Itineraries - Brothers Daedalus Elphinstone vs. Daedalus Rocky Zagarbad?

[bravokiloromeo]

Hoping to head back to the Red Sea this September and am debating between the BDE and DRZ itineraries departing from Port Ghalib.

I have done a North + Brothers itinerary so have done a few dives on Brothers, but am really curious if anyone has insights into how Elphinstone would compare to Rocky and Zagarbad in terms of dives and aquatic life.

Thanks in advance!

 

[Sunn]

Less people on Rocky or Zabargad than Elphinstone, that's for sure.

Reefs are quite similars as Daedalus or Brothers, and like always, if you are lucky and looking in the good direction, you may have nice encounters ...

 

[mcohen1021]

LOVED brothers route 2018

 

[scubadada]

LOVED brothers route 2018

Back in the day, we did 8 dives at Brothers. Current itineraries have just 3-4 dives, due to existing regulations

 

[svs]

What are the logistics go get to Port Ghalib from the US now days? Are you going through Cairo or Europe-Hurghada?

 

[Mod63]

US to either Cairo or any European hub, then on to Marsalam (RMF).

 

[svs]

US to either Cairo or any European hub, then on to Marsalam (RMF).

Thanks

 

[JustSurfaceInterval]

Less convenient but feasable in case flight connections to RMF are not suitable, is to fly to HRG and then get a bus / hotel transfer down to Marsa Alam. It's a few hours, unfortunately...

 

[svs]

Less convenient but feasable in case flight connections to RMF are not suitable, is to fly to HRG and then get a bus / hotel transfer down to Marsa Alam. It's a few hours, unfortunately...

Thanks, will keep it in mind.

 

[Mod63]

And at present connections are a little sketchy