Red Sea LiveAboard

Dive Medicine

June 8th - 15th, 2026

Join our Red Sea LiveAboard Luxury CME course in June 2026 for an unforgettable experience.

RED SEA SHARK DIVING

Shark encounters are a major attraction to the Red Sea. Oceanic whitetips are usually first to be mentioned, but numerous species are frequently spotted, including hammerheads, threshers and gray reef sharks. 

Southern itinerary destinations like Elphinstone, Daedalus, the Brothers Islands and the deep south region around the St. John’s Plateau area are the most popular Red Sea shark diving locations. June offers the unique possibility of seeing schooling hammerheads in the deep south and also Oceanic whitetips.

To support the popularity of shark diving in the Red Sea, All Star Scuba Scene runs Shark Weeks throughout peak season. During these trips, dives sites are chosen to give passengers the best chances for shark encounters. Dr. Elke Bojanowski (founder of the Red Sea Sharks Trust) offers presentations on shark conservation, behavior, research and insights throughout the week. Divers with cameras can assist Dr. Bojanowski’s research through photographic identification during dives.

We will be diving Daedalus, Rocky Island and Zabargad.

CERTIFICATION:

  • Approved for up to 16 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits and WMS FAWM Credits

  • “This course has been approved for Fellowship in the Academy of Wilderness Medicine (FAWM) credits

    through the Wilderness Medical Society. Actual credits awarded depend on personal credit needs and history.”

TRIP HIGHLIGHTS:

  • The Ultimate Escape on your own private LiveAboard while Diving the Red Sea

  • Dive non-stop for a week, in the MOST pristine areas of the Red Sea

    • Central / Southern Red Sea Dive Sites

      • Elphinstone Reef

      • Daedalus Reef

      • Brothers Islands

      • Rocky Island

    • All Meals Included and Drinks while on the boat

  • Enjoy excellent food, drinks and hospitality with a secluded and beautiful atmosphere

  • Earn CME in small group style

  • Build friendships to last a lifetime

ITINERARY: (Speakers and times may change slightly based on availability and weather) 

(Breakfast - B, Lunch-L, Dinner-D shown if included) 

  • Day 0 (Sunday; June 7th) - OPTIONAL EARLY ARRIVAL

    • Arrive in Egypt - Cairo Airport or Hurghada (Stay at Le Meridien Cairo Airport or Hurghada Marriott Beach Resort) Optional Overnight Hotel in Cairo or Hurghada if you wish to arrive early and get some sleep.

  • Day 1 (Monday; June 8th) - (D)

    • Fly to Hurghada Airport (HRG)

    • OFFICIAL ARRIVAL DATE

      • Transfers from Airport / Hotel to Boat

    • Dinner

    • Board Boat no later than 5pm

  • Day 2 (Tuesday; June 9th) - Dive / Explore (B)(L)(D)

    • Evening Lectures

  • Day 3 (Weds.; June 10th) - Dive / Explore (B)(L)(D)

    • Evening Lectures

  • Day 4 (Thursday; June 11th) - Dive /  Explore (B)(L)(D)

    • Evening Lectures

  • Day 5 (Friday; June 12th) - Dive / Explore (B)(L)(D)

    • Evening Lectures

  • Day 6 (Sat.; June 13th) - Dive / Explore (B)(L)(D)

    • Evening Lectures

  • Day 7 (Sunday; June 14th) - Dive / Explore

    • Conference Wrap-up / Final Dinner

  • Day 8 (Monday; June 15th) - Final Day (B)

    • Depart boat no later than 10am **( Depart to Hurghada International Airport (HRG))

    • **Hurghada Marriott Beach Resort (For early arrivals or late departures from Hurghada Airport)

      The 5-star Marriott Beach Resort, situated in the heart of Hurgada, showcases rooms and suites overlooking the Red Sea. Resort services include restaurants and bars – indoors and outside, free high-speed Internet, 24-hour room service, fitness center, beach and pool.  Hurghada International Airport – 4 miles (7km)

      For those who with late departure on last day or arriving before 6:00 pm boarding time on first day, the resort offers day passes.

