
Customer review from Liveaboard.com
“Book with Golden Dolphin! The safest and most fun way to see almost everything in the Red Sea! I don't even know where to begin. From the beginning to the end I had enjoyable moments with the people on the boat and the crew. They were kind and helpful and fun. Their penchant for safety was clear and so were the dive briefings. I loved having nitrox and wifi when available. We saw so much life under the water! It was warm and visibility was fantastic! We saw hammerheads, octopus, manta rays, eagle rays, so many moray eels, hawkfish, puffers, baby clownfish!, red anemones, nudibranchs and so much more. It was some of the best diving I've ever experienced. They even let us jump in the water after our dive to swim with dolphins!! How cool is that? So wonderful. The cabin was clean and comfortable with A/C, which was so nice. The food was also absolutely scrumptious, props to the chef and his assistant. The captain also worked hard bringing us from place to place in such a timely manner. Highly, highly recommend going with Golden Dolphin and I loved being on Golden Dolphin 1 as it is a bit smaller, but that's a personal preference.”
Recommended for: The sheer amount of life in the water - so the locations of the dives were incredible. The staff was so fun and friendly, really made the trip that much more exciting. I felt really safe on the boat and in the water with the guides, which means my fun is maximized..
Customer Review By Lindsay W, from: Canada scored the Golden Dolphin 10 out of 10; Review courtesy of Liveaboard.com, for all 32 reviews and information click here: Golden Dolphin .
Golden Dolphin Liveaboard Boat Features Review
On reviewing the Golden Dolphin liveaboard, it scores 56% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for boat features, as it has 9 of 16 total boat features (see below).
The Golden Dolphin liveaboard provides audio and video entertainment in the lounge so you can relax between dives and attend review briefings in comfort. In addition, it has an indoor saloon, which is air conditioned, so you can stay cool between dives and stay out of the wind and sun. What’s more, it has free WIFI internet onboard, which means you can stay up to date with your emails and social media whilst on your dive trip.
You’ll also find it provides charging stations for phones, laptops, torches and underwater cameras so your batteries are topped up, which means your dive kit is always ready for the next dive. Also, it has a sun deck for those who love to sunbathe after each dive and to build that sun tan, a leisure deck with shade and seating, which is perfect for surface intervals and relaxation. Also, the Golden Dolphin liveaboard is available for private charter, letting your group tailor itinerary focus and day to day rhythm.
On top of that, it runs with a dedicated local and international crew, combining regional knowledge with broad liveaboard experience.
A review of the list of Boat Features found on the Golden Dolphin liveaboard. If you want to find all liveaboards with a specific feature, click a feature to open a new window with a collection of dive liveaboards that have this feature:
- ✓ Air conditioned saloon
- ✓ Audio & video entertainment
- ✓ Available for charter
- ✓ Charging stations
- ✓ Dedicated local & international crew
- ✓ Indoor saloon
- ✓ Leisure deck
- ✓ Sun deck
- ✓ WIFI Internet (Free)
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- ✕ Boutique / Souvenir Shop
- ✕ Budget friendly
- ✕ Dedicated Local Crew
- ✕ Family Friendly Cruise
- ✕ Nearly 1:1 crew-to-guest ratio
- ✕ Observation deck
- ✕ Smart Voyager accreditation
Boat FAQs for the Golden Dolphin Liveaboard
Does the Golden Dolphin Liveaboard have WiFi internet?
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Boat information:
- ✓The Golden Dolphin liveaboard provides deck towels onboard, which are included in the cost of your liveaboard trip, but no beach towels are provided. Click Beach Towels to find liveaboards that offer Beach Towels onboard.
- ✓The Golden Dolphin liveaboard offers hotel and airport transfers, which are included in the cost of your liveaboard trip.
- ✓ The Golden Dolphin liveaboard also includes visas and fees in the cost of the liveaboard.
- ✓ The Golden Dolphin liveaboard has optional additional charges on top of the cost of the trip, these additional optional charges include gratuities.
- ✓ The Golden Dolphin liveaboard has additional required charges on top of the cost of the trip, these additional costs that you are required to pay include port and fuel fees.
