Steep walls descending into deep,
clear water Opportunities to encounter oceanic whitetip, thresher, grey reef, and hammerhead sharks.
Why choose The Brothers for a liveaboard trip
The coral-covered wrecks of the Numidia and AidaStrong
populations of reef fish and schooling pelagics
Remote diving away from the busy coastal reefs
Classic Red Sea liveaboard itineraries combining multiple offshore sites
Excellent visibility and dramatic blue-water scenery
Colorful soft corals, fans, and overhangs
4 liveaboards available
Discover M/Y Odyssey liveaboard
M/Y Odyssey is a spacious 40-meter liveaboard designed for comfortable and well-organized diving in the Red Sea. Combining European styling with generous indoor and outdoor areas, the vessel provides a relaxed base for exploring Egypt’s reefs, wrecks, and offshore dive sites. Up to 26...
from1,589.--per person / USD1,765.--Early Bird -10%
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05/09/2026-12/09/2026
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19/09/2026-26/09/2026
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03/10/2026-10/10/2026
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24/10/2026-31/10/2026
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31/10/2026-07/11/2026
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Discover M/Y Sunshine liveaboard
Affordable Red Sea Adventures for Divers M/Y Sunshine offers budget-friendly liveaboard safaris without losing sight of the comforts that matter after a full day of diving. Accommodating up to 20 guests, the vessel provides a relaxed and sociable base for exploring some of the northern...
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Discover MV Sunlight liveaboard
Three Routes, One Remarkable Red Sea Adventure Completely renovated in 2019, M/Y Sunlight is a 34-metre liveaboard offering year-round access to the wrecks, reefs and remote dive sites of the Red Sea. Accommodating up to 20 guests in ten practical and comfortable cabins, she is an...
from987.--per person / USD
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Discover M/Y Topaz liveaboard
Topaz is a modern 41-metre liveaboard offering generous space and comfortable diving throughout the Red Sea. Meticulously maintained and designed with both relaxation and functionality in mind, the vessel welcomes up to 32 guests in 16 ensuite, individually air-conditioned cabins....
from1,422.--per person / USD1,580.--Early Bird -10%
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06/03/2027-13/03/2027
from1,696.--per person / USD
27/03/2027-03/04/2027
from1,580.--per person / USD
08/05/2027-15/05/2027
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22/05/2027-29/05/2027
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19/06/2027-26/06/2027
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Plan the experience
Far from the Egyptian mainland, the Brothers Islands rise from deep water as two isolated outposts in the middle of the Red Sea. Big Brother and Little Brother are surrounded by steep walls, strong currents, and open ocean, creating the conditions for adventurous diving and impressive marine encounters.
Big Brother combines colorful wall diving with two of the Red Sea’s best-known wrecks: the Numidia and the Aida. Both have become part of the reef, with coral growth and abundant fish life covering their structures. The island’s lighthouse provides a distinctive landmark above the water.
Little Brother is smaller but equally dramatic. Its walls and plateaus attract reef fish, schooling pelagics, and patrolling sharks. Divers often spend part of the dive watching the reef and the rest looking into the blue, where some of the destination’s most memorable encounters occur.
The Brothers are exposed to wind, waves, and changing currents. Dive conditions can be demanding, making the area best suited to experienced divers who are comfortable with negative entries, drift diving, and open-water ascents. Reached only by liveaboard, the islands are often included in itineraries combining Brothers, Daedalus, and Elphinstone.
Best for
Who this destination suits
Experienced and advanced divers Shark and pelagic enthusiasts Wreck divers Photographers interested in wide-angle and blue-water subjects Divers comfortable with currents and negative entries Guests looking for remote, expedition-style liveaboard diving
Best season
When to travel
The Brothers can be visited throughout much of the year, although conditions and marine encounters vary by season.
March to May usually brings pleasant temperatures and good diving conditions, with active marine life around the offshore reefs.
September to November is another popular period, offering warm water, good visibility, and strong potential for pelagic encounters.
The summer months provide warmer water but can be very hot above the surface. Winter can still offer excellent diving, although stronger winds and rougher crossings may occasionally affect the itinerary.
Wildlife sightings are never guaranteed. Currents, water temperature, and natural feeding patterns influence which species are present during each trip.
Getting there
Arrival planning
The Brothers Islands can only be reached by liveaboard. Depending on the itinerary and operator, cruises commonly depart from Hurghada or Port Ghalib and may combine the islands with Daedalus, Elphinstone, Safaga, or northern Red Sea sites.
For departures from Hurghada, guests normally fly into Hurghada International Airport. Port Ghalib departures are most conveniently reached through Marsa Alam International Airport, although transfers from Hurghada may also be available.
The crossing to the Brothers takes several hours and travels through exposed open water. Exact routes and dive schedules remain flexible because the captain and dive team must consider wind, waves, currents, and local marine-park regulations.