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 .
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Golden Dolphin Boat Features
The Golden Dolphin liveaboard 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 has an air conditioned saloon so you can stay cool between dives. In addition, 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. What’s more, it has a sun deck for those who love to sunbathe after each dive and to build that sun tan.
- • 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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The boat features that are not found on the Golden Dolphin include the following: Boutique / Souvenir Shop, Budget friendly, Dedicated Local Crew, Family Friendly Cruise, Nearly 1:1 crew-to-guest ratio, Observation deck, Smart Voyager accreditation.
Included in the price of the liveaboard trip:
- • Airport transfer
- • Deck towels
- • Hotel transfer
- • WIFI Internet
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Golden Dolphin Cabin Features
The Golden Dolphin liveaboard 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
- 4 Double Cabins with ensuite bathroom
- 6 Twin Cabins with ensuite bathroom
- • Aircon cabins
- • Daily housekeeping
- • En-suite bathrooms
- • Non-smoking rooms
- • Seaview cabins
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The cabin features that are not found on the Golden Dolphin include the following: Family cabins, Hair Dryer in Cabin, Laundry service, Rooms with balcony, Safe Box in Cabin, TV in cabins.
Included in the price of the liveaboard trip:
- • Cabin towels
Golden Dolphin Diving Features
The Golden Dolphin Liveaboard scores 76% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for diving features, as it has 16 of 21 total diving features (see below). The Golden Dolphin Liveaboard supports both sidemount and technical diving configurations for advanced divers, plus you can even take technical diving courses, so you can progress your skills at the same time as building your dive experience, which includes Tec 40, Tec 50, Trimix or rebreather onboard the Golden Dolphin Liveaboard — with nitrox included. In addition, it offers a spacious dive deck for easy kitting up and water entry, or for getting your kit ready before transferring to a tender for your next dive. What’s more, it was custom built for diving, which means it is ideally suited for scuba divers. You’ll also find it includes nitrox, making your dives longer and safer without extra cost. Also, it offers rebreather support, which makes the Golden Dolphin Liveaboard the perfect dive boat if you dive using a rebreather.
- • Camera station
- • Charging stations
- • Custom built for diving
- • DIN adaptors
- • Dive deck
- • Gear rental
- • Nitrox (Free)
- • Nitrox course
- • Rebreather support
- • Rinse hoses
- • Scuba diving courses
- • Separate rinse for u/w camera
- • Sidemount diving
- • Tech diving
- • Tenders for diving
- • Warm water showers
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The diving features that are not found on the Golden Dolphin include the following: Camera room, Outside showers, Shaded diving area, Sidemount diving – Single Tank Only, Underwater scooters.
Included in the price of the liveaboard trip:
- • Diving package
- • Nitrox
Golden Dolphin Food & Dining Features
The Golden Dolphin liveaboard 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.
- • Buffet style
- • Dietary requirements
- • Fine cuisine
- • Full-board option
- • Local food
- • Snacks all day
- • Vegan options
- • Vegetarian options
- • Western food
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The onboard food features that are not found on the Golden Dolphin include the following: Al fresco dining, Beach BBQ, BBQ area, Half-board option, Set menu dinner.
Included in the price of the liveaboard trip:
- • Full-board meal plan (All meals)
- • Snacks
Golden Dolphin Drink & Refreshment Features
The Golden Dolphin Liveaboard 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, the cost of your liveaboard includes drinking water, soft drinks, tea & coffee, and welcome cocktails.
- • 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 include the following: Free wine w/dinner.
Included in the price of the liveaboard trip:
- • Drinking water
- • Soft drinks
- • Tea & coffee
- • Welcome cocktails
Golden Dolphin Other Recreational Activities
The Golden Dolphin liveaboard scores 0% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for other recreational activities, as it has 0 of 17 total recreational activity features (see below).
Golden Dolphin Included in the Price
When you book the Golden Dolphin dive liveaboard, your cruise price includes everything you need for an amazing dive safari in Egypt. All your meals are included, so you can focus on diving without worrying about additional meal costs.
These inclusions provide excellent value and ensure a hassle-free dive cruise experience. This is everything included in your Golden Dolphin Liveaboard booking price.
- ✓ Airport transfer
- ✓ Cabin towels
- ✓ Deck towels
- ✓ Diving package
- ✓ Drinking water
- ✓ Full-board meal plan (All meals)
- ✓ Hotel transfer
- ✓ Nitrox
- ✓ Snacks
- ✓ Soft drinks
- ✓ Tea & coffee
- ✓ VAT
- ✓ Visas and fees
- ✓ Welcome cocktails
- ✓ WiFi internet
Golden Dolphin Optional Paid Extras
Enhance your Golden Dolphin dive charter experience with these optional services and upgrades available for an additional cost. Nitrox diving allows you to extend your bottom time and enjoy longer dives at the incredible sites around Egypt.
These optional extras allow you to customize your dive liveaboard experience to suit your preferences and diving goals. This is everything available as optional extras for the Golden Dolphin Liveaboard.
- + Alcoholic beverages
- + Gratuities
- + Nitrox course
- + Private dive guide
- + Rental gear
- + Scuba diving courses
- + Snorkel Gear
Golden Dolphin Required Paid Extras
Please note that some essential costs are not included in the base price of your Golden Dolphin dive cruise and must be paid additionally.
These required extras help support local marine conservation and dive tourism infrastructure. Budget for these mandatory costs when planning your Golden Dolphin Liveaboard dive trip.
- ! Park
- ! Port and Fuel Fees
Vessel Details
- Length: 32.0m (105.0ft)
- Beam: 7.5m (24.6ft)
- Max guests: 20
- Cabins: 10
- Bathrooms: 12
Boat navigation and safety
Navigation and safety aboard the Golden Dolphin are built around dependable positioning and rapid response.
This is the full list of navigation and safety features for the Golden Dolphin. Golden Dolphin liveaboard scores 70% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for navigation & safety, which means it has 12 out of the 17 navigation & safety features (see below for the features that are missing from this liveaboard).
- • E.P.I.R.B. Distress System
- • Emergency Rafts
- • Fire Alarm & Fire Extinguishers
- • First Aid Kits
- • Fishfinder
- • GPS
- • Life Vests
- • Oxygen
- • Radar
- • Radio VHF/DSC/SSB
- • Satellite & Mobile Phones
- • Search light
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The boat navigation and safety that are not found on the Golden Dolphin include the following: Bilge Pump Alarm, Crew Trained in First Aid, Depth Sounder, Emergency Flares, Engine room CCTV.