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Golden Dolphin Liveaboard Cabin Features Review
On reviewing the Golden Dolphin Liveaboard, it scores 45% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for cabin features, as it has 5 of 11 total cabin features (see below). The Golden Dolphin Liveaboard includes seaview cabins so you wake up to an ocean view. In addition, it has en-suite bathrooms, which adds hotel-style convenience to life on board.
Cabin Types Available
- 2 Double Cabins with ensuite bathroom
- 8 Twin Cabins with ensuite bathroom
A review of the list of Cabin Features found on the Golden Dolphin Liveaboard. If you want to find all liveaboards with a specific feature, click the feature to open a new window with a collection of dive liveaboards that have this feature.
- ✓ Aircon cabins
- ✓ Daily housekeeping
- ✓ En-suite bathrooms
- ✓ Non-smoking rooms
- ✓ Seaview cabins
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- ✕ Family cabins
- ✕ Hair Dryer in Cabin
- ✕ Laundry service
- ✕ Rooms with balcony
- ✕ Safe Box in Cabin
- ✕ TV in cabins
Cabin FAQs for the Golden Dolphin Liveaboard
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Included in the price of the liveaboard trip:
- • Cabin towels
Golden Dolphin Liveaboard Diving Features Review
On reviewing the Golden Dolphin Liveaboard, it scores 80% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for diving features, as it has 16 of 20 total diving features (see below).
The Golden Dolphin Liveaboard offers scuba diving courses onboard, which includes a nitrox course, so you can build on your diver certification whilst you are on your liveaboard trip. In addition, The Golden Dolphin Liveaboard offers a spacious dive deck for easy kitting up and also uses dive tenders to put you right on the best sites. What’s more, Photographers are looked after, with a camera station and a separate rinse for underwater cameras.
Warm water showers are available after the dive which is a nice touch on cooler trips. You’ll also find DIN adaptors are carried onboard, so whether you dive on a DIN or yoke regulator you will be supported on the Golden Dolphin Liveaboard. Also, Golden Dolphin Liveaboard supports technical diving, rebreather divers and sidemount divers, so advanced divers can use their normal configuration onboard.
Rinse hoses are provided to wash down gear after the dive. Plus, A private dive guide is available on the Golden Dolphin Liveaboard as a paid extra, useful if you want 1 to 1 guiding. On top of that, The Golden Dolphin Liveaboard was custom built for diving, so the layout, dive deck and facilities are all set up with scuba divers in mind.
Nitrox is included in the cost of your liveaboard trip, which helps you stay within no stop limits and be less tired on repetitive dives, but without any extra cost of nitrox fills. The Enriched Air Nitrox is normally EAN32 or 32% oxygen.
A review of the list of diving features found on the Golden Dolphin Liveaboard. If you want to find all liveaboards with a specific feature, click a feature to open a new window with a collection of dive liveaboards that have this feature.
The diving features that are not found on the Golden Dolphin Liveaboard. If you want to find all liveaboards with this feature, click the feature below to open a new window with a collection of dive liveaboards that have this feature:
Does the Golden Dolphin Liveaboard have nitrox onboard?
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What diver certification is required for the Golden Dolphin Liveaboard?
How many logged dives do you need for the Golden Dolphin Liveaboard?
Is sidemount diving supported on the Golden Dolphin Liveaboard?
Is technical diving supported on the Golden Dolphin Liveaboard?
Is rebreather diving supported on the Golden Dolphin Liveaboard?
Does the Golden Dolphin Liveaboard have a camera area and camera rinse?
Do I need DIN or yoke on the Golden Dolphin Liveaboard, and are adaptors available?
How are water entries and exits handled on the Golden Dolphin Liveaboard? Are tenders used?
Is rental gear available on the Golden Dolphin Liveaboard?
Are scuba courses available onboard the Golden Dolphin Liveaboard?
Is a nitrox course available onboard the Golden Dolphin Liveaboard?
What itineraries does the Golden Dolphin Liveaboard run?
The Golden Dolphin Liveaboard does not currently list specific marine life for its dive sites, please check the itinerary notes.
