy All bookings require a deposit at the time of reservation. Trips requiring accommodation or advance operational commitments: (i.e. liveaboards, boat dives, port or conservation dives, and car transfers) • 60% deposit due at booking • Remaining balance due 70 days before service start • Failure to pay the balance by the due date may result in automatic cancellation with no refund, in accordance with the cancellation policy Courses: • 50% deposit due at booking; balance due 30 days before service date • Course bookings are subject to instructor availability Optional extras, equipment rentals, certification upgrades, and additional dives may be booked on site at the time of diving, subject to operational and safety constraints. 2. Cancellation and Rebooking Policy May be made through the website up to 30 days before service date. Refund eligibility: Up to 30% only when the cancellation is made 30 days before service start and applies only to courses booked in advance or dives that do not require boat booking. No refunds apply under any circumstances for: • No-shows • Late arrivals • Early departures • Missed dives, courses, or activities due to personal, medical, or travel-related issues Rescheduling Policy: • Rebooking requests for liveaboards and boat day dives must be made at least 90 days before the scheduled service, subject to availability, may incur an administrative fee, must be used within the same calendar year, and are not guaranteed. Discretionary credits: Shark Academy may issue service credits at its discretion in exceptional circumstances. Any credits issued are non-transferable, time-limited, and subject to availability and operational constraints. 4. Waitlist Policy When a service reaches capacity, clients may request placement on a waitlist. Waitlist placement does not guarantee availability. If space becomes available, clients are notified in order of priority and must confirm and complete payment within the stated timeframe. Failure to do so releases the space to the next client. 5. Operational and Safety Overrides Shark Academy may cancel, modify, or substitute services due to weather or sea conditions, safety concerns, equipment or vessel availability, or regulatory or operational constraints. In such cases, clients may receive a rescheduled date, a service credit, or a refund at Shark Academy’s discretion. 6. Acceptance of Policy By completing a booking, clients acknowledge and accept this policy.