Diving Cruises Djibouti

Liveaboards trips in DJIBOUTI
On board M/Y Lucy

During those fantastic itineraries, it will be possible to dive both in the Seven Brothers Islands and in the Gulf of Tadjourah. The Seven Brothers Islands (also called the Sawabi) are one of the highlights of scuba diving trips to Djibouti. The archipelago itself is a chain of six  volcanic  islands, the “seventh brother” is not an island, but a volcanic hill at the northern tip of Ras Siyyan.

Situated near the strait of Bab El-Mandab, just south of the entrance to the Red Sea, these uninhabited islands are connected by a stunning reef system. You will find a combination of amazing drop offs and untouched soft and hard corals, Pelagic species (giant jack fish, manta rays, mobulas, snappers and many more are found in large numbers and in sizes bigger than normal, as well as lots of schooling fish, simply amazing.

Laying between Ras Siyyan peninsula and the six islands is the wreck of the White Lady. This unknown ship did not reveal all her secrets yet and she is covered with a deep layer of white flora, habited by many fish species. This dive will please photographers and wreck lovers.

Lucy is currently the only live-aboard organizing a trip to the Seven Brothers Islands.

Due to strong currents, this dive site is suitable for advanced divers.

ITINERARY IN DETAIL

Saturday: arrival in Djibouti City in the afternoon and transfer to M/Y Lucy.

Sunday: check dive at MOUSHA ISLAND, second dive: Obock night cruise to Seven Brothers.

Monday: 3 dives at Seven Brothers

Chinese Garden, Boeing East, night dive on the big Island.

Tuesday: 3 dives at Seven Brothers

The South Island, the East Island, Japanese garden.

Wednesday: 3 dives Seven Brothers

2 dives at White Lady wreck, night dive on the big Island

Thursday: 3 dives Seven Brothers

           The South Island, The Arch of Tolka, and the Round Island

Friday: Boeing West, Les Marches d’Obock

Saturday: breakfast on board; transfer to the airport or to your excursion tour such Lac Assal, lowest point in Africa (-155meters) with a luxury coach featuring climate control, DVD, Wi-Fi, toilet etc.

N.B: The itinerary above mentioned can be subjected to variation caused by weather condition or for any Captain’s decision.

ITINERARY IN DETAIL

Saturday: arrival in Djibouti City in the afternoon transfer to M/Y Lucy.
Sunday: check dive at MOUSHA ISLAND, second dive at Obock,  night navigation to Seven Brothers.

Monday: 3 dives Seven Brothers

Chinese Garden, The Boeing,The Arch of Tolka.

Tuesday: 3 dives at Seven Brothers

The south island, The east Island, Japanese garden.

Wednesday: 2 dives at Seven Brothers

The South Island, The Round Island, then cruise to Obock and 3rd dive. Cruise to Ras Koralie.

Thursday: Depending on the presence of whale sharks, diving or snorkelling with them in Ras Korali area,

Friday: Depending on the presence of whale sharks, diving or snorkelling with them in Ras Korali area.
Saturday: Breakfast on board, transfer to the airport or to your excursion tour such Lac Assal, lowest point in Africa (-155meters) with a luxury coach featuring climate control, DVD, Wi-Fi, toilet etc.

N.B: The itinerary above mentioned can be subjected to variation caused by weather condition or for any Captain’s decision.

From mid-October to February, plankton ‘blooms’ develop in an enclosed bay named The Gulf of Tadjourah near Djibouti City. Although whale sharks can be seen throughout the year, encounters are especially common from October to February. The plankton-rich waters of Djibouti attract many of the great pelagic species. Recent research has recognized the particular importance of the bay in the development of juvenile whale sharks, which stay within the safe confines of Djibouti’s coast line. The rich feeding grounds that make up Djibouti’s coastal waters attract a range of other different species, alongside manta rays, beaked and pilot whales. Additionally, most species of dolphin are represented in great numbers off Djibouti’s coast, and are often seen ‘running’ the bow wave of boats. Grey and nurse sharks are the most commonly encountered species, whilst both tiger and hammerhead sharks have occasionally been seen. This itinerary is absolutely recommended besides the divers to snorkelers and free divers.

ITINERARY IN DETAIL

Saturday: arrival in Djibouti City in the afternoon transfer to M/Y Lucy.
Sunday: check dive at MOUSHA ISLAND, second dive at FAON wreck, overnight at Mousha islands
Monday: first dive in RAS EIRO, snorkelling with whale sharks, second dive at ILE DU REQUINS, night dive and overnight in Ras Eiro
Tuesday: first dive at THE DOM, snorkelling with whale sharks, second dive at BAIE DES ETOILES, overnight at la Baie de l’Etoile

Wednesday: first dive at LA VIERGE ROUGE, second dive at THE CRACK, snorkelling with whale sharks, la Baie de l’Etoile
Thursday: first dive at SEC DE LA PASSE, second dive at LE BOULEVARD DU CECAP, snorkelling with whale sharks, overnight at Ras Korali
Friday: snorkelling with whale sharks, second dive at FAON wreck, night in Djibouti Bay, with visit of the city
Saturday: breakfast on board, transfer to the airport or to your excursion tour such Lac Assal, lowest point in Africa (-155meters) with a luxury coach featuring climate control, DVD, Wi-Fi, toilet etc.

N.B: The itinerary above mentioned can be subjected to variation caused by weather condition or for any Captain’s decision.