Dive information:
- Diver certification level required: Advanced Open Water Diver
- Number of logged dives required: Minimum 50 logged dives
- Itinerary options on the Golden Dolphin liveaboard are currently: 8 Days/7 Nights
- The diving package to include all the dives on the itinerary of your choice is Included in the cost of the liveaboard trip.
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Golden Dolphin Liveaboard Onboard Food & Dining Features Review
On reviewing the Golden Dolphin liveaboard, it scores 64% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for onboard food & dining features, as it has 9 of 14 total food & dining features (see below). The Golden Dolphin liveaboard offers options for specific dietary requirements; add these in special requests on step 2 of the booking form (limit to religious beliefs or food allergies). It also includes vegetarian and vegan choices on the menu. In addition, it has the benefit of fully inclusive meals, which includes breakfast, lunch and evening meals.
A review of the list of Onboard Food & Dining Features found on the Golden Dolphin liveaboard. If you want to find all liveaboards with a specific feature, click a feature to open a new window with a collection of dive liveaboards that have this feature:
- ✓ Buffet style
- ✓ Dietary requirements
- ✓ Fine cuisine
- ✓ Full-board option
- ✓ Local food
- ✓ Snacks all day
- ✓ Vegan options
- ✓ Vegetarian options
- ✓ Western food
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- ✕ Al fresco dining
- ✕ Beach BBQ
- ✕ BBQ area
- ✕ Half-board option
- ✕ Set menu dinner
Dining FAQs for the Golden Dolphin Liveaboard
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Is premium dining available on the Golden Dolphin Liveaboard?
Included in the price of the liveaboard trip:
- • Full-board meal plan (All meals)
- • Snacks
Golden Dolphin Liveaboard Onboard Drinks & Refreshments Review
On reviewing the Golden Dolphin Liveaboard, it scores 85% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for onboard drink & refreshment features, as it has 6 of 7 total drink & refreshment features (see below). The Golden Dolphin Liveaboard has a bar where beer and wine are available to purchase. In addition, it offers a selection of fine wines for purchase onboard. What’s more, it has free soft drinks for those of you who don't drink alcohol, or to drink between dives. In addition, this liveaboard includes drinking water, soft drinks, tea & coffee, and welcome cocktails in the trip price.
A review of the list of Onboard Drink Features found on the Golden Dolphin Liveaboard. If you want to find all liveaboards with a specific feature, click a feature to open a new window with a collection of dive liveaboards that have this feature:
- ✓ Bar
- ✓ Beer available
- ✓ Fine wines selection
- ✓ Free soft drinks
- ✓ Welcome cocktails
- ✓ Wine available
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The onboard drink features that are not found on the Golden Dolphin. If you want to find all liveaboards with this feature, click the feature below to open a new window with a collection of dive liveaboards that have this feature:
- ✕ Free wine w/dinner
Drinks & Refreshments FAQs for the Golden Dolphin Liveaboard
Which drinks are included on the Golden Dolphin Liveaboard?
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Is wine with dinner included on the Golden Dolphin Liveaboard?
Are welcome cocktails offered on the Golden Dolphin Liveaboard?
Can I bring my own alcohol on the Golden Dolphin Liveaboard?
How do I pay for drinks onboard the Golden Dolphin Liveaboard?
Included in the price of your liveaboard trip:
- • Drinking water
- • Soft drinks
- • Tea & coffee
- • Welcome cocktails
Golden Dolphin Liveaboard Other Activities Review
On reviewing the Golden Dolphin liveaboard, it scores 0% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for other recreational activities, as it has 0 of 17 total recreational activity features (see below).
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The other onboard activities that are not found on the Golden Dolphin. If you want to find all liveaboards with this feature, click a feature to open a new window with a collection of dive liveaboards that have this feature:
- Not included Fishing
- Not included Glass bottom boat
- Not included Jacuzzi / hot tub
- Not included Jet ski
- Not included Kayaks on-board
- Not included Library
- Not included Massage
- Not included Naturalist guide
- Not included Naturalist itineraries
- Not included Non-diver (snorkeler) friendly
- Not included Sauna
- Not included Snorkel equipment
- Not included Spa
- Not included Stand up paddleboard
- Not included Wakeboarding
- Not included Water ski
- Not included Yoga
Other Activities FAQs for the Golden Dolphin Liveaboard
Are kayaks available on the Golden Dolphin Liveaboard?