      • $20 USD with use of beach, pool and facilities.

      • $65 USD for a day room, use of beach, pool and facilities. 

      • *Cost may change slightly from year to year
        Email:         reservation.hurghada@marriott.com Phone: Direct +20 653404420

OPTIONAL ADD-ON: Pyramids and Nile River Cruise

If you wish to add on an optional pyramids excurion or Nile River cruise you can do this on your own accord before or after the CME Dive Trip.

To the right is an example itinerary.

*FLIGHT INFO*

Travel Information:

  • Arrive on June 8th to HRG (Hurghada Airport) in time to board the Boat by 5pm; Depart HRG on June 15th.

  • If you arrive early, you can have a Day-Stay at the Hurghada Marriott Beach Resort and the crew will pick you up there to board the boat shortly before 5pm. You can also stay there on the last day if you have a late flight out of Hurghada.

  • You can fly round trip from US to Cairo but then you would need to buy an additional ticket from Cairo to Hurghada. There are also flights that take you directly to Hurghada. This depends on your choice of flights.

THE  TEAM / FACULTY:

  • The travel logistics and leadership will be provided by Wild Med Adventures.

  • The Wild Med Adventures Team are all well traveled and experienced and promise to make your CME experience both educational and informative, but please note that we are only responsible for the educational aspect of this trip. We are not Guides and do not provide gear and/or other safety equipment for the adventure portion of this course. All risks of travel, diving, snorkeling, transportation to and from hotels, airports and resorts is at the risk of the client and may not hold Wild Med Adventures responsible in case of injury or emergency. (See Waiver) For more information regarding our instructor's background - please see BIO's for instructor information.

  • Instructors: Tami Thome, MD & Nora Merwin, MD (Instructors may change unexpectedly depending on availability)

PRE-REQUISITES:

  • Advanced Scuba Certification REQUIRED if you wish to Dive on this trip. Partners and friends are welcome to attend as divers or non-divers but there are not many other activities or snorkeling options.

  • If no CME needed, Non-Medicals are welcome to attend so please feel free to sign-up and enjoy the lectures at no additional cost

  • A keen interest in wilderness & tropical medicine

  • Rescue Insurance / Divers Insurance

  • **Advanced Open Water Dive Certification (If you aren’t advanced, this needs to be completed prior to arrival)

TRIP INSURANCE:

  • Delegates should have personal insurance to cover any in-country medical examinations or injuries, rescue/evacuation insurance as well as some form of trip insurance to cover missed flights, weather delays, illness, cancellations or other potential trip delays. We require rescue insurance. Global Rescue / DAN insurance or other comparable Dive Insurance.

  • Please seek a Travel Clinic or discuss your travel plans with your physician for any necessary vaccinations or pre-trip precautions you may need. You can find recommendations via CDC below.

COST SUMMARY

Deposit: $2500

*Must be Advanced Open Water Certified

Course + CME:  $4099 (shared accommodations)

Spouse/Partner/Non-CME Cost: $3849

Included Package:  7 Nights lodging (shared accommodations) on private, Luxury LiveAboard Boat, Airport Pick-up and Transfer to and from our boat, All Meals & Alcoholic Drinks, Diving, Tanks & weights, 16 hours Category 1 AMA PRA CME, and a free Wild Med Adventures T-Shirt, Tank-Top or Hat. 

Excluded: International & Domestic Flights not included, travel insurance, rescue insurance, personal diving gear. Transportation outside of group transportation; Scuba Rental Gear if needed. Tips approximately $350per person.

Maximum of  26

***Please note: Full payment due within 90 days of course or a $500 fee will be added to your final cost or we have right to cancel your reservation***

  • Cancellation Policy: Your deposit for the travel portion of the course is nonrefundable. The entire balance of your trip fee will be due 90 days prior to departure. We recommend trip insurance for any unexpected illness and/or schedule changes or conflicts. If you have not paid in full prior to 90 days before the start of the course a late fee of $500 will be applied to your final cost or we have the right to cancel your trip. There will be no refund after 90 days prior to course. If you cancel before 90 days of beginning of trip you will be refunded 50% of trip cost.

