Discover Dahlak Islands: Weekend Cruise Getaway

Every saturday morning from Massawa.

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1° day – Saturday

MASSAWA – DAHLAK ISLANDS

As soon as permits will be ready, we will board for the two-day excursion to the Dahlak islands by motorboat to the discovery of “the pearls of Red Sea”: Dahlak Islands. The itinerary includes the visit of some of the most interesting and richest coral reef islands and will be decided in the imminence of the departure dates of the cruise. The final program will be decided by the captain on the departure day considering the conditions and weather forecasts, as well as the islands for which permits are granted.

During the two-day exploration, you’ll have the opportunity to visit two island islands and a village. Your base camp will be set up on one of these islands, from which you’ll embark on daily excursions to explore the surrounding islands.

This proposed itinerary, featuring a camp in Durgaam and visits to Durghella, or camp in Dissei and visit Dissei village and Madote, it is just a sample and it is not fixed. It’s adaptable and may change based on weather conditions and access permissions to the islands.

Overnight in tent. Full board (breakfast, lunch and dinner including local drinks (bottled water, soft drinks or beer) 4 pcs per person per day)

2° Day – Sunday
DAHLAK ISLANDS – MASSAWA

After having enjoyed a last swim in this paradise, return to Massawa that will be reached in the late morning – early afternoon.

Breakfast

Dahlak islands: mobile standard tented camp

What is included:

• One night at Dahlak island, overnight in tent, full board during the cruise (breakfast, lunch, dinner including local drinks among bottled water, soft drinks and beer (4 drinks per person per day).
• All camping equipment at Dahlak camp: igloo tent (height mt 0.98-1.06), 5 cm mattresses, sleeping bag, fully equipped camp kitchen and cook.
• English/Italian speaking guide, except on free days
• Local taxes, tourist permits, entrance fees and Dahlak tax

WHAT IS EXCLUDED:

• Entry visa, we will support your visa request with LOI or visa on arrival when available
• Meals and drinks in mainland
• Tips and gratuities
• Travel insurance: is a MUST to have a comprehensive travel insurance covering cancellation, curtailment, medical, emergency travel and assistance, as this is compulsory on all our trips. Personal expenses
• All what is not included in the “Price includes”

Some necessary advice:

The cruise to Dahlak, requires flexibility: the overnight stay will be in tents on the islands (large igloo tents mt 2.50 x 2.50x 1.90H, equipped with camp beds, pillow, sheets and pillowcases, chairs and tables are made available by the organization); the fresh water is limited so forget about daily showers. Camp toilets will be available. Meals will be prepared by the cook who will accompany you. You will eat freshly caught fish, the bread will be the typical Danakil’s one, fried or cooked in the pan, the fruit will be available only on the first days, but there will be tea and coffee, pasta and rice, biscuits and jam for the breakfast, in addition to, for those who prefer, typical breakfast of the coast: the “foul” based on fava beans, or an omelette with the addition of green hot pepper! Are available local drinks as bottled water, soft drinks and beer (4 drinks per day per person are included, extra will be paid to the crew). Do not miss a drop of areki (the local anise), to be enjoyed in the evening, maybe on the beach, around the fire chatting with travel buddies or admiring an incredible sky with (see to believe!) millions of stars, a breathtaking view in front of which everyone remains amazed and speechless and, if we are lucky, a bright sea for the phosphorescent plankton.