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Is there a jacuzzi or hot tub on the Golden Dolphin Liveaboard?
Is the Golden Dolphin Liveaboard suitable for non-divers?
Is there a naturalist guide or naturalist itinerary on the Golden Dolphin Liveaboard?
Is there a library on the Golden Dolphin Liveaboard?
Is yoga offered on the Golden Dolphin Liveaboard?
Are wellness services available on the Golden Dolphin Liveaboard?
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Is there a glass bottom boat on the Golden Dolphin Liveaboard?
Are land excursions included on the Golden Dolphin Liveaboard?
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Golden Dolphin Included in the Price
When you book the Golden Dolphin dive liveaboard, your cruise price includes key items for an amazing dive safari in Egypt. All your meals are included, so you can focus on diving.
These inclusions provide excellent value and a hassle-free cruise experience. Below is everything included in your Golden Dolphin liveaboard fare.
A review of the list of features 'included' in the price of the Golden Dolphin liveaboard. If you want to find all liveaboards with a specific feature included in the price, click a feature to open a new window with a collection of dive liveaboards that have this feature:
- Included Airport transfer
- Included Cabin towels
- Included Deck towels
- Included Diving package
- Included Drinking water
- Included Full-board meal plan (All meals)
- Included Hotel transfer
- Included Nitrox
- Included Snacks
- Included Soft drinks
- Included Tea & coffee
- Included VAT
- Included Visas and fees
- Included Welcome cocktails
- Included WiFi internet
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The other features that are not included on the Golden Dolphin liveaboard. If you want to find all liveaboards with this feature, click a feature to open a new window with a collection of dive liveaboards that have this feature:
- Not included Accommodation
- Not included Airport transfers
- Not included Snorkel equipment
- Not included Beer
- Not included Wine with dinner
- Not included Dive guide
- Not included Diving equipment
Golden Dolphin Optional Paid Extras
Enhance your Golden Dolphin charter with these optional upgrades available for an additional cost. Nitrox helps extend your bottom time at the sites around Egypt.
These extras let you tailor the trip to your preferences. See the list below.
A review of the list of 'optional extras' charged on top of the price for the Golden Dolphin liveaboard. Click a feature to find liveaboards including this in the price:
- Included Alcoholic beverages
- Included Gratuities
- Included Nitrox course
- Included Private dive guide
- Included Rental gear
- Included Scuba diving courses
- Included Snorkel Gear
Golden Dolphin Required Paid Extras
Please note some essential costs are not included in the base price of the Golden Dolphin dive cruise and must be paid additionally.
Budget for these mandatory costs when planning your liveaboard trip. See the list below.
A review of the list of 'required extras' not included in the price for the Golden Dolphin liveaboard. Click a feature to find liveaboards where this is covered in the price (when applicable):
- Included Park
- Included Port and Fuel Fees
Golden Dolphin Vessel Details
- Length: 32.0m (105.0ft)
- Beam: 7.5m (24.6ft)
- Max guests: 20
- Cabins: 10
- Bathrooms: 12
Golden Dolphin Boat navigation and safety
Navigation and safety aboard the Golden Dolphin Liveaboard are built around dependable positioning and rapid response.
A review of the full list of navigation and safety features for the Golden Dolphin Liveaboard. Golden Dolphin Liveaboard scores 70% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for navigation & safety, which means it has 12 out of 17 navigation & safety features (see below for the features that are missing from this liveaboard).
- Included E.P.I.R.B. Distress System
- Included Emergency Rafts
- Included Fire Alarm & Fire Extinguishers
- Included First Aid Kits
- Included Fishfinder
- Included GPS
- Included Life Vests
- Included Oxygen
- Included Radar
- Included Radio VHF/DSC/SSB
- Included Satellite & Mobile Phones
- Included Search light
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The golden dolphin boat navigation and safety that are not found on the Golden Dolphin Liveaboard:
- Not included Bilge Pump Alarm
- Not included Crew Trained in First Aid
- Not included Depth Sounder
- Not included Emergency Flares
- Not included Engine room CCTV