  • If trip is cancelled due to insufficient numbers, we will reimburse all payments including deposit

TARGET AUDIENCE: 

  • Intended as continuing education for physicians, PA's, NP's, nurses, and medics who aspire to work or teach as a field instructor/provider in remote environments or who may work in remote clinics and deal with the injuries sustained in tropical environments.

  • Graduates from other wilderness medicine programs (e.g. FAWM, MFAWM) who want to gain experience and skills in Remote Medicine.

  • Individuals pursuing a Fellowship in the Academy of Wilderness Medicine (FAWM™)

  • This course is ideal for those interested in combining a Dive vacation with adventure related CME or those looking to learn more about possible injuries and accidents encountered while traveling abroad and dive related injuries. Our courses are also great for those travel enthusiasts, group leaders, divers, EMT’s, paramedics, nurses, NP's, PA's or doctors with a desire to learn medical treatment in austere environments. We will complete the core curriculum of this CME certification course while on our private chartered boat - Scuba Scene in the Red Sea. Leave the planning to us and enjoy a nearly all-inclusive, hassle free stay. We have arranged transportation from the airport to our boat, a 7 Night Stay on our private chartered boat, all meals, 3-4 dives daily, sun bathing, exploration and of course CME. Meet like-minded individuals and friends to last a lifetime on this one-of-a-kind CME getaway. We promise you won't be disappointed.  

MAIN EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES:

  • The goal of the Red Sea Dive CME Conference is to provide participants with a unique environment to experience essential medically-related topics and learn skills while collaborating with expert faculty through educational activities including lectures and Dive / Water Adventure Excursions.

  • Development of this CME curriculum is formed by the following key objectives:

    • Provide educational opportunities based on core curriculum of the Fellowship in the Academy of Wilderness Medicine.

    • Provide education of value to providers who care for the medical needs and also those involved with coordination of tropical and dive related activities, including medical providers who must educate and instruct travel safety with their patients.

    • Provide education of interest to wilderness and austere-activity enthusiasts.

  • After attending this conference, the participants will be able to:

    • Establish a set of treatment priorities for care of the sick or injured in remote settings.

    • Prevent, diagnose, and manage illnesses and injuries in austere environments.

    • Demonstrate increased knowledge and skills in recognizing and treating the most common illnesses and injuries encountered in remote environments, including dive medicine.

    • Understand objective risk-assessment in wilderness environments from the perspective of the medical professional acting as a trip leader.

    • Understand the pathophysiology and management of acute emergencies related to remote environments and dive-related injuries.

ATTENDING THIS COURSE YOU WILL:

  • Learn the latest practical hands-on wilderness medical skills for patient assessment, stabilization and evacuation.

  • Practice your skills while diving/snorkeling or enjoying the beautiful waters of the Bahamas

  • Work with our expert faculty to develop your knowledge and awareness regarding austere & dive medicine

  • Obtain up to 16 hours of CME and Fellowship credits from the Wilderness Medical Society (WMS) towards your FAWM (only credits you have not already obtained and limited to the rules of the WMS regarding FAWM credits and outside conferences)

  • Our program focuses on treatment of the most common injuries and illnesses encountered while traveling to remote locations

FACULTY DISCLOSURE / CME

  • It is the policy of the Wild Med Adventures, LLC to ensure balance, independence, objectivity and scientific rigor. All faculty members are required to disclose any real or apparent conflict of interest related to the content of their presentations.

  • Accordingly, the Wilderness Medical Society has determined there are no conflicts to report associated with this conference.

  • ACCME Statement: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint providership of the Wilderness Medical Society and Wild Med Adventures, LLC. The Wilderness Medical Society is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

  • The Wilderness Medical Society designates this educational activity for a maximum of 16 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits TM. Each physician should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • All educational content presented in this activity has been reviewed and validated as appropriate in keeping with sound scientific principles. 

PLEASE INQUIRE WITH ANY ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS

We hope to meet you soon and share the ultimate CME experience !

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